Album Notes

SMALL TOWN SHEIKS call on their wide variety of musical talents and influences to create a unique sound that serves as a foundation for songs that draw on all facets of the human experience. They never lose sight that the purpose of music is to touch the listener with song. To this end, they provide an eclectic musical frame for the picture that the songs’ words paint.

SMALL TOWN SHEIKS are:

John Irizarry(Guitar, Piano, Vocals) has been writing since he hung out as a kid in the streets of New York City.
A fan of all genres of music, he has become an eclectic story teller with a voice that aims for the heart.
His songs have a personal intimacy while still being capable of speaking to a broad audience.
An accomplished showman, Johnny's live performances are engaging and powerful with the passion that comes from being a seasoned journeyman.
With his longtime musical partner, Mike Smith, they've formed SMALL TOWN SHEIKS to bring Johnny's songs to the masses.

Mike Smith (Harmonicas, Mandolin)- Mike began playing harp when he was 6 years old. Although he would learn a variety of instruments, he chose the harp as the vehicle that best expresses the music inside him. Mike has played with numerous blues, rock and country bands, but SMALL TOWN SHEIKS finally reunites him with, John Irizarry his musical partner of many years.

The debut cd by SMALL TOWN SHEIKS, "Songs For Parker" produced by Grammy Winner and TEC award recipient Steve Remote for Aura Sonic Recordings.

"Songs For Parker" features:
John Irizarry - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass and Percussion
Mike Smith - Harmonica and Percussion
Jason Upchurch - Bass on tracks 1 & 3
Ben Graef - Bass on Tracks 2, 4 & 9
Joe Marra - Piano on Track 3
Lauren Irizarry - Backing Vocals on Track 2
The Stone Ridge Kids on Track 3

"Songs For Parker" masterfully Mastered by Rob "Voodoo" Anderson

For Lyrics, credits, tour info or to just find out more about SMALL TOWN SHEIKS check out www.smalltownsheiks.com