NEW YORK - Jan. 4, 2020 - G.E. Smith: One of the most in demand blues/rock guitarists in the world is a mysterious character who goes by the name of G.E. Smith. Millions of TV viewers know his face from his tenure stint of fronting the Saturday Night Live Band.
G.E.'s hard work earned him a commanding position in the music industry as a first call blues/rock guitarist, sought out by major recording artists. The list of world-class players he has performed with is staggering -- Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Hall & Oates, Eric Clapton, and David Bowie are only a portion. Mr. Smith has been in the recording studio working on his new album set to be released in 2020. https://gesmithmusic.com/
Taylor Barton-Smith: Chances are you have heard, met, or worked with Taylor Barton: a smart, multi-talented, singer-songwriter. She is the producer of "G.E. Smith's Portraits" and "Guitar Masters" residing at Guild Hall, East Hampton, NY. Featured guests have been The Avett Bros, Billy Squier, Roger Waters, Ethan Hawke, The Bacon Bros, Sarah Jarosz, and Carter Burwell to name a few. She has spent over four decades traversing the arts and culminating in a 21st century Renaissance woman. https://taylorbarton.com/
LeRoy Bell: is an American singer and songwriter. He and his friend Casey James played in Special Blend, and then went on to form their own duo Bell and James, also composing songs that were hits for other artists most notably two charting hit singles for Elton John. Later Bell became a member of the trio Only Friends. http://leroybell.com/
Alex Alexander: is a first call session drummer/percussionist and appeared in the limited-engagement Broadway show, Rocktopia. https://www.alex-alexander.com/
GingerNewYork found on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) since launching in November, 2010, has been showcasing the "Kool Kats…Gotham Nights" greats of music and culture of New York and beyond. What defines GingerNewYork is its host Ginger Broderick's unique insight, connection to and pulse on the music and culture of Gotham making GingerNewYork one of the most sought after programs to appear on.
GingerNewYork can be seen in Manhattan on Spectrum 34 & HD 1995, Fios 33, and RCN 82, every Friday afternoon at 2pm. It can also be seen live streaming on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network's website, www.mnn.org, Channels 1 & 5.
