Craig-Lee Smith

Rank #30 Ormond, VIC, AU Country / Folk / Alternative

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Members: Craig-Lee Smith

Sounds Like: Neil Young, Paul Kelly, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Jimmie Rodgers

Label: independent

Manager: Craig-Lee Smith

Bio: Originally Craig Pittendrigh, I have been performing live around Melbourne and surrounding areas singing my own compositions. My own songs are a unique acoustic folk style that tell a story, in a humorous sort of way. I perform mainly on my own backing myself with an acoustic guitar and sometimes... See Full Bio

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Craig-Lee Smith has a show on 2013-03-17 at 12:00 @ Newport RSL Club in Newport, VIC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/185415881 #concert

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“Here at Parma Daze our first priority is to keep you, the reader, both informed and entertained. It is with that in mind that I draw your attention to the song below. Is it the greatest song ever released? I am ninety seven percent sure that it is. (the other three percent go to Rebecca Black) So hit play, crank your speakers and treat your brain to the auditory orgasm that is ‘Chicken Parma’ by Craig Lee Smith Doesn’t it just take you there? If I close my eyes I can almost smell the napoli and hear the cheese bubbling. Where is the Grammy nomination committee on this one?!”

— Cale, Parma Daze Website

“Craig Lee Smith plays a ramshackle, yet strangely compelling style of “old country”. Listening to him, one can just imagine sitting on the front porch (whittling?) enjoying a summers day with a beer in one hand and a pie in the other, singing along.”

— Paddy, Only Australian Music website

“Melbourne music has some characters, Craig-Lee Smith is no exception. This guy puts a smile on your face no matter how hard you try not to. His "freshly brewed country" music is drenched in Australiana but with an added oddball humour folks in bars all over have come to love.”

— Jeremy Furze, The Empress Hotel website

"I had a listen to your music and really liked Rochelle’s Song, there was something very Beatles like about it."

— Aimee Elliott, Byrneside Records & Management, email

“I've listened and I like it.”

— Jim Major, country artist, recorded for Mercury and UA records in the 1960s, email

"Craig-Lee Smith is a bit of a Melbourne icon these days. When he's not attending every other gig, supporting the music, he's playing his own. The style is Australian, folky and not taking itself too seriously. The Espy wouldn't have him so he must be alright."

— Jeremy Furze, the Empress Hotel website

"I think your strengths are humour, your Australian accent, your banjo, accordion, harmonica playing- and the fact that your songs are actually recording and reflecting a contempory Australian culture which is not frequently represented. Your lyrics contain references to our streets, ordinary language, social situations, emotion etc are depicted. The funny songs definitely work well for me, and ,as I said real Australian images and places. As the last positive comment from that radio station indicates- you just need to find your audience- your niche! Good luck!"

— Ruth Palamountain, facebook email comment

“Craig Pittendrigh from Victoria sings original songs about an ordinary bloke and his trials – written in a simple, almost William McGonagall style - which were a big hit with the audience. (referring to my performance at the Londonderry Country Blues and Folk Festival in 2004)”

— Anne Infante, Anne Infante - Official Website

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Frankston Waterfront Festival
Jan 5, 2011
I will be playing at the Frankston Waterfront Festival on Saturday, January 15 o... [more]

Next gig
Oct 17, 2010
My next gig will be held at the Empress Hotel, 714 Nicholson Street, North Fitzr... [more]

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Sun
Mar 17

Newport RSL Club
Newport, VIC, AU | 12:00pm
Newport RSL Club
Newport, VIC, AU
Sun Mar 17 12:00pm
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I will be playing the Newport RSLs Bands and BBQ Day on Sunday March 17 St Patricks Day, music starts at 1pm, admission is free, it is family friendly, and a BBQ lunch is available for $5.
Wed
Feb 6

The Palace Hotel
Camberwell, AU | 7:00pm
The Palace Hotel
Camberwell, AU
Wed Feb 06 7:00pm
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I will be doing a mixture of originals and covers at the Palace Hotel in Camberwell on Wednesday February 6 at 8pm.
Sat
Feb 2

Edward's Place
Reservoir, VIC, AU | 7:00pm
Edward's Place
Reservoir, VIC, AU
Sat Feb 02 7:00pm
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My next gig will be at Edward's Place Coffee Lounge and Bar, 48 Edwardes Street, Reservoir this Saturday night February 2, The line-up is as follows: 7:45 - 8:15 Craig Lee Smith 8:30 - 9:00 Crossroads 9:15 - 9:45 Shadow Red 10:00 - 10:30 Crossroads 10:45 - 11:15 Dear Stalker 11:30 - 12:00 Crossroads https://www.facebook.com/events/204365559701146/
2012
Dec 3

dogs bar
Melbourne, VIC, AU | 8:30pm
dogs bar
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:30pm
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Craig-Lee Smith will be doing a half hour set at the Dog's Bar, 54 Acland Street, St Kilda on Monday December 3 from 9pm.
2012
Nov 18

The Town Hall Hotel
North Melbourne, VIC, AU | 6:00pm
The Town Hall Hotel
North Melbourne, VIC, AU
Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:00pm
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Craig-Lee Smith and Vicuna Coat will be playing an afternoon/evening of country/folk/alternative tunes at the Town Hall Hotel in North Melbourne from 6pm on Sunday 18th November.

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The Fujiyama Mamas
You rock Carigy-Lee!
Justin Boerema
ALoha, much Love and respect from the heart!
Kerry Leigh
Superior, thoughtful songwriting and strong compelling performance! Really enjoyed listening. Take care. Kerry
Johnny Miller The Ri...
Hi Craig. How are you? I'm doing great. I hope your doing well with your music career. Best of luck and take care my friend. Stop by anytime my to say hi. God Bless You....
Yonas Prayudhi
Great Tracks :)
Darin Warner
Glad to connect with you thru the world of music!