Artist description Portland singer-songwriter Gregory (PJ) Smith writes songs from personal experience and observation. Using a piano for his primary writing instrument, his well-crafted tunes recall the songwriter era of the 70’s while still being new and original. His music is a little of several genres, including adult alternative, pop, rock, and an occasional studio-only diversion into electronica.

Music Style Singer-songwriter AAA, pop, rock and ballads

Musical Influences Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, A.J. Croce, The Eagles, Joshua Kadison, Counting Crows, Fleetwood Mac, etc.

Similar Artists It's been called Jackson Browne meets Guns-N-Roses. (heh) Some hear Randy Newman. It really depends on the song and the listener...

Artist History Gregory (PJ) Smith has played with bands throughout the Pacific Northwest. In the early ninties, Smith played keyboard, guitar, and sang in hard rock band Stigma. He played keyboard and guitar in alterna-pop band LoveNancySugar in the mid and later ninties. In 1995, Smith produced and recorded GregsMyth -- his first solo album and best representation of what he wants to do. He has done studio work with other musicians and co-produced various recording projects. Currently, Gregory (PJ) Smith has put together a live band and that is playing live in the Portland, Oregon area and started pre-production for the next album.

Instruments Piano, keyboards, vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin, percussion, accordian, harmonica, and various programming.

Albums GregsMyth, Last Year's Demo Model, In Harm's Way (with Stigma), NeoRetroErotiPop (with LoveNancySugar)

Press Reviews "His "Miami '96"...has all the qualities of a pop hit and could even be a modern country chart-maker."-Frank Cotolo, Pure Review

Location Portland, Oregon - USA

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