Ellis Mandolins : Artists : Steve Smith

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Steve Smith

Steve Smith is a life long musician who has performed around the US and Europe playing Bluegrass, Old-time, Swing and Jazz and Roots/Americana, symphonic and theatical music. His studio credits include over 40 albums from original music to guest appearances. He currently tours with the Roots/ Americana group the Hard Road Trio and with Nashville guitarist and vocalist Tim May.

Steve also teaches at several music camps and individual workshops and clinics around the US and has toured with many of the greats in acoustic music including Alan Munde, Jim Hurst, Bill Evans and Missy Raines to name a few.

Desert Night Music

Steve's Matched Set

Q&A

Which Ellis model do you own?

"I play an Ellis F5 and also now have an Ellis A5. The F5 is a very powerful modern mandolin sound with clear overtones, great projection, and capable of very full dynamic range. My A5 has a sweet bell-like tone with plenty of power but with a more delicate balance."

What is your favorite Ellis memory?

"So many musicians come up to me to ask what I'm playing once they hear my Ellis either acoustic or at a festival. But really my favorite moment still has to be when I first opened and played my F5 the first day. My nervous excitement, the crystal clear sound. I'm still in love!"

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Whiskey in a Glass