The Fabric Of Rhythm – An Exhibition By Steve Smith Of Journey

HELD AT THE GALLERY OF MUSIC & ART IN CAESAR’S FORUM SHOPS, LAS VEGAS MAY 1- MAY 31, 2017  FEATURING IN-GALLERY APPEARANCES BY SMITH ON: THURSDAY, MAY 4, THURSDAY, MAY 11 AND THURSDAY, MAY 18 FROM 6:00-8:00PM PST .  The Gallery of Music & Art in Las Vegas is proud to welcome The Fabric of Rhythm, an exhibition by Steve Smith, drummer for iconic rock band JOURNEY. Smith will be making three very special in-gallery appearances on Thursday, May 4, Thursday, May 11 and Thursday, May 18 from 6:00-8:00pm PST. All appearances are complimentary and open to the public. RSVPs are strongly suggested: http://stevesmithdrumart.com/vegas.html. Call 702-366-9904 for additional information. All Artwork will be on exhibition and available for acquisition May 1st through May 31st, 2017 during Gallery Hours 10 am to 11 pm daily. The gallery is located within the Forum Shops at Caesars, Terrace Level 3. VIEW VIDEO  

SCENE INTERVIEW- Vegas Scene Magazine had the opportunity to speak with Smith a unique artist, musician, and drummer for Journey, and ask him what is like being back on tour with Journey, and ask him about his latest projects and passions aside from the band. Besides being a drummer for one of the popular rock bands of many generations, Steve is a unique painter using his drum sticks to paint; it is quite the experience to watch up close. Steve is a creative and passionate individual who loves to play Jazz in his band when off tour with Journey for past 32 years. I asked Steve how the band keeps their vocals so strong and close to their original track after all these years. Steve answered me by saying, ” great question, I would say it’s a combination of the energy and efforts of the main 3 band members, keeping it alive and playing the fan favorites as requested.  He also feels the fans our loving the new singer! Steve left band for a while to explore other options, but he’s back and better than ever. Steve alongside his band- Journey plans on touring for 6 months out of the year.  For the first 3 weeks of May you can see them in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Steve is a native to New Yrok,  who has been playing jazz in his own band since 1983 the”-NYC edition heart of the city in fall for NYC”. You can come see Steve in concert or at his appearance and book signing with abstract art and lighted drum sticks this week in Las Vegas, and if you miss the opportunity you will have a chance to see him again in the fall in New York. WWW.NYSCENEMAGAZINE.COM

In addition to his art exhibition, The Fabric of Rhythm, Smith will perform with JOURNEY at the band’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas residency from May 3-May 20, 2017.

In 2013, Smith began his innovative artwork built from rhythm. Working with art team SceneFour, the collection featured visuals crafted by fellow drummers—essentially “Rhythm-on-Canvas
“I call my collection The Fabric of Rhythm because I feel that this art is a view into the inner workings of the motions I use to make rhythms,” describes Smith. “With drumming, we hear only part of the motions that we make, and because the sticks and hands are generally travelling so fast, we don’t see all the motions being used.” He explains, “With the process that we used to make this art, you see both the impacts and the spaces between the notes, it’s as if we are looking into the very fabric of the rhythms.” In addition to his art exhibition, The Fabric of Rhythm Smith will perform with JOURNEY at the band’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. 

EXCITING NEW FOR VEGAS Journeys latest Vegas residency will be from May 3-May 20, 2017. In 2013, Smith began his innovative artwork built from rhythm. Working with art team SceneFour, the collection featured visuals crafted by fellow drummers–essentially “Rhythm-on-Canvas.” “I call my collection The Fabric of Rhythm_ because I feel that this art is a view into the inner workings of the motions I use to make rhythms,” describes Smith. “With drumming, we hear only part of the motions that we make, and because the sticks and hands are generally travelling so fast, we don’t see all the motions being used.” He explains, “With the process that we used to make this art, you see both the impacts and the spaces between the notes, it’s as if we are looking into the very fabric of the rhythms.”