Rock N Roll is alive and well! Get to know Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts
If you had any doubt that rock n roll music was not doing better than ever, a prime example would be the upcoming Motley Crue stadium concert tour. Scheduled to take place June-September this year, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts have teamed with Better Noise Music and are hitting the road!
Get to know more about this exciting and energetic group with my “Get To Know” feature
Please introduce the band and where you’re from?
Tuk, Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts. I’m based out of Atlanta, GA. Rock N Roll
Who are the members and what do they play?
Tuk- singer ,guitar
Ricky- guitar
Shane- bass
Nigel — drums
When did this project first come together?
2018 is when I had the opportunity to start a solo career. I put the band together after I finished the record.
How did you end up becoming a signed band?
I was turned down by dozens of labels because I don’t play music that Is trendy at the moment, so it made it very hard to find someone to take a chance on it…I’ve been in bands my whole life so I’m used to doing things on my own but the owner of better noise really liked my demos and the rest is history.
What’s one personal highlight with this project that stands out to you?
I’ve always wanted to work with Rob Cavallo and to have the opportunity for him to produce my record was amazing.
What do you hope to ultimately achieve with this music?
I just hope the songs make a real connection with people. I hope they resonate on a deeper level with a bigger audience.
How do you go about the writing process?
I usually sit at my piano when I wake up And see if I can hold down an idea from the ether. I usually collect lots of phrases and song titles as much as possible. I write everything on acoustic guitar or piano and then I demo them at my home studio. There is no typical process sometimes I get ideas when I am in a lucid dream state as well.
What is your favorite part about being in a band?
Playing live
Tell me about your latest release and upcoming plans?
I’ve just released a few singles and videos from debut solo record “Lookin for love, ready for war” and have an opening slot on the Motley Crue stadium tour. The album will be out during this summer sometime.
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