Shane Smith

Shane "Smittyyy" Smith is an accomplished drummer & producer deeply rooted in the Colorado music scene. He discovered his passion for music at a very young age when his parents bought him his first drum set. Known for his relentless work ethic and dual approach to both the creative and business sides of the industry, Smittyy has anchored numerous local acts. He is best known as the drummer for the prominent Colorado country, bluegrass, and rockabilly group Kyle Chatham & The Road Shots, while also lending his rhythmic talents to rock bands like Altitude Travelers, The Noise, The Frost, Riot Pilots, Phoenixxx and most recently Oh! Brother. Smittyyy has worked with national acts such as Saving Abel, Moonshine Bandits, Allison Iraheta & Halo Circus (American Idol), Struggle Jennings (Waylon Jennings grandson), mc chris, Lex The Hex Master, Sam Grow, Demun Jones, Creed Fisher, Uncle Nasty and MORE!
Beyond his extensive secular performances, Smith serves as a spiritual anchor in his community, frequently playing percussion for local Christian worship ministries including ReChurch at Running Creek, Pine Valley Church (PVC) Worship, Element Worship, Reverb Church, and the annual Overwhelmed Conference. He has simultaneously carved out a successful solo career as an independent artist and a versatile producer. Working from Smittyyy's Studio & Brewery, a business he co-owns with his father, he produces singles, EPs, and albums for local artists. He has also expanded his production footprint into digital media, engineering several nationally recognized podcasts, including the addiction recovery program Trudging Together, Thats Funny Talk Show, and A Local Musician's Guide To Local Music (And Beyond).