Randy Smith, formerly of the band 8084, is a singer-songwriter based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. A Billboard and International award winning musician, Randy has recorded 6 albums to his credit and toured extensively throughout the US and Canada, performing over 4,500 live shows over the span of his career.
Randy Smith, formerly of the Vermont-based band 8084, is a singer-songwriter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Billboard and International award winning musician, Randy has recorded 6 albums to his credit and toured extensively throughout the US and Canada, performing over 4,500 live shows over the span of his career. His resume includes working with Aldo Nova (Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper), sharing the stage or touring with Edgar Winter, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Rick Derringer, April Wine, Henry Lee Summer, Foghat, and Warrant to name a few. He is also an accomplished web designer / web architect, and is the founder and principal of the web design firm, Synchronicity Web Designs.
Born and raised in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, Randy began singing in his first band when he was 15. His grandfather, Harry Signor, was a touring musician on the old Vaudeville circuit, making a living playing both banjo and marimba across the United States in the 1920'-30's. He is the proud father of a beautiful daughter, Savannah Jean, and currently resides very happily with his wife Carol, daughter Megan, his cat Elvis, and dogs Brady and Reese outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Little know fact: Randy and actress Elizabeth Perkins ("Weeds", "Big") were high school sweethearts in Massachusetts. They remain close to this day.
"Yesterday" - Promotional video from the "Bittersweet" CD
"Bittersweet" is Randys' 2009 solo release and features 11 songs written between 2006-2009. Produced by Grammy nominated producer Andre Maquera.
Songs include Learning 2 Live, Bleed, Broken, Can't Stop, Yesterday, Somebody, All My Life, Cold Outside, Shelter Me, Cowboys, Bittersweet, Savannahs' Song.
@ Higher Ground
South Burlington, Vermont
7:30 pm
With special guests: Wild Adriactic and Justice
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@ Tupelo Music Hall
White River Junction, Vermont
7:30 pm
With special guests: The Conniption Fits
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@ 2nd Annual Mohawk Musicians Benefit
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
7:30 pm
Details TBA
Nigel Wilson
Mood Swings Great Britain
"... Randy is to be commended for stepping out of his comfort zone and letting us tag along for the ride as he journeys from the sounds of the 80s to the present day. This is modern melodic rock music that builds upon the AOR of Randy's past. The album's closing track is a sparse ballad written for one of his children. It is steeped in emotion - you almost feel like an intruder on a private moment when listening".
Juha Harjula
Melodic.net Sweden
"... This is a modern melodic rock album with a Midwest rock feel over it. Randy has a strong voice that gives the songs a great feel. I fell for Yesterday, a wonderful acoustic mid-tempo songs with brilliant melodies".
Creative Loafing
North Carolina
"... Randy Smith's solo album is definitely a showcase of his vocals -- after all, it's his name on the CD. The album opens up with "Learning 2 Live," an upbeat rock tune with the Mint Hill resident's Steve-Perry like vocals at the front".
Joe Milliken
The Messenger - Vermont
"... Pristine in its' delivery, Randy is able to capture a true essence in his lyrics through voice, they just seem an effortless vehicle for each other. This aspect especially, leaves no doubt of the time, passion, dedication and love the artist has put into his craft. Yes, Bittersweet was a long time coming for both Randy and his fans, and it was no doubt, worth the wait".
Booking info: booking@randotunes.com
General contact: info@randotunes.com
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