Album Notes

Borrowing from the Americana/Roots tradition but firmly grounded with a pleasing pop sensibility, Jen & Scott Smith's intimate and concise songwriting style, honey-smoked vocals, signature guitar hooks and passionate performances have won them a career supporting base of loyal fans among listeners and the music and film
industry alike. They are spending 2003 touring as a duo and with their 6 piece band, incorporating guitars, dobro, Irish bouzouki, drums, percussion B3 organ, piano, and bass guitar in support of their 5th cd release, "Five by Five".

Jen & Scott's songwriting credits include cuts on Evangeline's 'French Quarter Moon' (MCA), Troy Turners 'Blues on My Back' (Telarc) and film and tv spots on Brooklyn South, Jack & Jill, The Young & The Restless, That's Life, Second to Die, The Girl Next Door, About Sarah and The Smokers. Awards include the Washington Area Musicians Association Best Female Vocalist in the Rock/Pop, Roots Rock and Contemporary Folk categories.

In their own words, "Touching the hearts of an audience is a priceless experience for us. We feel incredibly lucky to have a chance to spend our lives doing what we can to make that happen on each record and at every show."

REVIEWS:
"Five by Five is a mature, well crafted album that demonstrates an impressive range of voices. Will make you want to dance and cry..." Paste Magazine 2003

"With the release of their new cd, Five by Five, Naked Blue has established itself as a vital player on the folk-pop scene.". MetroBeat 2003

"From the heartfelt and intelligent songwriting,to Scott Smith's stellar production and guitar picking, to Jen Smith's stunning vocal performance, this record sparkles. 5 by 5, simply put, is as good as it gets.!!!" TOny Denikos