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Smittix

Rank #3 Albany, NY Ska / Rock / Punk

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Members: Rob Smittix: vocals, Will Seyfferth: bass, Jay ODonnell: drums, James Tougher: guitar

Sounds Like: Rancid, NOFX - Official Page, Primus, Gogol Bordello, Streetlight Manifesto

Label: SUA Sign Us Already

Manager: Robert O'Donnell

Bio: Rob “Smittix” O’Donnell has an extensive background with hip hop and song writing in general. Rob’s career in music began after writing, producing and voicing a radio rap jingle for “Snapple Beverage Corp”; which aired in virtually every city in the United States in the mid nineties. Rob also gra... See Full Bio

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Added a new video: "Smittix interview with 3 songs reccorded live in studio!" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/176092813 #video

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“A tight, catchy blend of punk, ska, rap and rock & roll. These guys are always having fun at a show, absolutely! CRUMBS Cafe Episode 155 ”

— Andrew Gregory, Times Union.com-CRUMBS Blog

“Today you're not that same band; you've evolved into something else and I'm kinda digging it, this is more than what I expected! The songs have certainly matured over the years but the talent has increased as well; I mean the guitar playing, the bass, I mean everything, the drums, the vocals, everything has kinda come together as like a cohesive sound now. The band has formed and it's come into it's own, so kudos it's cool, it's cool, it sounds really good.”

— Mike Guzzo, CRUMBS CAFE Episode 155 on EXIT 97.7 and crumbs.net

"They’re musical comrades in arms, with each member’s influences evident in the group’s songs. The contributions blend together to create an identifiable whole, much like a band of brothers."

— Andrew Gregory, CRUMBS Blog timesunion.com

“Friendship, improvisation define Smittix; You could call Smittix the jam band of ska-punk.The Albany-based four-piece has always been based in freestyle jamming since its formation in late 2006. It’s not unusual to find the group improvising during its live sets, despite their genre’s fairly rigid song structures and taught rhythms. In fact, the group’s members have taken this jamming ethic to the extreme in their live shows, improvising entire sets at times. ”

— By Brian McElhiney, The Daily Gazette

“Smittix, we're all going to hell! Smittix, satan worshipers, watch out out for em! ”

— Ralph Renna, Capital Underground Radio

“Accomplishments, transformations and comebacks! When it comes to ska or punk, some like it loud and fast, hard and heavy. Smittix have turn to the fun side and make people dance and they do it well. I saw a lot of energy live from this band the first time I saw them live a few years ago.”

— Ralph Renna, CRUMBS Blog timesunion.com

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Smittix is back!
Feb 21, 2012
After nearly a year and a half of hiatus, Smittix has returned to the stage! Ke... [more]

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2012
Dec 21

Pauly's Hotel
Albany, NY, US | 8:00pm
Pauly's Hotel
Albany, NY, US
Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:00pm
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And the band played on as the world sank!
2012
Nov 17

Bogie's
Albany, NY, US | 6:00pm
Bogie's
Albany, NY, US
Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:00pm
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Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up and Shout!" Cancer Benefit Show!
2012
Sep 15

Pauly's Hotel
Albany, NY, US | 8:00pm
Pauly's Hotel
Albany, NY, US
Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:00pm
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Star's B-Day Celebration (Open to the public)
2012
Sep 8

Valentines Music Hall a…
Albany, NY, US | 8:00pm
Valentines Music Hall and ...
Albany, NY, US
Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:00pm
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Catch a most righteous rock show at Valentines (downstairs) on Saturday, September 8th! Doors open at 8:00PM and show starts at 9:00PM. $7 / $10 for under 21 Smittix - http://smittix.com/ Hard Soul - http://thehardsoul.com/ BoneThrower (CT) - http://www.reverbnation.com/bonethrowermusic
2012
Jul 13

Savannah's/The Dublin U…
Albany, NY, US | 8:00pm
Savannah's/The Dublin Under...
Albany, NY, US
Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:00pm
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Smittix with special Guests White Trash Picnic and more TBA