John David Smith
The Other Side Of Lonesome band was originated in 2010 after recording my first album. Each of us have played for many years with various bands. As I recorded my album, I called upon these guys to give me a hand with it. It turned out that we enjoyed it so much, we wanted to keep it going. The band consists of Roy Rogers on lead guitar and synthesizer, Wayne Morton on steel guitar, Benny Kubiak on fiddles, David McKnight on drums, and myself on bass and lead vocals.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes I do. I play rodeos, dance halls, special occasions, and I really enjoy going to the nursing homes and playing for the elderly. To see someones face light up when I play a song they enjoy is priceless. These people deserve to have a good time also.
Your musical influences
My biggest influences would be Merle Haggard, Gene Watson, and George Strait.
