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Smithfield Fair
Acoustic / Folk / Celtic

"Twenty songs for twenty years."

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Smithfield Fair: General Info
Member Since6/10/2006
Band Websitesmithfieldfair.com
Band Members
Dudley-Brian Smith
(vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, recorders)
Jan Smith
(vocals, accordion, acoustic guitars)
Bob Smith
(vocals, acoustic bass)
Frang
(vocals, bodhran, percussion)
InfluencesBruce Cockburn, JSD Band, The Association, Bob Marley, Jimmie Spheeris, Richie Havens, Linda Ronstadt, Dougie MacLean, America, Tannahill Weavers, Glenn Miller, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Loggins & Messina, The Pogues, Karla Bonnoff, Kevin Conneff, Little River Band, John Bonham, JF Murphy & Salt, Gene Krupa, Strange Fruit, and so on...
Sounds LikeA folksy Supertramp...with a definite Peter Gabriel vibe.
Record LabelStevenson Productions
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 10:00A
NSU Folklife Festival Natchitoches, Louisiana
Jul 19 2008 10:00A
Studio Session Alexandria, Louisiana
Aug 22 2008 8:00P
Six String & Coffee Beans Arlington, Texas
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
"The Music of Charmer" on the Hearn Stage of the Kress Theatre Alexandria, Louisiana
Sep 4 2008 6:00P
WUWF Radio Live, Museum of Commerce, Pensacola Village Pensacola, Florida
Sep 5 2008 6:00P
Celtic Fest, Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum Jackson, Mississippi
Sep 6 2008 10:00A
Celtic Fest, Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum Jackson, Mississippi
Sep 7 2008 10:00A
Celtic Fest, Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum Jackson, Mississippi
Sep 20 2008 10:00A
Charleston Highland Games Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Sep 26 2008 8:00P
Village Fest Selmer, Tennessee
Sep 27 2008 10:00A
Village Fest Selmer, Tennessee
Oct 18 2008 10:00A
Stone Mountain Highland Games Stone Mountain, Georgia
Oct 19 2008 9:00A
Stone Mountain Highland Games Stone Mountain, Georgia
Oct 25 2008 9:00A
Northeast LA Celtic Fest, LA Purchase Gardens Zoo Monroe, Louisiana
Nov 1 2008 10:00A
First Presbyterian Church Fair Madison, Mississippi
Nov 15 2008 10:00A
Louisiana Highland Games Jackson, Louisiana
Nov 15 2008 7:00P
Scottish Ceilidh, Louisiana Highland Games Jackson, Louisiana
Nov 16 2008 10:00A
Kirkin’ of the Tartans, Jackson Presbyterian Church Jackson, Louisiana

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   About Smithfield Fair
Now in its 20th year, Smithfield Fair has become recognized as both a act presenting strikingly original songs termed by one critic as a folksy Supertramp and as one of the foremost presenters of traditionally-based Scottish music in North America playing selectively the cream of Scottish events. 2006 saw the release of the acoustic and vocal quartets tenth CD album Walking Through This World, working with long-time guitarist/co-producer David Praet and percussionist/co-producer Merel Bregante of Loggins & Messina/Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fame. In 2005, Smithfield Fair released Swept Away, a critically-acclaimed album showcasing a seamless merging of Scottish traditional and band original songs in contemporary settings and featuring Scottish fiddle great John Taylor. Their music was also used prominently in the film, Law of the Six-gun. Smithfield Fair has shared stages with a whos who of Celtic and acoustic music luminaries from Alex Beaton and Alasdair Fraser to John Prine and Arlo Guthrie. Smithfield Fair has made numerous appearances on television across North America and the groups music continues to receive world-wide radio airplay, being featured on a number of prominent internet radio channels.

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Smithfield Fair's Friends Comments
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Jul 4 2008 12:21 PM

It's fixed! Sorry I couldn't help you! I opened the page source last night to see where it was connected so I could try to help. It was, indeed, attached to your image file. I tried everything I could think of to message, but it just kept bringing me back to that weird website... I've never seen a problem like that before... was the link open ended? I didn't check... Anyway, glad you got it fixed.
:3
Echoes from the Glen





Jun 9 2008 7:36 PM

Hey guys, Hope you had a safe trip home. It was GREAT! seeing ya again. Sounded fantastic as ever. We love you guys! Looking forward to Aug.

Kevin{;-) & Roz
Jay





Apr 4 2008 7:44 AM

Thank you for having me as a friend.

Sláinte Mhath!!!

Jay
Serge





Jan 17 2008 11:32 AM

Thank you so much for add!
My heart is with your music.

Sincerely yours.

s
Echoes from the Glen





Dec 10 2007 3:55 PM

Hey guys, thought I'd drop in to say thanks and hope you have a safe and happy holiday.
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Nov 20 2007 2:36 PM

May Your Holiday Be Blessed,
Complete With ALL The "Trimmings"

Java Law





Nov 11 2007 6:04 PM

Thanks for the add... I so enjoyed your show in Arlington Fri. night... I'm definitely a new fan!
The WayHigh Men





Nov 6 2007 8:43 AM

Hey Dudely, I'm comin' to those games!
Royce





Nov 3 2007 1:21 PM

Yeah,,, Piffle!!! But I spread the word far and wide!! Hope you have a great crowd!
R
Nick





Sep 26 2007 6:52 PM

Hey guys have a great 20th anniversay.
Let it rip!
Nick.
Sandra Lynn Sparks





Sep 10 2007 3:49 AM

I look forward to seeing you all at the Stone Mountain Highland Games next month. Lovely page!

Sandra
ROY ORBISON





Sep 4 2007 12:52 PM

MERCY !!!!
Dave the Tube Guy





Aug 27 2007 4:02 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
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Aug 23 2007 8:19 AM

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Aug 22 2007 8:21 PM

Enjoyed seeing and visiting with y'all at Fenian's this past weekend :) Ashland LOVES his copy of 20420..he won't turn it loose...go figure. See y'all at Celtic Fest...2 weeks and counting.....
Claymore





Aug 15 2007 5:11 PM

Thank you for being our friend!!!!
Frang





Aug 9 2007 1:54 PM

That sketch of the band was done by Jim Whittington of Shreveport, LA based off of one of our promo photos. I always felt like a cartoon!
42





Aug 9 2007 8:23 AM

Love the sketch! Who's the artist?
Finvarra’s Wren





Aug 8 2007 9:35 AM

Nice!
Hopefully we'll get to see you perform when we come down to the Celtic fest Mississippi.
Wren
Dawn





Aug 7 2007 5:32 PM

so glad 20 20 is here wonderful rowing towards LA by myseld will take till Nov see you then
Love it
Dawn





Aug 5 2007 6:38 PM

love your new space
42





Aug 3 2007 10:35 AM

Thanks! Hope to see you soon!
Dawn





Aug 3 2007 7:44 AM

longships are moving keep bailing Alex see you all in Jackson
CRAICMORE





Jul 10 2007 11:24 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
Conas tá tú?
Thanks for finding us
& keep on with the great music!
I met you all in Texas when I was with the Tinkers. I used to sing , play guitar and yes, a little snare drum...
Thought you were great then
and your latest recording sounds even better!
Best of luck, hope to see you on the road!


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Jul 2 2007 10:55 AM

thanks for the request!

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Jun 30 2007 7:12 AM

Very nice stuff, guys! Thanks so much for sharing. And thanks even more for the add! Hope you liked my other Side.

-Scott
Yes, indeed...





Jun 29 2007 5:59 PM

Ah, like fine wine, we just have to wait... ;-)
Keegan





Jun 28 2007 9:02 PM

Thank you!!

Can't wait to see you guys at Celtic Fest. =)
Legacy





Jun 21 2007 3:52 PM

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