Every creative knows there are two versions of any artistic life: The one people see, and the one lived. There’s what happens on stage, and then there’s everything it took to get there. The late nights, endless rehearsals, caffeine-fueled mornings, unexpected detours, career pivots, lucky breaks, hard lessons, and those unforgettable “how did we survive that?” moments.
On June 9, Art of the Chat invites the community to pull back the curtain and explore the real side of a life spent in the arts. This free event begins at 5 p.m. when Gregg Martin, drummer and musician, takes the stage at Nellie’s North (upstairs), located at 6600 N. First Avenue in Evansville, IN, to share his experiences, lessons, and insights from an incredible 52-year career in the music industry.
From packed venues to quiet nights, and career highs to unexpected challenges, Gregg has pretty much seen it all. His journey offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to build a life around creativity, passion, perseverance and a love for music. It’s all part of the story.
This is a conversation without setlists, spotlights, or filters. This night is for anyone who has ever created something, chased something, lost something, or loved something enough to keep going even when it made zero sense. Art of the Chat provides an opportunity for musicians, artists, writers, performers, business professionals, nonprofit leaders, community supporters, and curious minds to come together to ask questions, exchange ideas, and discover what happens when people genuinely connect in person.
In a world where everybody is staring at screens all day, Art of the Chat, presented by Coffee, Laughs, and Chats, is bringing these worlds together for real conversations, shared ideas, new friendships, creative energy, community support, collaboration, inspiration and yes, FUN! Please join us!
Meet our Speaker:
Gregg Martin earned his Performance Diploma from Berklee College of Music and has dedicated 44 years to teaching percussion through private instruction, Evansville Public High Schools and Boonville High School.
As a professional drummer and musician for 52 years, Gregg has performed alongside an impressive roster of legendary entertainers, including Liza Minnelli, Marie Osmond, Frankie Avalon, Connie Stevens, The Drifters, Red Skelton, The Shirelles, Del Shannon, Sam Moore, Little Anthony, Suzanne Somers, Tommy Roe, The Crystals, and The Marvelettes. His career has taken him across 22 states and the Bahama Islands.
Closer to home, he has performed with the Doc Stocker Band, The Keys, Executive Show Room Band, SIBECO, Blues 4U, and the Indianapolis, Evansville and Owensboro Symphonic Orchestras.
Today, Gregg continues to perform with several groups, including The Back Beats (A Beatles Tribute Band), After Hours (Jazz), Steve Greenwell Trio and others.
Gregg Martin has also published three drum books, Drumming Technique Handbook, Timekeeping and Fills, and Drumming in Style.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for helping bring this event to life!
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