Artist description These songs here represent a little of the various types of material I've written (lots more "hidden away"). These tracks are raw, unproduced skeleton demos due to a lack of proper musicians, equipment and producer.

Music Style pop, folk, rock, singer/songwriter, folk-pop, folk-rock, alternative rock

Musical Influences Dylan, Lennon, McCartney, Cure, Joel, Queen, Bowie, Fogerty, BWilson, Doors

Artist History I've played some live in the early 90's but I've concentrated on song writing the past few years. Some of these songs are just a few of the tracks that work better on equipment by myself- I do have more varied and some harder stuff as well.

Group Members Shannon Smith

Instruments Taylor acoustic guitar (borrowed for a few days for these demos: korg d1600, yahaha keyboard)

Albums 3 easy demos

Press Reviews These are a few of the electronic messages I have gotten from some kind folks about various song demos (raw unproduced home stuff- alot of it is for older crappier sound quality versions) on the Internet: This is a Great track!!! The singer has a great voice!! The rhythm is intense. The guitarist does a good job of staying in time!! Great vocal harmony. all over the radio. This is a Great song!! I would love to hear more, from Kindred of New York /// What a nice track! The vocals are well-done, pleasant to listen to, and with a good range, just enough force to balance nicely with the guitar work. Speaking of which, the guitar work is nicely executed as well, complimenting the vocals nicely. The lyrics are well-written and fit the tempo nicely, creating a definite overall mood. Very well-done, keep up the Great work - Chainheart of Gilbert, AZ /// Great song structure. Lyrics good, as well as the vocals. Dont give up we need more songwriters like yourself to fightback against the backlash of the holocaust that we call corprate radio. - Layne of Spokane, Washington /// Great song. Great lyrics. Good singing. Doing more with less. Just a guitar and vocals. Keep writing . – Garren of FT.Worth, TX ///Solid guitar ballad! This is a good song. its really nice. The vocals are good, and the guitar is subtle and tasty. Tasty acoustic tune. Nicely played, and a solid mix. Both the guitar, and vocals have plenty of room. The performance is laid back, and in the pocket. Tasteful and subtle. Nice Job. from Guitarboy of Bellevue, Washington /// The lyrics are king in this song. The melody is great for it. I like the phrasing, sparse arrangement, packed arrangement. Here's a song where the words count big time, you're actually standing for something, that's really refreshing. from Tyynela of Calgary, Alberta, Canada /// Very passionate singing, I love it, it grabs you right away. Proves you don't need a big studio to grab someone's attention. the vocal is what most bands have the hardest time with and you got that down. You don't sound like anyone else, keys to the kingdom in that. from Scott of Canada /// You have your own personality as a vocalist, and that is quite something in this sea of Vedder-Weiland soundalikes. I like the raw production. I would love to hear y'all live. From ZannyB of Birmingham, AL /// I like your vocals, the melody was good. Post-Beatles, lennon-esq. Sounds brit. Cool to hear a song such as this. Keep writing. your good from Sutrobath of Port Angels, Washington /// The vocal quality and presence was the main thing that caught my attention. from Mike from out west /// Nice acoustic piece. Nice to hear something passionate! I liked the guitar arrangements and vocals from Mcfly from Italy /// Very cool tune. I really like the feel. I like the Material Issue-ish vocals. from Funkmaster of Los Angeles /// Wow, what a powerful song. Keep up the great work. from Julie of Brilliant, Alabama /// Beatles Vibe. The acapella and harmony is awesome! This track has a serious Beatles vibe. I love it! from Multiplicity of Ontario, Canada /// I like this one. This is a really good song. It's simple, imteresting, adn great sounding. good job! from Loyd of Ontario, Canada /// Really great song, I really love it, sounds coo/ from Lovemill of the Netherlands /// very interesting intro . very barbershop quartet! It works really well to establish the melody. Very good vocal work. It's a good song. catchy song too. from Menteke of Australia/// Serious vocals here! wow ... I love the 'barbershop vox'. The 'lo-fi' effect (guitars) has a cool vibe. a kewl listening experience. from Helen of Richland Hills, TX /// haunting. the vocals are really good. the guitar part is haunting. interesting chord progression too. from Alex of Oakland, CA /// cool vocals and vocal effects. good melody.. sounded kinda mid- evil as if of the renasance period.... from XGR of Detroit, MI /// I think the vocals are great. Sort of haunting. from Someone of Gainsville FL /// The guitar sounds cool, i really liked it because it was simple yet effective. The singer had a really nice voice with a soft touch but not too soft. Yeah it definetaly proves that more is not nessisarily better. Less can be just as effective. from Someone of Prince George, Canada /// This song was very sad. It was good though. Your band reminds me of Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody. I like it. The vocals were really good. The song was very original. This song being acoustic was a good idea. This is definitely something I would listen to again and again. from Steph of Austin, TX /// Great song. I thought that this song and band was really good and think that they are doing really good. I loved this type of music and I think I would buy there cd if they came out. from Andersong of Calgery, Canada /// very strange, but compelling, song I'm not sure what this is about, the lyrics are lost to the depth of the voice, but it's really engaging. I want to check out more from this artist because I want to know if this is an unusual offering or typical flavor. from Achow of Gainsvile, FL /// Vocals are cool!!I like this song!! Very original!! from MX of Atlanta, Georgia /// Definitely gets a top score for originality! This song is definitely original. A very original beat, original vocals, etc from Drake of Apo, New York /// This rocks! Very cool heavy rock sound. A totally rockin beat! I like the vocals the singer really lets it out which is nice to hear. This piece is raw and energetic to the max! Keep it up. from Someone of Saipan, Marianna Islands /// The B-52s look like party poopers compared to this wacky (slightly dark) surf rock track. Good hooks and unpredicatable changes make them stand out. Interesting stripped down song. from Velvetsun of New York /// weird and amazing. I loved this: whatever it is. I don't know quite what you're trying to do, but I don't care. I love it. Brilliant melancholic. you get a good version of this, and it would blow my mind. I'd buy it. fromBurnvictom of Westminster, Maryland /// Talkin' New Country Blues. Good ol' fashioned dust bowl kinda blues. Always makes me smile. Good job! from Someone of Welland, Canada /// well, it is a fine member of a class of songs that have arisen since Dylan put out his first album but I did like the class conscious lyrics in the song. From Wilson of Atlanta, Georgia /// Plaintiff singing and terrific chord-changes and down-home strumming. Also really luv the lyrics. Singing poets still exist - and guess what? We got one of 'em right here. Good job From Lena of Richmond Hills, New York /// The stuff folk music is made of. My first impulse was to write that this was depressing, but by the end of the song, I was smiling. I like this. It was very original, the melody is lovely and catchy. I like the chord progression and the rhythm stayed pretty steady throughout. Hank, Sr. or John Hartform could have penned and sang this song. I'd say this is the stuff folk music is made of. I'll be listening for other songs by you. from Rhonda of Ohatchee, Alabama /// Great ideas here. You have all the parts needed in your song. I woul dlove to hear a full studio version with the full band, good fillers and the whole deal. The song does come full circle and ends with the entro again. This is nice. It helps the listener identify with the song the first time. It makes one familiar with the work right out of the gate. Good work. from Thomas of Coursegold, CA /// Heavenly Harmony! These vocals are beautiful. the harmonies are perfect and the approach is original. The guitar work is a perfect compliment to these beautiful voices. from Unknown /// Kewl lyrics and great harmonies. Great hook I love the melody line.Reminds me of the Beatles. Gotta love that. The chorus is so hooky I'll be hummin it for daze. Keep up the good work! From Engel of Elliot Illinois

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Location Arlington, VA - USA

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