Smart Alex is a Greenville South Carolina based band that is concidered by many to be a "must see band". The live show is "for the fans", consisting of a pro sound system, pro stage gear, and most importantly - entertaining. Playing live and producing music for the fans is really what Smart Alex is all about.
The band tours on a regular basis all over the East Coast ranging from smaller venues to the Hard Rock Cafe in Myrtle Beach to the Taste and Touch Festival in Palatine, ILL.
Smart Alex is in the process of recording new material for an upcoming album and in the past have been featured on 93.3 The Planet on the Upstate at 8 radio show (some may know it as "Locals Only" w/Scooter Leslie), Have entertained fans at the Bi-Lo Center for the Carolina Rhinos football team pre game activities.
Our music consist of cover songs ranging from Pink Floyd to Godsmack to The Romantics (and pretty much everything in between). This is just a small sample of what the band covers - as well as a host of orginal Smart Alex Music - which can be dowloaded at Smart Music Online. Smart Alex are a must see live band!!! We put on a aggressive, melodic and packed show everywhere we play.
Smart Alex Is:
Mark Goodnough - Lead Guitarist
Mark is influenced by John Petrucci and Alex Lifeson. He plays PRS guitars, Ovation guitars, Digitech and ART multi effects.
Tony Pilot - Drums/Vocals
Tony is influenced by Sean Kinney and Rod Morganstein. He plays on Tama Rockstar Pro drums and uses Paiste cymbals.
Don Pursell - Bass/Vocals
Don is influenced by Gene Simmons, Guy Pratt and Roger Waters. He uses Ibanez basses and Peavey amps.
Gary Graziadei - Guitar/Vocals
Gary is influenced by David Lee Roth and Neil Diamond. He uses Ibanez, Godin, and Washburn guitars.
See pictures page to see the guys in action!!!
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