Martin Sexton grew up in Syracuse, New York on roots rock and the blues, and he rose to the top of the crowded Boston songwriting scene with his spellbinding live performances—initially building a following on the streets of Harvard Square. He is a rare virtuoso who can blend songwriting and amazing guitar and vocal chops into a whole that's greater than the sum of the parts. His music blends many genres of American music, including soul, gospel, country, rock, blues, and R&B. He is known for his wide vocal range and ability to improvise. He is also known for beatboxing and scat singing guitar solos.