With a lengthy song list and a lifetime of experience, The Smarts can cut it in any situation.
At heart, they’re a rock band. But they can get funky, soulful, bluesy and even country with the best of ‘em. They play tunes from the dawn of rock to now their way – and always with passion.
Pete de Jong (vox/guitar) and Jim Porteus (vox/bass) have played together for over 30 years.
From the heady days of national success and Countdown appearances with legendary Newie band HEROES to local nightclub, pub and club favourites including Django Wrango, The Cool Factor and The Heartfelt Rodneys, Jim and Pete have clocked up countless gigs together.
Chris ‘Lowie’ Lowe (vox/drums) has played with loads of local legends including theThe Idols and Dave Carter and Friends. He’s been a Smart for over 10 years.
This can be a touchy issue in some venues. No probs with The Smarts
From polite wedding receptions and corporate functions to flat out pub gigs, they always play to suit the room and the occasion.
We know what you want.
Lily was here - Dave Stewart
Heard it through the grapevine – CCR Have you ever seen rain - CCR
Mustang Sally - The Commitments Stuck in the middle – Steelers Wheel Summertime blues – Alan Jackson
So far away – Dire Straits
Sultans of swing – Dire Straits
Money for nothing – Dire Straits
All shook up – Elvis
Don’t be cruel – Elvis
Little sister – Elvis
Act naturally – The Beatles
Norwegian wood – The Beatles
On the road again – Willy Nelson
Gentle on my mind – Glen Campbell
The gambler – Kenny Rogers
Boys from the bush – Leigh Kernaghan End of the line – Travelling Wilburys Fire – Bruce Springsteen
I’m on Kire – Bruce Springsteen
Dancing in the dark - Bruce Springsteen A girl like you – Edwyn Collins
Red red wine – UB 40
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Ain’t no sunshine – Bill Withers Somebody’s crying – Chris Isaak Wicked game – Chris Isaak
Faith – George Michael
Hotel California – Eagles
Backstreet’s Back – Backstreet Boys Breakup song – Greg Kihn Band Blister in the sun – Violent Femmes Flame trees – Cold Chisel
Khe Sahn – Cold Chisel
Under the milky way – The Church Unguarded moment - The Church
I’m almost with you - The Church Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
Devil inside –INXS
I send a message - INXS
Never tear us apart - INXS
To her door – Paul Kelly
Dumb things – Paul Kelly
Before too long – Paul Kelly
Learning to Kly – Tom Petty
Won’t back down - Tom Petty
Running down a dream – Tom Petty
Let’s go - The Cars
All I want is you - The Cars
Living Next Door to Alice - Smokie
Ring of Kire – Johnny Cash
Folsom prison blues – Johnny Cash
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
3am – Matchbox 20
Unwell – Matchbox 20
Am I ever gonna see your face again – Angels Cats in the cradle – Harry Chapin
Beds are burning - Midnight Oil
The forgotten years - Midnight Oil
The sounds of then - Gangajang
I was made for loving you - Kiss Black Betty - Spiderbait
Brown eyed girl -Van Morrison
Heard it though the grapevine -Creedence Have you ever seen rain -Creedence Who’ll stop the rain -Creedence
Bad moon rising -Creedence
Green river -Creedence
Teardrops - Womack & Womack
The meaning of life - de Jong/Jones Wingless angel - de Jong/Jones
Come back again - Daddy Cool
Go your own way - Fleetwood Mac
