Smiley and His Muse is a husband-wife duo, playing fresh arrangements of all the tunes you love from the 1950s through current! Trish sings and play her guitar while Dave plays percussion on a drum pad and an electronic kit with a volume knob! We use a state-of-the-art Bose sound system that allows people to listen, dance, sing along but also converse with friends. Our duo has more of a fun, acoustic feel and is perfect for in-home parties, clubs and any other venue looking for a more intimate, yet upbeat and fun act! We take requests also!
1 review
J J.
June 11, 2024Crowd loved them! They have a great playlist and are super entertaining! I would love to have them play anytime!
Hired as: Cover Band
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Smiley and His Muse desire to entertain you and to make your party GREAT! We specialize in playing iconic tunes that people know, can dance to and can sing along to. We play anything from classic rock to island music to pop music, etc. If you have a themed party, we'll dress up, too. If you let us know of any requests you have a couple weeks before your party, we will do our best to honor them. We are willing to do whatever it takes to improve your event!
Biography Page for Smiley and His Muse
Dave Laughlin (drums/percussion/vocals)
Drummin’ Dave started playing guitar and learned to read music at eight years old but switched to drums in 7th grade when he got what he refers to as “the rock bug.” He was a high school drumline geek and eventually achieved success in the Anderson music scene, first with Looney Bin and most notably with Plain Jane. After taking a 14-year break to play Mr. Mom, Dave played with Pop Rox Trio where he covered drum set parts with his right hand and bongo parts with his left! He is also the go-to “hype” guy for any off-the-wall, theatrical vocals! His current gig is with his wife Trish as part of Smiley and His Muse.
Trish Laughlin (lead vocals/acoustic and electric guitar)
Trish started her musical journey in 5th grade with saxophone and piano. Active with music throughout high school and college, Trish participated in numerous concert bands, jazz bands, marching bands and musicals. She added acoustic guitar to her repertoire when she was 32 and has been playing and singing ever since!
For Smiley and His Muse we need 1- 15amp circuit. At least a 10' x 10' x 8' tall (or greater) level performance area. It takes us an hour and a half to "set up" (before gig) AND 60 minutes to "tear down" (after gig).
Saturday
Smiley and His Muse Debut at Denver's!
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Lafayette, IN
Saturday
Pop Rox Trio Returns to Oakley Brothers'
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Pop Rox Trio Returns to Oakley Brothers'
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Pop Rox Trio Returns to Oakley Brothers'
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Pop Rox Trio at The Stable
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Friday
Pop Rox (Full Band) at Blaze Brew Pub
10:00pm - 2:00am (Sat)
Friday
Pop Rox (Full Band) Live at Blaze Brew Pub
10:00pm - 2:00am (Sat)
Saturday
Full band Woody's Lapel
9:30pm - 1:30am (Sun)
Friday
Pop Rox Trio at Oakley Brothers' Distillery
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Pop Rox Trio at Snappers Bar and Grill
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Song List for Smiley and His Muse
1. Ex’s and Oh’s (Elle King)
2. All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor)
3. Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon))
4. All Summer Long (Kid Rock)
5. I’m Yours (Jason Mrazz)
6. Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac)
7. The Joker (Steve Miller Band)
8. All I Wanna Do (Sheryl Crow)
9. Angel of the Morning (Juice Newton)
10. Me and Bobby McGee (Janis Joplin)
11. Price Tag (Jessie J)
12. What’s Up (4 Non Blondes)
13. Kiss me (Sixpence None the Richer)
14. Squeeze Box (The Who)
15. December 1963 (The Four Seasons)
16. Have You Ever Seen the Rain (Credence Clearwater Revival)
17. Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
18. Maggie May (Rod Stewart)
19. Lean on Me (Club Nouveau version)
20. Rich (Maren Morris)
21. My Church (Maren Morris)
22. Sexy Thing (Hot Chocolate)
23. Baby I love Your Way (Peter Frampton)
24. We are Family (Sister Sledge)
25. Love Shack (The B 52s)
26. Need a Favor (Jelly Roll)
27. Too Sweet (Hozier)
28. Come to My Window (Melissa Etheridge)
29. Hang on Sloopy (The McCoys)
30. Keep Your Head Up (Andy Grammar)
31. Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)
32. Tubthumping (Chumbawumba)
33. Twist and Shout (The Beatles)
34. When I Come Around (Green Day)
35. December 1963 (The Four Seasons)
36. Won't Back Down (Tom Petty)
37. Your Mama Don't Dance (Loggins and Messina)
38. Bad Moon Rising (Credence Clearwater Revival)
39. Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
40. Night Moves (Bob Seger)
41. Dancing Queen (ABBA)
42. Ain't Too Proud to Beg (The Temptations)
43. Born on the Bayou (Credence Clearwater Revival)
44. Watermelon Moonshine (Lainy Wilson)
45. 4 X 4 By You (Lainy Wilson)
This is a sample list, but we have many more songs, are constantly adding new ones, and we take requests!
We need electricity and prefer to play under weather-proof cover. We do have our own cover that we can bring if need be.
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