Comedian Steve Martin Eagle-bound

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EAGLE — Let’s get one notion out of the way right off the bat. Despite his reputation as one of the funniest men on Earth, Steve Martin is dead serious about his music.

Martin is one of the most diverse individuals you will ever meet. He has gained much-deserved fame as a movie actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, art aficionado and musician. On Saturday, Martin returns to Idaho with the Steep Canyon Rangers and their self-proclaimed “high class bluegrass” for a live performance at the Eagle River Pavilion.

Launched by appearances on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show,” Martin gained fame for his hilarious hosting of “Saturday Night Live.” He won Grammy Awards for two comedy albums: “Let’s Get Small” and “A Wild and Crazy Guy.” He also won a Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumentalist in 2003 for playing on Earl Scrugg’s 75th anniversary album.

His film credits range from “Rosanne” to “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid” and include “The Three Amigos,” where he co-starred with Martin Short and Chevy Chase, to “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and “Cheaper by the Dozen,” “The Jerk” and “It’s Complicated.” Martin earned critical acclaim for his riveting performance in the 1997 thriller “The Spanish Prisoner” and is widely recognized for his leading role in “Father of the Bride” and its sequel. He can be seen this October in a new comedy “The Big Year” with Owen Wilson and Jack Black.

Martin co-hosted the 2010 Academy Awards and has published a number of books including a hilarious children’s book about going back to school. He and the Steep Canyon Rangers have been touring this summer in support of their new album “Rare Bird Alert,” that includes a live recording of the bluegrass take on Martin’s iconic song “King Tut.” It also includes 12 other Martin-penned songs including “Jubilation Day” and “Atheists Don’t Have No Songs.”

We had a chance to talk with Martin recently to ask about Saturday’s concert, his passion for the banjo and more.

IPT – Talk about the differences between your first album, “The Crow,” with the Steep Canyon Rangers and “Rare Bird Alert.”

MARTIN – “‘The Crow’ were songs I had. Once it came out and was received well, I felt a little more relaxed. And, I guess it’s true that you know when you’re a little more relaxed maybe what’s more natural to you comes out easier.

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