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G.E. SMITH
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Member Since3/23/2007
Band Websitewww.gesmith.com
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GE Smith "50 Watt Fuse"
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Influences
Elmore James
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Charley Patton
Howlin Wolf
Jeff Beck
Lowell George
Ry Cooder

Record LabelGreen Mirror Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 4 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/ G.E. Smith - 4th of July Festival @ The Veteran’s Home Yountville, California
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/ G.E. Smith - Area 101 Laytonville, California
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/G.E. Smith - Summer Sounds Series St. Clair Park Amphitheater Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/G.E. Smith - Gathering of the Vibes- Seaside Park Bridgeport, Connecticut
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/ G.E. Smith - Dead on the Creek Willits, California
Aug 9 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/ G.E. Smith - Arcata Main Street Arcata, California
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/G.E. Smith - River Ranch Lodge Tahoe City, California
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/ G.E. Smith - Fox Theater Redwood City, California
Sep 20 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/ G.E. Smith - Lodi Grape Festival Lodi, California
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/G.E. Smith - Earth Dance - Black Oak Ranch Laytonville, California
Sep 27 2009 8:00P
Moonalice w/G.E. Smith - Earth Dance - Black Oak Ranch Laytonville, California

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   About G.E. SMITH


G.E. SMITH

One of the most in demand blues / rock guitarists in the world is a mysterious character who goes by the name of G.E. Smith. Millions of TV viewers know his face-and the shock of unruly blond ponytail that was always falling across it-from his tenure stint of fronting the Saturday Night Live Band.

For G.E. (George Edward) Smith, a soulful guitarist, composer, singer, and bandleader, it all began in rural Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where he was just about born with a guitar in his hand. “I started playing around the age of four, and started getting good at seven,” he says. “Eventually, the girlfriend of one of my Uncles bought me a Martin, a real good guitar, in 1959. Then when folk the music scene came around and Bob Dylan was first performing, I got really into that.” By chance he was attending a taping of the television show ‘Hootenanny’ in Princeton, New Jersey, and saw the legendary Odetta and Josh White perform, further inciting his musicality.

On his 11th birthday, G.E.’s mother bought him his first electric guitar, a Fender Telecaster, a model that dated his birth year-1952. (“I still have that guitar, and there’s no sound that I can’t find in it.”) By then he was supporting himself as a musician, and playing in numerous situations--Poconos resorts, high school dances, you name it--often with musicians more than twice his age.

After accomplishing all he could in the bar-band scene as a teenager, Smith left the Poconos to conquer the Connecticut. He quickly established himself as a “top gun” guitarist and hooked up with the legendary Scratch band, which scorched clubs up and down the East Coast during the mid-70’s.

In late 1977, G.E. got his first break in the form of Dan Hartman, fresh off his hit “Instant Replay”. Dan hired G.E. to front his band for a “lip-synch tour” of Europe and the U.S. Upon his return to the East Coast, Smith moved to Manhattan and became the guitarist for Gilda Radner’s 1979 Broadway show “Gilda Live”. Radner and Smith became an item and shortly after married.

During that period of Smith’s life another break took place when the blue-eyed soulsters Daryl Hall and John Oates came calling. Not only was Smith hired to play lead guitar for Hall and Oates, he stayed for six years (1979-1985) constantly touring and recording with them, racking up hit after hit with songs like Private Eyes, Man Eater, Kiss on My List, and others. “It was insanely fun, “ he recalls. “We were so big that one year we decided it would be fun to perform during summer --all year round! We toured the northern hemisphere in the summer and the southern hemisphere in the during America’s winter.”

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Another fortuitous event was the Live Aid and Farm Aid beneift concerts in early 85’. I ended up being the house band backing Mick Jagger, Tina Turner and whoever didn't have a band.

G.E.'s hard work earned him a commanding position in the music industry as a first call blues/rock guitarist, sought out by major recording artists like Jagger, who, shortly after Live Aid, called Smith to work with him on his first solo album, She's the Boss. (Smith also played on Jagger's Primitive Cool.) During this period Smith also did a few one-off recordings and concerts with David Bowie, and Peter Wolfe, among other notables.

When Hall & Oates decided to take a long break from the music scene, Smith was chosen to be musical director for Saturday Night Live. "The way it happened was, I knew Howard Shore, the show's original musical director, and producer Lorne Michaels, from my stint with Gilda," says Smith. "In '85, when Lorne returned to produce the show again, he asked me to be the musical director. And I was thrilled to take it."

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Leading the SNL band for 10 years (1985 - 1995) - it was arguably the best late-night band on television at the time - and G.E. won an Emmy. "I definitely grew a lot from playing with those world-class musicians, especially the horn section. I really had to learn to play in time and in tune. It was a great education."

The SNL roster of guest musicians read like a Who's Who of contemporary music: Eddie Van Halen, Keith Richards, Rickie Lee Jones, Al Green, Bryan Ferry, et al. In fact, many of the best musical (surprise) moments came when G.E. invited guitar heroes to play with the band, unannounced. Eddie Van Halen was the first, followed by an amazing roster that included David Gilmour, Lonnie Mack, Dave Edmonds, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and others. The Buddy Guy visit eventually resulted in the GE’s 1996 Grammy-nominated Buddy Guy - Live CD, with G.E. and the SNL band. "I've been so lucky to get into these fantasy situations... that happened over and over on "SNL". I got to play with everybody . "

SNL also provided Smith with a songwriting opportunity when Mike Myers asked him to help write a tune. "Mike had this bit, called Wayne's World, and he needed a theme song. Aerosmith was the musical guest that week, so Mike and I sat down and wrote a song that Aerosmith could sing and play along with." Of course the "bit" became a hit film, the soundtrack (and song) a platinum-selling smash hit.

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Even more amazing, in the midst of his SNL tenure Smith toured for almost four years with the legendary Bob Dylan. "I would fly home from various places on the globe to do the SNL show," says G.E. "Both Bob and Lorne were very understanding about giving me the time that I needed. I would work with Bob during the week, then come home for Saturday's show." This setup was a true test of his stamina. "During one particularly tough period, I played a stadium concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil, flew back to New York for SNL, then flew to Rio to play several concerts with Bob, flew back that Saturday, then flew to London for a week of concerts with Bob, came back to New York, then met the band for concerts in Paris."

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During his SNL years Smith was also honored to be the musical director for special events such as the 1988 Emmy Awards, the 1993 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards and the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert at Madison Square Garden. The latter event was another of those "fantasy situations" that G.E. keeps getting involved in. "The rehearsals for that Dylan concert you wouldn't believe. I was rehearsing with George Harrison in the morning, Eric Clapton in the afternoon, and Lou Reed at night. One afternoon, rehearsing the finale, I had Harrison, Tom Petty, Clapton, Neil Young, Dylan and Roger McGuinn all lined up and I'm saying, ‘OK, George you sing here, Eric you play now, Bob you come in here.’ Smith also has written with his friend and fellow musician Jimmy Buffett. "Six String Music" appears on Buffett's album Fruitcakes.

Smith acted as musical director at the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame Museum Concert in Cleveland.

Following his departure from Saturday Night Live in 95', Smith and his wife, singer/songwriter Taylor Barton created a critically acclaimed boutique label called Green Mirror Music. They are in their ninth year, releasing rootsy blues, neo-pop.

Smith released his electrifying, high octane CD, 'Incense Herbs, and Oils' in 1998. Between live dates, he has been the musical director and band leader honoring Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson , and Chuck Berry at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. . He also led bands for The Muddy Waters Tribute, and The Mark Twain Awards honoring Richard Pryor, Jonathon Winters, Carl Reiner and most recently Lorne Michaels. Smith has kept a steady presence on the national scene. Is he too busy? Smith laughs and says, "I haven't slept since the sixties."

Another highlight of Smith's history was hosting an interactive show on the Electric guitar over the internet, on NPR, and a live presentation at for Smithsonian Institute.

1999-2000 brought Smith back to SNL, appearing in the 25th Anniversary show and other guest appearances. He was featured on VH1 in the history of SNL, and even hosted the New Year's Eve bash inaugurating the new Rose Center at the Museum of Natural History, (formerly the Haydn Planetarium).

GE celebrated the NBC's 75th Anniversary Show, and continues to teach to his guitar workshops at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch.

2005, catapults a new major label CD /DVD, titled 50Watt Fuse Out NOW! GE is also very proud to announce that Fender will introduced The GE Smith signature Telecaster to its line.

Currently, GE is raising the stakes for the Cleveland Browns where he heads up the team with music as a new bandleader for the fans. Catch Smith on all the NFL Brown’s home games.

Smith has played with the broadest possible spectrum of artists, from Red Buttons to Allen Ginsberg, from Desmond Child to Bob Dylan and all points in between. “I’ve had an incredible ride in the world of Rock N' Roll and American music," says Smith, looking back over his career. GE Smith is one of the most brilliant guitarist's out there.


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Take a tour of G.E. Smith's new signature Tele®, a special guitar that combines a '40s-era Fender lap steel with a '50s-era Telecaster. Features include a large U-shaped maple neck, lap steel "oval and diamond" fingerboard inlays, custom cutoff vintage-style bridge plate and body-mounted bridge pickup.
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“What I’ve tried to do over the years, and in particular with this guitar, is to make it capable of being really fat-sounding, as well as doing all the chicken-pickin’ and the classic Telecaster things that you think about. But with that pickup in the wood like that, you get this resonance and this fattened-up lower end and low midrange that’s really cool.”
~ G.E. SMITH

"The signature guitar! I don't need to tell you what it can do or how it sounds; you know already since you designed it! It is a picture of beauty and a true work of art. The sustain is great, and the tone awesome. This guitar will be around for along time and I am proud to own one."
~ ED HERMANN - Winner of GE Smith Fender giveaway.




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Demian Band





Jul 12 2009 11:16 AM

DEMIAN BAND -LIVE IN ITALY-
"ALATRI IN BLUES FESTIVAL"
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Susan Hickman





Jul 11 2009 9:35 PM

You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!!
Hope you had a Happy 4th of July!!!!! God Bless America!!!!!

Wrapped Up In Me is #38 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #18 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!!
It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!!
Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!!

If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman.
you also get a free download just for singing up.
Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!!
Hope you have a great week!!!
Love ~Susan
www.susanhickman.com
3G's Music Festival~Grateful Garcia Gathering





Jul 10 2009 1:46 PM

GET READY TO PARTY HEARTY WITH FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY~ROOTSTAND~IFDAKAR,AND MORE! *18 + YEARS OF AGE*

Hey now! The 3Gs ('aka Grateful Garcia Gathering), is returning back to the Camp NCN Venue in beautiful Black River Falls Wisconsin July 30th though August 2nd 2009 where it all began over 6 years ago! A grateful place where Garcia fans will be gathering! It also marks the celebration of Jerry Garcia's 67th Birthday, plus the 14th Anniversary of Jerry's untimely passing. We have leased the campground venue for July 30th though August 3rd 2009 for our 6th annual music festival.

Other great music festivals have hosted at this venue such as Weedstock, Farmapalooza, Big Wu Family Reunion, Campout Roots Festival,just to name a few!

Artists included: Family Groove Company, Rootstand, Ifdakar, Boney Fingers, Baghdad SCUBA Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Jam and the Playground Kids, In the Dark, MMC Trio, Elf Lettuce, Vinny Weible & Soul Logic, Groovitational Pull, The Reggie, Grateful Beth and the Volunteers, The Bar Tab Band, John Statz, Mr. Cab Driver, Brok'n Arrow, Greyleaf, and more Jambands to be added soon!

Our friends at Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G's for tons of freakin fun with juggling demonstrations, including juggling workshops, face painting, plus drum circles and fire dance jams every night!
WOW! Advance tickets ONLY $30 online for all four days three nites! *18+ YEARS OF AGE*
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Master Kilby





Jul 8 2009 5:17 PM

thanks, G.E. Great playing!
darlene





Jul 7 2009 3:56 AM

wanted to say hi and i hope you have a good week.
Glen Rock





Jul 4 2009 9:11 AM

Happy 4th!
Hope It Rawwks!
Peace.
ken hutcheson





Jul 3 2009 12:54 PM

Have long enjoyed your work -

Thanks for being a friend!

best wishes,
ken
Cool Straps





Jul 3 2009 12:10 PM

Hey! I just wanted to thank you for the add! If you ever need a custom guitar strap, let me know. Have a great weekend and a terrific holiday! Thanks again! Terri
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Jul 3 2009 6:08 AM

Thanks for your friendship, have a look at DEONLIGUAN, it's my band, I'm playing again because of them, I love them, www.myspace.com/deonliguanrock, good luck and R&R from Pamplona (Spain)
Fingers of Passion





Jul 3 2009 2:29 AM

Thank you for the add :)
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Jul 2 2009 9:43 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
shane eden





Jul 1 2009 8:50 AM

G.E. SMITH, YOU'RE A HERO!

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT FEATURE! THE MUSIC WAS AWESOME!
IT WAS GREAT TO HEAR YOU AGAIN!
WE ALL MISS YOU ON SATURDAY NIGHTS!
BEST WISHES ON YOUR CAREER/FUTURE.
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT.
SEE YOU ON TOUR!

shane eden/usa
World Truth Tour
shane eden





Jun 30 2009 6:00 AM

G.E. SMITH! You're a HERO!

AND I'M FEATURING YOU AND YOUR MUSIC RIGHT NOW ON MY PAGE!
FANTASTIC GUITAR WORK & SMOKIN' VOCALS!

SEE YOU ON TOUR!

shane/usa
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Jun 27 2009 2:13 PM

Too cool! Keep on pickin and grinnin!
BTL
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Jun 25 2009 7:37 PM

Hi, have a great day. If you have time, I have a strange gig story from way back, that has loosely inspired the title of my upcoming album "Bright Lights Big City".
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Jun 25 2009 1:33 AM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
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Susan Hickman





Jun 24 2009 5:54 PM

Wrapped Up In Me is #42 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #21 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!!
It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!!

If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman.
you also get a free download just for singing up.
Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!!
Hope you have a great week!!!
Love ~Susan
www.susanhickman.com
Garrison





Jun 17 2009 12:19 AM

Continued success, peace and happiness. Garrison
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Darin Dieu





Jun 16 2009 11:25 PM

Big fan....love what you do.....thx for the add! - Peace - D.
Bobby DeVito





Jun 15 2009 11:28 PM

thanks for the add! bobby d the guitarist loves you
ludo jean





Jun 14 2009 1:19 PM

Hi , thanks for the add , all the best for you
John Semancik





Jun 12 2009 3:25 AM

Thanks for the add.
Loritexas





Jun 11 2009 10:42 PM

thank you G.E.
we where also on The History Of The Electric Guitar together so cool
i hope we be good friends
Lori
linda





Jun 11 2009 8:05 PM

I feel as if I grew up with you, watching you every Saturday night on SNL. You play a mean guitar!

Respect,
linda
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