Artist description a Seattle based band led by singer~songwriter, Kristy Karen Smith. The four talented friends started playing music together in September of 1995 and have since released one CD, are working on a second, and have gained a large and loyal following. They have had the opportunity to open for many national acts, appear in a major motion picture and perform for thousands.

Music Style Pop/Rock

Musical Influences Everything

Similar Artists Jonatha Brooke, Aimee Mann, Sam Phillips, Joan Osborne

Artist History billy moon released their original version of Storm Before the Calm in the Fall of 1997 and were subsequently signed to an enthusiastic and spirited young label. After investing considerable time and energy revising existing and recording new material for the forthcoming label release, the relationship cooled and billy moon found themselves poised to deliver a more current and arguably stronger version of their original title. Armed with a great new product and valuable recording industry experience billy moon is excited to announce the release of its final version of Storm Before the Calm on their own Kabe Records.

Group Members Kristy Karen Smith (vocals, acoustic guitar)Steve Smith (drums & percussion)Bruce Hazen (guitar)Alan Paisley (bass)

Albums Storm before the Calm

Press Reviews "The songs of billy moon resonate with a sense of the personal, the authentic, and the present. Kristy writes like a veteran and sings like an angel." ~Adam Arkin (actor Chicago Hope, Northern Exposure)"billy moon's songs are stick~in~your~head memorable. As a judge in the Discmaker's unsigned band competition, I couldn't help but give them the highest score possible." ~Carla DeSantis (ROCKRGRL Magazine)"Kristy Karen Smith writes songs that come straight from her heart and echo through the hearts of those who listen. billy moon exemplifies what great music is all about." ~Michael Shrieve (Santana, Rock&Roll Hall of Fame)

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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