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Captivating audiences with his unique, husky voice and tasteful piano accompaniment, Eddy Smith has been making his mark on the UK’s growing Americana scene, and his infectious melodies and soulful song-writing has drawn comparisons to the likes of Joe Cocker, JJ Grey and Marcus King to name a few.
As frontman of the multinational five-piece band, Eddy Smith & The 507, Eddy has appeared on some of the UK's most prestigious stages, including The Isle of Wight Festival, Black Deer, The Long Road, The Americana UK Festival, Cambridge Folk, The British Country Music Festival and more, along with prestigious support slots such as opening for George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Birmingham Symphony Hall, the band have gained recognition as 'ones to watch' on the UK Roots scene. Having sold out their debut album launch in London, along with international radio play and TV features, the band are well and truly on their way towards a bright future.
"They are a contender for find of the festival." - Soul of a Clown (Black Deer Festival 2022 Review)
"A jewel in the whiskey-stained rough" - Holler (Artist of The Week, Dec 2020)
“A sure hand with southern-fried Soul” – Blues In Britain
“The soul in Eddy’s voice is where I want music to be at” – Huey Morgan, BBC 6 Music
“They blew our socks off” – Hard Rock Café (The Isle of Wight Festival)
“A heady blend of Soul, Blues and Rock and Eddy Smith has a voice that suits it perfectly.” – Blues Matters
“Fun, soulful grooves that won’t fail to put a smile on your face” – GIGsoup
“The finest meshes of soulful Blues and melodic Pop you will hear this year” – The Blues Mag