Billy Martin Tickets

Billy Martin is a prolific drummer, composer, and the driving force behind Amulet Records. As a co-founder of Medeski Martin & Wood (MMW), he helped shape a fusion-forward sound that blends jazz, funk, and experimental textures. Beyond MMW, Martin has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including John Zorn, Iggy Pop, DJ Logic, and the Lounge Lizards. His creative reach extends through multiple aliases and projects like Illy B (breakbeat/electronic), Wicked Knee (brass band), Shimmy (duo with Wil Blades), and Meshes orchestra. He also curates and produces releases for Amulet Records, championing adventurous music across genres. Secure your seats to see Billy Martin live and experience his dynamic, boundary-pushing performances.

Here, you’ll find a detailed biography, highlights from his discography, and up-to-date information on his 2025 touring schedule, including festival appearances in Japan, Woodsist Festival in New York, Phish after-parties in NYC, and a December engagement at Le Poisson Rouge. For fans and newcomers alike, Billy Martin’s work is a doorway into adventurous, intensely crafted music.

Follow Billy on social for the latest updates and releases: Instagram: @illybeats and his Bandcamp hub for streaming and purchasing: Bandcamp. Official site: billymartin.net. Explore his extensive discography, including solo and duo releases like Montauk Surf (2021), Shimmy (2012), Starlings (2006), and numerous Amulet Records titles. Whether you’re new to his work or a longtime admirer, Billy Martin’s performances are an invitation to explore rhythm, texture, and improvisational storytelling.