The Notorious Smith Brothers

Rock and Blues Review Show

We're gonna beat you like a redheaded stepchild...
'Cause we're the Smith Brother Dammit!!!!

So, by now you're probably asking yourself "Who are thes guys and what have these guys got against redheaded stepchildren anyway?"

Well Let Me Tell Ya Somthing Mister....

First off, let's get somthing straight....We are NOT coughdrop makers gone bad! What we are is Lansing Michigan's premier rock and blues band performing your favorite classic cuts with a modern twist, to our own original "home grown" cuts of Capital City Rock and Blues.

Here’s what the Lansing State Journal wrote about us:

• "With six originals to their credit and more in the works, the [Notorious Smith Brothers] have been convinced by receptive audiences that their music will sell."
• "... they have good chemistry, a lot of open communication and a settled groove."
• "...This band really has turned into a professional band from what was kind of a hobby...Pretty good for a bunch of older guys dabbling in rock and blues"

How do you know these guys are good?

The members of the Notorious Smith Brothers have worked with such National Recording Artists as:

• Three Dog Night
• Bad Finger
• Rare Earth
• Gary U.S. Bonds
• Sha Na Na
• Tommy Vale and the Torpedo's
• The Platters
• Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
  

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So who are the members of the Notorious Smith Brothers?

The F.B.I. Crimelab has recently released these pictures and police records on the gang known as "The Notorious Smith Brothers" Use caution in all dealings. These fugitives are wanted for outstanding showmanship and dangerous musical talent. If you see any of these individuals, do not try to aprehend, instead proceed immediatly to the nearest phone and call your friends. This is one show you definately do not want to miss!!!!!!

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Larry "Smith" Crowner
Alias: "Crazy" Larry
AKA: The Axeman

Wanted by the FBI for his dangerous Lead Guitar playing ability as well as vocals. Use Caution when approaching. Suspect is believed to be armed with two Gibson "Flying V" Guitars and a classic Marshall amplifier. Larry is known to carry a Sure SM-57 microphone.

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Tim "Smith" Mortimer

Alias: Tim "the Hatchet"
AKA: Madman Morty

Suspected to be the ring leader of the gang, he is wanted by the FBI for his deadly Drumming and Lead Vocalist abilities. Suspect has been known to incite violent dancing and audience participation. He is known to use a Tama SwingStar drums, Zilijian cymbals, Remo roto-toms, RythemTech accesories, and a Sure SM-58 Microphone. Suspect is armed with Reagletip Drumsticks and is considered extreamly dangerous.

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Victor "Smith" Austin

Alias: Victor Wooden
AKA: the Maniquin

Known for carrying an unlicened and specially modified "Molester" style Bass Guitar and abusive use of a H&K Bassmaster Amplifier. Also wanted for felonious song and lyric writing, lewd public behavior, and 143 moving violations. Suspect is considered to be highly dangerous and unpredictable. Exercise extreme caution when aproaching!

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Edward "Smith" McCoy

Alias: "Fast" Eddy
AKA: the Engineer

Wanted for playing percussion with deadly intent. Is known to carry unlicenced RythemTech Bongo's, Ziljian and Sabian cymbals, Solid windchimes and Rythemtech shakers. He is believed to be responsible for the gangs sound engineering and may be seen running cables, adjusting microphones and making passes at waitresses.

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For booking details and a list of tour dates please e-mail us at [email protected]