Calvin Marty and the Sunken Ship

Biography

Playing their first show in late 2007, Calvin Marty and The Sunken Ship were an instant phenomenon in Chicago, going from Northside bar band to Double Door headliners in fewer than 10 gigs. Consistently captivating audiences with an ease and energy that belied their status as new kids on the block, they have quickly attracted an ever-growing crowd of fans.

Melodic and intense, Calvin Marty and The Sunken Ship have been favorably compared to everything from Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright to Billy Joel and Ron Sexsmith, but their sound is theirs and theirs alone. Calvin’s electrifying voice, sensitive lyrics, and the gorgeous arrangements expertly performed by The Sunken Ship combine to deliver the kind of evening that music lovers live for but rarely experience.