Smooth and the Blues2Blues Band

Artist Information

Biography

Smooth has been into music since a small boy back in Canton, OH where his momma played Blues records and sang along. He found his gift for writing when he was about 9 years old and found that he could also hear the music to set his words to. Not formally trained, Smooth always strives to entertain the people, whether singing the Blues, Gospel, or popular Blues covers.
The Blues2Blues Band is in it's 3rd incarnation, together for 10 years. Ernie the lead guitar player, is reminisent of Jimi Hendrix when he goes off on one of his guitar solos, people stare then clap their appreciation of his virtuosity. Plus Ernie does his fair share of singing backup and takes the lead, singing a few numbers. Richard's bass playing keeps it funky. Our other Richard is the drummer, he keeps it tight and displays great skill in keeping the band together. But it's Smooth that keeps control, from start to finish, making them the band asked for again and again.

Instrumentation

Curtis Smooth BMI - Lead Vocals, Rythem Guitar, Harmonica
Ernie Chavez - Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
Richard Rhodes - Bass
Richard Alvarez - Drums, Backup Vocals

Discography

Arthur's Song
Down the Road
He Can Save You
Texas Cowboy
Plumber Man Blues
Looking for Love
Sand
Drop It
Holidays

Audio

• Arthur's Song (Tribute to Arthur Lee)
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• Down the Road
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• Texas Cowboy
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• Plumber Man Blues
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• Looking for Love
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• Sand
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• Drop It
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• Live My Life Today
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• Hugs and Kisses
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Lyrics

• Down the Road

Video

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Press

• For the Veterans! [+ Show ]
  

  The 15th Annual Veteran's Holiday Celebration is the nation's largest volunteer event of its kind pr...The 15th Annual Veteran's Holiday Celebration is the nation's largest volunteer event of its kind produced entirely by volunteers and charitable contributions. Guests will be treated to a buffet holiday dinner, receive gift bags, and enjoy performances by Curtis Smooth and the Blues2Blues Band and others. Smooth, who has performed at the event since 2001, said, "The event lives with me for the entire year. Money can't buy for the feeling we get performing for these veterans and military personnel. When they see this event, put on just for them, I know it gives them a great feeling too."
  It takes place Sunday, December 2, 2007 between 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. next to the Wadsworth Theater, on the grounds of the Veteran's Affairs Facility at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Setlist

Set list comprised of covers and original material.
Covers are composed of Blues standards, Jimi Hendrix, and old school bands like War.
Typical Set:
In the Wee Wee Hours
Hey Joe (J Hendrix)
Lowrider (War)
Plumber Man Blues (C Woods)
I Feel Good (J Brown)
Stagger Lee

Basic Requirements

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