Dean Michael Smith
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Overview
Dean Michael Smith is an award-winning multi instrumentalist with a passion for story telling and a magical voice that will pull at your heart strings. With a rapidly growing international fan-base. Dean brings a special brand of soulful rock compared to the likes of City and Colour, Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls and Jeff Buckley, creating unforgettable original performances - putting his own spin on timeless classics & modern marvels. Performing a massive repertoire of songs spanning across many decades with something for everyone. Dean primarily performs as a solo artist with beautiful vocals & rhythmic, soothing guitar sounds.
Make your next event an unforgettable one with Dean!
Reviews
10 reviews
Benjamin K.
October 11, 2025Stellar musician and even better person
Dean has been playing for our restaurant for a while now amidst a cycle of other musicians and he truly has been nothing but wonderful every step of the way. Not only as a musician but the energy and personality as a person has been wonderful to get to know. He takes requests and his style was perfect for any occasion. Insanely easy to work with and put a smile on everyone’s face even before he played music
Hired as: Folk Singer, Guitarist, Pop Singer, Singing Guitarist
Tom Y.
December 13, 2024Dean is an incredible musician and entertainer
I have been lucky enough to have Dean perform in 2 locations for Friday and Saturday nights where the atmosphere needs to be held all night and Dean is incredible for these busy nights but I have also had him play for the chill Sunday evening jam and he knows how to kill at this also with his incredible range of genre of music to play for every occasion. It's been a great honor to have a gifted musician like Dean play so regularly and always put on a professional performance whether there is 10people in or 210 people in. Thank you Dean.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Dean Michael Smith
Tom!! I always love performing for you and your team. You are a special human being and everyone who knows you thinks the world of you. Looking forward to working together long in to the future!
Thank you, Tom :-)
Eddie H.
December 10, 2024Amazing Performer!
Dean is a bright, fun, extremely talented and professional musician. He always performs to a very high standard and has an amazing knowledge of his music and the room he plays in; whether it's busy or quiet, he always gets the tone perfect. I would strongly recommend booking Dean if you are looking for music as he never disappoints and is always smiling and a joy to be around.
Our customers love when he is playing and so do our staff, cant wait until he plays again thanks so much Dean, from all your new friends at The Ox Pub :)
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Dean Michael Smith
Eddie!
You’re the best. Thank you for being such a wonderful person to deal with.
The Ox is one of my favourite places to perform on the planet because of the people you are and the welcoming environment you covet. I always know that it’s going to be a good time when I’m performing at your venue!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means the world to me.
Vanessa M.
June 2, 2026Thank You Dean!!
Dean delivered a fantastic music performance that truly elevated the entire event. He brought great energy, confidence, and a strong stage presence that immediately drew the audience in.
What stood out most was his ability to read the room and create a connection with the audience—there was a natural flow to the performance that made it feel engaging and effortless. He maintained a great balance between professionalism and personality, making the experience enjoyable from start to finish.
Overall, Dean was a highlight of the event, and his performance left a lasting positive impression.
Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist
Dean Michael Smith
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, Vanessa!
I appreciate you!
I can’t wait to work together again soon :-)
Saba K.
October 17, 2025Open House Event
We had the pleasure of hiring Dean for our open house event, and he was absolutely amazing. His music and voice were incredible, and he truly brought the entire event together. His rates are extremely reasonable, and he goes above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Our guests loved him so much that many stayed longer just to continue listening. Dean also has a fantastic story to share if you get the chance to chat with him after his
performance. We'll definitely be booking with him again - highly recommended!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Dean Michael Smith
Saba!!
You’re the best!!
It was an absolute pleasure performing for all of your wonderful clients and your lovely colleagues. It was a true blessing to meet you all! :-)
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Unions: APRA
What to expect
About me:
I specialize in tailoring live entertainment to any audience across many different genres spanning decades and generations. In 2024, I performed over 300 shows all over the lower mainland as one of the busiest working musicians in the city.
I have been performing as a professional for 20+ years playing thousands of live shows all over the world from intimate weddings to huge amphitheatres. I love what I do and I like to think that it shows through my performances!
I love to bring the energy but I'm also very at home performing chilled out tunes to set the mood and create an atmosphere. I curate my performances to the audience and always create lasting fond memories!
About
Brave It Through The Night’s - Dean Michael Smith is an award-winning multi instrumentalist with a passion for story telling and a magical voice that will pull at your heart strings.
During his career, Dean has headlined national tours with his project ‘Brave it Through the Night’ and opened for Jeff Martin (The Tea Party), The Trews, Everclear, Daryl Braithwaite, Diesel, Magic Dirt and a huge list of international artists over the thousands of live shows he has performed from intimate venues to massive auditoriums.
Dean has released a solo album titled ‘Brave it Through the Night’ which was voted Top 5 Albums of the Year by the Warrnambool Standard.
Dean’s brand of soulful rock and relentless live show schedule has seen him as a featured artist on the TV program ‘Songwriters Across Australia’, Ciao magazine, the #1 spot on the Reverbnation singer/songwriter charts and the recipient of the coveted ‘Patron of the Arts’ award, presented by Australian rock icon Denny Burgess of Masters Apprentices and brother of original AC/DC drummer, Colin Burgess.
With a rapidly growing international fan-base. Dean brings a special brand of soulful rock creating unforgettable original performances and puts his own spin on timeless classics & modern marvels.
Additional booking notes
I have a completely mobile equipment setup and do not need access to power for my performance.
Thanks!
Set list
SAMPLE SET LIST (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
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3 Doors Down – Kryptonite
30 Seconds To Mars _ A Beautiful Lie
30 Seconds To Mars - Capricorn
30 Seconds To Mars - Echelon
30 Seconds To Mars – Kings and Queens
30 Seconds To Mars – Search and Destroy
30 Seconds To Mars - The Kill
30 Seconds To Mars - Was It A Dream?
4 Non Blondes – What’s Up?
A
Adams, Bryan – Summer Of ‘69
Adele – Rolling in The Deep
Alice In Chains – Nutshell
Alice In Chains – Rooster
Animals, The – House Of The Rising Sun
B
Barnes, Jimmy – Higher and Higher
Beatles, The – Come Together
Beatles, The – All You Need Is Love
Beatles, The - Hard Day's Night
Beatles, The - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Beatles, The – Twist and Shout
Beatles, The – Yellow Submarine
Blink 182 – What’s My Age Again?
Bob Dylan/Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower
Bon Jovi - Dead Or Alive
Braithewaite, Daryl - Horses
Bush - Come Down
Bush- Glycerine
C
Calling, The – Wherever You Will Go
Cash, Johnny – Folsom Prison
Cash, Johnny – Hurt (NIN cover)
Cash, Johnny – Ring Of Fire
Chapman, Tracy – Fast Car
Chapman, Tracy – Give Me One Reason
City and Colour - Comin Home
City and Colour - Day Old Hate
City and Colour – Sam Malone
City and Colour – Sometimes
City and Colour - With You
Cold Chisel – Khe Sahn
Coldplay – Don’t Panic
Coldplay - Sparks
Coldplay - The Scientist
Coldplay – Yellow
Collective Soul - Shine
Collective Soul - The World I Know
Commitments, The – Mustang Sally
Cohn, Marc – Walking In Memphis
Counting Crows - Around Here
Counting Crows - Mr Jones
Crowded House - Fall At Your Feet
Cure, The – Love Song
Cyrus, Miley - Wrecking Ball
D
Deftones – Be Quiet and Drive
Disturbed – Darkness
DJO - End of Beginning
Doors, The – Light My Fire
Dragon – April Sun In Cuba
E
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Eagles, The – Hotel California
F
Faith No More (Lionel Richie) – Easy
Filter - Take A Picture
Filter – Where Do We Go From Here?
Foo Fighters – Best of You
Foo Fighters – Everlong
Foo Fighters – Learn To Fly
Foo Fighters – My Hero
Fray, The – How To Save A Life
Fuel – Shimmer
G
George Michael - Faith
Goo Goo Dolls - Black Balloon
Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
Goo Goo Dolls - Name
Goo Goo Dolls – Slide
Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know
Green Day – Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Green Day – Brain Stew
Green Day - Longview
Green Day - Time Of Your Life (Good Riddance)
Green Day – When I Come Around
H
Holly, Buddy - Peggy Sue
Hunters and Collectors – River Runs Dry
I
Incubus - Drive
Incubus - I Miss You
Incubus – Make Yourself
Incubus - Pardon Me
Incubus - Stellar
Incubus - The Warmth
INXS - By My Side
INXS - Never Tear Us Apart
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Isaak, Chris - Wicked Game
J
Jack Johnson - Better Together
Jimmy Eat World – 23
Jimmy Eat World - Pain
Jimmy Eat World – The Middle
Jones, Kelly - Suzie
K
Keane - Somewhere Only We Know
Killers, The – Mr. Brightside
Killers, The - Smile Like You Mean It
Killers, The – When You Were Young
Kings of Leon - Use Somebody
Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire
L
Lifehouse - Everything
Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
Lifehouse - Simon
Lifehouse – Spin
Live – Dolphins Cry
Live - Lightning Crashes
Live – I, Alone
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
M
Marley, Bob – No Woman, No Cry
Maroon 5 – Harder To Breathe
Matchbox 20 - 3AM
Matchbox 20 – Long Day
Maychbox 20 - Push
Michael, George - Faith
Mr. Big - To Be With You
Mraz, Jason - I’m Yours
N
Nine Inch Nails/Johnny Cash – Hurt
Nirvana - About A Girl
Nirvana – All Apologies
Nirvana – Anuerysm
Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box
Nirvana – Lithium
Nirvana – Polly
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
O
Oasis - Don’t Look Back In Anger
Oasis – Wonderwall
One Republic - Apologize
One Republic - All Fall Down
One Republic - Stop And Stare
OutKast – Ms. Jackson
P
Pearl Jam - Alive
Pearl Jam – Animal
Pearl Jam – Better Man
Pearl Jam – Black
Pearl Jam – Jeremy
Petty, Tom – Free Falling
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Plain White Ts – Hey There Delilah
Police, The - Every Breath You Take
Police, The - Message In A Bottle
Powderfinger - Burn Your Name
Presley, Elvis – Can’t Help Falling In Love With You
Presley, Elvis – Hound Dog
Presley, Elvis - Suspicious Minds
Proclaimers, The - 500 Miles
Q
Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Queen - I Want To Break Free
R
Radiohead - Creep
Radiohead - Karma Police
Red Hot Chili Peppers – I Could Have Lied
Red Hot Chili Peppers - My Friends
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts
R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
Rihanna - Stay
Roachford - Only To Be With You
Rolling Stones, The - Wild Horses
S
Seal - Crazy
Seal - Kiss from A Rose
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Smashing Pumpkins – Bullet With Butterfly Wings
Smashing Pumpkins – Disarm
Soundgarden - Fell On Black Days
Stabbing Westward - Perfect
Stabbing Westward – So Far Away
Stapleton, Chris - Tennessee Whiskey
Staind - It's Been Awhile
Stereophonics – Dakota
Stereophonics – Maybe Tomorrow
Sting - Every Breath You Take
Stone Temple Pilots - Creep
Stone Temple Pilots – Plush
Stone Temple Pilots – Wicked Garden
Sublime - What I Got
Swift, Taylor – Wrecking Ball
T
Third Eye Blind - Anything
Third Eye Blind - Deep Inside Of You
Tenacious D - F.H.G.
Tenacious D – Tribute
Tonic - If You Could Only See
Tonic - Open Up Your Eyes
Train – Drops Of Jupiter
Travis – Sing
U
U2 - All I Want Is You
U2 – With or Without You
Uncle Kracker – Follow Me
V
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
The Verve Pipe - Colourful
The Verve Pipe - Freshmen
Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want
Violent Femmes, The – Blister In The Sun
W
Williams, Pharrell – Happy
Wilson Pickett – Mustang Sally
Winehouse, Amy – Valerie
Influences and inspiration
Chris Cornell
Matthew Good
City and Colour
Jeff Buckley
Queen
Pearl Jam
Nirvana
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Myles Kennedy
Tonic
Goo Goo Dolls