Biografia
The Smile Effect are moving fast on the international music scene. Now based out of Zürich (Switzerland) they are currently producing their debut album and playing live. Brothers, Alan and Stephen Fitzpatrick, originally from Ireland, have been collaborating and making music together for the past five years, practicing and honing their skills. Martin Fischer joined as drummer in spring 2014. His intuitive beats are the perfect addition to The Smile Effect.
Stephen, Alan and Martin have been influenced by a number of artists across the entire spectrum of music. Notable reflections of artists such as John Mayer, Amos Lee, Rush, Dream Theater, Steve Vai and Pat Metheny can be heard in The Smile Effect sound. In 2012, The Smile Effect was formed when the brothers took their music from the practice room to the public and under the management of Steven Knecht, to the international entertainment scene.