Diamond Marigold Sundae & Other Delights

She fell asleep
In the back of a limousine
A lonely girl who suddenly
Had too many friends

Between selfies with the crowd
Interviews and decisions
Creeping doubts corroded and
Left her soul in shreds...

Lonely Girl with Too Many Friends

Song about being the last of something that has never existed and may never exist...

I am the last of the Martian cowboys
And this tradition dies with me
I came from Earth oh so long ago
Riding on my Mama's knee

Now, Daddy was a Rocket Ranger
He brought his family 'cross the far and wide
We made our home underneath this dome
He built with pioneer pride...

Last of the Martian Cowboys

Last Of The Martian Cowboys

Diamond Marigold Sundae

Mother called him David
Strangers called him Ziggy
Magazines debated
Well, isn't he or is he?
We sort of half believed
That he'd sold the earth and sun
His eyes were souvenirs
From worlds that he had won...

Daddy Longlegs
Here Comes Daddy Longlegs (ooh)
He struts his stuff
In giant strides
Across the universe...

Here Comes Daddy Longlegs

Grace Kelly crashed my party last night
But I didn't mind
She brought chips and salsa
And we played charades
I never laughed, I never laughed so hard
A real live princess in my living room
She got my Smiths records out
And plastered my fridge with Polaroid pictures, baby...

Grace Kelly crashed my party last night
But I didn't mind
She asked to borrow my binoculars
We spied on the neighbors, doing the Cha Cha
She played Twister like a straight up ghost
Euchre like a little old man
She let my daughters borrow her tiara

She said,
"Everybody wants to stay young forever
But after the boys of summer have gone
What we crave is kindness, mercy and compassion
Let me show you a better way..."

Grace Kelly Crashed My Party

Writing acoustic pop songs, playing them in strange and beautiful places with resounding joy.
All songs: Sean M. Smith, R.O.S.E.D. Music Experience. S.D.G.

2025 Strange and Beautiful Tour:
3/1 - New Albany (OH) Indoor Farmers Market - The folks at New Albany have been so good to me. When I was first getting started playing solo, they gave me dates and kept inviting me back. I love the atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors. I've had times when I played about the best I can, and other times when I wasn't sounding so great. But they keep having me back, and I am very thankful.
4/26 - Cap City Half Marathon (at 12.5 mi) - On a cool, blustery day, I set up my canopy tent with 29 lbs of weights on each corner. I had my amplifier turned up higher than I had ever had it before, and it didn't seem to bother anyone. I had my choice of where to set up, and I could have been sheltered from the direct north wind if I had chosen a spot just fifteen feet  over; however, I didn't realize this right away, and by the time I did, hundreds of runners were passing within a few feet of me. So I basically played in a wind tunnel. Live and learn. I really hope I get to play there again next year because it's such a great event. Many of my best memories came near the end, when I felt like I was playing for individual runners/walkers. Thanks, Cap City!
6/19 -- Juneteenth - New Albany Farmers Market, Outdoor - Started out with a mist of light rain and blustery winds, but warm. By the time the Market started at 4pm, the weather was calming down. Gave away 5 little paper guitars. These are my handmade business cards and pieces of art. Music went well, played 49 songs in a little over 3 hours. People were so nice to me, and I even got some free baked goods from one of the vendors. Playing with both foot tambourines seems very natural now, and I feel like something is missing when I don't use them. I donate all of my tips to SmileTrain.org. Check them out! I was really honored to play this holiday. The weather cleared up about 5:30, and by 7pm it was a beautiful, calm summer evening. Kids and families out having a good time.
7/5 - North Market Downtown on the Patio - Played from 10:45 to 2pm during lunchtime. Beautiful, warm, sunny day. Protected from the direct sun by the North Market building, then by the awnings for the last 30 minutes or so. Played 49 songs total and had a few short conversations. I am really thankful for being able to play in a wonderful location.
7/17 - New Albany Farmers Market - Let's be honest: Playing for 3+ in the summer heat is not as simple as it sounds. It takes some common sense preparation: shade, snacks, liquids, a short break, and perspective -- thankfulness for just being in a public place getting to share my original songs. There were lots of families with kids dancing and running around, there was a choreographed sword fight put on by the high school drama company halfway through. One song went over nicely in particular: "So I Married Mary Tyler Moore". I gave away 7 little guitar pieces of paper art that I'd made for the occasion. One little boy pretended to be playing along with me on the little guitar. And I could sense that a few people were paying attention to the lyrics, which brought me joy.

Grace Kelly Crashed My Party

Sean Smith /|||||| Orange Paperbacks