KARI SMITH
vocals, keys, acoustic guitar
and booking, marketing, web team, and everything else! ;)
Influences
My influences are from all different genres of music, so although my music has an "alternative country" label, it has a pretty diverse sound! My favorite musicians are just as diverse, and range from George Strait, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Gavin Degraw, Ray LaMontagne, Sara Bareilles, Emily West, Alicia Keys and Alison Krauss - to name a few!
Buy Kari's Nashville debut CD "Gypsy of Love"
Buy Kari's self-titled CD (10 songs)
Buy Kari's EP "go with you" (6 songs)
Sounds Like
Me! There are SO many styles of music that I enjoy, and so few styles that I don't listen to, so what I do is a combination of pretty much everything! I really enjoy mellow music when the time calls for it, but I also love to rock it out. I love bluesy stuff, I REALLY love a good beat in R&B or hip-hop. I sing a lot of country (hey - I live in Nashville!) but I try to bring a unique sound to it that's a little bit less 'vanilla' than you might expect! If you hear me sing covers, expect to hear Sheryl Crow, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Patty Griffin, The Eagles, Sam Cooke... and my originals are just as diverse! Enjoy...
(in the video above) kari singing an original song "not giving up yet"
(in the video above) kari singing a johnny cash cover "i still miss someone"
Nashville-based Kari Smith gathers crowds with her fresh vocal style and contagious smile, whether it’s local fans in a crowded coffee shop, or on stage performing for thousands. Rather than waiting to be discovered, Kari finds her audience in local and regional venues, and fills her time outside of performing with writing, recording, and teaching music. In addition to solo acoustic performances, Kari performs with other bands in a variety of genres as a vocalist, keyboardist, and rhythm guitarist. Through these experiences, she has had the opportunity to share the stage with such national acts as Huey Lewis & the News, Sugar Ray, and Switchfoot. Her powerful rendition of the National Anthem has been heard at Richmond Braves games, concerts including The Doobie Brothers and Hootie & The Blowfish, the Extreme Fighting Championship in Richmond, VA’s Coliseum, sporting events at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and the Toughest Cowboy rodeo in Nashville’s arena, The Sommet Center.
"As a vocalist, Kari is mature beyond her years," says producer Matthew Roberts. In 2005, she independently released EP "go with you", including the bluesy, driving rhythm of "I Call It Love," which was featured in independent film "Middle of the Road" (August 2005, Red Cactus Films). Producer John Henneberger says that her writing is “superb and reflects that of a seasoned veteran while maintaining a freshness in approach needed in today's musical landscape." In August 2006, she followed up with an independently released full-length album, self-titled "Kari". Her third record will be released in December 2008 by Music Row producer / engineer Dennis Money on independent label Vanillity Music.
Her first TV appearance in October 2007 featured an acoustic performance of her original music on PBS show “The Music Seen”, and her first network appearance on CBS’s “Virginia This Morning” aired in January 2008.
Kari made the move from Richmond, VA to Nashville, TN in 2006 to further her pursuit of performing and writing. She also holds an AA in Liberal Arts. Kari is a member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and ASCAP (American Society of Composers and Publishers.)
ITS OUT!!!!!!!!! my debut album "My Life on the Radio" hit stores yesterday! you can get it digitally on iTunes or order the actual cd on CDbaby.com heres the link:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/joseygreenwell I'd really appreciate your support and if you do get a chance to pick it up....you'll have to for sure let me know what you think ok?
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Dunno what happened with that last one...I told ann marie tonite if she gets gypsy of love or river city I will bust it out in karaoke but she don't think she's allowed too...but I can't go high and those don't....ok I am drunk g'nitr
great!! yes we did just buy a house in lakeside. I bought it in May but let the crazy man live there a month...that was hell!! But he got out on the 15th and we've been busting our butts getting it ready (it was so dirty and nasty with smoke) My daughter has really bad asthma so I had to get all that out first) but it will be done this weekend come hell or high water!!
I love this town that's why I stole your line! Lol....People say all the time how richmond sucks and it's so boring...but seriously you just have to find what moves you, and surrond yourself with amazing people and you can make any place on the planet the best there is!
Can't wait till you are back in town girl we will be out!
Kari I really enjoyed your album, Gypsy of love is only one of my favs's :) You are very talented, it was sure nice to meet you too, see ya soon Ellie May
OH NO I LOVE LIVE MUSIC AT CONCERTS AND SUCH...NOT BIG AT THE BARS THOUGH...BUT LIKE I SAID IT WAS GREAT WHEN YOU WERE THERE! YEA YOU CAN ADD ME TO THE E-MAIL LIST...
Hi Kari, just wondering how you are doing. Been a while. Watched your vids, once again you've touched me. your voice goes right to my soul my friend. Hope you much success,love ya,charlie
hey girl it's funny i didn't even want to go to breakers that night and then rolled my eyes that there was live music...boy am i glad my hubs talked me into going inside..love you music...and i keep jamming to river city home and gypsie of love!!! you rock can't wait for you to come back..
hey Kari i see you will be in town may 30th, the dave tinney band we played the chesapeake jubilli saturday night may 16th and i thought it went very well, so call dave and maybe we can see you. hope all is well mike
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