Hey now. The Harleys began to rumble around the lake yesterday. The sun and warmth brought people out of their cacoons and take on human form. We had a great time on the gig. Bruce and Greg stopped by to sit in, Randy was in rare form, and I was just happy to see other humanoids out and celebrating the hope of summer. See the pics on www.gaylasmith.com go to GALLERY

FRIDAY Feb 1st, the Gayla Smith Trio did their first gig in Smugglers inside of Big Dog Motorcycles. It is an absolutely FABULOUS place. If you've never been in there, ya gotta go. Soft lighting, hip decor, and swimmin' in gorgeous motocycles. There is a beautiful neon bar and some food service. Jamy Rice is headin' up the endeavor and he and his staff have done a wonderful job. Thanks for havin' us guys. See ya soon. Go see the pix on http://www.gaylasmith.com/index.cfm

Hi. Just little entry to say thanks to the folks at the BLYC for having Shawn Burgett and I play last Saturday night for their "Ice Breaker" night. It was soooo fun and I am grateful to the YC for opening it up to our friends. They lit up the room as always. See the pix. Also a little gallery of my pup Milly. She's a nut. Pix of her under The Misadventures of My Dog Milly. Photos to look at while the whether outside is still so frightful. C you soon. g

Well, my I HATE WINTER mantra continues, but I gotta say, the Club D gig last night reallllly perked me up. Everybody's fighting colds, and seasonal crappage. It was a miracle to be able to sing last night, but that crowd just pumped my adrenaline from the first note. Dan and Chris played like the seasoned groovable champs they always do and well, I just flat out had a great time. Met new fans, took new pix, and the place jammed all night. Thank you to everybody who cheered me and the boyz like you did. It made Ohio weather in Jan forgettable for an evening. Luv yaz and God Bless. c ya on feb 21st.

Anyone that knows me very well, knows I'm no fan of winter. After the first cold and gray week into the new year, I was already losin' my mind from the Blues. I really thank God for my gig with Randy at the Copper Penny on SUndays. It helps me get happy again and the crowds bring me so much joy. I truly thank everybody for coming out week after week. You are all Blues Busters to me!!!!! Take a look at the pix from Jan 6th 08 on http://gaylasmith.com/index.cfm

Randy and I played Doolin's Pub in Pickerington for the very first time tonight for their NY's eve celebration. It was a GREAT club, a GREAT crowd and a GREAT time! Stop in the Gallery to see the many pix that were taken that night. Thanks to everyone who came out to rock the night away and dance with us. We had fun and will be back in Doolins again soon. Happy New Year to all. See ya next week at the Penny.

Hi. Joe Skidmore says it's time to post a new blog. So, here ya go Joe! Last night a good time was had by all at the Mill Dam Corner Grill (formerly Kraners) Thanks to ALL the staff and crowd for making Randy and I welcome and groovin' to the music. So many pictures of crazy people are in the gallery. Be sure to check 'm out. Xmas is almost here. It's sucha whirlwind thang, but let me take this opportunity to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday. Tomorrow night the Gayla Smith Trio will be at Club Diversity for our holiday show. We're dressin' up OVER THE TOP, and will do a mix of our list and some Christmas tunes. Chris Baker and Dan Clark will be at my side. Love to play with those guys! Buckeye Lake Ball hats and BBQ aprons have sold well along with some gourd sculptures. Will be working on some new designs to fill the "G shop " with in 08. I'll keep in touch. Please visit the website www.gaylasmith.com all ya can and be sure to drop me a note in the guest book. You KNOW HOW I LOVE TO GET MAIL!!!!!! I got 800 plus hits on the website last month! That is a GOOD thing. Please pass the link to the site to all your friends all over the universe. MUCH love peace and God Bless. Gayla

Hi Thurs. Went to Copper Penny to see my dearest friend John Schwab play. It was fun to be in the audience for once. Had a great time. took pix. Went to Stinkin' Dads to sit in with Mike Brown and band on Friday. Stole lotsa pix. It was fun. Never been there before. Nice neighborhood feel. Saturday went shopping for Halloween costume. Came up with Bump kiss. Still lookin. Got any ideas? Sunday at the Copper Penny, still havin' fun. Lots more Pix. Remember to forward the website whenever you can. I'm still missin' Cowtown dot com. so much! gaylasmith.com luv g

PS. Sadly, the Cowtown Music site has ceased. This was a great link for all musicians as it gave our websites and gigs great promotion. A big thanks to John Six for the 8 years he spent on it. I hope somebody picks it up, but until then the site will be sorely missed. In the meantime, if you have friends you can forward my website to that you'd like to share with, PLEASE DO IT. Word of mouth, (or net) is so helpful in the absense of Cowtown. g

Don't know where this weather is comin' from, but we had a record crowd out Sunday at the Copper Penny. Lotsa new pix. Ralph Susi, Greg Stonerock and Steve Graves sat in with Randy and I . Thanx you guys. You always make it fun. I got to dance the last set. Whew, that guy took me to school on the dance floor. It felt like 100 degrees, but it was hot fun. New owners say as long as the crowds keep comin' we'll be there, so c'mon out. Never a dull moment. This week I will have pix of the ball hats and BBQ aprons I had embroidered with my original art work on it. I'll keep ya posted. luv g