Drew Smith’s classic americana pop songs are a dynamic projection of simple, efficient songwriting and a genuine depth of artistic delivery. His mix of heartfelt, visually descriptive lyrics and masterful compositions make Drew Smith’s music as unique as it is encompassing. TED SONGS, by Drew Smith, is the sixth release from the Austin, Texas based recording artist. Shifting away from the inspiration and soulful pop of The Lonely Choir album, this collection of songs was stirred by a new acoustic framed project called TED. The group is comprised of multi instrumentalist Brian Beken (South Austin Jug Band), accomplished percussionist Rob Hooper and Lonely Choir bassist Ryan Bowman. Drew and his bandmates recorded the material in February of 2010 during a “magical” weeklong snowstorm in Brooklyn, NY with producer Roger Greenwalt (Ben Kweller, The Pierces). From this creative council, Drew Smith came away with five songs full of characters, storylines, adhering hooks and yet another dimension of color and tone in his musical landscape. Still, this landmark is just one spot on Drew Smith’s horizon for 2011. More music releases are expected from The Lonely Choir and the most recent shape in Drew’s musical kaleidoscope, a 70’s suit & tie three-piece rock band called All The Elements. TED Andrew Smith - Guitars, Wurlitzer, Vocals Brian Beken - Fiddle, Mandolin, Electric Guitars, Pedal Steel Ryan Beef Bowman - Bass: Upright, Electric, and Bowed Rob Hooper - Drums, Balck Swan, Percussion The Lonely Choir Andrew Smith - Guitars, Vocals Matt Russell - Piano, Organ, Rhodes Ryan Bowman - Bass Kyle Thompson - Drums Jake Owen - Electric Guitar Shane Pitsch - Trumpet Russell Haight - Saxophone All The Elements Andrew Smith – Bass, Vocals Brian Beken - Electric Guitar Joe Humel – Drums Discography TED SONGS by Drew Smith - 2011 Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir - 2009 The People Sing La La La 2006 To: You, From: Me - 2006 ...We Will Love - 2005 Drew Smith - 2003 Links www.drewsmithmusic.com www.drewsmith.bandcamp.com www.myspace.com/drewsmithmusic www.facebook.com/drewsmithmusicworld www.sonicbids.com/drewsmith www.representaustin.com www.fatcaddyrecords.com Contact Booking – booking@theundergroundagency.com Publicity – info1@representaustin.com Band – drewsmith@drewsmithmusic.com Press "Drew Smith's obvious pleasure in the obvious pleasure of hooks feels both old-fashioned and completely revolutionary" -- Steve Almond, author of 'Rock n Roll Saved My Soul' and frequent NPR critic “a sound simultaneously pop-hook catchy (for the here and now) and smart-art NPR-ready (for the critical immortality)” -- Austin.com “Austin-based singer-songwriter Drew Smith, offers classic sounding songs kept honest with nostalgic considerations about American life. So full of talent and promise." -- Big Takeover Magazine Drew Smith creates “perfect pop classics that will warm the ears of Newman and Nilsson fans – and likely the fans of indie acts like Spoon and The Shins." -- Austin Sound Drew Smith is “as capable of jaunty pop ('Follow Me down,' 'Diamonds') as he is of Van Morrison-style balladry ('Silver Pictures'), but his neatest trick is making it seamlessly his own sound." -- Austin Chronicle "Drew Smith's Lonely Choir has restored my faith in Austin somehow. It's smart pop, no doubt, but with an immediately recognizable down-home vibe that strikes a free-spirit chord." -- Houston Press "One of my favorite albums to come out of Austin this year, Smith plays contrast with a mad scientists glee, pitting a bouncing Bacharach like piano against a weepy pedal steel on 'New Year's Day', strings and a banjo on 'NYC Song', sloppy bop-ba-da's bounce nicely against brass on 'Diamonds.'" -- Houston Chronicle “Giving generally good music a label is no fun. It’s usually inaccurate, and it’s always limiting. When you encounter groups like Drew Smith’s Lonely Choir, the best thing to do is just say it’s an amalgamation of so many of the good aspects of several genres like rock, indie, blues even jazz. But, if you want the best description, you have got to check out the Austin group yourself…” Austinist.com "…Drew Smith's incredibly well-crafted lyrics; inventive melodies proffering pop, blues and even twang; some Sgt. Pepper's/Kinksian/post-Vaudeville flourishes; and a roster of well-known supporting players convey this is no first-timer's effort." -- Texas Music Magazine “Drew's music is supremely smile-inducing." -- Dryvetyme Onlyne "Sometimes lost in the roots-rock, alt-country sound that has come to typify Austin music is a handful of very, very good pop bands with chart-topping success, such as Spoon and Fastball. Such a band is Drew Smith's Lonely Choir. Smith is a self-described disciple of '70s pop, a sound that — on his new album — is freshly updated and beautifully delivered." --..Blog Critics Review “Smith has no intention of blowing your mind with over the top production or jaw-droppingly shocking lyrics. Instead, he writes perfectly-crafted pop songs that will make you happy, sad, lonely and hopeful, sometimes all in one song." -- Atlanta Music Guide "Drew Smith has carved a well-deserved place for himself and his brand of poppy, retro rock.” -- madeloud.com "All sorts of other media have been singing their praise and it seems I am arriving late to the party. But, better late than ever. ." -- Party Ends "I have to be honest and say that I had not heard of this cat before today, but I am really impressed." -- Omaha's The Grind Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.