Bio
Working as a DJ since 1983 in Manchester, England. Post-Punk, Pre-Nirvana, Post-Disco, Pre-House, Little Martin has ridden many waves and trends and created a few. Credited by ID Magazine (UK) as one of only three DJs in the UK regularly playing House in early 1987, Little Martin was a pioneer in the UK scene that still influences Dance Music the world over. Resident at the world renowned Hacienda nightclub from 1985-1988, the Friday Night "Nude Night" in partnership with DJ Mike Pickering was the epicenter of the Acid House explosion and the birthplace of the world-wide youth phenomenon “Rave”. This weekly event influenced scores of musicians, DJs and producers, including the Pet Shop Boys, New Order & Sasha to name a few. After relocating to the U.S., Little Martin continued on with several successful residences in Vermont before settling in Houston. Specializing in House & Dance music, his diverse programming will often combine many different genres. With 32 years experience and a massive musical knowledge he instinctively knows how to work and entertain a crowd. You will likely hear more than the same beat all night long with DJ Little Martin!
• Some of the people Little Martin has worked and played with include:
Frankie Knuckles
New Order
The Smiths
Laurent Garnier
Mike Pickering (M-People)
Happy Mondays
Stone Roses
Mick Hucknall (Simply Red)
Michelle Weeks
Marques Wyatt
Joe Claussell
Louie Vega
• Past and current clients include:
Page Parkes Corporation
Neal Hamil Agency
Momentum Audi
Citgo
Houston Rockets
Lucky Magazine
The Orange Show
Project Row Houses
DKNY
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Texas Monthly
Zadok Jewelers
Ralph Lauren
David Peck USA
The Woodlands Mall
West Ave at River Oaks
CultureMap Houston
Junior League of The Woodlands
Local Houston Magazine
Houston Modern Luxury
Armani Exchange
Louis Vuitton
Chloe Dao
Chanel
Neiman Marcus
002 Magazine
Houston Zoo
Houston Grand Opera
Little Martin currently is one of the busiest DJs in Austin & Houston with several successful and longstanding residencies.
• Co-founder and musical director of the monthly party "Rent". Recipient of the Houston Press award for "Best Recurring Club Night" in 2004 and the same publication's Reader's Choice Award for "Best Party 2006"
• Along with DJ Surain, held sway over the legendary Houston Sunday party at Berryhill Montrose from 2003-2009
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•Helped create the ground breaking outdoor party "We ❤️ Sundays on The Terrace"
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•Created the monthly all-female DJ event "Les Femmes de la Nuit"
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•Resident at the Houston Press award winning "Belevedere Latin Thursdays" since 2005
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•Current resident at Austin's top grossing nightclub, Rose Room