Steve Smith & the Nakeds

Now celebrating thirty-five esteemed years of performing throughout New England and beyond. During that time, the rhythm & blues powerhouse has thrived with their distinct infectious blend of rhythm, brass, and fun. The band has shared the touring stage with Bruce Springsteen's saxophonist, Clarence Clemons for a series of critically acclaimed performances. They have been featured on television, appearing on MTV's video countdown program "The Basement Tapes", and more recently, an episode of "The Family Guy".

In 1994, Steve Smith and The Nakeds performed with Clarence Clemons for President Bill Clinton at his rally for health care reform in Washington, D.C.

Band Members:

Steve Smith, lead vocals
Ed Vallee, guitar/vocals
Mike Marra, bass guitar/vocals
Joe Groves, drums & percussion
Frank Rapone, piano/Hammond B3/vocals
Chris Schwartz, trombone
Steven DeCurtis, trumpet
Jaime Rodrigues, alto sax
Dave Bolender, tenor sax
Thomas “T.J.” Schwartz, baritone sax.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds released the "Never Say Never" CD at the end of a year-long recording project. Lead vocalist Steve Smith spearheaded the sessions as executive producer, along with widely acclaimed recording engineer, Phil Greene. The sixteen tracks on the CD highlight the versatility of the band, with a stylistic range of R&B, Rock-and-Roll, and soulful ballads featuring Clarence Clemons’ unmistakably evocative tenor sax on several tracks including “Don’t Walk Away”, his original contribution to this collection. Other featured selections include three songs by Nils Lofgren, available only on the "Never Say Never" CD. The majority of the remaining tracks on the CD are songs composed exclusively by The Nakeds band members.

All tracks are available in downloadable MP3 format at www.thenakeds.com
and all other major points of purchase on the global internet.

Discography

Steve Smith and The Nakeds
"Coming To A Theatre Near You"
2002 Bonehead Music, Inc. (independent)

Steve Smith and The Nakeds
CD Single - "America, The Proud, The Free"
2002 Still Huge Publishing SHP 21402 (independent)

Steve Smith and The Nakeds
"Never Say Never"
2000 Still Huge Publishing SHP 42900 (independent)

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
STEVE SMITH & THE NAKEDS TO APPEAR IN “FAMILY GUY” DVD
Smithfield, RI – October 31, 2008 – Legendary Rhode Island rhythm & blues dance-band Steve Smith & The Nakeds and their signature song “I’m Huge” will be featured prominently in the newly-released DVD “Family Guy – Volume 6”. Along with their music, the band members themselves will be immortalized in glorious full-color animation. The often-controversial FOX cartoon, which takes place in the fictitious town of Quahog, Rhode Island, has become nothing short of a cultural phenomenon since its 1999 inception. Accordingly, the inclusion of Rhode Island’s top quintessential showband in the DVDs special features section is truly a proverbial no-brainer!

This news comes on the heels of The Nakeds celebrating 35 esteemed years of performing throughout New England and beyond. Throughout that time, the rhythm & blues powerhouse have traversed the rocky terrain of changing trends and varying incarnations, all the while thriving with their distinct infectious blend of rhythm, brass and fun. The band has shared the touring stage with Bruce Springsteen’s saxophonist Clarence Clemons for a series of critically acclaimed performances. Additionally “I’m Huge” has been featured on television before, appearing on the 80’s MTV video countdown program “The Basement Tapes”.