| Jason D. Smith’s virtuosity and musicianship as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist never ceases to amaze even the most seasoned musicians and pretty much everyone who sees him play. He has shared the stage with literally hundreds of renowned and legendary musicians indeed, too many to count; so many, in fact, that he doesn’t even remember them all. A man of only 30 years, Jason has already had a career with the grandeur of that of a hundred men; and he’s just getting started. Jason had his first gig in a bar band as a drummer at age 11. A few years later, Jason’s father, H. Jason Smith (drummer) had a bassist dilemma minutes before a big show. As is written in show business’s most ubiquitous mantra, the show must go on. Out of options, Big Jason put Little Jason on the bass. Jason played the other guy’s bass… upside-down… all night long. It was immediately obvious that the bass guitar would be a life-long companion for him, so he figured he ought to scrape up enough money for a bass of his own. It was a 1976 Fender Precision. Pretty soon, at the tender age of 15, his name came up for a coveted slot as full-time bassist and vocalist in the Super Grit Cowboy Band (Hoodswamp Records). Jason quite literally grew up burning up the highway (well, not quite literally) all along the U.S. east cost for the next 10 years with Super Grit before picking up a job with Hayseed Dixie (featuring the great Dale and Don Wayne Reno) (Dualtone Records, Nashville/Cooking Vinyl Records, London). From there, he toured extensively in 13 different countries including numerous cities throughout the U.K., continental Europe, Scandinavia, and the Australian Islands, appearing on countless worldwide radio and TV shows including Britain’s Top of the Pops (click here for just a few past dates). The next chapter in the career of Jason D. Smith was with RCA/Montage recording artist Andy Griggs. The Griggs gig gave Jason the opportunity to play just about everywhere else stateside that he hadn’t already, including several appearances at the Super Bowl of professional music, the legendary Grand Ole Opry. Another more-than-notable recent stateside venture for Jason was a two-year partnership with RCA/Hotsak recording artist Bill Lyerly, who is a fellow Super Grit alumnus. With Dexter Horton on drums and Jason on bass and vocals, the Bill Lyerly Band was a match made in tube amp Heaven. As Clyde Mattocks once said, “there’s nothing quite like making real music with people who get it.” Jason’s newest project is a mind meld with Roy Stewart and David Savage in a super hot reworking of the insanely versatile Thick as Thieves band. Writing, producing, and marketing new material, Jason and the guys continually churn out top-notch music and blistering hot live shows. This is one of the most exciting projects that Jason has had, as he thrives on building things from the ground up. |
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I had the pleasure of touring with Andy as bassist and vocalist for
about a year. He is one of the best singers you'll ever hear. Great
guy, too. The show is loads of fun both for the band and the
audience. Keep your ears on and your eyes peeled for an Andy
Griggs concert in your area.
about a year. He is one of the best singers you'll ever hear. Great
guy, too. The show is loads of fun both for the band and the
audience. Keep your ears on and your eyes peeled for an Andy
Griggs concert in your area.
Hayseed Dixie
I toured with these guys from January 2005 to April 2006. They
are a world class bunch of fellas and WONDERFUL musicians.
Working with Hayseed was a real pleasure.
Carvin
Carvin Guitars... You tell them what you want, they build it. Very
simple. Very cool.
Mac and Juice
Brian Raynor has been one of my closest friends since we were
kids. He is a world class artist and an all around great guy. These
days he's better known as "Juice" from the blistering duo Mac
and Juice. Visit their site... buy their stuff... you won't regret it.
Supergrit Cowboy Band
I toured with the Supergrit Cowboy Band for ten years, starting at
age fifteen. It was under the wings of these masters of
professionalism where I began to discover who I wanted to be as
a musician and as a person. As individuals and as a group,
Supergrit is one of the greatest bands of all time.
Russ Varnell
Russ is a true friend of mine. He knows what real country music
is and that's cool no matter who you are.
I toured with these guys from January 2005 to April 2006. They
are a world class bunch of fellas and WONDERFUL musicians.
Working with Hayseed was a real pleasure.
Carvin
Carvin Guitars... You tell them what you want, they build it. Very
simple. Very cool.
Mac and Juice
Brian Raynor has been one of my closest friends since we were
kids. He is a world class artist and an all around great guy. These
days he's better known as "Juice" from the blistering duo Mac
and Juice. Visit their site... buy their stuff... you won't regret it.
Supergrit Cowboy Band
I toured with the Supergrit Cowboy Band for ten years, starting at
age fifteen. It was under the wings of these masters of
professionalism where I began to discover who I wanted to be as
a musician and as a person. As individuals and as a group,
Supergrit is one of the greatest bands of all time.
Russ Varnell
Russ is a true friend of mine. He knows what real country music
is and that's cool no matter who you are.
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