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ON THE VERGE is the powerful new CD from acclaimed Australian singer/songwriter Martine Locke. As a member of the award-winning duo, The Velvet Janes, she released 4 CDs on her own record label, Passionfruit Produce, which sold in excess of 80,000 copies around the world. Now launching her solo career in the U.S., she is one of Australias best kept secrets. Recorded and mixed in San Francisco, CA and Perth, Western Australia, by Martine Locke and Gary Mankin, ON THE VERGE features the talents of: Julie Wolf (Ani DiFranco, Dar Williams, Bruce Cockburn) on keys and vocals, Deb Lane (Pele JuJu) on drums, and Chad Heise (Box Set) on bass. Showcasing 10 diverse tracks, this is Martines most sophisticated work to date. Her songs range from rock to folk, from pop to the powerful ballad Hallelujah, performed with the haunting harmonies of Rose Farrow (The Velvet Janes). You do not have to go Down Under to enjoy the engaging performance of this entertaining artist. Martine is now based in San Francisco and will be touring the U.S. with over 150 shows in the upcoming year. This fiery independent artist will impress you with her humorous stories, insightful songs and masterful guitar work. So, sit back and enjoy the ride because you are now on the verge of discovering Martine Locke.