I got Marty to play at my sons wedding in Hamilton. I've seen Marty play live for The Pink Floyd Experience and he didn't disappoint.
This had to be the icing on the cake of what was a big day for my son and new daughter-in-law.
The music selection is perfect and, of course, Marty nails any Pink Floyd song in his set list. I had a number of guests come and thank me for contacting Marty, they all enjoyed the night and were blown away by the whole experience.
I'd recommend Marty to anyone that is looking for live entertainment for a function, he is very accommodating and has got to be one of the best live entertainers I've seen in a long time. Many thanks. Chris and Helen. (October 2019)
This had to be the icing on the cake of what was a big day for my son and new daughter-in-law.
The music selection is perfect and, of course, Marty nails any Pink Floyd song in his set list. I had a number of guests come and thank me for contacting Marty, they all enjoyed the night and were blown away by the whole experience.
I'd recommend Marty to anyone that is looking for live entertainment for a function, he is very accommodating and has got to be one of the best live entertainers I've seen in a long time. Many thanks. Chris and Helen. (October 2019)
On behalf of the Manunui Fire Brigade, we really appreciate the distance you travelled to play for our Double Gold Star Awards night. Everyone had a fabulous time and evening and even members in the attached clubrooms commented on the great sounds coming from the function rooms. You played a vast variety of music that suited all age groups and you kept everyone up and dancing. Hope to see you back in Manunui again soon. Would recommend you to anyone wishing to book a fab night of music.
Kevin. (October 2019)
Kevin. (October 2019)
I first met Marty when we went to see The Pink Floyd Experience play The Wall on their 2019 tour. A few months later he offered to play at our surprise wedding ( disguised as a birthday party.)
Marty was the highlight of the evening and everybody that attended commented on the music and how amazing it was. I had spent awhile beforehand downloading and preparing songs to play between Marty's songlists but it turned out we didn't need them, he brought everything with him and all we needed to provide was a powerpoint.
I would like to thank Marty for the awesome, unforgettable evening we had with him and I would highly recommend him to anyone considering live music for an event. He is a professional musician but also a very down to earth guy who is happy to play for an audience of 10 or 2000.
You would not be disappointed, he is definitely Master of the Stratocaster. Kathryn ( September 2019 )
Marty was the highlight of the evening and everybody that attended commented on the music and how amazing it was. I had spent awhile beforehand downloading and preparing songs to play between Marty's songlists but it turned out we didn't need them, he brought everything with him and all we needed to provide was a powerpoint.
I would like to thank Marty for the awesome, unforgettable evening we had with him and I would highly recommend him to anyone considering live music for an event. He is a professional musician but also a very down to earth guy who is happy to play for an audience of 10 or 2000.
You would not be disappointed, he is definitely Master of the Stratocaster. Kathryn ( September 2019 )
Recently my wife and I had our 50th birthday celebrations. We contacted Stratman (Martin Mitchell) to see if he would perform for us.
Martin was very easy to deal with, with a can do attitude, on both occasions coming up to Auckland.
Stratman has a great range of music, all our guests had a fantastic time. Martin is a true professional on guitar and vocals.
We would recommend Martin Mitchell (Stratman) to anyone who wants great live music.
Thank you so much Martin. Chris and Ann. (Jan 2018)
Martin was very easy to deal with, with a can do attitude, on both occasions coming up to Auckland.
Stratman has a great range of music, all our guests had a fantastic time. Martin is a true professional on guitar and vocals.
We would recommend Martin Mitchell (Stratman) to anyone who wants great live music.
Thank you so much Martin. Chris and Ann. (Jan 2018)
We hired Marty for my husband’s 50th Birthday party March 2017 in New Plymouth. He absolutely made the night! All our friends said afterwards how brilliant he was. Very talented man. So professional & you can tell he is very passionate about his music. Got on well with all our guests; a true professional. Highly recommend him. Thanks Marty, was a great night. Claire & Brendan (March 2017)
We saw Marty play in his band In the Pink last year and decided for absolutely no reason to throw a Pink Floyd party for 100 friends and family last weekend.
Marty was the star. A true professional. Everything was fantastic - his set-up, the playlist, the volume, the Floyd numbers, the dance music - and the guitar playing was epic.
He made such a great impression additional gigs were booked by our friends and family. They're still raving about the music that night!
We cannot recommend Marty enough - a great guy that is truely passionate about life and music.
We look forward to throwing another party for absolutely no reason again soon - thanks Marty!! Belinda (January 2017)
Marty was the star. A true professional. Everything was fantastic - his set-up, the playlist, the volume, the Floyd numbers, the dance music - and the guitar playing was epic.
He made such a great impression additional gigs were booked by our friends and family. They're still raving about the music that night!
We cannot recommend Marty enough - a great guy that is truely passionate about life and music.
We look forward to throwing another party for absolutely no reason again soon - thanks Marty!! Belinda (January 2017)
Martin played my 50th birthday party, this is the second time I have hired him. He is an amazing guitarist and the party was the talk of the village. We couldn't speak more highly of him or his professionalism.
His play list was perfect for the occasion, if you want to have a party where everyone is dancing then Martin is the one! Great music, outstandingly breathtaking guitarist, easy to deal with and "cheap as chips!" lol
Comes more than highly recommended, can not wait until next time the night was over far too quickly!
Legend! Thanks again. Lesley (September 2016)
His play list was perfect for the occasion, if you want to have a party where everyone is dancing then Martin is the one! Great music, outstandingly breathtaking guitarist, easy to deal with and "cheap as chips!" lol
Comes more than highly recommended, can not wait until next time the night was over far too quickly!
Legend! Thanks again. Lesley (September 2016)
We hired Martin for our annual birthday party, what a stunning entertainer Martin was - our party guests (neighbours and friends) were blown away by his awesome guitar work and ability to give 'the crowd' just what we wanted! A brilliant evening of dancing and singing, totally recommend Martin for any function - he was simply the best! Deb (January 2016)
We booked Marty for my brothers 50th in 2012 and we were all blown away, he was so good and professional too. So we booked him again for my 50th this year, didn't think this guy could get any better, but he wowed us again!! not only is he an incredibly talented musician, but his set up is top notch. All my friends and family were so impressed with him! I'm glad I made the space for the dance floor bigger!! You can't beat live music at an event, I would highly recommend him to anyone having any sort of celebration - he's well worth it! Cal (January 2016)
After catching up with old school mates from the college days, Martin being one of them, he started setting up and my first thought was “mmm…impressive set up” but when he started playing you instantly went “Wow Talented”. Not only did he play fantastic music, he played it well, all the real power house songs that everyone knows the words and within minutes everyone is up dancing. He gets the crowds into the gig as much as himself, ensuring that everyone’s having a good time and singing along. I would highly recommend this very talented man for any wedding, anniversary, birthday, corporate gig, pubs, café s, restaurants, parties and even school reunions…lol for guaranteed entertainment with his large selection of music that he can play and let’s face it…who doesn’t like Pink Floyd, we all owned a Dark Side of the Moon album in our lifetime. Very professional, fantastic on the guitar, great vocals (funny though never heard him sing at school) and he delivered an amazing performance. If you want a good enjoyable night then this is the musician to book. Fiona. (January 2016)
Hi my name is Ralph.
Wow February the 14th 2015 was a night to remember.
I met Marty in the Te Puke New World supermarket not long after my 49th Birthday. After a chat I thought WOW! I like this guy and booked him for my 50th. I’m a Pink Floyd nut to the extent that I named my eldest son Floyd.
Marty text me some time later and invited me to a gig at the Hippy Pipi Bar at Pukehina, where he was playing with his three piece band ‘In The Pink’. I got a group of friends together and off we went, I was lost for words to describe what we saw and heard that night, it just blew me away, true professional's, what an amazing performance.
I also got to see and hear Marty perform by himself at the same bar.
I was convinced not only could he play guitar and sing Pink Floyd covers to a tee but he could also nail a vast selection of other popular songs with ease.
I was excited about having Marty as a guest and performing artist at my 50th. I had a vision on how I wanted to set up for the night, a leaner, hay bales and sofas for seating, I was fortunate to get a fire permit. We had a curtain side truck for Martys stage, out in the country air under the skies of Rangiuru, Te Puke.
Not only was I able to choose a playlist from Marty’s music library, but I was also invited on stage to sing a song of my choice. I'm not a great singer but I got up and gave it my best. I sung “Wish You Were Here” in respect for the people that couldn’t attend the evening. It was an honour to sing alongside such a talented musician. To add icing to the cake, Marty put together a CD of his choice of the best songs recorded live on the night.
There was plenty of eating, drinking, dancing and laughter had by my sixty friends and family. I would recommend him to anyone wanting true value for money and a talented entertainer and musician.
Thank you so very much Marty for contributing toward making my 50th a memorable and enjoyable evening/morning. I wish Marty success with the Pink Floyd Experience tour, they couldn’t have picked a better man for the job. Take care my friend. Ralph (February 2015)
Wow February the 14th 2015 was a night to remember.
I met Marty in the Te Puke New World supermarket not long after my 49th Birthday. After a chat I thought WOW! I like this guy and booked him for my 50th. I’m a Pink Floyd nut to the extent that I named my eldest son Floyd.
Marty text me some time later and invited me to a gig at the Hippy Pipi Bar at Pukehina, where he was playing with his three piece band ‘In The Pink’. I got a group of friends together and off we went, I was lost for words to describe what we saw and heard that night, it just blew me away, true professional's, what an amazing performance.
I also got to see and hear Marty perform by himself at the same bar.
I was convinced not only could he play guitar and sing Pink Floyd covers to a tee but he could also nail a vast selection of other popular songs with ease.
I was excited about having Marty as a guest and performing artist at my 50th. I had a vision on how I wanted to set up for the night, a leaner, hay bales and sofas for seating, I was fortunate to get a fire permit. We had a curtain side truck for Martys stage, out in the country air under the skies of Rangiuru, Te Puke.
Not only was I able to choose a playlist from Marty’s music library, but I was also invited on stage to sing a song of my choice. I'm not a great singer but I got up and gave it my best. I sung “Wish You Were Here” in respect for the people that couldn’t attend the evening. It was an honour to sing alongside such a talented musician. To add icing to the cake, Marty put together a CD of his choice of the best songs recorded live on the night.
There was plenty of eating, drinking, dancing and laughter had by my sixty friends and family. I would recommend him to anyone wanting true value for money and a talented entertainer and musician.
Thank you so very much Marty for contributing toward making my 50th a memorable and enjoyable evening/morning. I wish Marty success with the Pink Floyd Experience tour, they couldn’t have picked a better man for the job. Take care my friend. Ralph (February 2015)
Marty Mitchell played at BOX PARK MARKETS Papamoa today Sunday 26th October.
As owners of Café on Domain at BOX PARK MARKETS we hired Marty to play a 1-4pm gig. We believe he is quite possibly the best solo kiwi act we have ever seen be it hiring or paying to watch and best of all he is on our own back door. He pulled back on his usual rocking style to play the afternoon café scene and he was absolutely amazing. Our best crowd arrived about 3pm and thoroughly enjoyed Marty and we therefore asked him to play an extra hour which he was only too happy to accommodate and the crowd was rapt and called for an encore after his final song at 5pm. We cant wait to get Marty back to play a later gig and REALLY rock it out even though we would be more than happy with a repeat of what he did for us today. Thanks Marty for a great day.
Eden and Rachel (October 2014)
As owners of Café on Domain at BOX PARK MARKETS we hired Marty to play a 1-4pm gig. We believe he is quite possibly the best solo kiwi act we have ever seen be it hiring or paying to watch and best of all he is on our own back door. He pulled back on his usual rocking style to play the afternoon café scene and he was absolutely amazing. Our best crowd arrived about 3pm and thoroughly enjoyed Marty and we therefore asked him to play an extra hour which he was only too happy to accommodate and the crowd was rapt and called for an encore after his final song at 5pm. We cant wait to get Marty back to play a later gig and REALLY rock it out even though we would be more than happy with a repeat of what he did for us today. Thanks Marty for a great day.
Eden and Rachel (October 2014)
Hi Marty.Thank you for making my 50th Birthday a night to remember. It was like being part of many concerts live. Your passion and energy rubs off on to the guests and it will be something I will cherish until the next time.
You are truly an awesome entertainer and your mixed range of music fits all ages that attended that night.
Again thank you from myself, Karyn and the many guests. Stu (July 2014)
You are truly an awesome entertainer and your mixed range of music fits all ages that attended that night.
Again thank you from myself, Karyn and the many guests. Stu (July 2014)
We heard Marty's music when neighbours of ours hired Marty for a birthday celebration. At the time we thought that the neighbours must have had a superb stereo system and simply had it outside for the party.
All the songs that were played we knew and loved from days gone by and the memory lingered in our minds until we spoke with the neighbour one day in the garden.
That's when we learned about the 'Stratman'.
So we booked Marty for our New Year's celebration and had the best nights fun and music we have had in a very long time.
For those of us who are around middle age the music is especially suitable as Marty's music could be described as middle of the road, popular music that everyone can sing along and dance to.
Marty's guitar playing is epic, the volume is just right and Marty is a pleasure to work with and sensitive to the needs of his clients.
All up, we had a top night and we can thoroughly recommend him for your next function. Warren (March 2014)
All the songs that were played we knew and loved from days gone by and the memory lingered in our minds until we spoke with the neighbour one day in the garden.
That's when we learned about the 'Stratman'.
So we booked Marty for our New Year's celebration and had the best nights fun and music we have had in a very long time.
For those of us who are around middle age the music is especially suitable as Marty's music could be described as middle of the road, popular music that everyone can sing along and dance to.
Marty's guitar playing is epic, the volume is just right and Marty is a pleasure to work with and sensitive to the needs of his clients.
All up, we had a top night and we can thoroughly recommend him for your next function. Warren (March 2014)
Hi Marty, thanks for playing at my 60th, it was a great night thanks to you. Firstly just let me say that it is a big decision to hire a live
musician versus a DJ and or a juke box, but hiring you was the best decision we made, from the first time I spoke to you I knew you were a true professional and you didn't disappoint.
You are a fabulous entertainer, all our guests were impressed with your singing, and your range of music is amazing. Thank you ever so much. Anyone out there looking for an entertainer....Stratman is your man!!
Cheers, Gaylene (February 2014)
musician versus a DJ and or a juke box, but hiring you was the best decision we made, from the first time I spoke to you I knew you were a true professional and you didn't disappoint.
You are a fabulous entertainer, all our guests were impressed with your singing, and your range of music is amazing. Thank you ever so much. Anyone out there looking for an entertainer....Stratman is your man!!
Cheers, Gaylene (February 2014)
"Hey Marty.
Thank you very much for playing at my 50th . You were amazing. The arrangements to get you there were easy. You arrived when you said you would and in between we were well and truly entertained with a great range of music and played with a high level
of expertise.
I received compliments about you from most including my father who loved the Neil Diamond tracks and then sat in front of you for a large portion of the night, intermittently raving to me and those around him about how good you were. He said at one point that you sounded exactly like Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.
Then there were your Floyd tracks. My brother, a number of friends and myself are Floyd fanatics. A couple in attendance are amateur guitarists and were blown away by your skill. I loved the look on my brothers face when he watched you play your
first Floyd number.
To top the night off, you had us dancing the hours away with a great range of upbeat numbers. We had an absolute blast.
Cathy and I would like to thank you for amplifying my birthday to the great night you helped it to be.
We will definitely get you back for our next party. "
Cheers David (January 2014)
Thank you very much for playing at my 50th . You were amazing. The arrangements to get you there were easy. You arrived when you said you would and in between we were well and truly entertained with a great range of music and played with a high level
of expertise.
I received compliments about you from most including my father who loved the Neil Diamond tracks and then sat in front of you for a large portion of the night, intermittently raving to me and those around him about how good you were. He said at one point that you sounded exactly like Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.
Then there were your Floyd tracks. My brother, a number of friends and myself are Floyd fanatics. A couple in attendance are amateur guitarists and were blown away by your skill. I loved the look on my brothers face when he watched you play your
first Floyd number.
To top the night off, you had us dancing the hours away with a great range of upbeat numbers. We had an absolute blast.
Cathy and I would like to thank you for amplifying my birthday to the great night you helped it to be.
We will definitely get you back for our next party. "
Cheers David (January 2014)
"Hi Marty, I was present at the Hippy Pipi on Sunday night, and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your show! Your music was outstanding! To get me up dancing is something of a mile stone!!! (ask Orange!)
I have kept your card, and hope to see you again soon, (at Hippy) and or at another function.
I would love to organise a night here at my home in Otamarakau sometime, with you!
Will keep in touch! Well done again....
Cheers for now"
JC (October 2013)
I have kept your card, and hope to see you again soon, (at Hippy) and or at another function.
I would love to organise a night here at my home in Otamarakau sometime, with you!
Will keep in touch! Well done again....
Cheers for now"
JC (October 2013)
"Marty played at my husbands 40th - we had an awesome evening! He was extremely accommodating, professional and real value for money. Thank you so much for such a fun evening Marty." Monique (June 2013)
"We at Putaruru Club have had the pleasure to host Marty on three occasions towards the end of 2012.
Firstly Marty is a talented guitarist and wowed us as David Gilmour when he performed here with In The Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute). I’m a big Floyd fan and Marty was spot on!
Since then Marty has been our act as a solo artist twice. His Master of the Stratocaster – Lord of the Strings business card is accurate – just quietly he is pretty good on the frets!.
Managers like a pro who arrives on time, has no airs, doesn’t drink a lot, works hard and the punters enjoy their night. Marty ticks the boxes and is easy to deal with too.
I thoroughly recommend you give Marty Mitchell a gig.. you won’t be disappointed and your members will enjoy him." Dan (December 2012)
Firstly Marty is a talented guitarist and wowed us as David Gilmour when he performed here with In The Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute). I’m a big Floyd fan and Marty was spot on!
Since then Marty has been our act as a solo artist twice. His Master of the Stratocaster – Lord of the Strings business card is accurate – just quietly he is pretty good on the frets!.
Managers like a pro who arrives on time, has no airs, doesn’t drink a lot, works hard and the punters enjoy their night. Marty ticks the boxes and is easy to deal with too.
I thoroughly recommend you give Marty Mitchell a gig.. you won’t be disappointed and your members will enjoy him." Dan (December 2012)
"Fantastic new years party thanks Marty, great range of music, excellent sounds. Would highly recommend you to anyone. Music was enjoyed by all ages and you entertained perfectly. Hard to believe you were a one man band. It was awesome. Thank you once again." Lesley (December 2012)
"Marty played for us at our Christmas party and was great, really good range of music and was a big part of a successful night. Easy to deal with and accommodating, we would highly recommend him." Mark (December 2012)
"Marty was highly recommended to me, and I was very happy to enjoy his music for my 70th birthday party. He was very easy to deal with, had a wide selection of songs and provided a great couple of hours of entertainment for a very reasonable price. I happily recommend him to anyone." Ian (May 2012)
"Marty played for us at my brother's 50th birthday and he was great! Good selection of music and was very accommodating, playing an hour longer than contracted for." Cal (April 2012)