You step into a smoky midtown jazz club as a live quintet grooves in a dark corner of the room. 'Bluelight Sessions, Vol. 1', a six-song set of Latin and lounge-infused vibes, composed, performed, and produced by Bob Smith (The Static Dive). Mastered by Kilo House.

Available worldwide via all major streaming services on December 22, 2023, from House of Static Records.

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Bluelight Sessions, Vol. 1

Welcome swingers! Pull up a groove and get fabulous.

You step into a smoky jazz club called The Bluelight. On a small stage in the corner of the room the house band is playing this funky little Latin-infused lounge groove.

Welcome to the Bluelight

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Welcome To The Bluelight

Sort of a Cuban salsa/son vibe on this one.  All sounds composed, performed, and recorded by Bob Smith (The Static Dive). Mastered by Kilo House. From the forthcoming EP 'Bluelight Sessions : Vol. 1' by The Static Dive.

Este Vida

Written and recorded on the autumnal equinox, 2023.

Autumn Groove

A little blues, a little bossa nova, and plenty of vibes. All sounds composed, performed, and recorded by Bob Smith (The Static Dive). Mastered by Kilo House. From the forthcoming EP 'Bluelight Sessions : Vol. 1' by The Static Dive.

Cool Hand Bossa (original Bluelight mix)

A melancholy little dream. All sounds composed, performed, and recorded by Bob Smith (The Static Dive). Mastered by Kilo House. From the forthcoming EP 'Bluelight Sessions : Vol. 1' by The Static Dive.

My Sunday Sorries

As we enter the holiday season with wars on multiple shores, The Static Dive delivers a bossa nova-infused indie-pop interpretation of John Lennon’s classic seasonal call for peace. With its chill vibe, a touch of melancholy, and a unique jazz combo arrangement, the track is a smooth take on a song as relevant today as ever before. 

The Static Dive is the professional name of musician and writer, Bob Smith. He toured the US college circuit in the 90’s, and then spent two decades writing and recording hundreds of songs as a solo artist, and with dozens of other projects. In 2018 the multi-instrumentalist producer and guitar wiz introduced his new solo studio project The Static Dive, as well as an influential independent music blog of the same name.

This is not the first time Bob has paid homage to his favorite Beatle. In April, The Static Dive released a psychedelic rock version of 'Give Peace a Chance' on House of Static Records, the label Bob started in 2021 with LA-based multi-genre producer Kilo House.

Available on streaming services November 10, 2023
Contact: Bob Smith  bob@staticdive.com (518) 307-8320

Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Music maker and blogger at StaticDive.com