They said
about Preston...

"…a consummate blues singer. With a little of this and a little of that, Smith works the room." LOS ANGELES TIMES "Preston Smith's material knows no boundaries…hard core, totally original approach to song structure and style. There is no way that anyone could possibly pigeonhole Preston Smith. He has something for everyone. Smith is a force unto himself." MUSIC CONNECTION "This guy is a human library for jazz. He approaches each song with the style, grace and reverence that the composer intended from John Lennon to Fats Waller." WHOLE LIFE TIMES "An exceptional, gutsy singer, songwriter, and guitarist…a phenomenal artist, who appeals to all types of music lovers, Preston always "delivers!" Whether he's wailing on the harmonica, or singing through a megaphone, the audiences love him!" UNIVERSTITY REPORTER "Indeed, Preston is a man of melody. Talent oozes from him. As a vocalist, his delivery possesses a subtle growl charismatic of the great bluesmen of past decades. His snarlin' guitar sound blends with his screamin' harmonica work to produce a raw, soulful treat for any music lover. He has been known to break into a guitar solo using his tongue." SANTA CLARITA SIGNAL "…originals that could easily sound good on the airwaves of your local triple A stations…" ENTERTAINMENT TODAY "Smith writes memorable songs. Tunes that you hum in the shower for weeks after seeing the band." Santa Barbara NEWS AND REVIEW "A stylistic cross between Louis Armstrong and Harry Connick Jr. Smith, whose presence combines warmth and chutzpah…lures in rubbernecks from the sidewalk with his assorted mix of music." Pasadena Weekly CHEERS "…he has crafted his own irresistible original songs and colorful stage show. Smith has persevered with his own musical vision, drawing from such divergent inspirations as Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams Sr., and Nat King Cole. His expressive showmanship and varied musical influences have endeared Smith to fans from Solana Beach to San Francisco." San Diego BELLY UP "You're somethin' else on that guitar boy." JERRY LEE LEWIS "Preston Smith, especially, stood out…a great band, great voice, great songs and a wicked sense of humor." PASADENA WEEKLY "He's been known to sing Muddy Waters tunes through a bullhorn, play the guitar behind his back and from atop tables where patrons sit in stunned silence." MUSIC CONNECTION (previous issue) The various guitar, voice, horn and especially rhythm parts all exude craft." ROCKLAND JOURNAL-NEWS (New York, NY) "…Smith turns his audience on with animated visuals, irresistible charm and vocal flexibility...keeps the crowd on its feet with eyes glued to the stage" THE VALLEY ENTERTAINER