Ladies And Gentlemen...

Presenting Po' Smedley!

Presenting ~
Po' Smedley (YES, I am billing myself as such)
Singer/Songwriter
December 15th, 2006
Triple J Saloon
10028 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC



That's right. After nearly a two year hiatus from having my vocal chords mangled in the spinal fusion, I am daring to take to the spotlight once again.

 Now, seeing as how probably none of you are even within driving distance, feel free to send me your tips to put in the tips jar, so you can at least say your money was there. (HA!)

 This place is cool, casual, laid back and all that. Just a lil' saloon. Oh, yeah, they have a seven foot,wooden,  standing Buddah, so come rub his tummy for luck! (Just his tummy, you freaks)

 Very nervous, but looking forward to it. If you DO happen to make it (c'mon...I have openings for 'groupies') introduce yourself so I can mooch a drink!

If you can't make it, here's a little link to some of my music...  http://darksmedley.multiply.com/music

Merry Christmas!
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Reply #1 Top
You are my Jimmy Thudpucker!!

Good luck and have fun!
Reply #2 Top
Jimmy Thudpucker

I'll bite. Whats a 'Jimmy Thudpucker'?
Reply #3 Top
I think it's the pen name you should use on all the stuff you write...
Reply #4 Top
Knock 'em dead Po' ...and good luck.

I'd come along, but it's just a tad too far away.
Reply #5 Top
I'll bite. Whats a 'Jimmy Thudpucker'?


Doonesbury

El Linko
Reply #6 Top
Jimmy is essentially a good guy. He is very moral and not afraid to turn down money for what he feels is right.


turn down money? Well, I have cut my going price, does that count?

Jimmy's biggest fault seems to be his habit of "reinventing" himself,


Who, me?

Jimmy supports file sharing, and firmly believes that in the future artists will make a modest living by touring because the recording industry will collapse and all music will be free.


Wouldn't it be nice.


Reply #7 Top
Thanks for the link... have a great show Po and above all...enjoy yourself!
Reply #8 Top
Break a leg......
Reply #9 Top
I'd like to go but fortunately I live in another country and won't be able to make it...   
Reply #10 Top
More power to ya Po. I wish you luck and hope you have a great time! Sorry Troy and I wont make it, even though we are only one state above. We will be thinking about you.
Reply #11 Top
I'd like to go but fortunately I live in another country

excuse me?

Reply #12 Top
Hope it all goes real well for ya Po`.....that yer pipes put out some real sweet notes and your performance receives thunderous applause, standing ovations.

Would like to be there in support but Oz is a bit far off and me Lear's out of action ....pilot refuses to fly cos the cleaner forgot to polish his joystick.

The missus is right beside me and has "I'm The Man In The Moon" playing on her puter right now....not bad, not bad at all. Well it seems you've another fan, she's just bookmarked the page and has just started d/ling "Big, Big Trouble" for a listen. Must admit, I'm quite impressed, not only are you a great skinner, you got some great music too.

BTW, I know all about spinal problems and feel for you and the pain you endured. I was slated for a spinal fusion in my neck, but the medicos later decided it wasn't a viable option. Still, fusion is occurring due to some congenital thing, and now I have no discs between six neck vertabrae, four in the lower lumbar region. Now it's bone on bone - crunch, crunch, grind, grind - and I'll remain in discomfort and pain until the fusion process is complete. Trouble is, no sooner does one joint become bearable, another starts to break down and the process begins again.

Oh well, I've still got my mind...er, well sort of
Reply #13 Top
Po',

Can you record some of the show? I'd love to watch it on the web later!
Reply #14 Top
Wow, what can I say, you're music is fantastic and I've enjoyed listening to what I have heard so far... Top stuff

BTW, I have a really good friend who own's a small record store who I reckon would really be interested in listening to you'r stuff as well, so if it is ok with you I'll give him the link to you're site cos I'm sure he'd be impressed. If it is ok and you hear from a guy called Chris at Foggy Mountain Music Launceston Tasmania Australia, that will be him.
Reply #15 Top
Wot the @*%# have you done to my missus? Now I can't get her off that site of yours, and worse still, since seeing that Viagara clip she's been constantly at me to go see me doc ta get meself a 'script. Now I'm an average soccer player, and I'm not too bad at the triple jump....cos I can't make the long jump in one go....but pole vaulting is not my forte`
Reply #16 Top
Great news, Po' !!
Knock 'em dead !!   
Reply #18 Top
What Fuzzy said! Good luck Po'   
Reply #19 Top
Trouble is, no sooner does one joint become bearable, another starts to break down and the process begins again.


I hear ya, brother. My doc says between my neck and bottom 2 vertebrate, I have the back of an 18 year old...everything else is gone to the dogs.

you got some great music too.

Thanks a lot.

Wot the @*%# have you done to my missus? Now I can't get her off that site of yours

My question is...How did you end up with a woman of such high quality and taste?

If it is ok and you hear from a guy called Chris at Foggy Mountain Music Launceston Tasmania Australia, that will be him


It's okay and if I do, I will probably think it's your husband having me on and call him a bunch of names. lol.

Can you record some of the show? I'd love to watch it on the web later!

Don't think my PC can do the video thing. Have to check. I will be taking pics...especially of my name on the sign outside along the road. I figure, people will come just to see what the hell a 'Po' Smedley' is. lol.

Thanks loads to the rest of you for all the well wishes. I need 'em. I'm nervous cause it's been so long. There may be a guitar burning after the show, so bring your marshmallows. lol.
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It's okay and if I do, I will probably think it's your husband having me on and call him a bunch of names. lol.


It wouldn't be me calling to yank yer chain...Chris is a real top bloke with many, many interests in music, and I'll tell you for 100% sure, he will like your stuff a lot and give it the thumbs up....for sure. I've been getting my music from Chris (Foggy Mountain Music) for about 6 years now, and I'm so sure of his opinion cos we spend hours discussing and listening to all kinds...and I know what he likes.

Besides, I'm too suitably impressed with your music to be prank calling. IF I called (international rates most likely being the deterrent) I'd be doing so to ask how it all went....to offer some belated applause, due to my unavoidable absence on the night.

I'd love to be there, but seeing as I can't be, all the best, just go have a great time and enjoy yourself.

Oh, and before I go.....
How did you end up with a woman of such high quality and taste?


Cos I have immaculate taste and know what's good for me....had I not ended up with her, I'd be only a "Quarter of a Man" (David Lindley)

Reply #21 Top
Noah...you know I am a fan.... and if I were a few years younger, I would consider becoming a groupie!! LOL No worries....you'll be fab! Break a leg and knock 'em dead!!
Reply #22 Top
Cos I have immaculate taste and know what's good for me


You put something in her Foster's to get her to marry you, didn't you?

if I were a few years younger

Hey! I don't do age discrimination! You just can't be weirder or crazier than me.

Reply #23 Top
LOL now that would be a challenge! LOL
Reply #24 Top
something in her Foster's


For the record, Po' ..we export that muck because no-one here likes it..

...well, not many of us Aussies do, anyway.

I'd say he spiked her Boag's [A great Tasmanian brew]

Reply #25 Top
You put something in her Foster's to get her to marry you, didn't you?


Nope, 'twas the other way 'round....and then there's a bit of a story to that, tho it's still somewhat vague and rather hazy.

Apparently I had taken a shine to her and blackmailed a mate I had some dirt on to tell her I was loaded/indepenently wealthy/abundantly rich. Yeah, I know, that wasn't a very nice thing to do to a friend, but put simply, I was way too broke to offer him a bribe/'service fee'

Well she must've swallowed it! She spent the next evening spiking me iced tea with triple vodkas, and next morning I woke up feeling massively hungover and wondering why I had this 'ere ring on me finger....worse still, I couldn't explain to meself why I had such a humungous 'honeymoon' smile on me dial.

Well the truth had to come out in the wash, didn't it....about me NOT being loaded, that is. She caught me caught me dressed in rags and begging in the mall to pay the utilities bills. "Too late!" I told her when I saw the disgust, disappointment and anger written all over her face: "The ring's on the finger and the damage is done!"

Actually, to cut a long (true) story short, she and her daughter needed rescuing from an abusive husband/father - I happened to be in the right place at the right time - and I needed rescuing from myself/too much of my own company after throwing out my second wife for abusing my kids while I was at work....and as they say, one thing led to another and the rest is history.

BTW Po`, the missus wants ta know if she can be president/CEO of the Oz PO` Smedley Fan Club....like to get the word out here about your music & art, etc....to sell Po` Smedley merchandise like mugs, coasters and T-shirts....autographed nude/semi-nude Po` pics to appease all yer Oz fans who'll never get to see ya live on stage, wearing only a guitar, hat and spurs.