Meet The Artists: Lianne Smith
- Susan
- Jan 17
- 1 min read
Lianne Smith for Winter Solstice at Howl! Happening
"I write songs about standing in the middle of the road and wondering which way to go, about how others cheat us and how we cheat ourselves, about free-wheeling, bicycle riding, look-ma-no-hands exhilaration, and how it feels to say goodbye to summer."
Originally from Minneapolis, Lianne Smith made her move east in the late 80s after a solo gig opening for the Mekons in New York City. She immediately became involved in the East Village rock scene as part of Shackwacky, an alt-country band. A pioneer in Williamsburg Brooklyn’s artistic community, Smith hosted monthly hootenannies which included guests such as Lucinda Williams, They Might Be Giants, Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), and country singer Laura Cantrell. Smith’s recording of “Standing Above the Stars” can be heard in the film soundtrack of “The Dead Girl.” She has collaborated with Matthew Caws and appears on Nada Surf’s “The Weight is a Gift” and “Lucky.” She recorded a solo record in 2011 with renowned producer, Anton Fier. She also joined Fier’s band The Golden Palominos for shows in New York, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and a European tour. She has been a regular member of the Bushwick Book Club since 2019.
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