But he is here, in the moment, cradling a flashlight with his shoulder and cheekbone, searching for the next set of music. I've been able to evolve my show while staying within the parameters of Retro. He doesn't jam it, he mixes it. If he wasn't here, this bar would not be busy. The night rises into 1 a.m., and his audience feels the Retro Funk as they sing along, Speed E-oke style, to Mase and Puff Daddy's More Money, More Problems.
Some people simply sit.
Others wade through the audience seeking for their momentary destination. Some try to find rhythm, and some are straight up dancing dirty. Jason Simon, who's been coming to Tuesday Night's Retro Night for the past three years, believes that Smith has done a great deal for Cross Street. But it's keeping me in business. Business has been good, with 200-250 people moving in and out of the bar throughout the night.