“I think fear is the number one thing that stops people from doing anything true.” - Dorothy Martin

Breaking into the rock music scene is tough, especially for a woman.

Badass rock music frontwoman, Dorothy Martin, is our guest in today’s episode of ‘Chats & Tatts’ with host Aaron Della Vedova. Dorothy is an artist, songwriter, and vocalist of the American rock band, Dorothy.

Dorothy is an American rock singer, known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence. She released her debut album "RockisDead" in 2016, which featured the hit single "Raise Hell." Since then, she has been touring extensively and has released several more albums, including "28 Days in the Valley" and "Wild Heart". She is known for her ability to connect with audiences through her music.

Dorothy is also known for her dynamic live performances. She has toured extensively both in the United States and internationally. Her music is influenced by classic rock, blues, and soul, and she has been compared to artists such as Janis Joplin and Grace Slick.

In this episode, Dorothy shares her musical influences, the creative process behind her songs, and her experiences of touring and performing. She also shares stories and anecdotes from her career and offers insights into the current state of the music industry.

Dorothy was born in Budapest and raised in San Diego after fleeing with her mom as a young girl. Her love for singing started as a kid. Later on, she discovered her passion for songwriting. Then she took a leap to follow her musical dreams in Los Angeles. But like in every story, the road to sold-out shows and getting a record deal wasn’t an easy one.

2014 was the year when her named-after band, Dorothy, released their first project and it was a hit. Of course, success would not be possible without her bandmates ~ Jason Ganberg, drummer; Devon Pangle & Eli Wulfmeier, guitarists; and Eliot Lorango, bassist.

Dorothy has more than just music under her belt, she was featured in Maxim Magazine and appeared on ABC’s Scrubs, and Eli Roth’s Goretorium: Music for the Demented Mind Soundtrack as a voiceover and writer. Also, Dorothy was recognized as one of the 50 best new artists by Rolling Stone.

Join us as we discuss her journey to success, how she made her dreams a reality, life on a tour bus, the struggles she has faced on the road, her newfound faith and spirituality, and yes, tattoos!

What we chat about in this episode:

• 0:36 - Guest intro

• 1:15 - Dorothy’s story of being the black sheep and where her passion for writing started

• 7:39 - How to face your fear

• 10:22 - Why failure is the best teacher

• 11:04 - Dorothy: God is real! The day I believe in Him.

• 15:50 - The power of divine intervention

• 20:29 - Dorothy’s ‘Gifts from the Holy Ghost’ album

• 21:17 - How to come back from the dark side

• 24:47 - How to overcome depression

• 26:17 - Dorothy’s love for Asian foods

• 27:02 - Dorothy’s favorite movies

• 28:13 - Understanding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on art and music

• 31:47 - Dorothy reveals the reasons behind her tattoos

• 35:01 - Dorothy gets a new tattoo!

• 35:43 - What’s next for Dorothy?

Get a copy of Dorothy Martin’s album: Gifts from the Holy Ghost

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