Member Since: 6/15/2006
Band Website: prestonsmith.com
Influences:
Sounds Like:"...a consummate blues singer. With a little of this and a little of that, Smith works the room."
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"Preston Smith's material knows no boundaries...hard core, totally original approach to song structure and style. There is no way that anyone could possibly pigeonhole Preston Smith. He has something for everyone. Smith is a force unto himself."
MUSIC CONNECTION"This guy is a human library for jazz. He approaches each song with the style, grace and reverence that the composer intended from John Lennon to Fats Waller."
WHOLE LIFE TIMES"...originals that could easily sound good on the airwaves of your local triple A stations..."
ENTERTAINMENT TODAY"A stylistic cross between Louis Armstrong and Harry Connick Jr. Smith, whose presence combines warmth and chutzpah...lures in rubbernecks from the sidewalk with his assorted mix of music."
PASADENA WEEKLY"...he has crafted his own irresistible original songs and colorful stage show. Smith has persevered with his own musical vision, drawing from such divergent inspirations as Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams Sr., and Nat King Cole. His expressive showmanship and varied musical influences have endeared Smith to fans from Solana Beach to San Francisco."
San Diego BELLY UP"You're somethin' else on that guitar boy." Jerry Lee Lewis"He's been known to sing Muddy Waters tunes through a bullhorn, play the guitar behind his back and from atop tables where patrons sit in stunned silence."
MUSIC CONNECTIONThe various guitar, voice, horn and especially rhythm parts all exude craft."
ROCKLAND JOURNAL-NEWS (New York, NY)"...Smith turns his audience on with animated visuals, irresistible charm and vocal flexibility...keeps the crowd on its feet with eyes glued to the stage"
THE VALLEY ENTERTAINER
Record Label: www.cdbaby.com/all/prestonsmith
Type of Label: None