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History
John Tyler Martin (b. 1983, Fresno, CA) was introduced to multi-track home recording at the home of the Frank family in Fresno, CA around 1997. Martin and friend Daniel Frank recorded several CDs as Ultra Secret. Upon getting a family computer, Martin began recording at home as James Rabbit (the name came to him at the last minute, from books on a nearby shelf). Tyler recorded an album every month or two for the next several years, recording most vocals and instruments.

Gradually, others joined Martin in his home recording. First, brother Conner Martin (drums, first appearing on 1999's Sea of Tranquility) and then friend Max Bennett-Parker (keyboard, first appearing on 2003's Le Fou). When Tyler relocated to Santa Cruz for school in 2003, James Rabbit recording became more sporadic, though albums continued to be created at each opportunity, during Spring, Summer and Winter breaks.

In 2006, Tyler moved into a house known as the Crystal Palace with friends Libby Hendon, Jamie Burkart, Dylan McKeever and Richard Caceres who became bandmates as James Rabbit began playing shows regularly. In 2008, James Rabbit went on their first tour, with a trip to New York and a West Coast tour following shortly after. Since then, James Rabbit has played many shows on multiple tours across the United States and Canada.

Discography

 * Main article: James Rabbit discography