Valerie Smith is an award-winning Grassicana artist who mixes her style with bluegrass, country and Americana music. National Public Radio radio host Dave Higgs has noted, "She can be sassy, sultry, siren-like, sweet, smooth, soothing and smoldering---sometimes during the span of just one song!" Smith’s show can be described as non-stop energy and passion with tremendous love for her audience. The beat of the music inspires her to dance and move; Smith has soul. She has recorded a number of projects, performed around the world and can be heard on several radio and television shows. Smith is a music instructor and offers educational programs about songwriting, voice, bluegrass history and performance techniques. Liberty Pike is Smith’s touring band. They are seasoned, talented musicians and have recorded several music projects of their own. The band offers an educational program and also enjoys reaching out to the fans. Members of Liberty Pike include Wally Hughes, Lisa Kay Howard Hughes, Joe Zauner and Tom Gray. Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike have been together for five years.
