Welcome to the world of Smart Artists

Welcome to my little corner of smartartists.net

I will be updating this area periodically with tidbits, non-sequiturs and occasionally useful information.

Smart Artists always welcome questions and comments from you.

Just go to the contact information page and drop us a line.

And be sure to reference ‘Smart Artists’ in the subject line or else I may confuse you with someone trying to sell me a medicine that will make my fingers longer.

Until next time … PH

114 Responses to “Welcome to the world of Smart Artists”

  1. alby trimble and hally Says:

    the gig on the 29th of setpember was a hit. i think it was your best that i have seen from hally and alby

  2. allan t Says:

    love the gig it was great hope to see it again from albytini

  3. Big T Says:

    Always been partial to a red bra!!!

  4. allan t Says:

    how much is the new album and i hope i can came again

  5. Maxine Says:

    Gotta say guys,luv the gig last Saturday in Lismore and luv the new single. Keep Rockin

  6. Johnno Says:

    Just heard your new song on the radio. Awesome

  7. Dweeble Says:

    hey smart asses. new song rocks. how do I buy it and how much?

  8. Garry J Says:

    Guys. I love the new song. Who sung it before you?

  9. Josie Says:

    Geez I like that song of you guys. Wasnt it done by the Beatles?

  10. Anita from JAMM Says:

    Great song, very Rock! How’s the beach Peter?

  11. Rhonda Says:

    note to Josie; WTF are the Beatles?

  12. Ron Says:

    Saw you guys Saturday at the Bruns. Thanks for the CD. It rocks

  13. Jamie - Planet Music Lismore Says:

    I really enjoyed you guys at the Bruns on Saturday night. It’s nice to see a band having fun and getting involved with the crowd!

    Well done.

  14. annie Says:

    hey guys love your new single, getting heaps of air play,thats fantastic. Can’t wait
    for the next one. Keep up the good work

  15. Melanie Says:

    Hi Guys,

    I was at the Grand Hotel last night and saw your set. Just wanted to tell you all how fantastic it was a what a great sound you have. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

    Good Luck with the song release.

    While I was there, you took a photo of me and my date and I was wondering if you would mind emailing it to me? Bit hard for you to know who I am though….! I have long dark hair and was wearing a black lacy top and Stuart has blondish hair and was wearing a white polo shirt.

    Thanks so much for the trouble.

    Keep up the great work!

  16. Terri Says:

    Hey Guys

    Great show last night at the Grand. Gotta say your guitarist is one sexy piece.

    What’s his name and how do I contact him?

  17. Lee Says:

    Hey Boys

    Great performance at the Grand Hotel Sunday nite….

    Ok now, flattery aside, I am wondering when we’re gonna see the pics taken that nite, on your web site??

  18. Ruth Stumer MD 100.9ZZZFM Says:

    Hi Smart Artists- every radio station should give Route 66 a go-it just rocks with the megaphone effect-let’s get the album out there really soon-it could explode!!!
    Looking forward to seeing you at Mary Gilhooleys next Saturday night.
    Rock on boys

  19. Conner and Jay Says:

    I saw you guys a few years back before I moved out west. You guys were good but now!!! Back in town last weekend and I couldnt beleuive it was the same f#*@ing band. Youse guys FUCKING ROCKED.

    Catcha at easter.

  20. ConKuss Says:

    Good work fellas. Nice version for sure, especially with the ZZ Top inspired angle you got going there. Some lovely guitar work going on here too.
    Can’t fault the production either…

    Do you have any of your own material?

  21. Lol Says:

    Hey Guys!

    Awesome gig last Saturday nite. Hope u guys had fun in the crazy town of Crommas.

    Have a safe trip home to Oz. Hope to hear youse again soon.

  22. Susie Says:

    Hey guys had a ball Friday night. When are guys coming back to NZ?

  23. Bolter Says:

    Hey Guys

    Remember me. You know that fat guy you gave the CD to at the Golden Gate before you even hummed a bar.

    I have not had the CD out of the player. Great Song. Oh my god I think Im a groupie.

  24. Glen from Golden Gate Cromwell Says:

    Hey Guys

    Not only are you a great band with a great selection of songs, you are also great performers and entertainers which as you know is imperative in this business.

    It was our busiest night and a tribute to you guys.

    I have never received such positive feedback regarding a band in the past and I handled many phone calls the following day wanting to know when you were playing next.

    Next time you travel to New Zealand I will definitely be booking you again, hopefully for a couple of nights.

    I have no hesitation in recommending you, as value for money is guaranteed; you are a great band, great entertainers and fantastic to deal with.

  25. Lee Says:

    Hey boys, what happened on Sunday night 3rd December? Went to the Grand Hotel for your much anticipated gig, and youz were ‘no-shows’.

  26. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Lee

    Tony was not at all well all last week. We’ll make it up to you.

  27. Martyn Says:

    Hi Guys

    You immediately showed why you are regarded as the top rock covers band from your region. And it didn’t take long to get the appreciative audience up and dancing.

    You displayed all the qualities that we have come to expect from hard working Aussie rock bands, tight rhythm section, strong vocals & harmonies, and excellent guitar work.

    Your relaxed style and good humour between songs meant that the punters were always kept entertained.

    It was a pleasure having you at the Dunedin Musicians’ Club and look forward to your next tour.

  28. Paris Says:

    Hi Smart Artists. Saw you at Club Banora a couple of months ago. Any chance of you guys gigging in Melbourne?

  29. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Funny you should ask that. I’ll be in Melbourne early January to hopefully catch up with a Melbourne agent we have been introduced to. Fingers crossed Paris.

  30. Brian Says:

    Guys. Love Route 66. Gonna release anything else soon. Have you any plans to motor west …. say Inverell way.

  31. Sarah Says:

    Peter, thanks for answering my email! I just listened to the Route 66 song, and love it. You know its being played a couple of times a day down here.

    I am also glad my husband does not mind my current fixations, namely Smart Artists. He has had to deal with cartoons (Marvin the Martian), Humphrey Bogart movies and George Strait (yes, I listen and dance to country) in the past and now it is Smart Artists. I love this website especially the ‘news’.

  32. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    On behalf of all here at Smart Artists Headquarters, I want to take this opportunity to offer sincere best wishes for a very merry Christmas, happy holidays or whatever it is you’re celebrating and a peaceful and joyous 2007 to all the people out there who have supported and shown their love for all things Smart Artists during 2006 - next year is certainly shaping up to be a big one for the band.

  33. Cheryl Says:

    Hi guys! Just popped on to say I can’t wait to see you guys in person. Hopefully I’ll be taking my mum from the UK to see ya at Yamba, she’s in love with Route 66!
    Happy New Year!

  34. Sammy Says:

    Hi guys, HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2006 rocked with Smart Artists in it.

    Since seeing you for the first time back at Mary’s in Lismore, not only did my cat not die, but the price of carrots went down and the weather improved. Baffling.

    Wishing you much good rocking in 2007.

  35. Kate Says:

    I have been away a while so I wanted to pop in and see how things are going. I hope everyone has been spreadin’ rockin’ holiday cheer. The madness is almost over here in NZ.

    *hugs and waves*

  36. SilverBack Says:

    WHO IS THIS MYSTERIOUS NEW FRONT MAN???

    i hear his voice is as magnificent as a fully grown mountain gorrilla in the mating season, his lead guitar sends tingles down your spine and he has guns the size of telegraph poles!

  37. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Silverback, your lovely words say it all really ….. he plans to reveal himself February 9 at Bangalow. Should be quite a sight!

  38. Ryan Says:

    Hey Guys

    Love ya stuff and love Route 66. What are ya gonna follow it up with?

  39. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hey Ryan, would you believe me if I said an Abba song. Yes that’s right. We have recently released ‘Does your mother know’. Let us know what you think.

  40. Allan T Says:

    Hey guys. I need to bring my family to see you live. You are great!!!

  41. (Babe) Ruth Says:

    Hey Peter!! Love your new single. Just heard it on MySpace - Rock on! Look forward to seeing you guys perform again soon!

  42. Stoner Says:

    What a f$*#in’ great new song. Heard it on ZZZ this arvo. Absolute cracker.

  43. Simon Says:

    Who would have thought ….. Abba. Great version. Boys, the new song kicks it. Brilliant.

  44. Mike Says:

    Just heard ya new tune on the radio. Good shit.

  45. Rachel Says:

    I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve listened to Route 66. Now there’s your take on the abba song. And all I can say is………I don’t know any words ‘BIG’ enough to say how happy the music makes me! Great work, guys!

  46. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Rachel, wow - what a wonderful thing to say! The boys will be well chuffed to read your comment.

  47. Vince Barnes Says:

    Saw your show at Club Banora last night. A great nights of music especially route 66 & does your mother know.
    Keep on rocking.
    A new baby boomers fan.!!

  48. (Babe) Ruth Says:

    Rock on guys xx bigger and better - hope to see you at the Broadie!!

  49. Juanita Says:

    Hey Peter,

    Thanks heaps for sending your 2 singles..
    You guys rock! Take care

  50. Loz Says:

    Thanks for the newsletter, I was laughing so hard my face hurt. You really captured the idiocy of everyones favourite world leader, George Dubbya, in a way only Peter Q. Hall could. More laughs soon please.

  51. ella Says:

    THE BASS PLAYER IS RAD!

  52. Courtney Says:

    Hey guys. When ya gonna start expanding southwards and book a gig in Melbourne? I’ll be front-row and your loudest fan.

    Meanwhile I’d love if you’d give a big shout-out to my old mate and neighbour -Ruthie from ZZZ- for me since it seems she’s such a fan of yours.

  53. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Courtney

    Melbourne over the June long weekend. That’s the plan. Ruthie from ZZZFm is without doubt one of the finest human beings to have ever lived. Rock on Ruth.

  54. Rod Says:

    Hey Guys. I have just spent my Saturday morning haunting every music shop in Lismore looking for your CDs. Only All Music & Vision had heard of you but they have sold out of the few CDs they had (Route 66) and don’t have a clue when you may drop some more in to them. They are keen to promote if they have something to sell. Are you going to distribute some more of both singles to the retailers? If so, please let me know. I don’t have a Paypal account and don’t want to start one. Is there any other way of getting my fix? I will be at Mary G’s on 31/03 but I would like to get both CDs before then as a present for an old muso mate of mine.

  55. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hey Rod

    Many thanks for bringing this to my attention. Email me at smartartists@bigpond.com.au with your email details please. See ya at Marys

    PH

  56. Courtney Says:

    June long wknd huh? Make sure you give me a few more details then that before you get down here.

  57. Tanya Says:

    Hey guys SORRY I missed your gig Saturday night couldnt get away I hope you rocked MARYS OUT!
    Catch you soon…

  58. Marie Says:

    Another great performance from you guys last Saturday nite. However, I must add how mightily impressed I was with the huge turn out in Mary’s, considering that on the same night, there was live Rugby League, Rugby Union, World Cup Cricket and AFL. See you in Lismore next time.

  59. Sophie Says:

    Hi guys!!!

    I think I’ve been here a total of 3 times; got all caught up in the Myspace thing, ya know? Anyway, I just want you to know how BRILLIANT your first 2 singlles are!!! I’m sure you’ve heard all this before, but your music speaks to a part of my soul that I thought was gone; turns out it was just sleeping and I needed you guys to wake it up! :-) So thanks for that! Now then… YOU NEED TO COME TO THE MELBOURNE!!! Although you should probably wait until we’re out of the deep freeze that we’re in; it’s verrrrrry cold right now! See ya on Myspace!!!

  60. Jill Says:

    Hi - I am a friend of Shannon’s from London - just checked out the website - very cool! Needs more photos of Shannon!!!

  61. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Unfortunately Jill, Shannon’s agent cannot allow more photos of him at the moment due to contractual ties but we are in negotiations to rectify this - no doubt its gonna costs us thousands of $$$ but we all agree he’s worth it!!!

  62. Terry Monaghetti Says:

    I saw Shannon at the blues festival on monday……he was right up the front when Normie Rowe was on (does he ever take his shade’s off?), he had 2 very good looking female’s on each arm and didn’t stop dancing for like an hour and a half.
    im not sure if he was on something or just really excited about taking home 2 girls!!!

  63. Jethro Says:

    We’re big new fans. Hey listen… you guys need any back-up dancers/human canonballs/synchronized swimmers/sanitation engineers/mule wranglers/stenographers for some of your upcoming shows? Have your people call our people! Jed.

  64. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    The boys could DEFINITELY use some synchronised sanitation engineers, that’s for sure….will be in touch.

  65. Alison Says:

    Hey there guy’s, love the new song. I’ll get to see you guy’s one day!!
    Every time you’re playin, I’m working the same night!!!! DOH!!
    Stay well, Keep on Rockin’
    See ya soon.
    Cheers.
    Alison

  66. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Now Alison, this is the forty eighth time you have been busy on the night of one of our gigs! It’s wearing a bit thin girl. Seriously though, we will be playing a WHOLE LOT MORE throughout the second half of 2007! Look to the gig guide for more details. Hope to see u soon.

  67. Nicci Says:

    Just checking out new sites and came across yours. Luv the new song. In fact I luv all 3 that you have put out. Have heard Route 66 on JJJ. Great sound, hopefully you’ll make it to Sydney soon, I’d love to take in a live show.

  68. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Nicci. We are getting so many requests to do shows in Sydney that we might just have to stage one of our enormously successful world tours! Stay tuned.

  69. LILY Says:

    POACHERS BEWARE!!!
    the latest Shannon sighting was at the tatts in lismore tuesday night, although the band he was singing with didnt look like Smart Artists, Hmmmmm……….am i to understand that after a few beers the young man will sing with anyone anywhere???
    Does he treat the bedroom the same way?

  70. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Ahhhhh. Yet another Shannon citing. All bedroom singing scenes/photos/videos of Shannon are unfortunately not possible due to extreme jealousy on the part of the other Smart Artists members!! Sorry Lily.

  71. Courtney Says:

    Thought you were planning on coming to Melbourne - June long wknd. Looking pretty booked out up there all that month. When you travelling South? Keep me posted.

  72. Kristy Says:

    Hey Guys, just wanted to say thank you for a great night on friday had a great time it was awesome to get out and hear some good live music. Hope u do decide to do more gigs in inverell you guys are great very talented and i wish u all the best.

  73. Sean Says:

    Hi Guys

    Lisa and I really enjoyed listening to youse guys on Saturday night in Tenterfield. I am sure you guys are going to kick some serious arse in the industry. Rock it!

  74. Vicki Says:

    Was at Grant’s party Saturday and I gotta say I have all about you guys and heard all your songs over the waves and wasn’t sure what to expect. But you guys F#$% rocked. Great songs, all well played and you look hot. Stick it up em boys and keep it goin’.

  75. Shannon Says:

    thanks vicki we aim to please! keep listening to those waves we’ve got a new one coming out very soon!
    see ya at the next gig!!!

  76. Katherine Says:

    Hey Smart Artists
    I walked past the Irish Bar in Lismore a couple of weeks ago (Sat night) and heard a band playing a great cover of “Show me the way’ by Peter Frampton, and I looked in the window and said to my husband - lets go in.

    You sounded great!

    My sister sent me the link to this site (she works in entertainment) and now I know your name, your new CD and when you are playing next!

    Great stuff - will try and check you out at Mary Gilhooleys next time around.

  77. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Katherine, wow what a great mini-review! The guys sure appreciate your words….welcome to our (only slightly crazy) world! So, your sister works in entertainment eh? Has she heard our new one ‘Love Potion No.9′ yet. Hmmm, maybe she could sign the band to a deal.

  78. Sheree Says:

    Just wanted to stop by and say hello! Remember me? So, any plans to come to the Melbourne yet? I can’t speak for ‘all’ of your VIC fans, but I know I’d come see ya! I’m thinkin’ I might just have to save up for a trip to Byron.

  79. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Sheree
    Well, you’d best start saving those pennies coz a VIC trip is probably a wayyyyyy off in the future for the guys, they are all a tad busy with their work as scientists, veterinary surgeons and abolitionists at the moment not to mention their heavy performance workload! ….. hope to see you in Lismore soon!

  80. Matty Says:

    Hey Boys
    The new song (love Potion) sounds great. Guitar sounds are huge. Short and rockin…nice one!

  81. Corrine Says:

    I luv ur new tune, Love Potion No 9 (I have always loved that oldie lol), ur version ROCKS! Keep up the awesome work’

    all the best and cheers

    ps. sorry I havent seen a gig for a while but the last 4 months I have had a sick kid, in and out of hospital with him, isnt much fun. Friends jokes and other emails, including ur news letters are a good way to pass the time while stuck at home lol keep em coming..lol ,, thanks

  82. Danny Says:

    You guys rock love all your music. Love potion will be a big hit

  83. Denny Says:

    Heard some talk about Smart Artists and thought I would check you out. Good gig last Friday. I am quite impressed! So now I guess you guys have a fan from Canada who is just hanging out on the Gold Coast for a couple of weeks!!!

  84. Alice Louise Says:

    hey who is that spunky sweedish drummer you have i would come to watch you guys just for him he is very cute. Has he got a g/f if not he should. Your music is good too but he’s the highlight. Has he ever thought of wearing tight leather i think he’d look good in that.

  85. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi there Alice Louise, Sven only recently approached the rest of the band regarding wearing leather shorts on stage and in fact I think he will be giving them a whirl this weekend in Inverell/Tenterfield. As far as I know he has no girlfiend. Olga is just a friend!!!

  86. Gibbo Says:

    Hey Boys

    F#$@% great gig Saturday. Cool and classy…. best band Ive seen in Tenterfield.

    Next time.

  87. Bethany Says:

    I just got a minute to finish checking out your site..(I have not had time to read EVERYTHING. I’m off to work.) I am glad the Gove thing is going to happen! I am so excited! I almost peed my pants when I read the gig guide!

  88. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hey Beth - It will be great to catch up with you in Gove as it will be to catch up with all our other friends in your beautiful part of the world. And please be careful with those pants of yours.

  89. Cass Says:

    My name is Cass. love your show at mary gilhooleys on saturday night. Just wondering where we can go online to see the pics you took??

  90. Tatts Says:

    Kicked ass Saturday night. Luve the new song.

  91. Erica Says:

    Hey you guys, just checking to see how everything is going over there in Oz. Got my new CD and It works fab!!!
    You guys seriously rock and I got my husband into your music too. He actually asked for the next one.

  92. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Erica, thanks so much for your continued support of the band…the guys really appreciate everything you’ve done - more orders are coming in for the CD from NZ ! Hmmm, maybe your spreading the word is working!! Hopefully catch up New Years Eve at Cromwell.

  93. Ange Says:

    I’m delighted to see that Smart Artists has made Wikipedia, though the brevity of the entry is alarming. Heck, can’t anybody on the planet edit Wikipedia? If the Prime Minister’s office can edit anything from articles on mandatory detention to bird watching, references to Captain Smirk, children overboard and Serbian football scores, surely we can fix it so it doesn’t call you a minor Australian pub rock band. MINOR? You’re all over 18. AUSTRALIAN? Although Michael is from Sweden isn’t he?

  94. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Thanks for that titbit Ange. Indeed anyone can edit Wikipedia - so, off you go then…we suggest someone removes that ‘minor’ reference post-haste! Indeed, Michael (the artist formally known as Sven) is from Sweden - so the band is really only 75% Aussie!

  95. The love below Says:

    Hey guys loved the show in Glen. Also theres a rumour sneeking around that suggests that your drummer may be related to a certain member from the outfit known as ABBA.
    Hope NZ goes well

    Below

  96. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Now ‘The Love Below’ (what sort of name is that anyway), lets not let a good story get in the way of a fact. Michael’s ancestry is a little more low key. Michael was born in 1982. His father was a gent named Carl XVI Gustaf. His father (Michael’s grandfather) is Hans Blix. Micheal’s father Carl had another son named Matts. They were separated at birth and I understand he went on to play pro tennis. Stop the hyperbole - Michael is NOT related to anyone in ABBA contrary to that ‘News of the World’ article last month.

    Catch up in Feb 08. Happy Hols.

  97. Vicki Says:

    Hi Guys
    Loved your Gig on Saturday night, great selection of songs. Your new album rocks. My kids love it thanks Pete.

  98. Smart Artists Headquarters Says:

    Hi Vicki, kids, dogs, husbands, wives … we aim to please. Hope you can come again.

  99. Jason Says:

    Pete, we have been away for a while and couldn’t believe when we heard u guys on the radio the other afternoon. Im sooo glad that you 4 local lads are really “ROCKING” the northern rivers and beyond. We still have a few issues. We’re back now for a while and are looking forward to you rocking our world once more, and perhaps meeting you all again. Hope to see you soon at Mary’s (Lismore). Hey bought your CD the other day. F#@^kin’ Rocks.

  100. Chanelle Says:

    Thanks heaps for the CD, we’ve been thrashing it in the store, and telling everyone in Gore bout it . Hope its another great gig for yaz and hope you’ll be back to play NZ again

  101. Mans Says:

    hey guys!…good work at Cromwell was worth getting outta bed with a killer hang over on a stinkin hot day!!…Shannon ur a loose cannon got no idea how ur a teacher!!…us Otago crew loved it!

  102. (Y) Says:

    haha sweet fellas.
    met you guys @ GG.
    absolutely rocked it. be back soon ya here (y)

  103. Robbo Says:

    I can say just #$$#@ monster-stuff:) I love you guys. I listened to your original tracks with pleasure. Everyone should have a listen to ‘Never Too Late’.

  104. Bret Says:

    Hey guys, Thanks for coming out in the scrub for Australia day. Good Show
    the original rock, keep playin

    Bret

  105. Murray Says:

    After making a list comparing bret to the tape with bret’s voice and music, well anyway you look at it, the tape comes out on top.
    Smart Artists rock!
    New Zealand has rocks!!!!!
    Any time you guys need a manager let me know.
    I also know of a good Bongo player.

  106. Mel Says:

    Luv hanging out with youse guys. Any chance you may consider a switch to the Tenterfield aquarium?

  107. Tina Says:

    Cant wait to see you guys at Mary’s tomorrow night, look for the girls having a hen’s night, hope we are not to messy!

  108. Kath Says:

    damn you adrian… take that picture down!
    evil muppet.

  109. Keith Says:

    Hey SmartArtists,
    Caught your show in Glen Innis last weekend,
    was amazed to see a band of your caliber playing in our area,
    had an awesome night rockin out,
    hope to see you in the area again soon!

    I have also learned not to try and tell someone on the phone that ‘Smart Artists’ are playing tonight, especially after a few beers!!!

  110. Shazza Says:

    Hi Guys! I’m sure this is a silly question, but is Never Too Late! eligible for an ARIA Award, since it was produced independently? Or does that make any difference? Just full of questions. Thanks!

  111. Jay Says:

    Hey guys u guys were great Sat night 15th at the Pacific Hotel, I never really go out but you guys really mad my night worth while. I had a pic taken by your photography guy with me standing in the middle of 2 brothers from Fiji , making signs with both hands “i think”. Anyway guys probs just busy & have not put them up as yet. Cheers for the good tunes

  112. Sarah Says:

    Hey!!!! the handsome lead singer look a picture of me and my Asian friend last Saturday night at the Pacific Hotel. How the dickens do I get a hold of it??!!

  113. Brett Saville(stone mountain singer) Says:

    G’day Pete.
    Thanks for becoming a “Friend” on our list(even though i’ve known you since 1987 ha ha).Your photo is a nice change to all those “horrible Heavy bands Stome Mountain seems to hang with lol..
    See ya in the mosh pit….
    Your old mate ‘SAV’
    Keep up the originals mate,bugger the covers….

  114. Robert J Says:

    Absolutely Awesome Saturday. Good Shit Boys.

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