This new song of ours was recorded live at Fardowners Restaurant in Crozet, Virginia for WNRN Radio's Commonwealth of Music series on May 26, 2015. Thanks to Chuck Grigsby for recording the set and to WNRN for making it happen!

Monk's Funk (Live at Fardowners 5-26-15)

This is our debut album, Candelabra, released in March 2015.

On the Prowl

Candelabra

Let Go

Wes Decides

Fight or Flee

Shivers

The Smiling Islanders formed in August 2014 as the brainchild of David Gray, Ben Laderberg, Tim Swartz, and Wesley Bonelli. The quartet met as students in Charlottesville and soon discovered a shared passion for live performance. Their music is an eclectic mix of genres, drawing inspiration from classic rock, jam, funk and modern indie. After cutting their teeth playing campus events and local bars, the group took steps outward and began performing across central Virginia. In April 2015 they released their debut EP, titled Candelabra. They continue to perform in central Virginia and beyond.

David Gray: vocals, guitar
Ben Laderberg: guitar
Tim Swartz: bass
Wes Bonelli: drums