Artist description Dick Smiley has resucitated country music with its brand of American music and slams it into hillbilly overdrive with its break-neck groove and sultry, heart-bustin’ vocals. Incessant touring has grown its legions of fans from old time country purists to teenage punks. If what you want is just music, this is not your band. Dick Smiley puts on a show that compells its audience to watch, whether they like it or not.

Music Style Rockin' Country Honky Tonk

Musical Influences Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, The Ramones, George Jones, The Clash, Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Lefty Frizzell, Patsy Cline, Jimmy Rodgers

Similar Artists Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, The Ramones, Supersuckers, The Derailers, George Jones, The Clash, Dwight Yoakam,

Artist History Long time friends got sick and tired of hearing the sappy country music of today. Dick Smiley created their version of what country music should be and has been embraced by true country music fans to punks across the southwest.

Group Members Bobby Ray - Vocals; Stoney - GuitBox Deluxe; Stretch - The Hambone; Bass JJ Fujimoto - Skins; Lisa - Guitar, vocals, eye-candy

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums

Albums Taterknobbin' (20 song CD)

Press Reviews Howdy, kids, Dan Spivee, here -- Head Ass of BigBullet Memphis -- encouraging you to purchase a true piece of American grit. No band plays real country-billy-a-wing-ding-do-rag like ol’ DS. In fact, you have my personal money-back guarantee on the 20 song CD: If this disk doesn’t put some twang in yer thang, I’ll personally buy it back and shove it in yer mama’s craw-hole.So enjoy, and always remember: Smile when you say “Dick”.Sin Searingly,Dan SpiveeDick Smiley's full 20 song CD is available foronly $10 by emailing the band.

Additional Info Be sure to listen in on THE DOUBLEWIDE HAYRIDE SHOW! Visit 'em at www.hayrideshow.com. Pop open a blue ribbon, 'round up sum greasy snacks and sink into yer fav'rite smelly chair. . .it's time ta git funky! Oh yeah, and make sure to tell Gus that Dick Smiley sent ya! You can listen on the innernut Tuesdays, 7-to-10 p.m. PDT

Location San Diego, CA - USA

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