The Ram Boola Black

Drummer Garrett Smith from the defunct Los Angeles band Texture, embarks on his first solo outing in early 2007 under the moniker of The Ram Boola Black. His first solo ep featured songs that were a self-contained snap shot of a diamond in the rough. Raw and unpolished. With determination to spread his song writing wings, in early 2009 he released The Ram Boola Black-II which was a full length album that was focused on having a more pop rock style infused with more of an intricate musical bed. Several of the songs have been featured on an array of different type podcast from podshow.com that have been met with positive reviews. In 2010 he released his 3rd album titled "Getting It Out" which took the listener on a more edgy ride musically. The album consisted of songs of a different flavor style wise such as the Latin spiced single "If We We're In Mexico" while still delivering the pop rock harmonies and quirkiness that The Ram Boola Black does so well. In 2011, he released "Fooled With Isolation" which took the listener on more of an acoustic rock based journey along with displaying a much heavier lyric overtone.

Currently Garrett Smith is prepping the new 2012 Ram Boola Black album titled "Anywhere" for release as well as playing drums for the local Houston hard rock band Savage Evolution.

• II

• Rock
• The Ram Boola Black
• 01/25/2009
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Liner Notes: Credits: The Ram Boola Black II was recorded from 0907 to 1008. Recorded at the "Rock Room" Van Nuys, CA Recorded & Mixed by Garrett Smith Mastered by: William Raven, Raven Mastering, International All songs written by Garrett Smith Musicians: Garrett Smith-Drums, Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Percussion Allen Moreno-Guitars, Bass, Percussion Vee-Bass Thanks: Allen Moreno (This record could have not been possible without your wonderful brilliance....words can not express my gratitude.) Vee for you kind kind spirit and low end, Duanco Intl for your support & ear, John Stack for the gear and Roland tech service, Jerry Temple (keep rocking bro), Mrod & Tanner (Thanks for the IM ear & opinions.), RBarr (Thanks Ed...this is for you....) One of the greatest song writers I've ever known...Bill Bryan, The great William (Raven)Cooke, James Holvay (You are the greatest!) Kyle Boyd for the enthusiasm & support (Walk it off son...) My family, wonderful friends and everyone who has given me support... past, present & future. Lastly my wonderful wife Sonja who has been ridiculously patience with me during my insane creative process. I love you and Thank you. G

1. See You Guys Again
2. Rust and Red
3. Make This Together
4. Optimistic Moron
5. 14
6. Slowing It Down
7. Lining Up Stars
8. Swimming Through This Life...
9. So There
10. Help Somebody (myself)

• EP

• Rock, Alternative
• The Ram Boola Black
• 02/03/2009
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Liner Notes: Thank you list: The Big White Light for the inspiration, Sonja my love for her tremendous patience. Thank you for being my rock. Allen for his wonderful guitars. This little EP would have not been possible without you. Words can not express my gratitude my friend. It's beyond. Vee, you're on my rock pedestal and always will be. The respect meter is to the max. MRod, for your exceptional bass work. It was like old times wasn't it? It means more to me than you know. Someday soon you'll be on my right.... I promise. To Duane Co Intl. Thanks for the ear and the chance to do 'Touchdown" It's so freakin awesome. John Stack for the gear and life talks. I'm beyond gracious. Sean Dailey, Thanks for the crash course lesson on the roland, William Cooke @Raven Mastering for your wonderful work. You are THE guy. To everyone else who has been with me along this little ep I have done for 6 months, My Folks, Ryan , Mckenzie, RB, James Holvay, Josh Dalhauser (here it is bro) and everyone else who supported along the way........ I sincerely Thank you. Garrett

1. Say Goodbye To Fear
2. Planet Hurt
3. The Sickness
4. On My Fence
5. Kenzie
6. The Monster Under My Bed

• Getting It Out

• Rock, Alternative
• The Ram Boola Black
• 01/26/2010
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Liner Notes: The Ram Boola Black “Getting it Out” All songs written by Garrett Smith Recorded from Jan. 2009 to Sept. 2009 Recorded @ the ‘Rock Room” in Van Nuys, CA Mixed in Houston, TX Mastered by William Raven, Raven Mastering, International All Instruments (except noted) by Garrett Smith Allen Moreno-Solo and Rhythm guitar in “If We Were in Mexico” Charlie De La Paz- Solo in “Afraid of the World” Special Thanks-My wonderful wife Sonja, Allen Moreno, John Stack, Charlie De La Paz, SBG, James Holvay, My wonderful friends and family. I love you all. This record is dedicated to Allen Moreno. Thank you for everything.

1. Whatever Was
2. The Neva Song
3. Feel The Sun
4. Mr. Lawrence
5. Weighs On Me
6. Afraid Of The World
7. Toast
8. Too Many Thursday's
9. If We Were In Mexico

• Weighs On Me - Single

• Rock, Alternative
• The Ram Boola Black
• 02/02/2010
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Liner Notes:

1. Weighs On Me

• If We Were In Mexico - Single

• Rock, Latin
• The Ram Boola Black
• 03/09/2010
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Liner Notes:

1. If We Were in Mexico

• Fooled With Isolation

• Rock, Alternative
• The Ram Boola Black
• 03/04/2011
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Liner Notes: All Songs Written and Produced by Garrett Smith Recorded from Jan. 2010 to Dec. 2010 Recorded and Mixed @ TFC Studio's Houston, TX Mastered by William Raven, Raven Mastering, International All Instruments by Garrett Smith Artwork by David Phillips @ Creative Matador (Creativematador.com) Special Thanks- My wonderful and patient wife Sonja….I love you!!!, Randy Barr (You started this..ha), Allen,Nora & little jack Moreno (love beyond) , John Stack (much respect),Charlie De La Paz, Channing Adams & Michael Rod (Thank you for everything), Redd Dawg, Loren Dietzel, Luke Anderson and the rest of the LNR bunch, Chad Kibodeaux (I’m just not real sure about that right now…), Sean Dailey (I’m not worthy!), Kyle Boyd, The great James Holvay, Billy D’Vette, Gary Lee brindley, Jerry Temple (much love brotha), William Cooke, Bill Bryan ( still the best), David & Sophie Phillips (I love you guys and your family!!!) and last but not least my wonderful Family. I Love you all. A shout out to the great Kevin Gilbert. Thank You for the inspiration.

1. So Funny
2. Finding Two
3. A Good Day
4. I Married A Supermodel
5. You & I (A.N.T.C.H.)
6. Fosdick
7. Pains Me
8. Missing You
9. Somehow

• Anywhere

• Rock, Alternative
• The Ram Boola Black
• 05/15/2012
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Liner Notes: Recorded @ TFC Studios from April 2011 to December 2011. All songs written,played,produced & mixed by Garrett Smith Mastered by William Raven, Raven Mastering, International Guest Guitarist Eric Sengbusch, Artwork help by Trevor Thompson. Special Thanks- My wife Sonja for her unconditional support. I love you babe. Eric Sengbusch for the helping hand on the wonderful guitar candy you played. I'm beyond forever gracious. My cuz Trevor for helping me with the putting the cover together. Thank you so much! William Cooke for the wonderful mastering. After 5 years you are still THE guy. Thanks bro. Randy Barr for the wonderful encouragement. I love ya bro. Michael Rodriguez & Channing Adams,Thank you so much for everything. Chad Kibodeaux for the lyrical inspiration. (where do you get that shit bro?!) Loren Dietzel for the talks and good vibe. Redd Dawg,I love you brotha. Luke Anderson, Sean Dailey, Kyle Boyd, The great James Holvay, Billy D'Vette, Gary Brindley, John Stack & Allen Moreno, Jerry Temple and lastly my Family. I love all you guys. Cheers!

1. Higher Places
2. Cold Daddy City
3. Bury Underneath
4. Watching Cows
5. Molly
6. Make You Cry
7. Summer Day
8. Better Than Me
9. Anywhere