Shay Smith

Band in Austin, TX

Shay Smith

Shay Smith
Austin, Texas, 78727
Member #
365389
Member since
14 Aug 2010
Active over 1 month ago
Genre:
Folk, Alternative/Modern Rock
Name:
Shay Smith
Screen name:
shaysmith
Location:
Austin, Texas, 78727
Gender:
Male
Age:
25 years old
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
15
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week

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Cello, Upright bass, Mandolin, Lead Guitar, Banjo, Background Singer, Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Other Percussion, Drums, Bass Guitar.

About

http://www.reverbnation.com/shaysmith

Rooted in classic rock, bluegrass, and gospel but stemming to indie and alternative rock, I desire to push the envelope to explore various styles and techniques. Though the band name isn't technically "Shay Smith," I am working to release some primarily acoustic-based songs I have written over the last 10 years. Though acoustic songwriting comes easy, I want to expand to demonstrate the complexity of Thrice (Alchemy Index, Beggars), Vampire Weekend, The Killers, and Radiohead, among others. Though these groups span various portions of the musical spectrum I do not wish to limit myself to any singular genre. I am a music lover and music writer. After years of honing my skills I am ready to put them to good use.

Influences

Damien Rice, Dave Matthews, Sufjan Stevens, Dustin Kensrue, David Gray, Pete Yorn, Ben Gibbard, Brandon Flowers, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Anthony Green, Eddie Vedder, Dave Grohl, Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Maynard James Keenan, Sigur Ros, The Eagles, The Black Keys, Jars of Clay, Dutton, and countless others

Equipment List

Martin D16-GT, Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Motu 828 MKII, MacBook 2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, M-Audio Radium 49, Vox AD30VT, Marshall Valvestate, Boss DD-6, Line 6 M13, ADK A-48, Shure SM57

Members Of Band

Shay Smith - Vocals/Electric Guitar/Acoustic Guitar/Keys/Harmonica/Computers