MattSmither + Musician in Duchesne, UT

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ABOUT

I play Bluegrass, Old-Time, Western-Swing, Red Dirt, Americana, Country-Rock, etc. I also play old time country (Hank Sr. & earlier).

I focus on the craft of song writing.

Much of my professional experience has been in worship bands, for which I have been on church platforms every Sunday for over 20 years, playing most of the popular and well known songs & hymns.

Screen name:

MattSmither

Member since:

Jun 16 2014

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Troy Stetana's book, "Speed Mechanics for Lead Guitar" took my playing to another level as a teenager, as well as the guitar tabs for Joe Satriani's 'Surfing with an Alien' album.

As a drummer, I draw from influences like Mark Trombino from Drive Like Jehu/ aMiniature, and Blake Flemming of Dazzling Killmen.

As a bass player, Steve Youth of 7 Seconds & Darrin Grey of Dazzling Killmen were influential on my style.

On my rhythm chops and composition Superchunk and Afghan Whigs had an influence on me as well.

On fiddle, I am influenced by Kyle Nix of the Turnpike Troubadours. My fiddle instructor took lessons from Bill Monroe's fiddle player, Tommy Magness.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Moderate

Mandolin:

Moderate

Fiddle:

Moderate

Upright bass:

Moderate

Vocalist:

Moderate

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Drums:

Moderate

Violin:

Moderate

Keyboard:

Intermediate

Piano:

Intermediate

Harmonica:

Beginner

Banjo:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

I play Gibson acoustics: a 2018 Wildfirebird, a 1930's Gibson L-30, a 1917 Gibson L-1, a 2007 'The Loar' Archtop, F. Bremmerman acoustic guitar

Amps: I play through Bugera plexi or Roland Blues Cube.

Acoustic Amp is Marshall.

Electrics; Peavey Tele, t-30, Schechter Hellraiser, .

Bass is Carvin 5 string, Stagg electric Upright Bass, Hartke amps

Drums: Tama Rockstars, Zildjan Avedis and K custom cymbals.

Violins: 2009 Andreas Eastman, 2017 Fiddlerman, and an 1880's German Strad, Pfreschner Viola.

Mandolin: Early 1900's A-style Regal.

Keyboard: NORD Electro5 61D

Recording: Universal Audio interface, UAD plugins, and Logic Pro, Audit asp 800 preamp.

Mics: Neumann matched pair: KSM183's, Beyer-dynamic 201, Royer 121, Sure SM7B, SM57's.

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