Doug Smith & A to Z's Nite and Day wine

Tonight I’m featuring the music of Grammy Award Winning acoustic guitarist Doug Smith. In addition to his Grammy, he is also the winner of the 2006 Winfield International Fingerstyle Competition. His music is a blend of classical, folk, jazz, and contemporary blending intricate fingerpicking with some very nice tapping. In the early 1970s he played in rock bands where he primarily played bass guitar. That’s another reason to like him. After all, everyone knows the bass player is the coolest guy in the band. No bass tonight, just the music of a virtuoso guitarist. Enjoy!

Stars & Stripes Forever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f5WRrUJu-8&feature=related

Renewal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsUUC4yKn8 

Order of Magnitude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VmMH1kWQ9Q&feature=related  

Millennium Force: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Gav5uUx9w&feature=related

Crest of the Revolution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJshKmfXDo0&feature=related

Night of the Raccoons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx034Y8irAg&feature=related

Gentle Giant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWxSetRsGyo&feature=related

Ante Up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fk_Op4c3XY&feature=related

Sor Phalanges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j796XI_H3NY&feature=related

High Roller: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR194uCK3UU&feature=related

Two-Handed Paradox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2gejidFTV0&feature=related

Anything Goes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il_53gATaX8&feature=related

And since Doug blends several musical styles, I think I’ll pair him with A to Z’s 2007 Nite and Day. It blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah into a wonderfully focused wine with a bright berry nose and a cherry and spice palate. Very smooth, lingering on the finish with a succulent texture in the mouth. Really nice, especially at only $15.00 a bottle. So, kick back and unwind to the music of Doug Smith while you sip a glass of Nite and Day. Enjoy!

Cheers!