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Adam Smith

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I have been playing guitar since 1992 and mandolin since 99. I was born in the small mountain town of Silverton Colorado and raised 50 miles south in Durango. I started performing my music at the age of 16 by playing in school events, local patios and coffee shops. I later added the mandolin to my abilities which include vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. During my time in Durango, I played in a band called BlackHoney, a unique group that created its own sound we called Electro-Acoustic Mountain Soul Funk. I also started my solo project called Acoustic Mountain Soul, where I played lounges, inviting other musicians for spontaneous musical experiments. In 2002, I moved to Denver, were I met Oakhurst, and my life changed completely. Now I tour with Oakhurst full time, and play with as many musicians as I possibly can. Recording is also one of my favorite things, and am always open to new projects and genres. My mission: to make as much music as possible, touch the lives of other people with music, and to never work a day job again.

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Member Since: 4/25/2006
Band Website: porchmusic.com
Band Members: I play mandolin and electric guitar for Oakhurst, a rowdy slamgrass band from Denver, Colorado. Come see us, SERIOUSLY! We are a tour de force, playing over 200 shows a year, sharing the stage with the likes of, Ekoostik Hookah, Blues Traveler, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Flaming Lips, The Barenaked Ladies, Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, Guster, Claude Coleman of Ween, The Radiators, The Gourds, among many others. I also play with The Clam Daddys on occasion, and have my own project, Acoustic Mountain Soul, which is an ongoing experiment including all the musicians I can muster.
Influences: The Grateful Dead, Wilco, John Hartford, Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, Leftover Salmon, Taj Mahal, The Flaming Lips, Phish, Metallica, Sam Bush, David Grisman, and anyone else who doesnt suck!!!
Sounds Like: My mandolin playing, has been compared to Sam Bush, Drew Emmit, and David Grisman. I don't know, I feel like I have a lot of work left to do to attain that status, but it's flattering none the less. My electric guitar never gets compared to anybody. I dunno, I kinda shoot for something like Neal Young on a joyride with Jimmy Herring, but they got pulled over and searched by Wilco, and booked by Metallica. But I really just play from the heart. My feelings translate into guitar licks, so that aliens can understand what I am trying to say.
Record Label: Oakhurst is on Big Bender.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Festival!

Well, Europe was great, and now it's festival season! I would like to give a nice big shoutout to WhiteWaterRamble for putting on one hell of a sick festival last weekend! Ramble on the River was kick...
Posted by Adam Smith on Mon, 21 May 2007 12:10:00 PST

New look! Same great taste!

Hey there kids! Got some news for you. Some of you know that I have a new profile for my personal senanigans, hijinx, and tomfoolery. Those of you who don't can find me at myspace/mrtsjunk. Anyway, th...
Posted by Adam Smith on Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:02:00 PST

Sexy Little Bish

Well kiddies, just got done with Freida's first run of shows, and let me tell you, she is the SHIT! It really has been an amazing experience playing a mandolin of her caliber! She not only sounds...
Posted by Adam Smith on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 02:23:00 PST

"Polymandogamy" or "Today is a Good Day!"

Welcome to another issue of Mr. T's Junk! Today, we discuss my latest venture, Polygamy! Most of you are familiar with my wife, Beatrice. For those of you who aren't, she is a '99 Weber Hyalite m...
Posted by Adam Smith on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:27:00 PST

Mr. T's Junk is back!

Thats right kiddies! Mr. T is back! I know, I know. I make a big fuss about my blog, and then I decide to dissapear for a while. Well truth is, I just havn't had anything to say. Well thats all differ...
Posted by Adam Smith on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:19:00 PST

FREE! Subscribe NOW to Mr. T 's Junk!

Well, it's late, the clock is tickin. I'm about to hit the hay, but I just gotta say. I only have 3 peeps who subscribe to my blog, and frankly, im kinda bummed about that! I'll make everyone a deal t...
Posted by Adam Smith on Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:25:00 PST

Happy Effin Drunkentines Day

So kids, here we are. Another February 14th. Valentines Day. There are many different opinions as to how V Day originated, most likely it was a pagan tradition that was eventually manipulate...
Posted by Adam Smith on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:16:00 PST

We'll have a Nolte at our NolteThon!

That's right! A real life Nolte will be attending NoltePallooza! Bring an extra bottle, cause were gonna need it!
Posted by Adam Smith on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:38:00 PST

Lame hackers suck...

Look. I have finally been digitally violated! Some freakin tiny membered bish decided to hack my junk and use me as a dick pill poster! Not cool! Everyone watch out for D-BAGS like that! Bulletins can...
Posted by Adam Smith on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 01:02:00 PST

Clam Daddy Sundays!

Clam Daddys at the Appaloosa every Sunday night! Thats right! Clams every Sunday night! Also, I will now be playing with the Clam Daddys on occational Sundays! If you have never seen the Clams, then y...
Posted by Adam Smith on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:47:00 PST