Feast of blues on the menu for Smith's fans

Bluesman Paddy Smith will launch his new album at the Central Bar, Navan on Saturday 9th March with a number of shows also on the horizon.  

The album is called 'A Tribute to the Chicago Blues Greats' and features numbers from many greats of the genre such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, BB King with two original songs also added into the mix  - 'Let Those Blues In' and 'Ran out of Road.' 

The album was recorded live during his 'Tribute to the Blues Greats Show' at the Theatre Royal, Waterford recently. 

The Paddy Smith Band for the show featured Anton Morrelli (Rob Strong's long-time guitarist), Myles Hyland on bass and vocals and renowned blues drummer Phil Gaynor. 

The Paddy Smith Band will also stage gigs in the Kells Theatre, the St Vincent de Paul Hall on Sunday, 16th March and the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan on Friday, 10th May. 

Smith, who is from Navan, is widely recognised as one of the most accomplished harmonica players in the country and along with his band he produces a top class show that not only the blues fans will enjoy. 

Originally Smith's new album was to be launched last month but was postponed due to a bout of illness that affected the bluesman.