Big smith is comprised of five men, all first cousins, including two sets of brothers.
Expect big smith to employ a wide array of acoustic instruments, principally guitar, mandolin, bull-fiddle and washboard, and an even wider array of music complemented by rich family harmonies. The band's musical roots can be traced back to their family, a musical bunch of hillbillies from Dry Holler and all over Christian County, Missouri, and from each of the members' continuing musical curiosity and growth. Big smith earned a devoted following soon after they began playing downtown Springfield in October of 1996. They released a self-titled debut CD in May of 1998 of original songs and creative covers, and a live gospel CD in February of 1999 that explores their familial musical roots. The new century finds big smith at work in the studio, while their live reputation spreads quickly through the midwest and beyond.