Performer Information

Ernie Martinez

Ernie Martinez has been a part of the Colorado music scene for over 40 years. His outstanding and versatile pickin' has been used on over 150 albums as well as playing with Jon Chandler, Gary McMahan, Patty Clayton, Barry Ward, Dakota Blonde and Reckless Abandon. Ernie has recorded two albums; his latest, "Bluerange" combines his love of Western and bluegrass music. In 2011, Ernie was inducted into the Colorado Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor.

Talents: Musician, Songwriter
Awards:
  • 2023 Curly Musgrave Silver Buckle Award
  • 2018 Instrumentalist of the Year
Nominations:
  • 2023 Instrumentalist of the Year Nominee
  • 2022 Instrumentalist of the Year Nominee
  • 2021 Instrumentalist of the Year Nominee
  • 2019 Instrumentalist of the Year Nominee