biography
Martin Etcheverry is a versatile, professional and well rounded guitar player and composer with 35+ years of experience in the music industry.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, he played intensively locally and all over the country with many different bands until 2001, when Martin moved to Los Angeles, California where he now resides.
That same year, he formed with his brother Ezequiel, SEIS CUERDAS, an instrumental Flamenco / Metal / Fusion guitar duo, releasing 7 studio albums
and sharing the stage with legends such as Al Dimeola, John McLaughlin, Tommy Emmanuel, The Gipsy Kings and former Michael Jackson's
guitar player, Jennifer Batten.They have toured The US, Europe and many places around the world.
He is also the co-founder of the Los Angeles based hard rock band 286, releasing two EPs and one studio album, supported with intensive touring around The US as well.
In 2015, Martin decided to continue working on his solo career (originally started in 1991) called Projecto A.R.T.E.(Spanish for Love, Respect, Work and Energy) releasing three studio albums and currently working on
his 4th production.
In 2020 during the worldwide events of public knowledge, he was part of a series of live streaming shows called LIVE FROM HOME, including guitar players from all over the world.
He has produced, mixed and collaborated with many artists around the world. Martin also wrote the music for many short movies and the recently released full lenght movie "Lady Of Guadalupe" (2020 - Pinnacle Entertainment)
TOURING EXPERIENCE:
USA, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Israel, Czech Republic.
STYLES:
Rock, Blues, Pop, Hard Rock, Acoustic, Heavy Metal, Modern Flamenco.
BANDS (By year):
1985 - BERP (High school days)
1986/1987 - ?
1987 - Gran Mamooth (briefly)
1988 - Kefren (briefly)
1988 - Kroll
1988/1989 - Neron
1990 - Alakran (briefly)
1990/1991 - Presto
1990/1991 - Projecto A.R.T.E. (First recordings on a 4 track TASCAM 424 Portastudio)
1992/2000 - Elmer
2001 - Elmer / Drink Machine (LA)
2001/2018 - Seis Cuerdas
2004/2008 - 286
2015 - Elmer (Reunion only to record)
2015/present - Projecto A.R.T.E.
