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Jonah Smith

 

Jonah Smith is a critically acclaimed American artist. He has released several records and has performed around the world at places like Bonnaroo, BAM Festival in Barcelona, The Bowery Ballroom in NYC, Ronnie Scotts in London, SXSW, and countless others. He was a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, where he received a standing ovation from Howard Stern. He went on to perform four times on national television from Radio City Music Hall wowing the judges and audiences with his big soulful voice and considerable keyboard chops. In 2022, Bonnie Raitt released a recording of Jonah’s song, “When We Say Goodnight” on her grammy-nominated album “Just Like That”.

Smith’s songs have been in rotation at Sirius XM’s Coffeehouse station for many years, including “Big Umbrella” and his recent single, “Listen Close”.

His latest record, “Stay Close” was released in June of 2017. It garnered two Independent Music Award nominations and one win -- for "Best Story Song" for "Ocala". 

Smith’s songs have been featured on several national television networks including NBC, ABC, and FX and his song, “My Morning Scene” which was the 2006 IMA award winner for Best Americana Song was featured on Good Morning America. In addition to his work as an artist, Smith co-writes and produces and is an in demand session singer. His voice can be heard in national ad campaigns and Japanese cartoon theme songs. 

Smith has had the pleasure of recording and performing with several of his influences over the years including Garth Hudson (of the Band), Bill Frisell, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Taj Mahal, Martin Sexton and others. His 2016 record, Easy Prey featured guests like Ruthie Foster, Lucius and David Hidalgo. 

 

"You are the real deal. You can play, you can sing, you are terrific!" Howard Stern

"Mr. Smith’s folk songs are equally well suited to downtown lounges and rural front porches" New York Times

"Easygoing, soulful music, which calls to mind J.J. Cale, early Van Morrison" Wall St. Journal

"A blend of distinctive American styles with engaging songwriting" NPR

"Luxurious Blues" La Vanguardia, Spain

 

 

 
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The New Forevers EP

by Jonah Smith & George Krikes

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