Dorothy Martin was once an entertainer, dancing around different clubs in Los Angeles, including Spearmint Rhino.
“I was just trying to support myself,” says Dorothy. “That rent in LA is expensive.”
These days, Dorothy has traded the gentlemen’s club stages for the music stage as the lead singer of the eponymous band Dorothy. ED Magazine spoke with Dorothy, courtesy of Bob Chiappardi of StripJointsMusic.com.Among other things, Dorothy discusses how taxing touring can be, her new single “Black Sheep”, and meeting Dolly Parton!
ED: When Rolling Stone names you one of the 50 Best New Artists, how reaffirming is it to know what you’re doing is working?
DOROTHY: To get the blessing from Rolling Stone is really cool. It’s an iconic publication. Even if I hadn’t gotten their blessing and stamp of approval, so to speak, I would still be doing what I’m doing. It’s just nice to have that affirmation. Every musician wants to be seen and recognized for their art, so it felt really good.