I have been performing live around Melbourne and surrounding areas singing my own compositions in a solo format. They are a unique acoustic folk country roots style that tell a story, in a humorous sort of way. “Heading West” continues the tradition of using humorous storytelling lyrics and acoustic instrumentation including 12-string guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and lagerphone. Here's what Shaun Brown from "The Hard Lucks" and "Dirty York" said about my music: "Craig is an enigma, he has become part of the Melbourne music scene in his own very special way. Refusing to subscribe to the textbook examples set by the mainstream, Craig isn't afraid to put himself "out there". This is exactly what Craig is ..."out there", when you see Craig perform there is one guarantee, you'll never forget him, when you know him personally you have no choice but to stand back and admire the bloke's enthusiasm, it is infectious to say the least. Craig is a multi instrumentalist who plays and writes raw, original hillbilly / country tunes and is a regular performer around town but has also toured interstate to gig and perform on radio. There is nothing subtle about Craig and he doesn't pull any punches, his songs are honest, very Australian and sometimes absolutely hilarious. Craig has the ability to create "sing - along" styled tunes that will stick in your brain all day long and is rapidly become a real crowd pleaser at local watering holes. This is one artist that brings his own cosmic world to the audience time after time just like all successful and timeless artists before him." Quote from Jeremy Furze, the Litchfield Hallstars multi-instrumentalist and Some Velvet Morning proprietor and band booker: "Craig-Lee Smith is a bit of a Melbourne icon these days. When he's not attending every other gig, supporting the music, he's playing his own. The style is Australian, folky and not taking itself too seriously. The Espy wouldn't have him so he must be alright." All songs written by and all instruments (acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and lagerphone) played by Craig Pittendrigh aka Craig-Lee Smith (c) 2013 All songs recorded and mixed by Janine Marshall at her home studio in Melbourne, Australia All songs mastered by Adam Dempsey at Deluxe Mastering, Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia This is a (P) Hazardgirl Promotions release Publicist/Promoter/Public Relations - Hazardgirl @ Hazardgirl Promotions