Songwriter and guitarist Jim LoPiano has been playing guitar and messing around writing music since he was 17. Christine his wife and lead singer has been singing since elementary school. She was trained as a soprano singer and sings at church. Jim and Christine formed Martini Garden with their neighbor Michael McBride and drummer. His college friend Rich, and bass player then joined us.. Miriam then came on as their backup singer. Christine and Miriam were in a band 15 years ago and even performed at the Nassau Coliseum once. Martini Garden has just debuted their first CD in 2013 and are trying hard to promote it. They have played at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett and been on a few public access TV shows. Martini Garden was formed in 2007 and performs original contemporary mix of blues, jazz, rock, and folk rock music. www.soundcloud.com/martinigarden