Smiley and His Muse is a husband-wife duo, playing fresh arrangements of all the tunes you love from the 1950s through current! Trish sings and play her guitar while Dave plays percussion on a drum pad and an electronic kit with a volume knob! We use a state-of-the-art Bose sound system that allows people to listen, dance, sing along but also converse with friends. Our duo has more of a fun, acoustic feel and is perfect for in-home parties, clubs and any other venue looking for a more intimate, yet upbeat and fun act! We take requests also!
Crowd loved them! They have a great playlist and are super entertaining! I would love to have them play anytime!
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Smiley and His Muse desire to entertain you and to make your party GREAT! We specialize in playing iconic tunes that people know, can dance to and can sing along to. We play anything from classic rock to island music to pop music, etc. If you have a themed party, we'll dress up, too. If you let us know of any requests you have a couple weeks before your party, we will do our best to honor them. We are willing to do whatever it takes to improve your event!
Biography Page for Smiley and His Muse
Dave Laughlin (drums/percussion/vocals)
Drummin’ Dave started playing guitar and learned to read music at eight years old but switched to drums in 7th grade when he got what he refers to as “the rock bug.” He was a high school drumline geek and eventually achieved success in the Anderson music scene, first with Looney Bin and most notably with Plain Jane. After taking a 14-year break to play Mr. Mom, Dave played with Pop Rox Trio where he covered drum set parts with his right hand and bongo parts with his left! He is also the go-to “hype” guy for any off-the-wall, theatrical vocals! His current gig is with his wife Trish as part of Smiley and His Muse.
Trish Laughlin (lead vocals/acoustic and electric guitar)
Trish started her musical journey in 5th grade with saxophone and piano. Active with music throughout high school and college, Trish participated in numerous concert bands, jazz bands, marching bands and musicals. She added acoustic guitar to her repertoire when she was 32 and has been playing and singing ever since!
For Smiley and His Muse we need 1- 15amp circuit. At least a 10' x 10' x 8' tall (or greater) level performance area. It takes us an hour and a half to "set up" (before gig) AND 60 minutes to "tear down" (after gig).
| July 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Smiley and His Muse Debut at Denver's! |
| September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 13, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Pop Rox Trio Returns to Oakley Brothers' |
| March 29, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Pop Rox Trio Returns to Oakley Brothers' |
| February 15, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Pop Rox Trio Returns to Oakley Brothers' |
| January 11, 2019 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Pop Rox Trio at The Stable |
| December 28, 2018–December 29, 2018 • 10:00pm - 2:00am | Pop Rox (Full Band) at Blaze Brew Pub |
| November 16, 2018–November 17, 2018 • 10:00pm - 2:00am | Pop Rox (Full Band) Live at Blaze Brew Pub |
| November 03, 2018–November 04, 2018 • 9:30pm - 1:30am | Full band Woody's Lapel |
| October 12, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Pop Rox Trio at Oakley Brothers' Distillery |
| September 19, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Pop Rox Trio at Snappers Bar and Grill |
Song List for Smiley and His Muse
1. Ex’s and Oh’s (Elle King)
2. All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor)
3. Get On Your Feet (Gloria Estefan)
4. Something to Talk About (Bonnie Raitt)
5. I’m Yours (Jason Mrazz)
6. Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac)
7. Dancin’ in the Moonlight (The Toploaders)
8. All I Wanna Do (Sheryl Crow)
9. Believe (Cher)
10. Me and Bobby McGee (Janis Joplin)
11. Price Tag (Jessie J)
12. What’s Up (4 Non Blondes)
13. Kiss me (Sixpence None the Richer)
14. Squeeze Box (The Who)
15. Joy to the World (Three Dog Night)
16. Have You Ever Seen the Rain (Credence Clearwater Revival)
17. Kissed By a Rose (Seal)
18. Maggie May (Rod Stewart)
19. Lean on Me (Club Nouveau version)
20. Rich (Maren Morris)
21. My Church (Maren Morris)
22. Sexy Thing (Hot Chocolate)
23. Baby I love Your Way (Peter Frampton)
24. We are Family (Sister Sledge)
25. Hot Child in the City (Nick Gilder)
26. Before He Cheats (Carrie Underwood)
27. Crumbling Down (John Mellancamp)
28. Come to My Window (Melissa Etheridge)
29. Hang on Sloopy (The McCoys)
30. Keep Your Head Up (Andy Grammar)
31. Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)
32. Old Time Rock n Roll (Bob Seger)
33. Signed Sealed Delivered (Stevie Wonder)
34. Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger)
35. December 1963 (The Four Seasons)
36. MMMBOP (Hanson)
37. I Second That Emotion (Smoky Robinson and The Miracles)
38. Bad Moon Rising (Credence Clearwater Revival)
39. Don't Stop Believing (Journey)
40. Night Moves (Bob Seger)
41. Roll to Me (Del Amitri)
42. More than Words (Extreme)
43. Dancing Queen (ABBA)
44. Ain't Too Proud to Beg (The Temptations)
45. Born on the Bayou (Credence Clearwater Revival)
46. Three Little Birds (Bob Marley)
47. Closer to Fine (The Indigo Girls)
48. I Remember You (Skid Row)
49. I Don't Wanna Be (Gavin DeGraw)
50. Millionaire (Bruno Mars)
This is a sample list, but we have many more songs, are constantly adding new ones, and we take requests!
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