Not just an acoustic soloist, but an acoustic experience not to be forgotten.
With a striking and emotive voice complemented by acoustic indie/pop music with a hint of folk, Emily’s beautifully structured songs boast uncluttered arrangements with surprising little moments.
In a very short time Emily has managed to become one of South Australia’s most watched up and coming soloists - playing gigs at venues all around Adelaide. She also routinely performs as lead singer/guitarist of acclaimed rock trio Illicit Eve which has representation in Australia, USA and the UK.
Her debut solo EP ‘The Escape Plan’, supported by Arts SA was successfully launched to over 150 people @ JIVE on February 10th 2007, and has been described as beautifully crafted - with its outstanding, memorable and moving lyrics it is impossible to ignore Smart’s message.
Self-produced, ‘The Escape Plan’ has already garnered praise from industry professionals in the USA and Australia. Her sophisticated original compositions combine pop melodies with exciting rhythms and interesting quirks, while her lyrics communicate fragility, joy, interpersonal conflict, resilience and hope.
Discover and enjoy the timeless and hypnotic experience as Emily takes you through the emotional spectrum from joy, love, sorrow and despair in her debut EP ‘The Escape Plan.’
Check out a review by musicsa reviewer Michael Mann.
Website: www.emilysmart.com.au
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The Escape Plan
Now available at the following selected stores... |
The Muses (Rundle Mall) – Adelaide, SA
Dillions – Norwood, SA
Mr V Music – Semaphore, SA
Big Star Records - Adelaide, SA
Big Star Records – Norwood, SA
Big Star Records – Marion, SA
Blue Beat Records – Adelaide, SA
Krypton Disks – Glenelg, SA
Here's a snippet from a review by the Independent Weekly:
"Romantically melancholy, pure and honest, Smart’s songs hauntingly flow in and out of light and shade... As emotionally volatile and as inherently fragile as a love letter, The Escape Plan is an engaging debut from a beautiful, original and compelling new talent who has the world at her feet."
Check out this review and more here.
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Victorian Tour - November 8-17
Emily Smart is packing her guitar, and hauling her new band ‘The Clever Girls’ along for the ride, as she hits Victoria for 6 shows in November to launch her EP ‘The Escape Plan’. Accompanying Emily at various points of the tour will be the amazing talents of Lady Grace, Rosie Burgess, Emma Wall and Patrick Carr.
“Emily Smart & The Clever Girls†are a pop acoustic experience to savour. With a striking and emotive voice complemented by acoustic indie/pop with a hint of folk, Emily’s beautifully structured songs boast uncluttered arrangements with surprising little moments. On stage her presence is undeniably compelling. She has been described as having amazing charisma - wooing her audiences with lyrical embraces and spine tingling vocals.
The Shows
Thursday 8th November
Caz Reitop’s Dirty Secrets - 80 Smith St, Collingwood
Time: 8pm
Cost: $5
Special Guest: Lady Grace
Wednesday 14th November
BAR OPEN - 17 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Time: 8pm
Special Guest: Emma Wall
Thursday 15th November
The Elwood Lounge - 49-51 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood
Time: 8pm
Special Guest: Lady Grace
Friday 16th November
Cafe Juniper - 26 Britannia Mall, Mitcham
Time: 11.30–1.30pm
Friday 16th November
The Cornish Arms - 163a Sydney Road, Brunswick
Time: 8pm–12mid
Cost: $10
Bookings: (03) 9380 8383
Special Guests: Rosie Burgess & Patrick Carr
Saturday 17th November
Baha Tacos - 2409 Point Nepean Rd, Rye
Time: 6pm–12mid
Cost: $5 on the door
Bookings: (03) 5985 2077
Special Guest: Rosie Burgess
November
Thursday 29th November (duo) @ The Exeter from 10pm-12am
Friday 30th November w/The Clever Girls @ The Promethean 9pm $10 entry - with special guests COW
December
Sunday 2nd December, 1pm-3pm
Where: Red Poles Winery - Mclaren Vale
Check out Emily's MYSPACE for more gig details...
www.myspace.com/emilysmartplays
Emily has had 2 tracks in the triple j unearthed top 100 chart - Moments Like These went to #42 and Italy got up to #35!!! Thanks to all those who left kind reviews.
Influences: Iron & Wine, Juliana Hatfield, Muse, Jeff Buckley, New Buffalo, Elliott Smith, Imogen Heap, Interpol, Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac, Bjork, U2, Radiohead, The Killers, Lisa Leob, Crowded House, Belinda Carlisle
