Smile Smile

WE WENT TO SPACE

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:53:00 +0000

On The Road and On Tour With METRIC. A short film.

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:48:00 +0000

FINALLY got the tour movie under 10 minutes (youtube requirement. didn't want to split it into 2 parts) which was quite the accomplishment. ENJOY!!!

Twitter Twitter Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:35:00 +0000

We had some issues with our Twitter page and had to start a new one. Follow the link below to keep up with the shenanigans.

We're on tour with METRIC now!!

follow me on Twitter

We're on tour with METRIC !!

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:53:00 +0000

come see us!!!!

Our New CD. Truth on Tape. A Blog by Ryan

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:12:00 +0000

With the exception of a few things here and there we are DONE with the RECORDING of “Truth on Tape”

Lately we’ve been doing a lot of listening. We’ve been listening to different mixes and versions of the same song. Listening to what the record label thinks. Listening to what our management thinks. Listening to what our family thinks. Listening to the songs in my car, on my computer, with headphones, without headphones, small speakers, big speakers, right side, left side, close, far away, loud, soft. . . listening and listening. This is new for us. We’re used to recording the music exactly the way it was written, putting it on a C.D. and releasing it. It’s both a blessing and a headache to have the support and time a label provides. It’s nice to be able to take our time, try the songs different ways and make sure we have represented the song as well and honestly as we can. At the same time, I can become obsessed and crazy over the smallest changes because I want it to be just right. I guess time is the issue. We’ve never had this much time to record. It’s a strange animal, recording with lots of time.

People speculate a lot about mine and Jencey’s relationship, both past and present. I will shed a little light. When you have been through something as intense and painful as Jencey and I have together, you typically don’t talk to each other ever again. Or, you at least completely resent the other person. Truth is we really do fight ALL the time and can barely stand to be in the same room. So, when we decided to stay together for the sake of the music (as cheesy as it sounds, it’s true) we wanted the new C.D. to be perfect. When I say perfect I don’t mean slick and over produced, that wouldn’t be Smile Smile. I mean we want it to be perfect as far as our vision goes. The feeling, the honesty. . . . . . Yeah, uncomfortable honesty, that’s what I want. We are business partners. We share a love and respect for the music we make together and tolerate each other because of it.

Anyway, we don’t have a set release date yet, but we’re close, really close to being done. I appreciate the patience of everyone who’s been waiting on this record to be finished. Believe me, as much as we have invested in this record we want it to be finished too.

-Ryan

In the studio. "Truth on Tape" Sessions. Blog #3. He Said

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:07:00 +0000

Toadies and Smile Smile SUPER GROUP. . . . . . sort of.

He Said – Ryan’s Blog

So, what happens when you combine Jencey, myself, Toadies
drummer Mark Reznicek, producer great David Castell and Miller Light?

MAGIC, PURE MAGIC

;-)

The unlikely pairing of Smile Smile and the Toadies ended up
being a wonderful surprise. I’ve been a big fan of the Toadies for years and to
have their drummer come in and play on our new CD was a great honor. Mark came
in and did a GREAT job and the songs turned out so, so good.

Here’s some video

The new CD is coming along quite nicely. I am SO READY to
finish and for everyone to hear the new stuff. As much as Jencey and I argue
and disagree I’m always surprised by how great the finished product ends up
sounding. It’s a struggle and quite frequently we want to kill each other but I
love the music we make.

Until next time,
Ryan

In the Studio. "Truth on Tape" Sessions. Blog #2

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:10:00 +0000

Smile Smile and the Case of the Whistling Man
3-5-09

She Said - Jencey's Blog

Well we've started a process I never thought would happen, preparing ourselves to release songs that are extremely personal and almost painful sometimes to listen to. These are songs for the broken hearted and the lovelorn, the album serves as an anthem for loneliness, heartache and helplessness. When we stared working on these songs I didn't fully understand the scope of emotion they represented, as Ryan and I's relationship slowly died. I can listen to these songs objectively now and realize that they are honest, hurtful but can hopefully serve as a comfort to anyone having a hard time with their relationship. That being said...let's meet the cast.

Smile Smile. We've been playing music together for almost 3 years. People can't really classify our music so we've settled on different conglomerations of folk, pop, indie, progressive and acoustic. We've been compared to Mazzy Star,Ben Kweller
and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Quite an odd mix. I play piano and sing. Ryan plays guitar and sings.

Right now we are in the studio with Dave Castell and his sidekick Bronson, the wonderdog. We are currently working on a song called The Attic which is one of our only tracks that doesn't necessarily address "her" personally. This song is about looking through someone's things, your old things, etc. and finding out things that you never wanted to know. And wishing that you had never looked in the first place. It's also about starting over and realizing that you need to let things go and that you can't hold on to things forever.

Everyone who has seen us live knows that I play a Fender Rhodes Mark 1 live but typically our albums have a lot of grand piano on them. Working with Dave Castell has really expanded our arsenal of sounds, voicings and has helped begin to grow each song into its full potential. People are NOT kidding when they say he is a pro, knowing exactly which piano sounds will sound interesting and really weaving different instrument textures together while still keeping our songs intimate and raw.

So who's the whistling man?

Highlight of the night was this discussion.

Ryan : "Are you guys happy with the way I sang that first line?"

Jencey and Dave: " Why? You didn't like it?"

(We listen to it and hear Ryan whistling through his teeth like an 80 year old man during "clothessss" and saying "ole" and "ole"!)

Maybe you would have to be there to get it, but there's nothing more hilarious than Ryan singing like he has dentures!!!

Well, until next time. We are Smile Smile.

Jencey

In the Studio. "Truth on Tape" Sessions. Blog #1

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:36:00 +0000

So, we played our last scheduled show with country legend Loretta Lynn, which was amazing! Here are a couple of pictures.

Now it’s all about the studio and the new CD. We’ve been chipping away at the new record and now it’s time to FINISH IT!! We are working with very talented Producer, David Castell (Blue October, Deep Blue Something, Toadies, Burden Brothers. . . to name a few).

The new songs are extremely personal and honest. So much so that it sometimes make me uncomfortable to sing them. Don’t get me wrong, I would never change, they’re just THAT honest. It’s no secret that Jencey and I have been through a lot together and I sometimes wonder how we survived so much personal drama and continue to make music together. Regardless, here we are and I can’t wait to finish the new CD and for everyone to hear it.

-Ryan

House Of Blues is offering CHEAP TICKETS

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0000

House of Blues is offering cheap tix, $15!!!!
for our Loretta Lynn show this Sunday.

This lady is a living legend and we will be opening for her.
We'd love to see you there but more than that you HAVE to
see Loretta Lynn!!!!

Click below for CHEAP TICKETS

Smile Smile & LORETTA LYNN

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:10:00 +0000

Smile Smile & Loretta Lynn
February 22
@
House Of Blues
Dallas, TX

WOW WOW WOW

What an honor

I can't believe it.

It's going to be LOTS of fun and I can't wait!!!

-Ryan

LOTS AND LOTS of Tour Pics !!

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

We just posted a bunch of new pics on our myspace page from our U.S. Tour with XO (Say Anything side project), Shanti and Paper Mache. We will be posting more in the next day or two. Hope you like em

We Love You All,
Ryan and Jencey

Click on the pic

BRAND NEW MUSIC. Yes, really.

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:32:00 +0000

We've just added a BRAND NEW SONG from our forthcoming cd entitled "Truth on Tape" to our myspace page.

You will be hearing a lot about our new cd and the story behind it in the next few months. For now, we hope you enjoy the new music.

NOW GO LISTEN!!!

We Love You All,
Ryan and Jencey

Happy Holidays !! New Music !! FREE DOWNLOAD !!

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:11:00 +0000

Just our little way of saying "thank you" and "Happy Holidays"

You can download our version of "Silent Night" from the player below or on our Myspace page for FREE FREE FREE

Happy Holidays!!

The Bun To Your Hot Dog. Tour Blog Number One

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:37:00 +0000

On the Road and Happy Halloweens!

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:32:00 +0000

It's Official.
We have embarked on our acoustic tour with XO, Shanti and Paper Mache and have passed through some of the smelliest states in the US...Mississippi and oh yes, Alabama.

Rehab is Fun.
I wasn't sure if this was supposed to be a restaurant or a halfway house but the bums left us some presents...trash and beer...niiiice.

Quick Stop.
We stopped in Athens to take a swing by the Team Clermont office to pay our respects and play a few of the tunes from our next album. Everyone was hard at work and gracious enough to take a few minutes out of their day to let us interrupt them. They've worked so hard on our radio promotions to help make our album "Blue Roses" heard and seen. We love them!

The Fourth Meal.
There is a thing called the Fourth Meal in existence and it is the meal that comes between dinner and breakfast. This meal is not a myth and is not to be taken lightly. Thanks to the Taco Bell "Feed the Beat" contest we can eat these so called Fourth Meals to our heart's content. I think we will start a tally of how much Taco Bell we have in fact eaten and how much of the menu we have tried. Will update!

Ryan's Soul Mate.
You know who he is...the guy at the out of town shop that wants to "pound it out" (secret handshake) and tells you that he's "got your back". We will call said guy random crazy coffee shop man and don't worry, we'll run into one in every town I guarantee. Those people that are just crazy enough to come up and invade your business. The only thing cooler? The guy who dresses up like this regular for Halloween...oh yes!...we have the footage.

Meet the Cast.
Seth - Singer - Paper Mache (vegetarian!)
Chris - Guitar - Paper Mache
Well at least for this tour those are their roles. Super nice, super talented and songs that will pretty much break your heart. We will be sharing a van with them the rest of the way so there will be more shenanigans to come.

Also Starring.
Jeff - XO - Guitar/Vocals
Shanti - Guitar/Vocals
Our first encounter was standing outside when I had one boot off trying to find the bobby pin that had fallen inside of it. I don't know how.
Also super nice, cool as hell and fellow vegetarians (hooray). They have joined forces to sing each others songs and some new ones in an entrancing, honest and open-hearted display.

So far so good! We'll be updating more along the way but one thing is guaranteed. There will be great music and good company every night!

BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:21:00 +0000

Here's our new video for our song "Anymore"

ENJOY!!

BLOG IS BACK!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:58:00 +0000

Smile Smile Video Blog Number 7.
9-11-08

TOUR TOUR TOUR

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:32:00 +0000

XO - Shanti - Paper Mache - Smile Smile
FALL TOUR

This Fall XO, Shanti, Paper Mache and Smile Smile will be hitting the road together on an exciting an innovative acoustic tour.
Check out the bands:

XO
www.myspace.com/xotheband
XO is the exciting side project of Say Anything guitarist Jeff Turner.

Shanti
www.myspace.com/shanti
Shanti will be touring in support of her new album "Stranger Days: Stripped".

Paper Mache
www.myspace.com/musicbypapermache
Paper Mache has been touring non-stop for the last two years and always puts on an explosive, emotionally charged show.

Smile Smile
www.myspace.com/smilesmilemusic
Smile Smile blends infectious pop rock with a comfortable touch of Folk. Smile Smile is a definite, Do Not Miss.

TOUR DATES (Subject to Change):

October 30 - Savannah, GA
October 31 - Athens, GA
November 1 - Charleston, SC
November 2 - Fayetteville, NC
November 3 - The Corner - Greenville, NC
November 4 - Washington, DC
November 5 - Pittsburgh, PA
November 6 - New York, NY
November 7 - Cleveland, OH
November 8 - Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
November 9 - The Rec - Detroit, MI
November 10 - Chicago, IL/Saint Louis, MO
November 11 - Indianapolis, IN
November 12 - Louisville, KY
November 13 - Memphis, TN
November 14 - Little Rock, AR
November 15 - Dallas, TX
November 16 - Oklahoma City, OK
November 18 - The Telos House - Albuquerque, NM
November 19 - Grand Junction, CO
November 20 - Provo, UT
November 21 - The Avalon - Salt Lake City, UT
November 22 - Las Vegas, NV
November 23 - Los Angeles, CA
November 24 - The Ruby Room - San Diego, CA
November 25 - Phoenix, AZ
November 26 - Las Cruces, NM
November 28 - San Antonio, TX
November 29 - Austin, TX
November 30 - Houston, TX
December 1 - New Orleans, LA
December 2 - The Harbor - Panama City Beach, FL
December 3 - Tallahassee, FL
December 4 - Tampa, FL
December 5 - Orlando, FL
December 6 - Savannah, GA
December 7 - Atlanta, GA

You can follow along with the tour video blogs exclusively at:

Inklings.tv

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Flickr

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A Very Special Christmas (yes, Christmas) Edition. Video Blog Number SIX.

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:21:00 +0000

Horrible, Wonderful Disaster

Smile Smile Video Blog Number Six. 8-14-08

NUMBER FIVE. What a mess.

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:41:00 +0000

Smile Smile Video Blog Number Five. 8-7-08

VOTE For Big Head. Video Blog Number Four

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:05:00 +0000

We know last weeks blog was not the typical train wreck you guys seem to enjoy so much. Thanks for being patient with us.

You will be happy to know that we are BACK ON TRACK!!!

Disaster as usual.

For those of you who have no idea what we're talking about, I've attached ALL 4 WEEKS of video blog ridiculousness.

It's like Christmas. . . . . . . or some sort of "foursome". . . . .hot.

Enjoy,
Ryan

Smile Smile Video Blog Number Four
7-31-08

Smile Smile Video Blog Number Three
7-23-08

Smile Smile Video Blog Number Two
7-17-08

Smile Smile Video Blog Number One

Video Blog Week Three. 7-23-08. Special Edition !!

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:53:00 +0000

Changed it up a little this week. This weeks blog includes a full length performance of a brand new song!!

Hope you like it!!!

Smile Smile Video Blog Number Three. 7-23-08

Video Blog Number TWO 7-17-08

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:25:00 +0000

ENJOY!!

NUMBER TWO and Vote Vote Vote

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:38:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

First of all, thank you so much for all the messages, comments and questions after our first video blog. The response and support has been flattering and unexpected.
We will be posting Video Blog Number Two tomorrow. We will answer some of the questions you guys submitted and you'll get to see some more of the usual dysfunction that is Smile Smile.
For those of you who missed last weeks train wreck (also our first video blog ever) just scroll down to see it!

ALSO

We know that online voting contests aren't your favorite thing.However, this one only takes a second and we'd really appreciate it. You guys have always been really good to us and playing A.C.L would be a big break.
Just click on the link below

Our New Video Blog.

noreply@blogger.com (Smile Smile) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:29:00 +0000

OK, everyone

Like we said we've decided to start a video blog. Here's our first post. Consider it an intro of things to come.

Keep your fingers crossed that we can get along well enough to keep this going. The response has been really good so far.

We'd really appreciate any feedback you guys might have as this is definitely a work in progress. . . . . . . . as well as a bit of a train wreck. HA!!

Enjoy!!

-Ryan and Jencey

Smile Smile Video Blog 7-10-08