I'm in the San Diego Reader this Week!

Hey Fast Heart Mart fans,

Check it out! My book got a little write up in the San Diego Reader this week! I was told by the writer of this short piece that if enough people comment on it then the newspaper will run the full article. So please comment and read it here:
https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2017/jun/14/blurt-musicians-bookish-side/?login 

You can now officially order the book in physical or Kindle form on amazon here: http://a.co/euOkQ9u
The book is an honest account of my travels through Germany in the summer of 2016. I think it is a good book. It will make a great father's day gift. Please write an Amazon review of it if you feel inclined.

Some of you may know that I am an endorsed artist with Deering Banjos . I am proud to announce that I now own a brand new custom made John Hartford model Deering banjo. It is almost all black with a Grenadillo tone ring and a pop off resonator. All this jargon may not mean anything to you if you don't know much about banjos, but to make a long story short, it is an amazingly versatile banjo! See it pictured below...

If you are in the San Diego area this weekend here is some shows that may interest you

June 15 Pilgrimage of the Heart Kirtan 830-930pm
June 16 Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market 530-730pm 
June 17 International Day of Yoga 2017 - workshops by Erinda 1pm (Balboa Park)

Otherwise, I am still hard at work on planning my two month book tour-odyssey. Booking it is a ton of work and to be honest sometimes I think I'm going to give up. I tell myself "just stay around San Diego and play on the beaches and be conservative at this point in your life. Playing all over the world is not worth getting stressed out over". However, when I remain flexible and open I stay sane and I persevere somehow. It is my dream to travel and play music. Though I am now 40 years old I still pursue this dream because nothing else makes more sense. "You are never too young to have a dream and never too old to make your dream come true" -Pam Flowers

Booking has never been my forte, but like anything else, you get better at it the more you do it. Below is the list of dates.

If you want to book me at any of the places that don't say "[BOOKED]" beside them, let me know!
My booking page is here: www.fastheartmart.com/press-kit  :) 

8-20 Sun El Centro OR Yuma
8-21 Mon. Flagstaff AZ
8-22&23 Tues. & Wed Albuquerque, NM
8-24 Thurs. Taos OR Santa Fe, NM
8-25 Fri. Boulder CO
8-26 Sat. Wichita KS The Donut Hole [BOOKED]
8-27 Sun. Omaha NE Down Under Lounge [BOOKED]
8-28 Mon. Fairfield IA or somewhere in Missouri ?
8-29 & 30 Tues & Wed. Bloomington IN
8-31 Thurs. Lexington or somewhere, KY
9-1 Fri. New Martinsville WV Or Ohio
9-2 til 4 Sat.-Mon. Syracuse & Ithaca NY
9-5 Tuesday DAY OFF
9-6 til 9 Wed- Fri. Boston MA
9-10 & 11 Sat. & Sun. NYC NY
9-12 DAY OFF and OR drive
9-13 Tues. Richmond OR Charlottesville, VA
9-14 Day OFF VA
9-15 Fri. Fredericksburg, VA
9-16 Sat. Rockledge Mansion
9-17 Sun. Dale City/Manassas VA and or Fredericksburg VA
9-18 until 21 Mon-Thurs Days Off play Wash DC and OR Baltimore?
9-22 Fri. Greenville NC
9-23 til 24 Sat & Sun Asheville, NC
9-25 Mon. Nashville or somewhere in TN
9-26 Tues. Hot Springs AR
9-27 Wed. OKC or somewhere in OK
9-28 Thurs. Amarillo, TX
9-29 Fri. Las Cruces, NM
9-30 Sat. Silver City NM
10-1 Sun Bisbee, AZ
10-2 Mon. Phoenix AZ OR Tucson AZ
10-3 Tues drive to Santa Cruz
10-4 Wed house concert in Santa Cruz [almost booked]
10-5 Thurs. house concert in Oakland [almost booked]
10-6 til 10-8 Fri - Sun Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco
10-9 til 10-10 Mon. and Tues. Days Off and Drive days
10-11 Wed. Eugene OR
10-12 Thurs. Portland OR
10-13 Fri Olympia WA
10-14 Sat. Seattle WA
10-15 Sun. Seattle WA
10-16 Mon. Eureka CA
10-17 Tues Geyserville, CA
10-18 Wed Reno, NV
10-19 Thurs. Salt Lake City Utah
10-20 Fri. Park City Utah
10-21 Sat Las Vegas NV
10-22 Sun Joshua Tree CA area
10-28 Return to San Diego Show 

Well, if you made it this far in the email I hope you found something you liked. I'm sorry if this message seems boastful. My intention is to share my experience and inspire you to follow your bliss as well. I'm still the same normal dude I've always been, but now I'm letting myself enjoy my life more. 

Write me back and say hello. I love to hear from you :) 

Fast Heart Mart
June 15 2017 

I Wrote a Book and It Is Now For Sale

Hey there Fast Heart Mart fans!

I am excited to announce that I have put together a book about my travels to Germany and Europe last summer. You can find it, check it out and buy it here:  http://a.co/euOkQ9u

If everyone on this email list buys at least one book, that would be great ;) 

Basically this book is a compilation of my journal entries from last summer when I was touring in Europe for 2 months. I think it is a really fun read for just about anyone. Also, It makes a great gift for Father's Day coming up June 18th. Check it out on the Amazon page and order it. Write a review if you feel inclined. 

Which brings me to my next subject. I can use all the help I can get getting this book reviewed in as many places as possible. If you know any bloggers or critics who may be interested in reviewing this please pass the book on to them. 

I am planning on touring with this book for two months at the end of this summer. I will be on the road from mid August to mid October. Here is the proposed route:

8-20 Sun El Centro OR Yuma 
8-21 Mon. Flagstaff AZ 
8-22&23 Tues. & Wed Albuquerque, NM
8-24 Thurs. Taos OR Santa Fe, NM 
8-25 Fri. Colorado Springs or Denver CO
8-26 Sat. Boulder CO
8-27 Sun. Kearny NE or Somewhere in Kansas? 
8-28 Mon. Fairfield IA or somewhere in Missouri ? 
8-29 & 30 Tues & Wed. Bloomington IN 
8-31 Thurs. Lexington or somewhere, KY 
9-1 Fri. New Martinsville WV Or Ohio  
9-2 til 4 Sat.-Mon. Syracuse & Ithaca NY
9-5 Tuesday DAY OFF 
9-6 til 9 Wed- Fri. Boston MA
9-10 & 11 Sat. & Sun. NYC NY 
9-12 DAY OFF and OR drive
9-13 Tues. Richmond OR Charlottesville, VA 
9-14 Day OFF VA
9-15 Fri. Fredericksburg, VA
9-16 Sat. Rockledge Mansion
9-17 Sun. Dale City/Manassas VA and or Fredericksburg VA
9-18 until 21 Mon-Thurs Days Off  play Wash DC and OR Baltimore?
9-22 Fri. Greenville NC 
9-23 til 24 Sat & Sun Asheville, NC 
9-25 Mon. Nashville or somewhere in TN 
9-26 Tues. Hot Springs AR 
9-27 Wed. OKC or somewhere in OK 
9-28 Thurs. Amarillo, TX 
9-29 Fri. Las Cruces, NM
9-30 Sat. Silver City NM 
10-1 Sun Bisbee, AZ
10-2 Mon. Phoenix AZ OR Tucson AZ
10-3 & 4 Tues drive to SD and Wed DAY OFF
10-5 Thurs. Drive to San Fran
10-6 til 10-8 Fri - Sun Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco 
10-9 til 10-10 Mon. and Tues. Days Off and Drive days
10-11 Wed. Eugene OR
10-12 Thurs. Portland OR
10-13 Fri Olympia WA 
10-14 Sat. Seattle WA
10-15 Sun. Eugene OR
10-16 Mon. Eureka CA
10-17 Tues Geyserville, CA 
10-18 Wed Reno, NV
10-19 Thurs. Salt Lake City Utah
10-20 Fri. Park City Utah
10-21 Sat Las Vegas NV
10-22 Sun Joshua Tree CA area
10-28 Return to San Diego Show

These shows are all currently in the process of being booked. If you live in any of these areas and would like to host a concert on this tour, please let me know as I also need all the help I can get booking this tour. For example, you may want to put together a house concert for me to play. I am very good at house concerts. However, I can also adapt to almost any venue. 

I also have a bunch of shows coming up in Southern California soon, including some this Memorial Day weekend in LA and the Joshua Tree area. For details on all my upcoming shows please go here: www.fastheartmart.com/shows

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UPCOMING SHOWS

May 27 4-6pm Tribal Cafe Los Angeles CA w Doo Crowder and the Sixth Son 
June 3 Clem's Taphouse Art Around Adams Ave in San Diego 3 - 4pm
June 4  Nate's Garden Grill 10am-noon San Diego, CA
June 9 Torque Moto Cafe 7-9pm San Diego, CA  I am hosting a show with my ol' songwriting pal Seth Hoffman out of Albuquerque, NM
June 10 11:30am GypsyFest  Jacumba CA 

I hope this message finds you all well and in good spirits! It is Memorial Day weekend, which is when a lot of people consider summer to begin. If you are not well and good spirits please know that it will all be ok in time. I have been in plenty of low points in my life, but the wonderful thing is, as long as I keep going as best I can, life has a way of resolving things. Life is a series of challenges that hits some of us harder than others and in unique ways. 

Ok everyone, that's enough for now. Please write back and say "hello" or something. I love hearing from you. This book release is exciting stuff as is doing a 2 month North American tour! However, none of it is possible without each of you :)

Love and Gratitude,  

Fast Heart Mart
May 26th 2017

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Easter Sunday Afternoon

Hello San Diego!

Some of you may know that I've been keeping myself busy performing my music on the streets of San Diego lately. It's been an adventure for sure. I am enjoying it. The money is pretty good and I'm meeting a lot of people, including this writer who wrote a blog entry about me:

I am still playing non street performances as well though. My next "real"  show is this Sunday, April 16th with my good friend Doo Crowder. Doo is currently living in Los Angles, working on his masterpiece album. He raised enough money with his hilarious kickstarter campaign to produce his new album with a producer in LA named Shyman. Check out the funny video here: 

https://youtu.be/8q48YoZNkKQ

Who: Fast Heart Mart and Doo Crowder
What:  A Dignified Music Concert 
When: Sunday, April 16th from 3-4:30pm Sharp! 
Where: Torque Moto Cafe  3604 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
How Much money?:  Free, but tipping is encouraged as is buying some merchandise from the musicians

more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/191557918012875

 

Otherwise, I'm still getting my book ready for release and planning a late summer/ early fall tour. 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Fast Heart Mart  
April 13 2017 

Check out other Fast Heart Mart Shows coming up here: www.fastheartmart.com/shows
Get the latest FHM news on Facebook and Instagram 

Good Lordy I'm Forty and I'm Having a Party!

Hey there everyone! Fast Heart Mart here.

On March 7th 2017 I will be 40 years old. I am not afraid of turning 40, although it seems like society thinks I should be. No. I am proud that I’ve gone around the sun this many times. Life is a choice. I’m grateful that I’m still learning and growing! I feel stronger than ever :)

I am inviting my friends from all over the world to come celebrate this occasion with me. There will be music, good conversation and the perfect excuse to lounge around my back yard with no agenda whatsoever except to enjoy the Sun Diego afternoon. I meant to get these invites out sooner, but life happens. So, stop everything, buy a plane ticket if you have to and let’s do this thing!

                                               

   Click here to RSVP if you'd like: http://evite.me/TRcAF7cspA

Date:
March 5th 2017
1-6pm

Place:
Bird Park
-overlooks downtown San Diego-
3300 28th St.
-SW corner of 28th & Upas-
San Diego, CA
92014

What:
“Fast Heart” Martin Stamper’s birthday party
BYOB Potluck Open Mic (see notes below)
Free birthday cake provided!

Music/Entertainment :
There will be an open mic that will be held for the duration of the party, so please bring your instrument. I will perform a few songs to kick off the open mic, then I will perform again sometime later and give a 40th birthday speech. I hope to perform a new song that I am working on about turning 40 :) 

Here is a video of a song one I wrote for the occasion (below)

 Watch the video at this link: https://youtu.be/7TrvwvwD_TA

Food/Drinks:
I will do my best to feed everyone. I am making a vegetarian soup and I will serve a birthday cake (anyone know of a good cake baker?) Additionally, it would be great if you would bring some refreshments to help out as I don’t know how many people to expect. If everyone brings a little something then that assures us of having enough. Adult beverages on the DL for those of the legal drinking age. In short, it is somewhat of a BYOB potluck, but I will provide as much as I can :)

Gifts:
As far as birthday gifts for me, do not feel obligated to give me anything. Your presence is the best present. If you insist on a gift keep in mind that I am planning a trip to Europe this summer to play a TV show and play some outdoor festivals. I am raising funds for the trip. A Proper fundraiser through Indiegogo will launch soon, but until then please consider donating to my European Travel fund by Paypaling money to fastheartmart@gmail.com

Book Pre-Release:
I will be pre-releasing my first official book at my birthday party about my travels in Europe last summer. It will be for sale for those who are interested. There will also be an official book release in April, but I wanted to sneak it into this event as well.

After-party:
After 6pm, if anyone wants to keep on hangin’, we will most likely carry on at the Thorn Street brewery, located a few blocks from Bird Park.

The Show Must Go On:
If it rains or is in-climate weather, the party will still happen. Bring a chair, a blanket and an umbrella just in case you need it (rain or shine).

I know not everyone will be able to come. Thank you for even considering it (and reading this far into the invite). I know now after years of throwing music concerts for myself to be unattached to the outcome of how many people attend an event. Whoever comes will be delightful! I hope you can make it out :)

Excited,
“Fast Heart” Martin Stamper

PS I remember when I was a kid people would get black balloons for their 40th because they were now “over the hill”. Black balloons seem fun :)

PPS Throwing my own party can be overwhelming for me, so don't be offended if you see me sitting in the same chair the whole time, this is my way of staying grounded and enjoying my own party ;) 

FHM at the SD Fermenter's Festival and More!!!

Hello San Diego! 

What a wet winter we've had! I'm tempted to ask the mayor for my money back sometimes! I didn't move to San Diego for this kind of winter weather.  I moved to San Diego hoping I could play my music out on the streets ("busking") anytime of year! 

Ha! I'm kidding of course ;)  All the rain is a good thing because we have been in a drought and we need the water. Life is magical and it's been a good excuse for me to say inside and do other inside stuff. 

This weather has been so wet and cold that I haven't been able to go busking and performing my music on the streets, BUT I am staying busy playing other places. I went to Arizona and New Mexico for 5 shows a few weeks ago and it was a fun success! I have some cool performances coming up that you should know about. 
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Pilgrimage of the Heart Kirtan Band 
As you may know I play every Thursday night with the Pilgrimage of the Heart kirtan band  
Time: 830-930pm PST every Thursday
Location: Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga (EAST ROOM)
3301 Adams Ave , San Diego, California, US

Live broadcastevery Thursday night 845-930pm here
https://www.facebook.com/pilgrimageyoga

The kirtan band will  also be performing at
The San Diego Yoga Festival 
Time: Friday Jan. 27th from 8-10pm 
Location:  Tetter, 5032 Niagara Ave , San Diego, CA 92107

More info about The San Diego Yoga festival here: https://sandiegoyogafestival2017.sched.com 

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The San Diego Fermenter's Festival Feb 4th 

I'll also be playing solo at the San Diego Fermenter's Festival on Feb. 4th from 3-5pm. 
Location: Civic Green at the Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego
1600 Pacific Hwy , San Diego, CA 92101
more info about the San Diego Fermenter's Festival: 
http://sandiegofermentationfestival.com

You can always check www.fastheartmart.com/shows for my upcoming shows throughout the world. Also, you can follow me on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Fast Heart Mart news. 

I look forward to hearing back from you! Thanks for being a fan :) 

January 26 2017

Fast Heart Mart 

On the Road Again

I hope you all had a great holiday season! Honestly, mine was kind of rough because I came down with a terrible flu that troubled me for about a week, then Mercury went retrograde and things started coming apart at the seems until I squeezed through New Year's eve. I wrote some sad songs, which helped me feel better and I'm now back on the happy track!

Life is a journey and I like to talk about the ups and the downs. This is why I am an artist. I hope that me expressing my tribulations helps others feel less alone in the world, knowing that someone else out there is experiencing some unpleasantries. I know not to dwell, but I think it is important to acknowledge it. And life is meant to be enjoyed. So I'm doing my best to keep on the sunny side.

Now my journey is taking me to Arizona and New Mexico next week for some shows and I am really excited about iit I have some new songs to share and some old friends to see.

www.fastheartmart.com/shows

           For more details about all the shows on the tour visit www.fastheartmart.com/shows

I haven't played any shows in Arizona or New Mexico since Spring of 2014 as seen in this mini documentary: https://youtu.be/7Foo4sHHofE

​I hope you can make it out to a show soon! I'm not the best about keeping up with all my friends and if I haven't been in touch with any of you in a while please write and say "hello". I would love to hear from you. Let me know what is going on in your world. I always write back!

Fast Heart Mart
January 5 2017

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PS Check out the rockin' New Year's Eve show I did with the Pilgrimage of the Heart kirtan band here: https://youtu.be/pKK9hzc88WM ​

                                        

Courage to Follow Your Bliss

Hello Fast Heart Mart fans!

We live in some interesting times times! I've heard it said that this time in human history can be compared to high noon. It's very bright and sunny, which is good, but it can get pretty intense. Each age has its challenge and ours certainly has plenty too. One challenge I think we all must currently face is living passionately.

These modern times have afforded us basic survival like never before. It's never been easier to stay alive than it is now with modern medicine, food production, etc.. However, just because our basic needs for survival are being met does not mean that we are happy. We all know what it's like to exist, but what about happiness and joy? 

Now more than ever I think it is important that we all follow our bliss. For example, I am following my bliss of being a musician because music is the one thing in life that brings me consistent joy. There is almost nothing better than a good song for me. Songs can make me feel less alone in the world because the singer may be singing about something that I am going through too. However, we all know that being a musician doesn't guarantee financial stability. That is where faith comes in. I know that I was given the gift of music and when I honor that gift, the Universe provides a way for me to follow my bliss. I've been mostly doing music for a living now since June and just as I think I'm gonna go broke, something comes along and helps me out. It's miraculous!!! 

Dear reader, I encourage each of you to follow your bliss. No matter what it is, no matter how much you think it's never going to make any money, follow it. Let it lead you and make you passionate. Let it teach you faith. Money is fine, but it's not real anymore. It's not backed by gold. Therefore, believe in yourself. Believe in your gift. Believe that you are alive to be happy and joyful and passionate. Have faith in the Universe. Following your bliss may get bleak at times, but that is part of the adventure. Keep rowing your boat. You are sure to come upon brighter days again...

Ok, that's enough of that for now...


The artist struggle is definitely still here, but I'm doing fairly well these days! I have some important shows coming up in San Diego, CA, including:

October 16th, Sunday 7-9pm Java Joe's (3536 32nd St, San Diego, CA)
and 
October 21st, Friday, 7-9pm Riff's Studios (5510 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037) 
find all the upcoming shows at: www.fastheartmart.com/shows


A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of busking at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco. Here is a short clip of my experience: https://youtu.be/1vj1wjwzh60


I have a book coming out before the holidays about my travels in Europe this summer. It will be available as an E-Book and in print. Until then, here are the blog entries that the book is based on: http://fhmeurotour2016.blogspot.com
I just signed on with the German record label "Songs and Whispers": http://www.songsandwhispers.com



Remember to listen to Fast Heart Mart on Spotify or any of your favorite streaming sites:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zRHjtxvGU17HLTp1tzLPX

Listen and buy Fast Heart Mart music on Bandcamp: http://fastheartmart.bandcamp.com 

And keep up with the latest Fast Heart Mart news on Instagram and Facebook

Please write back and say hello as I love hearing from you :) 

Gratitude to You,
Fast Heart Mart