What would you get if you crossed influences like The Beatles, The Stone Roses and Paul Weller with a little solo twist? The answer comrades, is 23 year old Rob Smith.

Rob Smith who was born in the heart of Dublin City, Ireland in 1982 grew up with one thing in mind. He wanted to be a rock 'n' roll musician. Totally mesmerised by the likes of John Lennon and co. he knew his first love in life was always going to be music.

Rob was once a drummer in mid-nineties Beatles influenced quintet The Gears but after the band called it a day in 2000, Rob decided it was the right time to go it alone and do it himself for himself. After spending time travelling and writing the songs over the next two years that would become the songs on his demo "The Soul Shaker L.P.", Rob hit the gigging circuit in Dublin. He also appeared as a guest to his Scottish comrades The Stone Roses Experience in places such as Olympia Theatre, Witnness Festival, Glasgow Garage etc. playing onstage with the lads for a song or two. He also appeared as support for the band many times blowing the audience away with his Roses influced guitar based pop.

Rob's CD also attracted the attention of the likes of Aidan Lonergan (The Soup on DCAL FM), Brendan Hickey (On The Verge.ie), Mark Coyle (producer of Oasis), Peter Lacey (Liquid Sunshine), Peter "Digsy" Deary (from Liverpool band Smaller and he of Oasis "Digsy's Dinner" fame) and Aslan. Aslan of course gave Rob support slots all over Ireland and have being doing so for well over a year. From small clubs to prestigious venues such as Vicar Street. Rob is a regular and a favourite with the Aslan crowds.

"Fucking delightful music and a great songwriter" - Peter Deary a.k.a. Digsy

"A really fine performer and songwriter" - Mark Coyle (producer of Oasis)

"(The demo is) one of the best demos I've heard in years" - Tony McGuinness, bassist with Aslan.

"Really good this guy!" - Tre Cool , Green Day

"Cool music. Blinding!" - Peter Lacey, bassist with Liquid Sunshine

"Highly talented" - Brendan Hickey, On The Verge & DSFM 104.9

"Cracker tunes" - Christy Dignam, singer with Aslan

"A tremendous demo CD and a fine performer.  "'(People) Come With Me'
regularly gets a play on my player." - Paul McAuley, owner of website thisisthedaybreak.co.uk