JMH Dull Productions
BIOS OF PRINCIPALS
HELEN DULL
MARTIN DULL
JOHN DULL
JMH Dull Productions is a concert production company serving the acoustic market for 20+ years.
Credits are listed in the "WHAT WE DO" menu. Following are bios of the principals, two of which are very active singer/songwriters.
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MARTIN DULL
(soundbytes: www.myspace.com/MartinDull)
purchase at: "our store" on this site
Martin Dull is a 21 year old singer/songwriter whose style is best described as “indie-acoustic.” Martin’s work appeals to folks who are eager to explore new acoustic trends.
His first album,”Patent Pending,” received strong review, the subject of a full page cover article in The Sunday Bergen Record Entertainment section, one of NJ’s leading newspapers.
Following release of the album, the artist toured the east coast with 15 stops from Nashville to D.C. to NYC promoting. Part of the promotion included appearances with Tom Chapin and Floyd Vivino.
Martin holds a a Fine Arts degree from Marywood University, a major in Painting. His paintings are often displayed at gigs and are being generously accepted into the market.
Young adults particularly relate to the musician’s exciting new edge. Older folks get a picture of present trends from a talented singer/songwriter.
Sound bytes of Martin’s music can be heard at www.myspace.com/MartinDull.
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HELEN DULL
Helen Dull is the co-owner/ office manager of JMH Dull Productions. She keeps things organized in a frenetic atmosphere of art and business.
A teacher for fifteen years in her previous career, she honed there, the skills to keep Martin and John on track and organized.
Helen has particular interest in peace studies and is well read on topics relating to non-violent resistance and life issues.
Helen comes from an activist background. Her family line procedes from a number of plumbing business owners in Jersey City, NJ. Helen's family has been active in peace and justice issues for decades.
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JOHN DULL
(soundbytes and CD visuals: http://cdbaby.com/JohnDull2 )
purchase at "our store" on this site
Of John’s album, “Long Road to Home,” Tom Paxton wrote, “I listen to hundreds of albums each year. John’s stands out as one of the best. His songs find their way into your head and into your heart.”
As a performer, this singer/songwriter has appeared with all of the artists mentioned in the "WHAT WE DO" menu, including Emmylou Harris; Pete Seeger; Tom Chapin; Tom Paxton; Odetta; and "Uncle Floyd" Vivino.
Credits include: The Harry Chapin Memorial Concert in Town Hall, NYC; frequent appearances on the Joe Franklin national late night UPN-TV interview hour; The American Football Coaches Association conventions in Los Angeles and Nashville; and club, concert hall, school, convention, radio, and cable TV dates in the metro NY/NJ area.
John’s originals are highlighted on Bob Sherman’s, “Woody’s Children”, the longest running folk radio show in the U.S. now airing on WFUV 90.7 fm NY. The artist is also a frequent performance guest on WFDU 89.1 fm folk radio, NJ.
The artist's first CD, “Passin' By Nashville,” still receives strong review and airplay on several folk stations nationally. Albums are available on the internet at this site with sound clips and visuals. Refer to “STORE.”
Album #3 – “Out of Balance” – was released in early 2008, partnering with Martin Dull.
JMH Dull Productions has been developing the “Uncle Floyd/ John Dull and Friends Show" which has appeared successfully several times in the NJ/NY area. A spirited fundraising concert, it’s billed as “An evening of outlandish chuckles and thoughtful folk provocation!!!” Booking is through the production company. Drop an e-mail or call 201-394-7766.
A former high school and college football player and coach, John’s artistic perspective is straightforwardly unique. His fluency in the Russian language adds dimension to performance, as his repertoire includes traditional Russian folk tunes. He is known for sincerity and depth in presentation and for writing incisive and compelling lyrics.