Ray Smith News

WOMADelaide offers more than just music and dance.

Adam Page is a multi-instrumentalist of the highest order.

The performance began as street vendors tried to sell their wares.

Celebrated British comedians James & Jamesy reach new heights of hilarity and depths of profundity with their production James & Jamesy in the Dark, July 5 - 16, 2017 at the Al Green Theatre as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Hailed as "one of the most popular Fringe duos ever" (CBC) James & Jamesy's latest theatrical excursion is performed entirely in darkness, with the only light originating from custom-built, illuminated costumes. Amidst this void, the duo employs their unique brand of British comedy to conjure an adventure of discovery, friendship, and creation.

Rickie Lee Jones was amongst friends at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel

The band took to the tiny stage to an absolute uproar of applause.

WOMADelaide is always surprising.

The third day of the WOMADelaide Festival opened to a threatening sky.

The second day saw another warm but rather humid afternoon.

A beautiful sunny afternoon greeted the excited crowd attending the 25th WOMADelaide.

Catherine Blanch packed the German Club Lounge to capacity

On Thursday, February 16th, the Lyle O. Reitzel Contemporary Art Gallery, founded in Santo Domingo in 1995, celebrated the opening of New Yok City-based Dominican artist Scherezade Garcia's new series Memories Afloat with a private reception at its new location in the heart of the Lower East Side in Manhattan.

Many fine songs, each with a strong story line and great arrangements.

SAVOY is a live electronic rock trio from Boulder, now living in Brooklyn, consisting of DJ Gray Smith, DJ/guitarist Ben Eberdt, and drummer Mike Kelly. Their distinctive style incorporates the classic sound of rock 'n' roll into techno, dance, and bass music. Featuring live instrumentation (drums and guitar), as well as vocals from GRAMMY-nominated artist Heather Bright, SAVOY's legendary live performances have been referred to as 'one of a kind' and 'the best [show] around.'

Celebrated artists James & Jamesy reach new heights of hilarity and depths of profundity with their newest production James & Jamesy in the Dark, October 5 - 16, 2016 at the Waterfront Theatre.

Priscilla Costa is bringing her edgy, and unconventional one-woman hit, Mona Monae to the Montreal Clown Festival (Les Festival des Clowns de Montreal). This shameless and hilarious romp was a hit of the 2015 Vancouver Fringe Festival and is a brave and courageous solo bouffon show that tackles gritty material in a playful way. It's a full plate of sass with an extra side of ass.  A maniacal dance on a tightrope balanced between perversion and ecstasy, this wild ride has made past audiences howl with pleasure! Mona Monae shows October 1 and 2 at the Mainline Theatre.

Celebrated artists James & Jamesy reach new heights of hilarity and depths of profundity with their newest production James & Jamesy in the Dark, October 5 - 16, 2016 at the Waterfront Theatre.

Lycos displayed a relaxed and easy stage presence.

The main trouble with Dreamland is that it doesn't know what it wants to be. Billed as the tale of a Midwestern girl who aspires to become an actress and ends up mixing with sordid Hollywood types who show her that dreams shouldn't always come true - what happens on stage only supports this in theory.

Dreamland, a new musical conceived, written, composed by 14-time Emmy Award winner John Francis Smith with daughter Asia Ray Smith, will have its first ever "off-book" staged performances at the NoHo Arts Center Friday, June 17 at 8:00 pm; and Saturday, June 18 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm.  The production is also produced by Smith.  Robert Arnold directs, with musical direction by Christian Regul and Jake Anthony (who also serves as vocal director).