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Sam Smith
Guitarist in Bluffton, SC
Why hire Sam Smith?
Sam Smith is a solo singer/guitarist with a range of musical genre from Hank Williams to Jimmi Hendrix, from Buffett to BTO. He has played to raved reviews at many local Hilton Head, SC restaurants, bars, and various special events, first with his band South Wind and now as a solo act.
Great to work with!!
I was hoping to find a ukulele/guitar player for our wedding ceremony and was lucky to find Sam on gig salad. We wanted to have someone entertain the crowd prior to the ceremony, do the ceremony music, play during cocktail hour and do our first dance acoustic.We were nervous to find someone who could do all this, but Sam was able to meet all our needs perfectly. When we met Sam, he was able to help pull our vision together, as well as give great ideas (he has an extensive play list!). We wanted a specific song for our first dance, Sam was familiar with the artist, but did not have it on our play list. He said he would accommodate us and learn to play our song. We were blown away with his ability to play this song acoustically, i thought it was better than the original! Overall, Sam went above our expectations! Our guests raved about him! He helped make our day even better!
Response from Sam Smith:
Thank you so much for those very nice comments Kristen. I was honored to be a part of your big day. The song was a B.B. King song, and who doesn't want to learn a new B.B.King song? I had a great time. Thank you again for the opportunity. My very best wishes to you in your new married life.
Hired by: Kristen J.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: June 11th, 2011
Event: Wedding Ceremony in Bluffton, South Carolina
Services provided: Guitarist, Ukulele Player
Great performance, Wonderful singer
I went to dinner at the Crazy Crab restaraunt with my family while on vacation on Hilton Head Island. There was about an hour wait for a table so we went out to the porch to have a dring while waiting. There was Sam Smith playing guitar and singing. His repertaur and range of genre was most impressive. His voice is outstanding. Very warm and clear, great tone quality. We enjoyed his performance very much, in fact, it was the highlight of our entire vacation. I would go back to Hilton Head and the Crazy Crab again just to hear Sam sing. If you get the chance to hear him or hire him, do NOT passs it up.
Response from Sam Smith:
Thank you Karen for the kind words. I had a great time playing the Crazy Crab this summer. I met so many fantastic vacationing people like you. It was a great party every night. I am glad you had a good time. I hope to see you again next year.
Review by: Karen
Event Date: July 7th, 2011
Event: Restaurant in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
About
Sam Smith is a solo singer/guitarist with a range of musical genre from Hank Williams to Jimmi Hendrix, from Buffett to BTO. He has played to raved reviews at many local Hilton Head, SC restaurants, bars, and various special events, first with his band South Wind and now as a solo act. He plays regularly at one of the most frequented restaurants on Hilton Head Island in the summer where the response from the patrons continues to be stellar. He is equally well suited for weddings and other private functions. His favorite music to share with his fans and customers is classic rock from the 70's, but his strong, rich voice also makes country, blues, and other genre sound delightful. The band South Wind was voted "Best Local Band" in 2007 largely due to the soulful vocals of Sam Smith. Both visitors to Hilton Head and locals thoroughly enjoy Sam's act.
Personnel
Sam Smith: Owner/Talent
Influences
Beatles, Dylan, Stones, Clapton, Robert Johnson.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 120 - 300 minutes
Rich mellow vocals and guitar playing from the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond. Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Beach, R&B, and more. My gigs are always fun and entertaining. The audience is a big part of the show. I take requests without complaint, in fact I love the challenge.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
5 Ft or more between my equipment and potential dancers.
At least 25 SqFt of space
At least two grounded electrical outlets
Beverages
Cover for outdoor events where there is a threat of percipitation
Additional Notes:
Always have a dish of blue only M&M's for me...not really. I need only electricity and 25 sq. ft. of floor space. I use acoustic guitars mainly, but electric if the venue calls for it. I also play harmonica for some songs. I am learning the mandolin and ukulele to add a bit more depth to the act. I use a harmony/vocal processor, but sparingly (I don't like to muck about too much with my vocals and arrangements) Depending on the gig I will use up to 3 speakers and I don't need floor monitors as I use an in0ear personal monitor. I am very simple and pack as light as I can while bringing enough to give a great show.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Probably 90% of this PARTIAL list I can do impromptu. There are many many more that I just could not think of when compiling the list.
A Pirate Looks at 40
Ain't No Sunshine
Alabama
Alberta
All the Lonely People
Always on my Mind
American Pie
Amy (Falling in and out of Love)
Angie
April Come She Will
Are You Ready for the Country
Baby Driver
Back in the USSR
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Ballad of Curtis Lowe
Beer for my Horses
Before You Accuse Me
Black Horse and a Cherry Tree
Black Water
Blackbird
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Blue Moon of Ky.
Blue on Black
Boy from the Country
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Brown Sugar
Can't You See
Changes in Latitude
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Closer to Home
Come Monday
Copperhead Road
Country Roads
Cross Roads
Danny's Song
Darling
Dead Flowers
Desperado
Don't Mess Around with Jim
Don't Thing Twice
Drift Away
El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
Evening of the Day
Family Tradition
Fins
Fire and Rain
Folsom Prison Blues
Friends in Low Places
Get Back
Gimme' Three Steps
Grapefruit, Juice fruit
Harvest
He Went to Paris
Heart of Gold
He'll Have to Go
Hey, Good Lookin'
Honky Tonk Woman
I Can't Help It
I Just Want to Make Love to You
I Love This Bar
I Only Want to be With You
I Saw Her Standing There
I Shot the Sheriff
Iko, Iko
I'm a Believer
Into the Mystic
It's Your Love
I've Got a Name
Jailhouse Rock
Jambalaya
Jumpin' Jack Flash
King of the Road
Knocking on Heavens Door
Kodachrome
Layla
Let Her Cry
Let it Be
Long Haired Country Boy
Love me Two Times
Love Sick Blues
Love the One You're With
Lucille
Lyin' Eyes
Maggie May
Malted Milk
Man of Constant Sorrow
Margaritaville
Me and Bobbie McGee
Me and Julio Down by the School Yard
Moon Dance
Mother Nature's Son
Mrs. Robinson
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Never Been to Spain
New Shoes
No Woman No Cry
Nobody Knows You
Oh, Pretty Woman
Old Man
Old Time Rock and Roll
Out on the Weekend
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Pencil Thin Mustache
Piano Man
Pride and Joy
Proud Mary
Ramblin' Man
Revolution
Rocky Mountain High
Rocky Mountain Suite
Rocky Mountain Way
Rocky Raccoon
Rocky Top
Running on Faith
San Francisco Bay Blues
Sandman
Shanty
She Believes in Me
Shooting Star
Simple Man
Sister Golden Hair
Some Kind of Wonderful
Son of a Sailor
Sound of Silence
Southern Man
Spooky
Squeezebox
Stormy Monday
Sweet Melissa
Sweet Surrender
Sympathy for the Devil
Take it Easy
Tampico Trauma
Teach Your Children
Tears in Heaven
Tequila Sunrise
The Boxer
The Breeze
The Cat's in the Cradle
The Gambler
The Joker
The Letter
The Needle and the Damage Done
The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down
The South's Goinna' do it Again
The Weight
Tin Man
Tuesday's Gone
Turn the Page
Twist and Shout
Under the Boardwalk
Up on Cripple Creek
Wake up Little Suzie
Walkin' Blues
While my Guitar Gently Weeps
Who'll Stop the Rain
Who's Your Daddy
Will it go 'Round in Circles
Willie and the Poor Boys
Wonderful Tonight
Yesterday
Your Cheating Heart
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