www.myspace.com/davidshanesmith

David Shane Smith is from the midwest. He has lived on the west coast and now in New York where he attends school and writes songs. He draws and paints habitually.
His music is usually described as folkish but often ranges into punk and electronica territory. The lyrics are generally personal. The music is self produced. Influences he likes to mention include songwriters like Townes Van Zandt and Leonard Cohen, punk bands like Crass or modern rock groups like Radiohead. David and his music can be reached through www.myspace.com/davidshanesmith.