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Sean O’Bryan Smith
Jazz / Jam Band / Neo-soul

Bassist / Producer / Solo Artist/ Freelance Writer



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/2/2009
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Member Since9/4/2005
Band WebsiteCOMING SOON
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NEWS!

Now availble at CD Baby and for download at iTunes, Napster, eMusic, Amazon, and MyMusicStream. <

"......soulful,melodic, and unpretentious......." --Bryan Beller, Bass Player Magazine
"I'm impressed with Sean's musicality. Great groove, melodic phrasing, and flow on fretted and fretless and nice songs and arrangements with strong supporting players. I'm really enjoying his new recording"--legendary bassist Mark Egan " Cover Tapestry
"Tapestry, is already being hailed as an outstanding display of songwriting and musicianship, and is gaining attention internationally." --Lane Baldwin, Eden Electronics
Sean has collaborated with a great batch of players for his live band. The primary line-up is drummer Jim Klingler, Keyboardist Gary Brown, percussionist Chris Nelson, guitarist Ric Latina, multi-instrumentalist Rich Krainak and harmonica player Tim Gonzalez. There are always guests on the live shows also. Some past guests on Sean's shows have been Rich Eckhardt, Denny Jiosa, Bryan Beller, Jeff Franzel, Anna Wilson, Vee, and Monty Powell. You can check the friend section for info on all of them. <>
The Players on Sean's "Tapestry" include : Jeffrey "Skunk" Baxter ( Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers ) Jerry Marotta ( Peter Gabriel, Sarah McLachlan ) Rich Eckhardt ( Toby Keith, Solo Artist ) Mel Watts ( Wilson Pickett, Garth Brooks ) Teddy Andreadis ( Guns 'n Roses, Alice Cooper ) Ken Rarick ( Madonna, Cher ) Johnny Barranco ( Barry Manilow ) Mitch Reilly (Stephen Stills, Jose Feliciano ) Joseph Scheibelhoffer ( Ronnie McDowell, Anna Wilson ) As well as some of the top regional session musicians in the Southeast United States
Be sure and check out Sean's on-line articles on bass playing and "Music Business Survival" at www.eden-electronics.com.
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Everyone that has grooved !! But my Jedi Masters are Donald " Duck" Dunn, Chuck Rainey, Mark King, and Tony Levin.
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Footage from Steinberger Clinic at Gibson Summer Jam. You can check parts 2 & 3 out on YouTube.
Hopefully I sound like myself but I have been inspired by everyone I have met. Here's what other folks have to say about Sean O'Bryan Smith. "You've got GREAT ears kid." -- Country music legend Lee Greenwood, "You are a F*^&..@% GREAT fretless player. People WILL know who you are." -- the late Allen Woody ( Allman Bros, Gov't Mule ), "Sean has an artistic perspective that is backed up with amazing musical and technical skills. He has reached the ability to make the most sophisticated look and sound easy and he does it with his own unique style." -- Robin English, Aspirion Records recording artist, "Sean is a top-notch bass player capable of traversing genres, while maintaining his own unique style." -- Lisa Patrick Davis, Accidental Artist Management "Sean has established himself as one of the most celebrated and sought after musicians in Nashville." -- Don Mitchell, Steinberger Instruments, "Sean Smith is not only one of the finest musicians I have ever had the chance to work with, but more importantly he is an 'Artist' that will most definitely 'jazz your azz'!!!" -- Anna Wilson, Transfer Records recording artist
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Press ad for Dean Pace bass as seen in Bass Player magazine
Thanks for swinging by and keep groovin. Later, S
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Record LabelGroove Therapy Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 7:00P
LOW Show with Bryan Beller, Roy Vogt, and Doug Johns Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
w/ Christina Lingo in Oak Grove, LA Oak Grove, Louisiana
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
Park City Jazz Festival, Park City, Utah Park City, Utah
Aug 22 2009 8:00P
Park City Jazz Festival, Park City, Utah Park City, Utah

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   About Sean O’Bryan Smith
“I've traveled and toured with some of music's greats, spanning all musical directions. I've always appreciated musicians who can count higher than four. Sean is one of those. So was James Jamerson. Jaco, too……The kid can play. I'm critical (Hell, I've heard them all!), but Sean clearly knows his business. He's been practicing with the lights out, huh?” -Benny Brown Radio Luxembourg; and Two time winner of Billboard's International Radio Personality of the Year
With nearly twenty years of experience in virtually every musical genre, Sean O'Bryan Smith has become one of the most celebrated and highly sought after bass players in the music industry. The combination of virtuoso bass technique, a high energy stage presence, and the ability to adapt to all types of music has landed Sean in an enormous variety of different musical situations. Some of the artists that have relied on Sean's groove either live or in the studio are Anna Wilson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sara Evans, Jody McBrayer, Robin English, Rebecca St. James, Steve Virginia, Steve Azar, Cyndi Thomson, Vee, Chuck Wicks, Christina Tabuchi Stoff, Leo Stoff, Rich Eckhardt, Justin Conn, Nissi, Gypsy Carns, and the list grows more everyday. In 2007,Sean was involved as Musical Director for the Hammer and Honques house band for the FOX TV show Nashville. With this position Sean performed with Rachel Bradshaw, Jamey Johnson, Matt Jenkins, Jeff Allen, Mika Combs, Lindsey Hager, Erika Hoyt, Sarah Gunsolus in addition to RCA recording artist Chuck Wicks.
Sean has also been very fortunate to work with some of the best musicians, songwriters, and producers in the industry including Jeff "Skunk" Baxter ( Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers ), Monty Powell ( Keith Urban, Rascall Flatts ), Jerry Marotta ( Peter Gabriel, Sarah McLachlan ), Allen Morgan ( Dolly Parton, U2 ), Jeff Franzel ( Les Brown, Frank Sinatra ), Tim Akers ( Leann Rimes, Michael McDonald ), John Jarvis ( Faith Hill, Tim McGraw ), Mitch Reilly ( Tower of Power, Stephen Stills ), Jeff Coffin ( Flecktones, Mu'tet ), Tony Colton ( Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers ), Johnny Neel ( Allman Brothers ), Ken Rarick ( Madonna, Cher ), Forrest Robinson ( India.Arie, TLC ), Teddy Andreadis ( Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n Roses ), Tom Hemby ( Amy Grant, Vince Gill ), and many, many more. All of these vast experiences have led Sean to a rewarding musical career that continues to grow.
In addition to his work as a sideman, Sean has spent a number of years performing with his own jazz groups. With these bands, Sean had an opportunity to travel throughout the Southeast and also open for some of the jazz industries leading talents including the late Michael Brecker, Eddie Palmieri, Roy Haynes, Kevin Mahogany, Fattburger, Kermit Ruffins, and jazz/jam heavyweights Medeski, Martin, and Wood.
In 2006, Sean set forth on recording his first solo CD "Tapestry". With the fulfillment of a number of his musical dreams, Sean now embraced the role as artist with the recording of a fresh new instrumental bass record and a return to his roots in jazz. "Tapestry" features a number of the musicians listed above and is a return to the early pioneering days of jazz/rock fusion with the help from co-producers Jonell Polansky and Rich Krainak. "I wanted to capture that early spirit of fusion when it was fresh and there were less boundaries." says Sean. Excitingly, everyone involved with the project felt the same and the result is a wonderful return to an era of jazz that is not always heard.
In support of "Tapestry"s April 2008 release, Sean has started touring with his own band and also performing at shows with fellow jazz artists Anna Wilson, Kristen Cothron, Justin Conn, and Rich Eckhardt. The band brings their high energy, early jazz/rock performances to every show and features some of Nashville's best kept secrets in the world of progressive music. Also, there have and will continue to be guest appearances by some of Sean's best friends in the industry so be sure and check each show if you can.
In addition to his role as artist, Sean is continuing a heavy career as a session and touring bassist, clinician, producer, and freelance writer. He has been active as a guest host on Reality Radio and writes a regular column for Eden Electronics on Music Business Survival which can be viewed at www.eden-electronics.com .As an author Sean has been featured as an author in Bass Player magazine as the author of their Soapbox column. He is also a contributing writer for Premier Guitar magazine and Vintage Guitar magazine. Sean is currently booking a 2008 and 2009 clinic schedule and tour as well as producing. He is also spending a lot of his time working directly on special projects with some of the highest respected manufactures in the industry including Eden Electronics, US Masters Guitar Works, Valley Arts, Tobias, Steinberger, Line 6, Gibson, Epiphone, Dean Guitars, and George L's. Finally, look for "Tapestry" in stores and on-line and be sure and check back regularly for any updates and news on Sean O'Bryan Smith.
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Sean O’Bryan Smith has 2861 friends.
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Sean O’Bryan Smith's Friends Comments
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Kendra





Jun 30 2009 3:28 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Sean!!!!
Jessica Frech





Jun 30 2009 11:54 PM

Glad to have you as a friend! Hope to see you at a show sometime. Thanks for the support!
SCOTT





Jun 15 2009 5:54 PM


Free Shaolin Temple of BooM Music from trueAnthem!
The Curly Fairy (Anna)





Jun 14 2009 11:30 PM

New track available!
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A vintage recording of a musical hit!
 
Don’t lose the chance to hear it NOW!!
 
There’s a fine, FINE LINE..
Grand Fortune Ent.





Jun 12 2009 6:38 PM

Just stopping by to show you some support and to thank you for the friendship. I'm really feeling your style. Check out our tracks and let us know what you think. Hit us up if you are ever interested in anything you hear.


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Jun 29 2009 1:10 PM

Leaving a little MySpace love on your page. May God order the steps of your life. Thanks for being on my friend's list.


Revelation Unplugged

Jeff Hale





Jun 11 2009 3:20 PM

Man I am jonzin to play some FUNK.
Are you in?
Peace
James Breedwell





Jun 1 2009 12:32 PM

LOVE WHAT YOU DO
JUST WANT TO SAY HI
TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS
COME ON OUT!

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Apr 20 2009 7:58 AM

A New Hit For My Friends

Anusha & Inga - You Will Not Be Alone - Single

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Apr 22 2009 9:09 AM

Nice Groove.

Thanks for the friendship. keep the real thing Grooving on.

all the best
Natasha Noack





Apr 16 2009 8:37 PM

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Apr 2 2009 5:32 PM

NEW COUNTRY SINGLE!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
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Apr 9 2009 10:08 PM

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Sandra aka "Sig"





Apr 9 2009 1:25 AM

Two more weeks and I will see my Baldly Locks!! We can't wait to see you and meet Jamie!!Counting the days... :)
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Apr 9 2009 3:26 PM

GoGirls LOVE you!

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Apr 10 2009 12:54 PM


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Apr 10 2009 10:26 PM

Wow! Lovin your stuff!
Thanks for being our friend.
David Upton





Apr 12 2009 9:24 PM

Happy Easter .... Hope to see you real soon!

Much Love and God Bless,

David Upton
Escobar Style Productions





Mar 31 2009 5:45 AM

Timeless Beats: Soulful Classics..Over 200 BEATS Inside !!!

For Contact Info Read Below..

Over 200 REAL Hip Hop Classics

Thanks,
Escobar Style Productions
Timeless Beats LLC
Escobarstyleproductions@gmail.com
Cell: (352) 875-4721


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Terry





Apr 1 2009 6:23 AM

cool Pictures, Images and Photosyou did say the large carton, right??? Can't wait till next month!! Yeehaw!
M. Harper





Mar 22 2009 7:06 PM

hows it goin sean...just dropping by to say hi...keep in touch

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Mar 19 2009 9:07 PM

Hey, How's it going? Hope things are going well. Things are heating up around here so please come by often, listen to some tunes, say what's up, or listen in to our radio station. www.jpadmusicradio.com Check out Kimberley Longstreths', New Single "Evernearer" from her album A Kind Of LoveChild. Thanks for your lasting friendship! PeaceB2U, JP KL March
Bossamundo





Mar 19 2009 11:32 AM

oi sean thanks for your friendship. Very nice to meet you here on myspace...take care & keep up your awesome work!
Sandra aka "Sig"





Mar 17 2009 8:56 PM


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See you next month!! :)
John





Mar 15 2009 6:06 AM

VERY cool show last night, bro. Sorry I split so quickly upon its finale, it had been a long night, day, and week, and I was beat! See you again soon!

John
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