Rich Smith
714-350-6511
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Over the past 20 years, I've studied the drumming styles of Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Soul, R&B, Latin, Reggae, Calypso, Hip-Hop and Fusion. In elementary and jr. high school, I started taking drum and vocal lessons which progressed to studying music theory and piano in high school and college. I'm a quick learner, I play by ear and read music. Being in both original and cover acts over the last 12-13 years, my club and showcase experience is extensive. The last couple of years I've been performing all over the state of California and would like the chance to play around the country.
2001 – Present: Drums and Vocals with The Chris Anderson Group
Mainly an act for private functions (weddings, parties, fund raisers, etc.), dinner clubs, festivals and showcases.
-- Primarily Blues, Rock, Motown and Soul covers, also released a self-titled CD of all original music in 2003. See www.myspace.com/chrisandersongroup for more details and soundbytes of original material.
Click below to play The Chris Anderson Group Video
2004 – 2007: Drums and Vocals with Soundcake
Mainly a club act and some private functions. See www.soundcakerocks.com for more details.
--All Pop-Rock covers from the 80s to the present. Very heavily dance orientated. All four band members sharing lead vocal duties.
2003-2004: Drums and Vocals with Corday
Toured Central California performing at elementary and jr. high schools to promote the dangers of cigarettes, alcohol and drugs to children through music.
-- Acoustic/Electric Rock originals that were written for children and young adults with an anti-drug message. See www.corday.net for more details.
2000-2003: Drums and Vocals with BKP
Primarily a club act and used for several private and corporate functions. See www.badkittyproject.com for more details.
--All Pop Rock and Dance covers from the 70's - 00's. All members sharing lead and back up vocals. 1994-1999: Drums, Percussion and Vocals with the Big Daddy Band
Switched off between percussion and drums playing mostly dinner clubs and private functions.
-- Mainly Soul, Funk and Blues covers, dance orientated, all members sharing vocals.
1986 – 1998: Drums, Percussion, Vocal and Piano training from elementary school through college
I can also been seen performing with:
Brad Wilson - www.bradwilsonlive.com
The Blast - www.myspace.com/blastband
Citizen Rock - www.myspace.com/citizenrock