Love Mechanic, the latest CD release from the award winning JC Smith Band, includes West Coast Swing, Chicago Blues, Back Alley, Country, and Funk Based Blues. A blend of original music and artfully rearranged covers, Love Mechanic captures the live performance excitement of the JC Smith band which is noted for its onstage charisma. This CD has it all and will take listeners on a musical journey guaranteed to satisfy.
Winner of the 2012 Metro Newspapers Best Of Silicon Valley “Best Original/local Band” and the 2006 Bay Area Blues Society West Coast Blues Band of the Year awards, Smith has had the privilege to share the stage with notable artist such as Hubert Sumlin, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Buddy Miles, Son Seals, Willie Bigeyes Smith, Pinetop Perkins, Eddie Shaw, and many more. He is also known as radio personality Johnnie Cozmik on KKUP F.M.
“There’s no way to mix up the Stones with anyone else and it’s impossible not to recognize B.B. King from his first note. Likewise, the JC Smith Band has a sound all their own, something special that distinguishes them from any other band. Love Mechanic is a significant achievement. “
E. Kolbashav, Concert Promoter Website