Paddy Smith

Paddy Smith is an Irish singer, songwriter, and harmonica player whose raw blend of indie blues rock has earned him growing acclaim at home and abroad. Known for his soulful voice, electrifying stage presence, and unflinching honesty, Smith has become one of Ireland’s most compelling modern blues storytellers
.Smith is no newcomer. A veteran of the Irish music scene, he has carried his harmonica and songs across decades of change, never losing sight of the grit and spirit that defined the tradition. Where others bend to trends, Smith holds the line for raw, unvarnished rock and blues. His music stands as proof that Ireland still produces artists who carry the weight of the past and the urgency of the present in equal measure.

His latest release Could Have Found Grace follows on from Let Those Blues In (2013) and The Devil’s Backyard (2023, Mo Mojo Records). Across eight tracks, Smith digs deep into stories of hardship, resilience and redemption, flanked by a heavyweight band:
● Aongus Ralston (bass, The Waterboys)
● Jason Duffy (drums, The Corrs)
● James Delaney (keys, Van Morrison, Rory Gallagher, Chuck Berry)
● Danny Tobin (guitar, The Business Blues Band)

Celebrated for his honesty and soul, Smith’s music cuts through with passion and purpose. Whether he’s singing about struggle, love, or redemption, he embodies the timeless spirit of blues rock one foot in the heartland of tradition, the other in the pulse of modern Ireland.

“A voice full of lived experience and songs that hit you right in the gut.” — Hot Press

“Gritty, honest, and full of fire — Paddy Smith is the real deal.” — RTÉ Entertainment