Kyle Smith w/ Pipe Down

230 Commercial St. ,Nevada City CA 95959

18 January, 2023

Description

When Kyle Smith made his debut here back in April, people came from far and wide to see one of the hottest up-and-coming artists in the west. The singer/songwriter/guitarist from Ventura, CA presents a blend of "Cali-Reggae" influenced by Ska, Hip-Hop, and Punk-Rock that is catchy & truthful. Kyle's roots come from troubled youth and addiction. His self-titled debut EP gives you a glimpse of the life he endured with songs like “Dope Fiend” and “Jaded” all the while keeping an uplifting spirit and tempo. Kyle's goal in life is to give hope and spread positive vibes with his music. His talent is raw, natural and unforced. The way he connects with an audience is so pure and heartfelt. With a flash of his smile Kyle immediately warms up the room and invites you into his world. Kyle’s release, "My Friend" (featuring Dan Kelly of Fortunate Youth) debuted at #3 on iTunes Top Reggae songs in April of 2021. He has been touring & performing nationally at festivals such as California Roots, One Love Cali Reggae Fest, Mammoth Reggae Festival and more. His band is top notch as well and they will be locked in from note one when they return to the intimate setting of the Crazy Horse Saloon. One of the silver linings of the pandemic was all the beautiful music that emerged from it. Pipe Down from the north shore of Lake Tahoe is exhibit A. The energy they bring to their live performances and the passion they have stirred up from a newfound fanbase is a remarkable thing to witness in such a short period of time. The six-piece band embody a seductive, groove-based, Cali-reggae vibe created from a culmination of talent and focused determination. Drawing parallels while setting a fresh course, they distill a signature sound from reggae, indie rock and even a bit of hip hop. Considering how far Pipe Down has already come, it seems like the possibilities are endless. They will be the perfect band to pair with Kyle Smith and get the party started.