Video Father/son duo Andrew & Zachari Smith play indie folk with a message

— adapted from the artists’ website

Andrew and Zachari Smith are an accomplished father and son indie folk duo with something to say.

Andrew is one of very few Canadians to have won the prestigious Kerrville NewFolk songwriting competition. He is also a world-class tap style guitarist.

Andrew just won the 2014 Okanagan Arts Award in the category of music. Zachari can play just about any instrument he tries and his songwriting, often filled with political subject matter, harkens back to the early days of Dylan.

Their live sound is big for a duo — created by a surprising blend of mandolin, dobro, banjo, suitcase drum kit, guitars and family harmonies.

The pair started touring with the release of their first album, Travelling.

In April 2014, Andrew and Zachari are releasing their second album, Stumbling Horse.

The album proves that the pair have something to say. Their songs arise from what they have both lived through and learned over the past two years; songs of love and betrayal, emotive and passionate, and at times reflecting their ongoing concern for the environment.