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Tour Itinerary (back to top)
Past itineraries - sorted by state and performance date (view)

7/25/08 8:00 PM Manhattan, KS Larry Norvell Band Shell
8/21/08 9:00 PM Kearney, NE University of Nebraska, Kearney - Orientation
8/23/08 11:00 AM Westville, IN Purdue University - North Central
8/27/08 11:30 AM Ankeny, IA Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny
8/27/08 9:00 PM Ottumwa, IA Indian Hills Community College
9/3/08 6:00 PM St. Joseph, MO Missouri Western State University
9/4/08 11:30 AM Kansas City, MO Avila University
9/6/08 11:00 AM Emporia, KS Emporia State University
9/10/08 6:00 PM Kingsville, TX Texas A&M University at Kingsville
9/16/08 9:00 AM Bossier City, LA Bossier Parish Community College
9/18/08 8:30 PM Tyler, TX University of Texas at Tyler
9/25/08 8:00 PM Marshall, MN Southwest Minnesota State University
9/28/08 7:00 PM Forest City, IA Waldorf College
11/20/08 9:00 PM Lindsborg, KS Bethany College

1/26/09 11:00 AM Crookston, MN University of Minnesota at Crookston
1/27/09 10:00 AM Fergus Falls, MN Minnesota State Community and Technical College
2/19/09 7:00 PM La Crosse, WI University of Wisconsin at La Crosse


Reviews and comments (back to top)
Performance Date: Nov. 1, 2007
Shevy's concert went wonderful! The students absolutely loved Shevy and we got really good feedback from the audience. The show went smoothly and the students fed off her enthusiasm and energy. The facebook event we had for Shevy kept getting responses after the show thanking her for coming to Western and saying how she inspired them. Also, she sold more CD's then any past musician we had at Mug Shots! Shevy is an excellent musician and a genuine person, we truly enjoyed having her come to Western and wish her the best of luck! It was wonderful to work with you! Thank you and take care!

Performance Date: April 28, 2007
Shevy's performance was great! She played longer than expected because the crowd was enjoying her. The crowd loved it and only had good things to say. She was very personable and appreciative of us booking her. Great performer and humble... and man can that girl eat!! (she'll understand). Hope all is well. I'll miss working with you now that I have passed on my position and graduated.
Ben Pepin, Spotlight Co-Chair, Luther College – Decorah, IA

Classroom Presentation / Performance Date: April 25, 2007
It went very well--we like that she is willing to answer all questions in between songs. She is very relaxed and friendly--easy to work with!
Cindi Gilbert, Director of Student Activities, Anoka Ramsey Community College - Cambridge, MN

Performance Date: April 21, 2007
Shevy put on a great show for us! We sold quite a few CDs and had a lot of positive feedback about her performance. She was so laid back and fun to have! I am definitely suggesting we bring her back next year!! J
Terril Germscheid, Expressive Arts Chair, College of St. Benedict-St. John’s University – Saint Joseph, MN

Performance Date: April 23, 2007
the Shevy Smith Show performance went well. I was in and out and didn't get to hear/see much, but the students seemed to enjoy the show. It was a fun event for our campus...something different than what we have done in the past. Our faculty/staff enjoyed the show as well. Shevy was great to work with, so energetic and positive.
Jodi Langaard, Student Senate Advisor, Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington, MN

Performance Date: March 28,2007
First of all, thank you so much for working with us on getting Shevy Smith to Ripon. She was an absolute delight! Unfortunately, we had a less than par crowd that night, but that in no part was due to Shevy's talent. It was a very hectic night for the students of Ripon College. Nevertheless, those that were in attendance have been raving the past day and a half; they thought she, along with her music, was great. Hopefully we can get her back to campus in the future and provide the audience she deserves.
Megan Calder, SMAC President, Ripon College - Ripon, WI

Performance Date: March 27, 2007
The Shevy Smith show went great! She is an incredible young woman, and I think that everyone who attended her show really enjoyed her performance. I didn't hear any negative feedback, only positive! Shevy was a joy to work
with and very personable! It is my hope that ETK brings her back next year.
Kayla Becker, ETK President, Wartburg College - Waverly, IA

Performance Date: March 27, 2007
I have nothing but great things to say about Shevy. She's very friendly and is so good at putting people at ease. I thought her show went very well. Everyone who attended was blown away by her talent; she has a gorgeous voice
and great stage presence! Shevy is really the whole package: talent, personality, and beauty! I'm really glad we had her at Wartburg. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.
Nicole Erspamer, Vice President of ETK, Wartburg College - Waverly, IA

Performance Date: March 8, 2007
The show with Shevy went really well! She is really easy to work with- set-up and sound check were a breeze! Our students responded wonderfully to her. My favorite thing about her is that she connects every note, lyric, and song with something that everyone can relate to. There was quite a crowd of gentlemen that stayed after to talk to her and I know that our committee had a great time talking to her before and after the show... She's definitely someone that we are going to have back!
Emily Soldner, CEC Lead Commissioner, Concordia College - Moorhead, MN

Performance Date: Feb. 14, 2007
The Shevy performance went great. She is very low key and very easy to work with. Everyone really seemed to enjoy her.
Lisa Samuelson, Director of Student Activities, University of Minnesota at Crookston - Crookston, MN

Performance Date: Feb. 12, 2007
Everything with Shevy went great. She was amazing to work with; no trouble at all. The audience received her well considering it was a Monday night and she got some laughs and always got applauded. As a performer, she was very good. She looked as though she was enjoying herself, which is always nice to see from someone who performs. Also, she sounded good, which is also a nice thing to have.
Caitlin, Hozeny, Student Activities Council, Augsburg College - Minneapolis, MN

Performance Date: Feb. 13, 2007
Shevy was great! Musically people really liked her and personality wise she was amazing. Her crowd interaction was awesome. She got people to sing with her and someone even went up on stage and played harmonica! She was a real sweetie to work with. The crowd like her a lot and I've only heard positive comments about her performance.
Laura Hulke, Hobson Union Board President, Bemidji State University - Bemidji, MN

Performance Date: Feb. 8, 2007
Shevy was awesome. The concert was great and we were very happy with the turnout. We had a lot of fun going for pizza with Shevy afterwards. She is an awesome young woman, very personable, very chatty, very much fun to hang out with. We would love to have her again sometime!
Valley City State University - Valley City, ND (feedback from two students and their advisor). ~Steph Trautman, Coffeehouse Governor for V-CAB

Shevy was incredible. We had about 40-50 people show up and everyone loved her. Her voice and guitar skills were amazing. I hope every things going well for you as well. Hope you’re having warmer temperatures then we are here. Looking forward to Logan in April and maybe will have the chance to meet up with you for the Northern Plains NACA once again.
Tristan Ross, Coffeehouse Governor for V-CAB

Shevy was AMAZING! She does such a nice job and represents you guys so well. We had a pretty good turn out for it also.
Kari Stricklin , Director of Memorial Student Center & Student Activities

Performance Date: Feb. 9, 2007
She was great! I counted about 125 students and after the first couple of songs she had them all listening with interest. Great job!
Heather Thormodson, Director of Student Life, Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Fergus Falls, MN

Performance Date: January 11, 2007
Shevy put on a great show as usual…everyone loved her performance, and she’s extremely easy to work with. The students really enjoyed it.
Megan O’Brien, Director of Student Activities , Centre College, Danville Kentucky

Performance Date: Jan. 25, 2007
Everyone enjoyed Shevy as always. See the email below that I got this morning from one of my students. See you soon in Nashville!

Hey Cindy!
I just wanted to let you know that Shevy was awesome! Everyone I talked to afterward loved her too. Her talk about the USO and the people who are there, or have been there, liberating a country moved Ryan quite a bit. He got very teary eyed! Just wanted to let you know.

Cindy Beals, Director of Student Activities, Vincennes University - Vincennes, IN

The show went great! She is awesome-everyone loved her. She opened for our weekly Open Mic, then ended the night with another set. During the open mic, she was very helpful and if Dave the MC asked her to come on stage to join in with some of the participants, she did that too. She was awesome to work with (all your performers are). She made a funny comment on how you usually book a tour for her doing states like North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota during February, except once she went to Florida instead-everyone got a kick out of that, as Wednesday night, it got very cold after an unusual spell of above normal temperatures. When she called about a week ago, I promised nice weather while she was in Oshkosh - and it was until the next day.
Jerry Bloesl, Director of Student Activities , University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The show was wonderful! She arrived in plenty of time, set up was a breeze, and the crowd loved her! She adapted well to the change of venue (from the Club in the basement to the Coffee house set up).We were very pleased with everything! I look forward to more collaboration,
Scott Gustafson , Reeve Union Board , Music and Entertainment Committee , University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Shevy was great. I'm really glad we were able to change our original agreement a bit and have her along with the open mic. She was very supportive of all the other artists that played. and everyone really enjoyed her. People liked the stories that she told between songs. and were very interested in talking with her about her travels and experiences in the music industry. Great program!
Samantha Musil, Program Advisor , University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Performance Date: Nov. 7, 2006
Shevy Smith was a wonderful delight! She’s truly sweet, friendly, and very approachable. The present individuals very much enjoyed the quirky humor in her personal stories, as well as the gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics of her songs. Many stayed after to ask questions and compliment her performance. I personally received high praise days later from audience members for having her here. She is definitely a performer to keep!
Minden Anderson, SAB Advisor, University of Wisconsin at Superior - Superior, WI

Performance Date: Nov. 1, 2006
The Shevy concert went very well. We got a lot of positive feedback and would love to have her come back again sometime! As a performer Shevy was awesome and she was great to work with!! Thank you for all of your help and cooperation it is greatly appreciated!
Whitney Harry, CAB Entertainment Chair, Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, KS

Performance Date: Oct. 26, 2006
Shevy was amazing and wonderful. She is a beautiful person with a beautiful voice. The audience really liked her, she made the show really comfortable for everyone. We really enjoyed having her at our school.
Laura Poe, SAB Entertainment Chair, Buena Vista University - Storm Lake, IA

Performance Date: Oct. 20, 2006
Shevy was awesome! We were so excited to have her back a second time! She’s probably one of the nicest performers we’ve ever worked with and her show was great!
Lea Wasson, APB President, University of Southern Indiana - Evansville, IN

Performance Date: Oct. 10, 2006
Shevy was a pretty easy show. She is great to work with and load-in was definitely a piece of cake. I think the crowd responded pretty well to her music . Overall, I think the show was a success.
Tristan Cook, PAAC Music Chair, Cornell College - Mount Vernon, IA

Performance Date: Oct. 9, 2006
Shevy was awesome. She was very easy to work with, and a real pleasure to be around. The audience was a little thin due to the show being on a Monday night, but the response was great. She sold a bunch of CD's, and was great about hanging out with students after the show to talk and sign stuff. Thanks.
Joe Quinn, SAB President, Drake University - Des Moines, IA

Performance Date: Oct. 7, 2006
Everything was great for the show with Shevy. She was pleasant an great to have on campus. She is a great performer and I the crowd really enjoyed the show.
Rich Ramos, Director of Student Programs, Simpson College - Indianola, IA

Performance Date: Oct. 2, 2006
We had a great time with Shevy. She performed at our coffee house series. We had a steady crowd of 70-90 throughout the night. She was a real pleasant performer to deal with.
David Sarnowski, Director of Student Activities, Carroll College - Waukesha, WI

Performance Date: Oct. 4, 2006
I just wanted to follow up with you in regards to the Shevy Smith show.
Shevy did an amazing job last night. She was a pleasure to work with and the students all liked her performance. She is a gem waiting to shine...you have a good one here. Thank you and please pass the kind words to praise to her.
Tony Kwiatkowski, Program Coordinator, University of Wisconsin at Parkside - Kenosha, WI

Performance Date: Sept.21, 2006
Shevy Smith’s performance at Blackhawk Technical College was a huge success! Our students and staff enjoyed her personable nature, her interactivity with the crowd, and her beautiful voice. Please thank Shevy for all of her assistance and we look forward to possibly working with her again in the future!
Jason Wiedenhoeft, Student Activities Coordinator, Blackhawk Technical College - Janesville, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 20, 2006
The performance was great. Our college is a commuter college so it is always a challenge to get people to come to our shows, but she worked out wonderfully. It was nice of her to meet the audience and talk individually with them after the show.
Katie Listwan, GA President, Waukesha County Technical College - Pewaukee, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 11, 2006
Shevy was great! She was easy to work with and I've received a lot of comments that they really enjoyed her music. I think the coffeehouse type of shows work best on our campus.
Shawn Sullivan, Student Life Director, Northcentral Technical College - Wausau, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2006
We were very happy with Shevy’s show. She not only was a terrific performer, but she connected very well with our audience. She even stayed well after her show visiting with students. It was nice to see her just sit at the table and relax until the venue closed down. The students loved her.
Talia Proffitt, Director of Student Activities - Lakeland College - Sheboygan, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 13, 2006
Shevy was great! She is so easy to work with and she put on a great show. The students commented on how relatable her songs were and that they would love to have her back. We had a nice crowd and everyone enjoyed the show and left happy (one of my main criteria :)
Brooke Wegner, Director of Student Activities, Alverno College - Milwaukee, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2006
Shevy Smith was Awesome. She is such a sweet, talented woman. It was a pleasure to have her. The students loved her and the audience responded so well. It was a great show. Keep me posted on any other artists that will be in the River Falls area.
Karin Kling, Event Coordinator, University of Wisconsin at River Falls - River Falls, WI

Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2006
The show was amazing. Shevy sounded great and the audience loved her.
There was great response during the show and many people hung around to talk with her and buy her CD. I loved her at NACA but the show in River Falls was fantastic. She has a great sense of humor and really connected with the audience, I don't think it could have gone any better.
Rachel Zierden, Entertainment Committee, University of Wisconsin at River Falls - River Falls, WI

Performance date: August 31, 2006
Shevy was awesome – the students really enjoyed her performance - & we liked how nice she was to work with J – thanks again for helping us make it happen!
Jen Evans - Director Student Activities, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA

Performance Date: April 27, 2006
We were glad to have Shevy back at Bradley for the Emerson Drive show. Her performance was really good, the crowd seemed to really enjoy it. I think she sold quite a few cds after the show too. Thanks for the suggestion of having her come.
Jeff Reising, ACBU Concerts Coordinator, Bradley University - Peoria, IL

Performance Date: May 1, 2006
Shevy was great! she played great and was so personable and easy to work with! thank you for all your help!
Bridget Hopkins, FAB Live Music Chair, Fontbonne University, MO

Performance Date: April 27, 2006 (opening for Emerson Drive)
Shevy did great at Bradley last week. We did get many people out and the show overall went really well. I think that everyone really enjoyed it. Anyways, let me know how you are feeling after 26.2 miles!
Brandy Raffel, Grad. Asst. for Student Activities, Bradley University - Peoria, IL

Performance Date: March 22, 2006
Shevy's show went very well. she blew quite a few of us away. we knew from her video that she'd be pretty good, but really she exceeded our expectations by leaps and bounds. and not to mention shes so easy and sucha a pleasure to work with. definately dont let her go, shes got great things hidden up her sleeve. I think the audience went into this expecting one of two things a lot of guys thought she'd be just a hot girl who will play some decent songs, and the girls seemed to think shed be another mediocre singer-songwriter chick and both were pleasantly surprised by her talent, and her performance. I'd love to have her back on campus again, she definatley met my standards.
Todd Jarzenski, CPB Entertainment Coordinator, University of Indianapolis, IN

Performance date: March 8, 2006
As always, Shevy put on a great show. The audience loved her. She went over just as well the second time. Thanks again. Hopefully we can bring her back for a third year.
Ken Lydy, Director Student Activities, Wilmington College - Wilmington, OH

Performance date: March 8, 2006
As always, Shevy put on a great show. The audience loved her. She went over just as well the second time. Thanks again. Hopefully we can bring her back for a third year.
Ken Lydy, Director Student Activities, Wilmington College - Wilmington, OH

Performance Date: February 16, 2006
Shevy did a wonderful job. We usually have only about ten people in our cafeteria during the time period she played, but we had 100 people come and hear her play which was wonderful. We had positive comments on our evaluation for example someone said "it is about time we do a program that creates a cool college campus." So we are going to continue the Thurs. in Lancers once a month. I even got the director of that area to agree to programming next year.
Thanks for making my job so easy.
Cindy Sarkady, DSA, College of Lake County - Grayslake, IL

Performance Date: February 21, 2006
Shevy was extremely pleasant to work with! She was on time and very professional. And from what I observed the students enjoyed her performance. I hope she enjoyed her time here with us! And, yes, Gloria and I are going to Atlanta next week for APCA!
Carol Wolfe, Student Life & Activities, Purdue University - Calumet in Hammond, IN

Performance Date: February 22, 2006
I personally couldn't have been more excited for Shevy to come. And I of course was not disappointed. We could have definitely talked all night long! Too bad she had to head back on the road. Yeah, as far as the show, we've never had an autograph line of more than 10 people...Shevy had a line for a half-an hour. The attendance was the highest 1.) of the whole school year series, and 2.) tied for overall of the 3 years I've been doing Acoustic Wednesdays! I think there were many people definitely satisfied when they left. House, I've never been disappointed with any of your artists that we book. Each one seems to raise the standards and set their own limits. Thanks for all the great talent!
Alecia Rider, Acoustic Wednesdays Program Assistant, University of Wisconsin -Platteville in Platteville, WI

Performance Date: February 14, 2006
Shevy was fantastic! Not only did she put on amazing show, she was such a delight to work with and host for the evening. Thanks again - see you soon, in Boston!
Brian P. Novak, Graduate Advisor - University Union Board, Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

Performance Date: February 14, 2006
Shevy was fantastic! Not only did she put on amazing show, she was such a delight to work with and host for the evening. Thanks again - see you soon, in Boston!
Brian P. Novak, Graduate Advisor - University Union Board, Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

Performance Date: February 13, 2006
Shevy was great. Sounded great, and I enjoyed the conversation she started about her experiences in the Middle East. She was easy to work with, and willing to interact with her audience, and I appreciate both. Thanks again for hooking us up with her.
Kevin Broeckling, Dean of Student Affairs, Springfield College, IL

Performance Date: February 8, 2006
WE LOVED Shevy! She was fantastic and the students really enjoyed her. We are hoping to have her back again next semester.
Carla Sevcik and Danielle Faison, Co-Coffeehousechairs, Normandale Community College - Bloomington, MN

Performance Date: February 1, 2006
I thought Shevy was excellent in all areas. Very personable, easy going, good rapport with the audience, plus an excellent singer. Lots of students stayed after to chat with her and buy CD's. Probably the best we have had from Wally's World this year.
Cindi Glibert, Director of Student Activities, Anoka Ramsey Community College - Cambridge, MN

Performance Date: January 18, 2006
I just wanted to shoot you and e-mail and let you know that Shevy was a huge success at Armstrong. She has such a great personality and is a wonderful performer. Everyone loved her (especially the Frat boys ;) Anyway, she was a pleasure to work with and thank you so much for making that show possible. I will talk to you soon and will see you at APCA! Thanks again.
Kaitlen Fulp, Rock Me Chair, Armstrong Atlantic State University, GA

Performance Date: December 2, 2005
Shevy was amazing. I missed her last year and kinda thought it odd to have her back this year given the small venue, but man am I sold on her. Great time, great person! We're all booked up, but weve got this show on April 29th with Emerson Drive that I would love an opener for. This is a shot in the dark, but I'd love to start a dialouge about seeing what we can do about having her back in Jacksonville for that.
Mike Tyburski, SAB President, Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL

Performance Date: November 16, 2005
Shevy's show was great. She does a great job of mixing personal stories with her music, and she definitely can relate to the student body. She's also extremely easy to work with. The students definitely enjoyed her show as well.
Megan L. O'Brien, Director of Student Activities, Centre College, KY

Performance Date: November 16, 2005
Shevy went great. She always is so easy to work with, and always has given us a great show. Scott, our assistant director, should be getting back with you on positive comments about Jennifer Daniels.Thanks!
Brandee Petrey, Director, EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Performance Date: November 14, 2005
Shevy Smith was awesome! She did a great job! It was perfect for our Student Activity Center atmosphere. I would like to have her back in the Spring sometime. Please let me know what would be a good time or if there are any block dates available. Thanks for catching up with us.
Molly Farrell, Director of Student Activities, Tennessee Wesleyan College

Performance Date: September 9, 2005 Two pieces of feedback form the SAC Co-Chairs at Concordia University in Seward, NE
Thanks so much for everything so far. Shevy was a great kick-off artist for our coffee house series for the school year. There was one of the best responses and attendence that we have had in a while so that is excited. She had a great sounds to her and made the time really enjoyable. She was very personable and the student activities council enjoyed working with her. We look forward to the rest of your artists this year.
Rehema Kavugha, SAC Co-Chair, Concordia University- Seward, NE

Everyone on our campus that attended thoroughly enjoyed Shevy's performance. She is warm and inviting. It was nice to have such a fresh face on campus that has such a beautiful sound attached to it!...We loved her dog, Vivian, too!!In Him and for always,
Tiffany Rodden, Student of Early Childhood Education, Concordia University

Performance Date: October 11, 2005
Shevy was WONDERFUL! She was very easy to work with and has a very warm personality—we were glad to finally get her to campus. We look forward to seeing you guys this weekend at NACA Mid-America!
Cari Ann K. Cook, Director of Campus Activities, Dominican University, IL

Performance Date: October 26, 2005
Shevy was, again, awesome! She was so easy to work with and really worked well with our students. It was actually nice to have her back on campus because I think that you can tell that she has grown as a performer in the year since she had been here last. Our students enjoyed her, and I think we had the most ever buy merchandise.
Andrew Pflipsen, Director of Housing / Student Activities, McCook Community College, NE

Performance Date: October 27, 2005
I LOVE Shevy's voice! She is an incredibly gifted performer and songwriter. The audience was very appreciative of her talents. They thought her to be "real" and loved the message she brought with each of her songs. I hope to hear her again someday! It is always so good to work with you!
Blythe Eddy, Director of Student Activities, Emporia State University in Emporia, KS

Performance Date: September 21, 2005
Shevy was amazing! It was kind of a smaller crowd than what we had anticipated; we had around 60 students there. However, the audience loved her and several of them bought her cd and stayed around to talk with her. It was a great show. We can’t wait to get her back!
Tonya Hale, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Hendrix College, Conway, AR

Performance Date: September 10, 2005
Shevy was very good as a performer and a person. As usual, we had a major crowd, all those who were there really enjoyed her, and she was a good fit, style-wise, for us for Homecoming. She was on time, very friendly, hung around a bit afterward and sounded good. Thank you much.
Jeremy Austin, Director of Student Housing, Highland Community College - Highland, KS

Performance Date: August 30, 2005
Shevy was excellent once again. I actually think she is getting better as a performer. More relaxed, more skilled with the crowd. The keyboard was a nice addition to the show. Lastly, she is just a pleasant person to work with – I’m rooting for her and her career. I think she has great potential.
Darrin Witucki, Director of Student Activities - University of Wisconsin at Stout

Shevy is AMAZING! We loved her. The concert was a success in that she had a blast, our sponsors loved her and so did my boss.
Ron Dillon, Mountain Home Air Force Base

The show was great! Shevy tore up the stage. She played a hour set and the crowd loved every minute of it. When I heard her sing I was in shock. I see this girl going places.
Andrew McClellan, Concerts Chair – Western Illinois University

We had a great time with Shevy and the students loved her. She was very good with the audience and projected a very comfortable atmosphere. She was very accommodating and did a great job!
Kellie Jettie, Coordinator of Student Life - Salt Lake Community College

Shevy Smith was absolutely awesome! Everyone just loved her and she was so easy to work with. We would like to have her back again next year!
Kim Jackson, DSA – Big Bend Community College

Shevy was absolutely FABULOUS! She was very natural with the audience and our students really responded to that. Utah State loved her and we would LOVE to have her back any time in the future. Shevy will go places, I'm sure of it! Thank you for being so great to work with; it was truly a pleasure.
Kathy Leslie, Activities VP – Utah State University

Shevy did an awesome job. She had a really great crowd. Even though she was sick she did an amazing job. No one was disappointed.
Emily Hohl - McKendree College

Thank you!! Shevy ROCKED! Not only was she talented, but just an overall wonderful person to talk with. Everyone was very impressed with her voice and song writing. Thanks for recommending such a great artist!
Amanda Holtz Coordinator of Student Activities & Leadership, Concordia University Wisconsin

Shevy's concert was great. She is a very sweet person and very easy to work with. The band complemented her well and the students enjoyed her set. There were about 75 students who attended. The crowd seemed to connect with her and enjoyed her style and original songs. She is a talented musician and I'd recommend her to any Student Activities Colleague.
Erin Byrne, Program Coordinator, Notre Dame

Wow. I must say that even though this was my first show, it went off without a hitch. Shevy is great to work with! If it was anyone else that I was doing my first show with, I really don't think it would have went off as smoothly. And as a performer, Shevy is amazing. I bought a CD and it doesn't do her voice justice. She is an amazing singer and entertainer. I must admit, she was up there for and hour and a half and it felt like 10 minutes. There were no dragging moments at all; she even kept us entertained between songs. I have to get her to come back next year. She could easily become one of those "Campus Favorite" artists, and I believe she will.
Brian McIntire, Western Illinois University

Shevy Smith was absolutely amazing! I was extremely impressed with her both as a performer and as an all around person. The people who came loved her to death. Lots of them were upset that she didn't have CDs on hand, but we'll be ordering online sometime soon. Several students approached me and told me how much they enjoyed the music. She was a joy to work with and I hope to see her again sometime.
Andrew Embry, Butler University, SGA Coffeehouse Chair

Shevy Smith was absolutely the best performer we have had in a while. She was very personable with the audience as well as the students who hosted her. She was very down to earth, and made you feel like she was singing just to you. We couldn't have asked for a better performer. The audience was absolutely crazy about her and stuck around for a good half hour after the show to chat with her bout life, music, and the road. Her coffee house was a big hit, and we have already started getting requests for her to come back next year from the student body.
Anthony Jones, Eureka College - CAB Events Chair

Shevy Smith was great. Very friendly. She recorded some radio spots for us, and hung around to sign autographs and do an interview for the school paper. She was just all around awesome, from her music to her interaction with everyone there. It was a great way to kick off women’s history month.
University of Pittsburgh – Bradford

It was a wonderful show last night with Shevy Smith. We had 160 students and staff in attendance. As you know, this was our first coffeehouse in Starbuck’s in the new Student Union. We couldn’t have scheduled a better performer to start this series. Shevy is an amazing singer-songwriter and easily one of the best entertainers with whom I have worked during my 22 years at Akron.
Tom Faessel, University of Akron

Shevy Smith put on a great show. Here at Maryville, we look hard to find female musicians to bring, and this was a great choice. Not only did Shevy play well, but she was so nice to work with. She was so friendly and easy-going and everyone had a great time.
Jenna Puricelli, CAB President - Maryville University

Shevy Smith’s performance was GREAT!! She not only has great stage presence but is really a sweet gal! She had a sore throat last night, but she improvised very well and sounded great! She even interacted with the audience with "Free Fallin'"...it was very well received and the audience loved her! We had a good turnout and everything went great!
Ashley Movold, Music Chair – Truman State

Shevy ROCKED! Not only was she talented, but just an overall wonderful person to talk with. Everyone was very impressed with her voice and song writing. Thanks for recommending such a great artist!
Amanda Holtz - Coordinator of Student Activities & Leadership, Concordia University Wisconsin

Shevy Smith was great! She was wonderful to talk to, was really open to the crowd and stayed after to speak with the audience. It was an all-around great job.
Will Lamborn, Concert Coordinator - University of Kansas

The program was great, and Shevy was very sweet and easy to work with. Everyone truly enjoyed the show.
Erin Cron, Student Programming - University of Nebraska at Omaha, NE

Shevy was a jewel and the students enjoyed the performance. Thanks...have a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday.
Wilma - Doane College in Crete, NE

Shevy Smith was easily a top artist that visited the University of Kentucky. Not only was she fun to listen to, but her ability to be friendly can really liven up the audience. Nice job Shevy !
Jason Ashley, Student - University of Kentucky

It was about a hundred degrees during the outdoor show, but Shevy made it feel like 1000 derees! She was on fire! !"
Scott, Student - Pittsburg State University (KS)

"Thank you so much for recommending Shevy. She put on a awesome show and everyone loved her. Even the President of PSU stopped me and said how much he liked her. Thanks for being so easy to work with!"
Ed Wirthwein, Asst. Dir. of Campus Activities - Pittsburg State University (KS)

"UND had a great time with Shevy! I was very impressed by her performance. What a wonderful person and artist. We will have to have her back soon so more students can hear what she has to offer. Thanks for a great show!"
Danielle Elbert, Outgoing UPC Chair - University of North Dakota (Grand Forks)

"Shevy was great to have on campus. She's a laid back and personable individual. Before the show you are talking to this young woman who seems a lot like the college students that we interact with on a daily basis. . .Then, she gets on stage and you soon realize that a seasoned performer has taken the stage. She has incredibly strong vocals and it caught the sound-guy a little by surprise. She really seemed to have the audience fully engaged. That was confirmed when the guys from Facilities Maintenance bought a bunch of CD's after the show! I told Shevy that was a first. . .when you have the Maintenance guys buying CDs you had a good show."
Darrin Witucki, DSA - University of Wisconsin at Stout (Menomonie)

"Shevy is a great performer with an amazing voice! Comments around the office are that she was very talented, put on a great show, and was very popular with the guys in the audience. She had one of the most well attended performances of the whole summer!"
Molly Gale, Summer Music Coordinator - University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis)

"Shevy Smith was great! People really liked her and her performance was wonderful. We had a lot of staff and students purchase her CD. Thanks for recommending her for our summer concert series."
Kimberly Haiman, Coordinator of Student Activities - North Dakota State University (Fargo)

"Shevy Smith was easily a top artist that visited the University of Kentucky. Not only was she fun to listen to, but her ability to be friendly can really liven up the audience. Nice job Shevy. Let's go surfing!"
Jason Ashley, Student - University of Kentucky (Lexington)

Interview (back to top)
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in central Kansas on a farm surrounded by gravel roads, wheat fields, the whole shebang.

How did your childhood/upbringing influence your decision to be a musician?
I think that the wide-open space and seemingly endless amount of free time really helped to develop my creative mind. I think I would write in a very different way had I grown up around the entertainment industry and the parameters it enforces.

What other influences in your life encouraged you to pursue a career in music?
I am doing this because I can't NOT do it. My parents always stressed the fact that there is no ceiling on dreams.

When did you start performing on the road?
I started doing gigs pretty steadily when I was about 14 years old. (Of course, back then many of the gigs consisted of yodeling through rodeo PA systems.)

Is there a particular part of the music business you like the most (i.e. songwriting, touring, singing, etc.)?
That would have to be the combo of writing and touring. To write a song and then be able to affect somebody with it is the ultimate payoff.

How often do you write?
Pretty much every day. I wish it was a faucet I could turn off, because I often find myself tortured by endless thoughts as I try to go to sleep, but I tend to be kicking around something in my mind at all times. Although, I can't say as though I sit down with a pen and piece of paper absolutely every day.

What do you like about touring on the college circuit?
To be in this business and also be able to interact with your peers is really a cool thing. I find other people's lives so much more interesting than my own, and the college circuit seems to be full of people pursuing intriguing paths.

What do you do to pass the time on the road when you're not performing?
I grew up with only older brothers, so I am always inclined to fill my time with sports. I love running, water skiing, basketball, and watching (college) football.

How would you describe your music? Who do you consider to be your musical influences?
As indescribable:) No, seriously, I guess I would say that it is roots rock with a lyrical focus. My influences are mainly rooted in the seventies. Tom Petty, Emmylou, Jackson Browne. I also love Sheryl Crow, the Counting Crows, the Chili Peppers, and Suzy Bogguss.