The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band made an impressive appearance at the Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee, Ga this Saturday night. This 2003 IBMA Emerging Artist Award winner has truly reached the "must-see, must-hear" category of modern bluegrbutt bands. Their contemporary lyrics span a range of emotions, and in combination with their incredible vocal and instrumental talents, make them a truly compelling band. If you love Alison Krauss and the Union Station then you'll want to add the works of The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band to your collection - they're that good.

Amanda's rich, smooth vocals are in a league with Alison Krauss, Claire Lynch and Rhonda Vincent. The band's precise vocal harmonies blended together in a pleasing sorta way that perhaps only a husband and wife team can achieve.

Flatpicking guitar enthusiasts know Kenny from his award winning solo album, "Studebaker", and his work with the Lonesome River Band. Kenny, a two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year winner, is truly in an elite category of super-pickers. His subtlety, drive and sense of melody put him on par with the likes of Tony Rice and Bryan Sutton. Speed never looked so easy.

Mandolinist Jason Robertson showed world clbutt skills and a strong flare for deadpan comedy in between the numbers. 17 year old Jason Davis commanded an old Gibson banjo four times his age, but with a prowess that totally belied his youth. Zak McLamb provided a contant smile and innovation on the bbutt fiddle.

An overflow crowd at Everett's Barn responded with appreciation reserved for the bluegrbutt elite, and that's what you have with the Kenny and Amand Smith Band. They're a well kept secret, but you can help change that.

For more information on Everett's Music Barn, please see Music Barn you need to put that on your bluegrbutt map. It was chronicled in the NY Times in 2001 and has hosted many bluegrbutt legends since it opened in 1970. It's one of Georgia's finest traditions.