Royal Albert Hall as seen from the Drummer's Nest People all over the planet love to experience live music. I’ve seen it, felt it, and loved them back. Heart is gigging a run of shows in the UK this week. After arriving in London a couple of days ago, it has been very clear to [...]
Anytime I get to play it's a wonderful thing. I am so grateful to perform and record with a wide variety of songwriters, projects, artists, musicians, bands and producers. These can include film, tv and radio music, independent releases, signed acts, performance artists and the occasional piano playing kitten. Being asked to give my all [...]
BSMC Studio So……..you've decided to move ahead with a recording, and you're wondering what to expect. Last weeks blog talked about the first step of getting together with your producer or engineer to discuss expectations and learn about the process. In that discussion I like to cover the details of the music. These [...]
Drum clinics are so fun to do when I know I'm reaching out to people and they're reaching back. Engaging with folks who want to see what you bring to your art is really important, and drum clinics are an example of when our musicality and ability to connect are needed most. Giving clinic attendees [...]
Musicians love to perform. For us, trading musical energy between the musicians sharing it with the crowd is how we express so many of our emotions. Anytime I have the opportunity to play a show, whether is a big place to play with Heart, or a smaller one, I'm so grateful to get to fill my heart with [...]
In 2013, I established what has become Ben Smith Music Studio and in January of 2015, I decided to "Just Do It!" turning an even more profound dream into reality by way of a business partnership with good friend and successful entrepreneur, Valda Sarty. With my expertise of the music industry and her’s in business development [...]
Our next foray into TAWT shows is coming right up, with an Arizona/California run that will be a blast! For me, the big take-away of playing with The Ann Wilson Thing is not only the opportunity to perform with Ann Wilson, a world-class vocal artist fronting the band and making it all happen, but also how fun [...]
( Continued from previous post...) After a busy first few months of 2016, I leapt onto The Ann Wilson Thing for another week of shows around the northeast US. We played Harrisburg, PA a couple of nights ago, now onto West Hampton, NY, Ridgefield, CT, and Annapolis, MD. Next we have shows around the US and then [...]