I'm Brandan Smestad - aka Smest.  Smest is a throw back to my high school nickname.  I try to channel the excitement and energy from those years when performing.

I began playing music in college but didn't get serious until 2025 which is when I started playing professionally.  My music selection is diverse - I've been influenced mostly by where mood and life circumstances have taken me.  My favorite genres include pop, rock and country from most time periods, however I mostly focus on the 90's through today.