BOB SMILEY

Bob Smiley sings lead and harmony and plays guitar. When Bob steps onto the stage, his bluegrass roots are showing. His hard driving guitar style is a combination of clean, percussive rhythms and high energy leads. You'll hear a sensitivity to the song and groove that helps to bring forth one of the most dynamic presentations in acoustic music today. You’ll hear the traditional influences of Blake and Crary and the contemporary power of Pat Flynn come together to become a style that is all Bob.

Bob has appeared at festivals and concerts across the nation and with a diverse array of artists including Mike Scott, Wayne Lewis, James Monroe, Jimmy Martin, The White Mountain Singers, Dave Guard and The Clancy Brothers. Bob is a writer, vocalist , instrumentalist and, above all, an entertainer. He attacks each performance with the focus and goal to bring the audience to the edge of their seats and to their feet. Bob plays and endorses Clark Damron Guitars.