Christchurch, South Island  New Zealand www.donsmythecountrymusician.com/ Joined May 5, 2021

Country music singer, guitar musician, country promotions. A genuine true-blue Country advocate and supporter of New Zealand Country Music

I am a Country Singer and Guitarist from Christchurch, New Zealand. A Christchurch-born & raised lad in a family of 7. I have survived life's old school of hard knocks and teachings. My first acoustic guitar, purchased at the age of 21, proved to be a challenge, discovering that 4 large fingers needed some manipulating to finger 6 strings; however, I did discover I had a real passion for Country Music, which has remained true and steadfast to this day. My first involvement with Country Music began in my early twenties (1969) and lasted for twenty years. I was very involved in Country Music and in Country Music Clubs around Christchurch, from sweeping floors to being on a club Committee, organising and Convenor of awards, and judging Awards Contests in the South Island. During that time, my late wife and I also played for 17 years as DJAY Duo, performing 5 nights a week. I was also tutoring guitar, helping club members with their music, raising 4 kids and working 40-60 hours a week.