Johnathan James Smooot:Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Percussion---
Benjamin Daniel Smooot: Vocals, Bass Guitar, Percussion---
Michael O'Sullivan Smooot: Drums, Vocals---
Jennifer Bridgette Smooot: Vocals, Piano
What's missing from today's music scene? One word: Decency. There is simply no common decency left in the Rock and Roll scene. Well, music fans, it's time to rejoice, cause these hip young homeschoolers play hot clean-cut rock to melt a fuse! Their positive message for today's troubled teens is just what the doctor ordered. J.J. is all business, and as dedicated to music as anyone. Turning down girlfriend after girlfriend (you should read his fan mail!) in his quest to remain focused. Benjamin Daniel is the joker of the bunch, but when the time comes to lay it all on the line for the cause, Benji wears his heart on his sleeve. Michael O'Sullivan could play drums before he could read, but don't let that fool you, he can name all 50 states and their capitols...in alphabetical order! Jennifer Bridgette may be shy, but when the music grabs her, watch out!
My best friend Becca and I TOTALLY saw you guys perform at the Sacramento Comedy Festival and you rocked! You guys showed those racy opening acts how you can have fun on stage AND be clean cut without all that 4 letter word swareing!
Mom totally let me come to the show. Well, she let me visit Cousin Linda in Sacramento, and Cousin Linda dropped me off at the show and went to some bar with a fake id. But I promised not to tell so I could see you guys! I think JJ & BD are SO cute! I felt really bad for Jennifer Bridgette though. You guys should be nice to her- it's hard to be a girl in todays sex-crazed isolationist society.
You kids rocked the roof off the 24th Street Theatre. More importantly, I was at Target today, and I noticed several young men who were at the show trying on and purchasing pants that fit them. I had the pleasure of introducing several of them to the useful tool that is a belt and they were most enthusiastic about keeping their under wear UNDER their cloths. You've done our town a great service.
I'm so glad you're bringing a morally positive presence to the All Sketch Festival tonight. Last night's show was much too vulgar. These "Keith and Kate" people talked about hobo sex and even had fornicating puppets!
Sorry Amber and I missed you guys when we called the radio show last night, but thanks to your inspiring performance, we're changing the opening track of our Valentine's mix tapes from "Let's Get It On" to "You're Not Ready Yet."
You all might want to come to this show, since there will be no alcohol served and all ages are welcome. I know how weird some of you are about the hooch and the nose candy.
Ahoy Smooots! Can't wait to see you at the Sacramento Sketch Fest next month. We are both praying that Michael O'Sullivan's heath will be good enough for him to play. Keith and Kate
Smooot! We are SO very excited that you will be performing at Sacramento All Sketch. I'm glad we've made an exception to the very rule that is our namesake so that we could allow a musical act in. And, I'm glad you made an exception to your rule about playing daytime gigs only. We will get you on as early as possible, I promise and we'll try to partner you with a sketch troupe that is wholesome, kind and of course patriotic.
NPR's "All Songs Considered: Open Mic" had a nice feature today on "Living in the Past" - from forthcoming album "Aficionado". Click through to hear the song w/ an introduction by yours truly. Ciao, LB
"California's Lee Bob Watson lives on slide guitar, scoffs at dancerock, and tries his damndest to make Johnny Cash proud. But on his latest album, Aficionado, Watson pairs his cowboy hat with Chuck Taylor's and adds an indie-rock flavor to his country roots."
See + Hear More: http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1094
Album on Presale Now online at the Grass Roots Store
We all miss that good, hometown rock and roll! When is the next show? I need to get permission from my parents to go out of town, but once they hear your wholesome lyrics, they're bound to say "yes"!
Dear Smooot Valley High I think it is high-time you youngsters got back into Sacramento to do what you do best, letting everyone know they don't have to be dirty, druggy losers to enjoy rock-n-roll. In fact, your rock-n-roll could be the very thing that keeps them from winding up strung-out in homeless shelters or standing on street corners protesting our war on terrorism. Not only has your positive rockin' message been sadly missed of late, I also think it could use a little expanding. I feel you have overlooked a major problem facing today's young people — A problem that is often just one more step for them towards a life of failure and degradation. I'm talking of course of proper hygiene... ESPECIALLY regarding acne. Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and I seriously doubt anyone has ever called God "pizza face!" It is an absolute imperative to reach young people about keeping themselves clean. As much for themselves as for everyone else. Seriously, nobody should have to look at that. However, please do not let Jennifer Bridgett contribute ANY thoughts on feminine hygiene.. as that is completely inappropriate to share with teens... and just downright disgusting. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear you getting your upbeat message out again soon.
Buz Balky Health, Family, and Female "Issues" Editor of Alive & Kicking.
Thats so cool! I told Jennifer B if you guys need some help call on me. I know some of the guys at the malt shoppe, perhaps I can get a few flyers up. Let me know, Thanks!
Dudes, whatup. I m almoost out o da joint agin. LEt's gam sumtime. I gots to see ya all hows yer mom oh ya and dad er whatever. well goota go workout n sh stuff. i playd the songs for allthe dudes thayr hella down we could make a forchun come by and visit 1 of these days would ya? lvoe Rod
Have you guys thought about creating your own product line? I really want to wash up with Smooot Valley Body Soap! I bet you could make millions, and help make the world cleaner one person at a time!
