Artist description The style is Gothic Western Swing.Johnny Fire fronts the band on lead guitar and vocals .The show is alive, and the music will haunt you.

Music Style Alternative Country/Rock

Musical Influences Johnny Cash, Pixies, Cowboy Junkies,The Cramps, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Dick Dale, Blondie, David Bowie, The Travelling Wilburys, Stray Cats

Similar Artists Johnny Cash, The Mavericks, The Cramps, Stray Cats,Southern Culture on the Skids,Nick Cave

Artist History Johnny "Fire" Smith is a BMI songwriter and music producer for 18 years. The style he is best known for is "Gothabilly"/ "Western Rock". He plays lead guitar and lead vocals on stage . On the current CD "Blue Fields", he plays the bass, drums, guitar and vocals in the studio. The haunting lyrics written by Johnny enables the music industry to listen attentively.1999. NEWS UPDATE!!! NEW ALBUM!!! "SOUTHERN DEPRESSION" can be found through our website!!!

Group Members Johnny Fire Trio

Instruments Washburn Acoustic Electric, Alverez 12 String Acoustic, Fender Stratocaster, Acoustic Bass Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Ludwig Drums.

Albums Blue Fields , Riviera , Johnny Fire and the Bomb , Southern Depression

Press Reviews UPDATE:"Gothabilly" was used to describe the band "Nashville Music Guide"The Showcase went great and there was a good write up about Johnny and his band in The Nashville Music Guide.It was held at The Hall of Fame on Dec.14,2000.We will be doing A BMI showcase in Nashville soon.Also Check us out live 2003 from the world famous "Tootsie's" Nashville, TN.go to http://www.rockabillyhall.com/TIDBITS.html UPDATE!!!!With a trip to Jamaica ,Johnny and his band regrouped from the 2003 US tour with thier new album "Southern Depression" .The new album is to be released from Tower Records Nashville,TN. on Oct.28th 2003 The new single "Mysterious Waters" can be found avalible now exclusively from mp3.com!!!

Additional Info This is good music with lots of Talent. Their sound is Big and well directed. They have been well received in the Music arena for a variety of audiences. Their performance calendar will be available through MP3 for future shows. Keep checking with this band, They're going places!!

Location Panama City, Florida - USA

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