Rett Smith - Dark Americana + Support: TBA

In the organizer's words:

Smith's unmistakable virtuosic guitar talent, already demonstrated in his work with SAENTS, makes a triumphant return, complementing the dynamic restraint of his solo work. His deeply personal storytelling style, once described by the Austin Chronicle as "a dark and brooding record that sounds like Nick Cave growing up with Texas songwriters," remains at the forefront of his music.

In "7 Train," Smith paints a picture of the New York City subway as a backdrop for his narrative about the isolating and torturous nature of addiction. The track opens with a ferocious riff and transitions into a quiet restraint in the verses, showcasing the full spectrum of Smith's recent artistic nuances. Relief only comes when he returns to his rent-controlled apartment, but this respite is only temporary as the fuzz-out guitar onslaught quickly returns, signaling a fleeting reprieve.

The accolades for Smith's music continue to pile up. Billboard praises that "[he] indulges his penchant for high-octane guitar riffs and, in the spirit of Texas' most iconic songwriters, works through his own hardships for lyrical inspiration." No Depression noted, "Of the few minutes we have, not a single one feels wasted... Rather, this is self-contained rock with just enough grit to get it rolling." Holler attested that Smith "has his finger on the pulse of the darkest corner of Americana and its psyche."

https://www.rettsmithmusic.com/