E. ”Doc” Smith

E. "Doc" Smith is a musician, producer and recording artist with Edgetone Records, who has worked with the likes of Brian Eno, Madonna, Mickey Hart and many others. He is also the inventor of the musical instrument, the Drummstick and makes his home in San Francisco.

Articles by E. ”Doc” Smith

The Cuenca Bollenback Blades Trio Comes to Bird & Beckett

Posted May 12, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

Sylvia Cuenca, one of the Bay Area’s best drummers returns from NYC with yet another stellar trio, featuring acclaimed guitarist Paul Bollenback, and local favorite, organist Wil Blades. This Saturday night, Cuenca and her trio will roll into Bird & Read More »

Mariah Parker’s Indo Latin Jazz Comes to the Throckmorton

Posted April 28, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

This Saturday night, the incredible composer, pianist, and santurist, Mariah Parker and her band celebrates the completion of a seven year project with the pre-release of “Indo Latin Jazz Live in Concert”, a recording taken from concerts at Yoshi’s, Freight Read More »

“Aspada: Finding the Global Groove” Comes to the Presidio

Posted March 24, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

“Drawing on the musical traditions of their homelands in India, Africa, Europe and America, four world-renowned musicians discuss and weave a global tapestry for the new millennium, tonight at the Presidio Officers Club. ASPADA, comprised of George Brooks (saxophone), Kai Read More »

Joan Jeanrenaud’s “Visual Music” Comes to the Marsh SF

Posted March 17, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

“Come celebrate with renowned composer and cellist Joan Jeanrenaud as she launches her 4th solo album, “Visual Music” (on Deconet Records) with a champagne and nibbles listening party at The Marsh theater in San Francisco. “Visual Music” is the follow-up Read More »

Jeffrey Alexander Trio, Marshall/Allen/Spirit with Max Johnson at the Luggage Store

Posted March 3, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

Experimental and forward thinking music continues unabated at the Luggage Store’s “LSG Creative Music Series” on Market Street tonight at 8:00 pm with the Jeffrey Alexander Trio, Marshall/Allen/Spirit with guest Max Johnson. “After following the Grateful Dead as a taper Read More »

Pc Muñoz’s “SMASH/HITS” Comes to the Red Poppy

Posted February 11, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

After nearly a decade focusing on multimedia productions, studio work, and drumming for other artists, Bay Area maverick Pc Muñoz returns to the Red Poppy Art House this Friday night, as songwriter/leader in 2016 with the Valentine’s Day single “Ain’t Read More »

Lisa Ferraro & Erika Luckett’s Farwell Concert at Freight & Salvage

Posted January 28, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

Lisa Ferraro & Erika Luckett are intent on “amplifying the goodness, joy, and nourishment in the world”. Ferraro is a soulful jazz vocalist who grew up in Pittsburgh and has worked with such artists as Marvin Hamlisch, Hendrick Merkins, Roger Read More »

Ancient Future Comes to the Fenix

Posted January 21, 2016 by E. ”Doc” Smith

Ancient Future, the trailblazing world fusion music ensemble, features world guitar pioneer Matthew Montfort, renowned Indian tabla virtuoso Vishal Nagar, and composer/santurist Mariah Parker. This Sunday, they roll into the Fenix in San Rafael to perform music from Ancient Future’s Read More »