Idlewild, Elbow, Counting Crows, David Gray, Jackson Browne, Sarah Harmer, Joni Mitchell, Muse, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Travis, Tom Waits, Turin Breaks, The Magic Numbers, David Kitt, James Taylor, KT Tunstall, Antony and the Johnstones, Nick Drake, Tom C. Cleary, Steely Dan, Jimmy Webb, Bush, Zwan, Carole King, The Electric Soft Parade, Toploader, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Mew, Faith No More, Silverchair, King Creosote, Neil Young, Roddy Woomble, Supergrass, Supertramp, Weeping Tile, Eels, Sons and Daughters, Nine Black Alps, Shed 7, Crosby Stills and Nash, Athlete, Placebo, Aqualung, Iggy Pop, Everclear, Starsailor, Green Day, Zero 7, The Hives, Air, James, Franz Ferdinand, MASS, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Texas, Blur, ... this list needs to be updated ;)
Whisky
A guitar on my lap, a pen in one hand and a whisky in another = song writing at it's best.
Things that make me laugh
Harry Hill
Ch-Chucklevision - I love it! Barry is my friend on Myspace! (I wish it was the real Barry)
The Mighty Boosh
Spaced
Nighty Night
Monkey Dust
The League of Gentlemen
Peep Show
Green Wing
Extras
People falling over - followed by immediate guilt!
When ever I go into a daydream - Honestly, the things that come into my head!
Machines I want invented!
I really want a machine that can record my dreams, then when I wake up I can see all the crazy things I've been thinking(?) about!
Favorite ...
Film
28 Days later - A Rage virus infects Britain and brings it to its knees!
Books
1984 - George Orwell - Big Brother is watching you in a dystopian Britain
A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess
We - Yevgeny Zamyatin
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
I love these books, the way they describe an alternate but plausible future, depicting utopia/dystopia! If anyone has any more suggestions for further reading, please let me know!
I'm not all doom and gloom, books by Irvin Welsh, Christopher Brookmyre, Ian Banks, Ian Rankin and Zadie Smith :D
Favorite Quotes
Juan Ramon Jimenez - If they give you ruled paper, write the other way
Wafa Sultan - Brother, you can believe in stones, as long as you don't throw them at me
Sounds Like
The illicit lovechild of Roddy Woomble and Sarah Harmer, with a bit of Counting Crows and Travis thrown in for good measure. Raised on a healthy and nutritious diet of Turin Breaks and David Gray with regular visits from generous Auntie Mew and Uncle Muse.
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2008
22nd Aug - The Byre Theatre, St.Andrews
10th Aug - Tonic, Dundee
1st Aug - Wedding Ceilidh, Arbroath
30th Jul - Beanscene, St.Andrews
27th Jul - Tonic, Dundee
25th Jul - The Bothy, Hootanannys, Inverness
11 Jul - The Byre Theatre, St.Andrews
06 Jul - Beanscene, Leith
04 Jul - The Byre Theatre, St.Andrews
25 Jun - Beanscene, St.Andrews
08 May - Dundee Union, Dundee
07 May - Beanscene, St. Andrews
29 Apr - The Byre Theatre, St.Andrews
17 Apr - Drouthy Neebors, Dundee
25 Mar - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
16 Mar - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
03 Mar - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
02 Mar - The Tunnels, Supporting Krzysztof Scieranski, Aberdeen
19 Feb - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
11 Feb - www.aberdeenstudentradio.com
10 Feb - Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen
05 Feb - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
2007
20 Nov - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
23 Oct - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
15 Oct - Aberdeen Uni Student Radio
02 Oct - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
12 Jun - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
08 May - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
06 Mar - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
07 Feb - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
2006
18 ..he Tunnels, Aberdeen (First solo gig)
?? Nov - First (and last) High Jinks gig - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
2005
Not a sausage
2004
?? Sept - Live session on BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal, Aberdeen
Hey, I'm Steven Tom Smith, Steve for short ;), I'm a 23 year old singer/songwriter originally from a wee village near St. Andrews, Fife. I've lived in Aberdeen and York and am currently back in Scotland recording some new songs :)
It's just me and my acoustic most of the time, although there' are a couple of songs like "Stay with me forever" where I've picked up an, accordion and attempted to make some sort of noise (Attempted being the word, :D ). It's full of holes and sounds a bit out of tune, but that only adds to it's charm!
I try to write songs that sound original and I believe that the lyrics and music are equally as important. I'm not afraid to experiment with new ideas. I endeavour to introduce depth and meaning to all of my songs. However, I also believe that people should be able to listen to a song and appreciate it at face value. To me, listening to a song should be like the way you get to know and appreciate someone better over time, discovering hidden depths you never knew existed.
So far I've played a live slot on BBC Radio nan Gaidheal, played on aberdeenstudentradio.com and played around Scotland in some cool wee places. If you are a promoter or a venue and want me to play, please give me an email at steventomsmith@hotmail.com !
I would also quite like to do a few house gigs too, so if you are up for it and promise not to kidnap me, let me know!
Or if you just wanna chat, find out when I'm next playing or are just interested in what colour/animal/number I'm thinking of at any point in time, please get in touch too, would be fantastic to hear from you, Steve ;)
Or
** Give me an e-mail if you want to be added to the mailing list!**
steventomsmith@hotmail.com
If you like what you hear, please tell your friends ... and your whole family (even the cousins you never see), your pets, people in the street ... and I will be very grateful (and happy!)
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What other people say about me:
"Gifted Lad, a north Scotland Nick Drake, who incorporates emotion and feeling in each line" Hen Beverly, Entertainment Manager, The Tunnels , Aberdeen
"The more I listened, the more I was drawn in. Moments of intensity and crystal clear emotion. A good gig." Dom Vendi Tozzi aka Mondo Mimmo
"An inspirational musician who's catchy riffs are coupled with fine vocals that make him a joy to the ears" Ronnie, Curiosity Music Promotions, ~myspace.com/cmusicuk
"This melodic guitar strumming fifer is a must see!" Beanscene, St. Andrews
"Definitely an artist to keep an eye on" Jamie Thompson, New Music Show, Aberdeen Student Radio
G'Day Steven....Hope The Weekend is Kind To You... Great New Profile Pic.... TOP Music as Always.!!!!!! You Have Our Full Support...You Know That. Love & Peace. Paul & The OzMuso Team & Denny's Family. xo ♫OzMusoWorx♫
Cheers man, yeah I am good, about to make a fundraising cycle from Stirling to Spratton (bout 375 miles) in September, I'm probably going to die ha ha ha
Steven....Have an Awesome Weekend... Hope All Is Ok with You.... TOP Music as Always... You Have Our Full Support...You Know That. Love & Peace. ♫OzMusoWorx♫ Paul,Jono & The OzMuso Team & Denny's Family. xo
hullo steven tom, and ta for the comments. don't really know how the music scene is in aberdeen, but it's a city that's never the home of good songwriting as far as i can tell..! i have no idea why that is. will comment on ur stuff when on a pc with sound, in a couple o' days... cheers, keith.
hey steve ! great stuff ...really! i like it :] its in my playlist of kick ass music dudes from now on. thanks for your friendship and greetings from germany to your beautiful scotland :D
hey steve! how's going? you have already returned to the uni? i still loweu your tunes..actually i have some of them in my ipod. i still waiting for an amazing cover... spaceboy hahaha.
