Roland K Smith & The Sinners are an Australian alt. country band.
The band has releases three EP’s and are currently in the early stages of recording their debut album.
Often compared to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and The Band, but with a style all of their own, Roland K Smith & The Sinners seamlessly blend country, folk and rock.
The bands live performance has made them a live favourite, and one the bands to see of local roots music scene.
Described by Brag Magazine as “Australia’s answer to Ryan Adams”, Roland K Smith has played shows in London, New York and Australia.
Roland K Smith & The Sinners are:
Roland K Smith vocals/guitar/harmonica
Jeff Pope guitar/dobro/lap steel/ pedal steel/banjo/mandolin
Damon Quinn guitar/vocals/piano
Matt McQuade bass
Mark Fairhurst drums/percussion
For songs, videos, gigs, pics, reviews, etc please visit www.myspace.com/rolandsings
“Twangy Goodness.” THE DRUM MEDIA 7 JUNE 2009
“Roland K Smith is Australia’s answer to Ryan Adams. He has the potential to go that far too. He’s got the talent, he’s got the will and he’s got the way. Watch him as he soars." THE BRAG MAGAZINE 2 June 2008
“There is a clear fragility to the delivery, and one could easily be reminded of the similarly haunting godfather of such songwriting, Townes Van Zandt." www.alternativemediagroup.com 11 June 2008
“…a performer whose ability as a songwriter is matched by the performances he offers." RAVE MAGAZINE 16 September 2008
“With a twang sounding more Nashville than Sydney, Roland uses simple heartfelt lyrics with an understated band.” www.fasterlouder.com.au 3 August 2008