Professional Drummer
For Stage, Studio & Screen
Professional Chicago drummer Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith is available for live performances, touring, studio recording, on-screen film and television work, festivals, and select creative collaborations.
Watch Kenny in Action
Experience Kenny’s feel, versatility, and stage presence in this live performance reel.
What Kenny Brings to Every Project
Studio Recording: Song-centered drumming with strong time, touch, dynamics, and professional preparation.
Film & TV: Authentic professional drumming for on-screen film, television, and media productions.
Live Performances: High-energy, locked-in groove for any stage.
Versatility: Blues-rooted with a modern feel adaptable across genres.
Based in Chicago | Available for Travel & Touring.
ABOUT
Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith is an award-winning professional Chicago drummer known for his deep pocket, dynamic feel, and powerful stage presence. Rooted in the Chicago blues tradition, he brings authenticity, precision, and versatility to live performances, studio recordings, touring, film, television, and creative collaborations.
Career Highlights
Drummer on Six Grammy-Nominated Albums, Including the Grammy-Winning Joined at the Hip
Four-Time Blues Music Award Winner — Instrumentalist, Drums
Recipient of Multiple Living Blues and Blues Blast Honors
International Touring, Recording and Performance Experience
Bring Kenny to Your Next Project
Available for live performances, touring, studio sessions, and media work. Let’s create something great.