Hire Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
Professional Drumming for Stage, Studio & Screen
Hire Kenny Smith for projects that need deep feel, professional preparation, and a song-first approach.
From studio recording and live performance to touring and on-screen drumming for film and television, Kenny brings the same focus to every setting: listen to the music, support the artist, and make it feel right.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECTChoose How You Want to Work With Kenny
Whether the project is in the studio, on the stage, or on camera, choose the area that best fits what you are creating.
Studio Recording
Song-centered drumming built around feel, strong time, dynamics, and what the recording needs.
Whether the session calls for a deep blues pocket, a strong backbeat, restraint, or a different musical direction, Kenny approaches the recording by listening first.
SESSION DRUMMERFilm & Television
On-screen drumming for film, television, and media productions that need an authentic professional drummer presence on camera.
Kenny brings real musicianship, natural movement behind the kit, and the ability to perform to the needs of the production.
FILM & TVLive & Touring
Professional drumming for live performances, festivals, touring, artist support, and select single-date engagements.
Kenny brings preparation, energy, deep pocket, and the experience to support the artist while helping the music connect with the audience.
LIVE & TOURINGWhat Kenny Brings to Every Project
Feel First
Kenny listens to the song and the artist before deciding what the drums need to do.
Professional Preparation
Prepared, dependable, and ready to work with artists, producers, bandleaders, engineers, and creative teams.
Versatility
Rooted in Chicago blues, Kenny brings the feel and experience to adapt naturally to different artists, styles, and performance situations.
Strong Time & Pocket
A dependable groove that supports the music without getting in its way.
Experience That Supports the Work
Kenny has built his career through recording, touring, live performance, songwriting, production, and years of working alongside respected artists and musicians.
His recording work includes contributions to six Grammy-nominated albums, including the Grammy-winning Joined at the Hip. He is also a four-time Blues Music Award winner for Instrumentalist—Drums, with additional recognition from Living Blues and the Blues Blast Music Awards.
The recognition matters, but the approach has never changed: listen, support the artist, and give the music the right feel.
What Collaborators Say
“He brings a sensibility and energy to the music that is rare. He always gives 150%.”
— Michael Freeman, Grammy-winning producer
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Kenny is also available for select clinics, workshops, educational programs, interviews, production opportunities, and creative collaborations.
For projects that do not fit one of the categories above, send the details and Kenny can determine whether the opportunity is a good fit.
Have a Project in Mind?
Tell Kenny about the project, proposed date, location, schedule, and what you need from the drums.
Whether it starts in the studio, on the stage, or in front of the camera, the goal is simple:
Bring the right feel to the music.
DISCUSS YOUR PROJECTken@beedyeyes.com
773-726-7343
Chicago-based | Available for select professional projects and travel