Sat 01 Nov 2025, West End Centre, Aldershot

Smiley's Friends

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Sat 01 Nov 2025, West End Centre, Aldershot

Steve Smiley Barnard, based in Hampshire in the UK, is an English musician, songwriter, and music producer at his own studio, Sunshine Corner Studios. Smiley is best known for being a drummer, having toured and played live for ROBBIE WILLIAMS, JOE STRUMMER & THE MESCALEROS, GLENN GREGORY with TONY VISCONTI (HOLY HOLY), GENE LOVES JEZEBEL, currently THE ALARM, plus many more. In the studio, he's played drums for, among others, the following artists; THE MOCK TURTLES, HARD-FI, NEWTON FAULKNER, LILY ALLEN, THE CHARLATANS, BILLY BRAGG, REPUBLICA, and TERRY HALL. In his own studio, he's produced a raft of artists, and has also released eight albums of his own songs, playing most of the instruments himself, but including contributions from many guest musicians such as BRUCE FOXTON (The Jam), STEVE NORMAN (Spandau Ballet), RICHARD ARCHER (Hard-Fi), IAN McNABB (The Icicle Works), to name but a few! He also makes his own music, so join him here at the launch party for his new album "Re-Covered" An eclectic mix of classic tracks - Re-covered by Smiley and some friends! Support from Slow Time Mondays and expect a raft of special guests to liven up the evening Age 18+

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