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Hudson, New Hampshire

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LIKE A MOTH TO THE FLAME, the solo debut EP from Gary Smejkal, features three new original compositions written for the bass. In further exploring the bass as a solo instrument, Smejkal contrasts driving hard rock rhythms with unexpected interludes and fusionist stylings.

The new band Carbon Based Life Forms founded by Smejkal and Rampage Trio drummer Kevin Crowley brings into the studio an impressive roster of musicians including Rob Austin on guitar, Kevin Federico on piano and keyboards, Adam Trull on trumpet, and Christa Centola on vocals.

Described as "ethereal, jazzy and sexy" in recent review, the title track soared to No. 1 on the Alternative Music charts on Lowell Rocks, where it has remained ever since. Smejkal has been the Featured Artist in the Lowell Sun, HIPPO, and Encore magazines and recently appeared for a live studio interview on The Underground Show on WSCA 106.1 FM where the new music is receiving regular airplay.

Gary Smejkal is currently back in the studio with Christa Centola (Cheshire Cat, Blended), Kevin Crowley (Rampage Trio), and Ed Antonelli (The Mystics) to work on "Second Bass", the new CD due out this summer. Some surprise collaborations are expected.

“Keep on doing it.”
--- Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones)

“An A for approval and a C for the chops, which you do have.”
--- Bootsy Collins (James Brown, Funkadelics, Parliament)

“Very accomplished bassist. Imago is my favorite.”
--- Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway Project)

“Great bass playing”
--- Harry Brus (Leo Sayer Band, Joe Walsh)

"Good sound & spirit, I like it!"
--- Yves Carbonne (Carbonne, DiPiazza, and Manring)

“Bass player’s ready to rock.”
--- Lowell Sun Local Spotlight

“Climbing the charts.”
--- The HIPPO

"Chris Squire meets Stanley Clarke."
--- Ed Antonelli (The Mystics)

Gary Smejkal plays Conklin GT4 and Rob Allen Mouse 30F basses and uses Genz-Benz and Aguilar Bass Amplification.

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At 10:14am on May 2, 2008, Amethyst Wyldfyre said…: How do I reach Bob Noyes? Is Super Dups local?
Thanks Gary!

At 8:52pm on April 27, 2008, Amethyst Wyldfyre said…: Would LOVE to hook up and talk about going into the studio and sharing the bowls. They are really special and love to work! Send email to amethyst@amethystwyldfyre.com and we'll see what we can schedule.

Peace and joy,

Amethyst

At 9:57am on April 27, 2008, Random Acts of Harmony said…: Great Sound...thanks for adding us!

At 9:44pm on February 6, 2008, Gary Smejkal said…: Last week's live studio interview with Mike and Kaley on the Underworld Show on WSCA 106.1 is now available as podcast.

The new single "Like A Moth To The Flame" is getting regular airplay there.

www.underworldrock.com