Smile was born in 1996 leaded by the singer-songwriter John Franks who got together with ex-members of the bands Gravestones and Little Fish. Ever since the beginning Smile have been playing gigs specially in the Basque Country. I can't think of any place where they haven't had a chance to display their soft, melodic acoustic tunes, and with well known bands like Wilco, Donavon Frankenreiter, Waterboys, Dean & Britta, Bart Davenport, Sunday Drivers...!!!
In their songs you will find a bit of retro 60's, hippy west coast blend (Lovin Spoonful, Buffalo Springfield...) as well as a mellow 70's vocal touch (Neil Young, CSN, America...). And of course a feel of the new acoustic mouvement (Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Jayhawks...).
Combining all these influences, Smile has created music which evokes classic sunsets, friendly camp fires and good vibes that will soon have the listener smiling along to the optimistic, positive, sunny lyrics.
Smile have proudly auto released 2 demos in 1998 and 2000.
Here is now the new release "Painting the sun one colour"!
SMILE with WILCO !
JOHN WITH JACK JOHNSON IN BACKSTAGE
JOHN OFFERING ONE OF HIS PICTURES TO DONAVON FRANKENREITER
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