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The Smooth Maria
Indie / Rock / Other



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/13/2009
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Member Since8/16/2007
Band Websitewww.thesmoothmaria.com
Band MembersBen Gallina - bass
Matt Kanelos - piano, guitar, vocals
Conor Meehan - drums, percussion
Kyle Sanna - guitar, back-up vocals
InfluencesNeil Young, Bob Dylan, Ed Pastorini, Aldo Perez, Charlie Chaplin, Thelonious Monk, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, Emily Dickinson, Mickey Rourke, Barack Obama, Roland Satterwhite, The Mattoid, Andy Kaufman, Miles Davis, Velvet Underground, Yellowstone National Park, Fort Tryon Park, Billie Holiday, Keith Jarrett, Bill Frisell, Leonard Cohen, Will Oldham, Seinfeld, Sex & the City, Wayne Shorter, Cormac McCarthy, Russell Banks, Sonic Youth, Califone, F. S. Fitzgerald, Sherman Alexie, Sufjan Stevens, The Arcade Fire, Johnny Cash, Ron Smothermon, John Coltrane, Robert Johnson, J. Brahms, Cat Power, Joanna Newsom, Arundhati Roy, Shirley Horn, Duke Ellington . . . .
Type of LabelUnsigned


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Jul 13 2009 7:00P
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"Absolutely stunning . . . Time stand(s) still in the musical universe created by Matt Kanelos."
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"(a) superbly tasteful band . . . captivating songs"
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The Smooth Maria has 678 friends.
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 Salo 


 Lynette 


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Salo





Jun 19 2009 12:17 PM

Whoa. That new song is awesome.
Romashka





May 23 2009 12:56 AM

beautiful songs and lovely, tender singing, Matt! great running into you as well. --Inna
tall tall trees


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May 19 2009 3:26 AM

peacock dance is of the best things ever
Debbie Miller





May 12 2009 2:57 AM

hey there! Babylon is really gorgeous. I hope to see you soon... keep me posted on your gigs!
david crowell ensemble





Apr 1 2009 6:06 PM

hey matt, you write really fantastic lyrics. very moving...
Adam Gilbert





Mar 17 2009 4:58 PM

Hey Matt good meeting you too.
Love the tunes, really nice!!
Arthur Lewis





Mar 15 2009 6:21 PM

I just saw you booked your release show in April! Yes! Can't wait!!
Travis Fitzsimmons (Whole EP is up!)





Feb 22 2009 10:11 PM

I miss seeing Matt Kanelos.
Serena Jost





Feb 18 2009 3:29 AM

Matt,
Just stopping by to listen (again). In Spiration.
xSJ
Joe Kuta





Jan 17 2009 3:45 AM

that is an absolutely amazing build at the end of "peacock dance"! so well paced!
Jodi Shaw





Jan 9 2009 10:24 PM

Hey Matt, that was a cool show last night at Barbes, the band rocks, I loved the texture. I also love your band photo. Well, you know what to do - keep on rockin' . . .
!
* Gipsi *





Jan 2 2009 11:46 PM

Hey Matt,

I hope you're staying warm. ;)
Once again... Happy New Year.
Marie





Dec 31 2008 7:02 PM

Happy New Year Matt!
XO
marie
Lynette





Dec 26 2008 12:39 AM

Merry Christmas Brother! I love you!
Rexie the Maker





Dec 13 2008 4:32 PM

Thanks for the add!

If you haven't dropped me a line yet, I would love to know what your plans are for future production and recording.

You can see some examples of my production work on my profile.


-Rexie (Producer, Baker, Candlestick Maker)
Travis Fitzsimmons (Whole EP is up!)





Dec 5 2008 4:24 AM

Happy Birthday
Annie Fitzgerald





Dec 4 2008 3:30 AM

Once again, it was really wonderful to hear you guys play tonight. I'm inspired. Looking forward to getting together for coffee soon. Let me know what your schedule is like. Still thinking about that song!

Cheers!
Annie
Jodi Shaw





Nov 23 2008 3:57 PM

Matt, so nice to see you last night. It's always a pleasure.
Lynette





Nov 12 2008 6:33 AM

Miss you! We can't connect lately! Love you brother man!
jessica





Nov 7 2008 3:05 AM

Bah!
Jesus H Christ & The 4 Hornsmen of the Apocalypse





Nov 6 2008 11:07 PM

See you Fri at Rockwood!! Risa
* Gipsi *





Oct 31 2008 6:49 PM

Hi Matt,

Happy boo day. :)

<3
Joseph Hamel





Oct 28 2008 4:20 PM

further, friday, farther even
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Oct 9 2008 12:58 PM

who plays the fun box?
Lynette





Sep 26 2008 12:47 AM

Hey Brother! Thanks! Your pretty awesome yourself! Were going to perform again this weekend! Cousin Josh is in town too! Hope your good! I miss you! Love you!
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