Artist description Ron Smith is known for his live perfomances throughout the years. With years worth of performance experience with such bands as Code Blue and Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John - currently he is with Joshua Tree - The U2 Tribute. Ron is a solo artist and although "2am" (ron's band) has gone through many changes and still does (looking for a gig in the New York area?) he continues in the studio and writing with Blues artist Chris Pati of Modern Voices/Atomic Records fame.

Music Style Pop, Rock, Blues

Musical Influences Musical influences include the Eagles, Billy Joel, Matchbox 20, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Sting, among others

Similar Artists The songs on Ron Smith's album Step Forward are a combination of Rock, blues, and pop touching on artists from Matchbox 20 to harded bands of the 80s to Albert King among others.

Artist History Ron Smith started in Code Blue over 15 years ago playing some of the great clubs on Long Island for years. He sang with the likes of Garth Brooks, Kenny Rodgers, Rosemary Clooney and Andy Williams early on in his career. He moved on to play with 50's legends "the Caveliers" and Vito Belsalmo opening for bands such as "Jay and the Americans" and "Johnny Meistro" as a keyboard player. He soon joined Steve Hamilton in "Even Steven" and again later on an international tour of the US and Canada in "Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John" playing Keys from Disney World through Nova Scotia. He formed the acoustic duet "Limited Addiction" Singing and playing piano and guitar while also frequently playing with "Steel Breeze" which included members such as Tommy Burns of Billy Joel band fame, George Cintron and Tony Bruno from The Enrique Iglesias Band, and Laird from GTX and currently the singer for Joshua Tree. During this time he compiled his own material and joined forces in the studio with the incomparible Chris Pati and created "Step Forward."

Group Members Ron Smith On the Album: Chris Pati Guests: Suzanne O'Conner, Peter Wharton, and George Cintron

Instruments Vocal, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, B3, Bass, drums, and pucussion

Albums Step Forward

Additional Info Singles: Something Real/ The King has Lost His Gold, and Ari/ Inside the Room

Location Commack, New York - USA

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