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Randy Smith

Walking With Christ! Deep In The Pocket

About Me

Born and raised in Pensacola FL, Randy has been playing bass professionally for almost 30 years. He spent 10 yrs working as a music and choir director in both Florida and Michigan before moving to Tennesee in 1994. Randy is an accomplished performer in a variety of styles including Jazz, R&B, Country, Gospel, Pop and Rock.
Since moving to Nashville, Randy has performed, toured and or recorded with Lee Ann Womack, Michael McDonald, Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, Larry Carlton, Daryle Singletary, Rhett Akins, Jana Long, The Katinas, Deanna Carter & Christ Church Choir to name a few. He host a simi-regular Sunday night Jam in downtown Nashville with some of the finest players in town.
A few years ago, Randy also had a record deal on Summit Records with his own traditional jazz band, Nash de'Ville. The album included guest appearances by guitarist Larry Carlton, saxphonists Kirk Whalum and Mark Douthit and pianist/songwriter Pete Wasner. The song "Centerpeice" features both Larry and Kirk playing the blues. "Gone" is also from that album.
On November 23rd 2007, Randy and his beautiful wife, Jan, will celebrate their 22nd anniversary. They have two great kids. Zachary 15 and Madison 11. Both of which are talented in their own rights.
In addition to playing bass, he's also an accomplished vocalist. Randy is currently touring with Pam Tillis as well as performing some dates with Lee Ann Womack.
"I believe in excellence and I strive for excellence in everything that I do. Whether playing sessions, club gigs or touring with an artist, I believe in giving my very best. Put it on the top shelf, as my dad used to say.
"I'm very thankful and truly blessed to be making a living as a professional musician. I'M LIVING MY DREAM!!!!! However, that being said, being a musician is what I DO. As I'm constantly trying to know who I am in Christ and why I'm here, what I strive to BE is the husband, father, brother, son and friend that I believe God wants me to be. I pray that you find who you are in Christ and God blesses you and gives you PEACE in the pursuite of your dreams!!!!!!!!"
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Randy is a proud endorser of:
PEAVEY - Cirrus Series Bass Guitars
AMPEG - Amplifiers & Cabinets
LEVY'S LEATHERS - Guitar Straps & Gig Bags
MARTIN AUDIOLOGY - Audiologist and In-ear monitors

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Member Since: 2/9/2007
Band Members:
NASH de'VILLE BAND MEMBERS:
VOCALS: Laurie Wheeler, Curt Bol
GUITAR & VOCALS: Rick Wheeler
DRUMS:Ron Krasinski
BASS: Randy Smith

PAM TILLIS BAND MEMBERS:
GUITAR: Darin Favorite
STEEL GUITAR: Chicken
BASS/VOCALS: Randy Smith
DRUMS:Kent Slucher
FIDDLE/MANDOLIN: Aaron TIll
ACOUSTIC GUITAR & VOCALS: Mary Sue England

LEE ANN WOMACK BAND MEMBERS:
GUITAR: Mike Waldron (aka: Wally)
DRUMS: Dave Dunseath (aka: the "Author")
BASS/VOCALS: Randy Smith (aka: Ranj, Big Bear or Oso Grande)
FIDDLE & MANDOLIN: Hank Singer (aka: Hankenstein or The Empaler)
KEYS/VOCALS: Kevin Adams (aka: Kev Mo)
ACOUSTIC GUITAR/VOCALS: Jim Beavers (aka: the Beav)
STEEL GUITAR: Dan Galysh (aka: Steely Dan or The Ukrainian Madman)

Me with Lee Ann Womack doing Down and Out Live @ Wild West in TX Dec 2006

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with Pam Tillis live on Direct TV from South By Southwest in Austin TX 2007

Here a video I just shot with Pam Tillis on Broadway, downtown Nashville TN Feb 2007
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Here's a video that my son, Zach, recently filmed for school 2007.
Influences:

  • Jesus Christ
  • Michael McDonald
  • Boz Scaggs
  • My Mom's Cookies
  • Steely Dan
  • The Godfather
  • James Jamerson
  • Jaco Pastorius
  • Bugs Bunny
  • Leland Sklar

  • Sounds Like: I try to be a cameleon....but mostly I hope it grooves hard and sounds like me.
    Record Label: unsigned
    Type of Label: None