Zeke Martin at Pitman's Freight Room Thursday

LACONIA — Pitman's Freight Room at 94 New Salem Street, Laconia, will host Zeke Martin and the Oracle on Thursday, September 19 at 8 p.m.

Born in Brussels in 1973, Zeke Martin entered the world with a pair of drumsticks in his hands. His unique and soulful style has enabled him to secure endorsement deals with Creation Drums, Murat Diril Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Mono Cases and Vic Firth Sticks.

The Zeke Martin Project has performed in many locations throughout the northeast region, including the Berklee Performance Center, The House Of Blues in Boston, The Black Repertory Theater in RI, Minton's Playhouse and Sweet Rhythm, in NYC and tours Malaysia yearly.

Additionally, The Zeke Martin Project has shared the stage with such star performers as The Neville Brothers, The Funk Brothers, Ali-Ollie Woodson from the Temptations, three time Grammy nominee Ski Johnson and Regina Bell to name a few. The Zeke Martin Project also just won New England Urban Music Award Best Jazz CD 2010. Currently, The Zeke Martin Project resides in Boston.

Members are Zeke Martin-Drums/Band Leader, Brian Eggleston - Keyboard, Pat Loomis - Sax, Joe Sumrell - Bass

Admission $12, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and Pitman's is a BYOB venue.