Recommendations
Recommendations for David G Smith
July, 2025 - "David's the consummate singer/songwriter and a wonderful story-teller to boot. Pre-show communication was top-notch and, this being our first year, David and Sharon's suggestions and observations were invaluable. Honored to host him and we're sure we'll have him back! And, David and Sharon were our first house guests in the sunroom suite!"
(R. Marohn)
July, 2025 - "David is a master professional! Very entertaining, and remarkably flexible - weather in MN in May can be … difficult. The show was very engaging, with well crafted songs that are very fun to listen to and to absorb. And the audience grooved on it all. Hoping we can do it again!"
(G. Garfield)
June, 2025 - "David’s performance was extremely professional. He has his set up and show fine tuned. Really enjoyed his great guitar skills- such a treat! Funny and down to earth lyrics and nice vocals, too. He and his lovely wife, Sharon were wonderful and gracious house guests. David worked with me to navigate difficult weather conditions and was easy going about a last minute change to move inside. A perfect first concert for us at The Specialty Crop!"
(K. Zuraff)
November, 2024 - "We had high expectations for David G Smith...his reputation preceded him....he did not disappoint. The connection with the audience was there...his songwriting is obviously amazing (check out his co-writes) and he plays the guitar like he was born to do it. We'd love to bring him back anytime."
(A. S)
November, 2024 - "David provided a very entertaining evening with stories about his songwriting, original songs, and conversations with the audience. He played a variety of styles on both guitar and resonator guitar. He answered questions from a number of local songwriters who attended the show.
David and his wife, Sharon were very congenial guests and we enjoyed their company."
(J. Wolf)
June, 2024 - "David and Sharon (his wife) were wonderful guests and David brought a great sense of connection and collaboration with him to our series. A beautiful night, a range of stunningly presented music and all the intimacy of a house concert. David knows how a house concert should work and makes it happen. If you are considering booking him, don't hesitate, you will not be disappointed."
(E. Lund)
May, 2024 - "David is a great musician. His songwriting and playing is so heartfelt. Also, he and his wife Sharon are lovely guests."
(S. Todoroff)
September, 2023 - "David put on a great show for our guests. He and his wife Sharon are lovely people, and we really enjoyed having them for our last concert of the summer. They fit right in with our audience and engaged with everyone. Communication was clear and consistent. Loved having them!"
(S. Todoroff)
November, 2022 - "David was wonderful. Truly a delightful person, he connected with each person…including the kiddos in the audience. He is a great story teller too. As a songwriter, he captures the story and the feelings of the moment perfectly. As a guitarist, he is a true talent. We highly recommend him."
(M. Ilac Boeder)
November, 2022 - "What a way to end our 2022 concert year! David G. Smith performed his extensive suite of music for us and had us all begging for more. David is a masterful musician and songwriter. He brings heartfelt lyrics, stories and outstanding guitar playing to everything he writes. Wait till you hear him sliding around on his resonator guitar! Wow! David is a wonderful, thoughtful house guest, exceedingly kind and friendly. Oh, and the singalong afterglow of the night was fun and amazing. We love David!"
(B. Sands)
November, 2019 - "This is the 2nd time I've hosted David and his performance did not let us down. Always the professional, very personable and a great house guest as well. I highly recommend him!"
(A. Georgopoulos)
August, 2018 - "David thrilled us with his tales of his life and songs. We not only loved his lyrics, but his information about where he had been and what he has done. His easy manner had our attention for hours. The train never flustered his performance, and there were 3 in 3 hours. I recommend you book this gentle man into your home."
(B. Amidon)
March, 2017 - "David is a poet,singer/songwriter that is one the best I have had in my Saltydog Concert Series. We had him do 2 concerts: one in a nursing home and a house concert at my house. At the nursing home he was very tuned in to the residents and played a lot of old country songs that the residents knew, loved and sang along with. His rapport with them was outstanding. They want him to come back. At the house concert he sang all his own songs that cut to the heart. Look forward to bring him back."
(R. Malone)
May, 2016 - "David Smith put on a very good show for us, despite an unusually small audience. He was a trooper and didn't let this affect his performance. His songs speak to real life, and he is a very good entertainer. All pre-show communication was easy, and he and his wife Sharon are favorite house guests of ours."
(D. Smith)
February, 2015 - "I loved hosting David in my house concert series. He is an excellent musician who interacts exceedingly well with the audience. I highly recommend having him perform in your series!"
(A. Georgopoulos)
February, 2015 - "David was a soulful, engaged performer with a deep and personal connection with his lyrics and with the music industry. He was joined by his guitar-playing brother Ed, who lives nearby, and each complemented the other's performance. They played a 90-minute set that went by too quickly, and spent about half the time taking requests from the audience. The show was on St. Valentine's Day, so the crowd was quite a bit smaller than usual, but David delivered a memorable show in an intimate setting."
(B. Melendez)
Recommendations come from experienced CIYH venues.
