Artist Information Biography "Smith...has great energy and persistence that comes across easily" Christopher Williams, AnE Vibe Magazine. NEW INTERVIEW posted at backstagewinnipeg.com (also in press section) Zachari Smith toured across Canada/ Us with his sophomore album "A Country Once Forested" in August/ September 2008. "A Country Once Forested" is a roots folk album with a country influence. "Calling Out" Zachari Smith's debut CD given a 3 star review by AnE Vibe.  Zachari Smith is an accomplished songwriter and musician.  He toured solo across Canada and the US in 2008 to support his second album “A Country Once Forested.” Zachari is also an accomplished drummer who has toured and worked in the studio with numerous bands (playing at CWM, NXNW, WCMA etc). Zachari Smith comes from a strong folk background of his father, Andrew Smith (who is a acoustic tap-style guitarist www.sonicbids.com/andrewsmith). Zachari has been avidly playing music in the folk scene since his first CD “Calling Out” was released in 2006. He performs frequently, solo and with The Family Band (www.sonicbids.com/familyband) in Canada and the US. Zachari Smith, strongly influenced by his father Andrew Smith adds the music of David Bazan (Pedro the Lion), Ryan Adams, Mason Jennings, Hawksley Workman, Elliott Smith, and Radiohead. His songwriting speaks to the political, social and cultural problems of the global society, while helping to move beyond simple critique with visions for the future. Instrumentation zachari smith: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, mandolin, organ. Zachari occasionally plays with a bass and drums--trio. Discography Zachari Smith "A Country Once Forested" (2008 Zachari Smith "Picket Fence or Bust (single)" (2008) Zachari Smith "Calling Out" (2006) This CD can now be bought on Itunes, CDbaby.com and many more online retailers. Zachari Smith "EP" (2005)