Bound For Greece

It’s 3:17pm here in Philadelphia, PA as I sit in the food court munching on a chick-fil-a chicken sandwich getting ready for my flight bound for Greece at 4:20pm. It’s funny how the actual flight time is at 4:20, not sure everyone will get this, but if you do light one up for Big AL :).

Last night my flight from Charleston to Philadelphia was canceled due to miss Hurricane Irene causing problems in the northeast, but no worries I flew to Charlotte at 11:00am and then on to Philly before my 4:20 departure to Greece. It all worked out perfect because it actually allowed me to sleep in a few extra hours.



I have no idea what to expect when I arrive to Greece and have only been subjecting myself to online reviews and people I’ve met that have shared there stories with me, but from the sounds of it, Greece is gonna be a blast. I haven’t even booked a Hostel to stay in yet, so I’m sure my mom will be worried half to death.

p.s. Ma nothing to worry about, I’ll be ok :).

The flight from Philly to Greece is 17 hours long, so I’m praying that there will be online Wi-Fi so I can get everything situated and keep myself occupied.

Also, thank you to everyone who has purchased either my debut Album “Self Discovery” or a “Good Vibes” T-Shirt. Your support is much appreciated and I truly think you for this.

For info on where to buy my Album please go to iTunes and Search for
Allen Smith or Self Discovery

To buy a Good Vibes T-shirt please visit www.LiveGoodVibes.com and click on T-shirts

Boston and back!

My first trip to the city of Boston, MA was awesome.  My business partner and close friend Dan Greenberg lives in the North End, an area surrounded by history of over 300 years.  Paul Revere's Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument, the U.S.S Constitution, and the site of the Boston Massacre were just a few of the historic sites I got to see.  I wish I would have been able to catch a Red Sox game, but there were busy beatin down the Kansas City Royals in KC, so no luck there.

As a first timer in Boston one thing I really noticed about the city was the sense of pride you felt to be an American.  It's really where America got started and walking on the same streets as some of the founding fathers was a so-real  experience.

Now back to the business... We've launched the www.LiveGoodVibes.com site, so be sure to be on the lookout for any updates we will begin to announce on there.  Athen's Greece in a week

Back in Ole South Carolina!

Hanging out back home in SC has been great thus far! I guess the only thing I can really complain about is the heat. After living in Denver for a few years I thought I would come back and be able to withstand it. Boy was I wrong. With that said it's been great catching up with old friends and being around family before I head out on this journey.

The nerves are starting to kick in as I am only a few weeks away from my departure to Greece. Greece's economic struggles are definitely questions of concern, but I think there may be a different story to be told once I arrive.

So, Where will I be staying when I get to Europe?

There is a cool website out there called couch surfing.com      

which allows you to contact residents in different countries that will offer their couch for a few days. I think this will be the best way to get in with the local community and find the music scene.

We are still in the works for the CD Release party, but the announcement will be made next week, so please stay tuned.

Album "Self Discovery"

This is what we've all been waiting for.  My debut Album "Self Discovery"

I'm super pumped about it and I hope you will be to.

Very limited number of albums available!!

FAQ's:

How do I buy one?
Pre-Order the album below going through PayPal

When will I receive the Album?
-The album will be shipped to you or it can be picked up at the CD Release party on August 26th in Charleston, SC



Can I buy it off iTunes, Amazon, etc..?
-Yes, but the date is TBD 





Preview album on iTunes

Quantity

1 $7.99 2 $14.99

Studio Time and Home Work

It's official my last day with the Colorado Rapids was this past Saturday when we went up against the New England Revolution.  Unfortunately we tied, so I didn't get to see one last victory by Los Rapidos as my friends would call it.

Now my days consists of:  Planning my Euro-Trip, attracting sponsors to our story, and nice cups of coffee at my favorite local coffee shop Wash Perk that is just a block from my house!


My album is done and the release date is August 26th just before I head to Europe.  The title of the album is "Self-Discovery".  The record is a solo album and I am very happy with it and believe you will be to!

Here is a short clip from my latest studio session!




Follow us on Twitter @ LiveGoodVibes and Alsmiff30

Website: www.LiveGoodVibes.com
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Carolina on my mind

So, after giving my month notice to the senior executives here with the Colorado Rapids on my intent to hit the streets of Europe where I will push my music and start-up company Good Vibes I was quite surprised by their initial response.  Not only were they encouraging but super supportive of my dreams and my vision.  I'm really going to miss the Rapids soccer team and I wish them well as they continue their push for a 2nd consecutive championship


Good Vibes will be launching our website in a few weeks, so be on the lookout for our latest products!!

Solo Album and Championship Rings

I was fortunate enough to be apart of Colorado Rapids championship run last season when we defeated FC Dallas 2-1 in the MLS Cup Finals.  After weeks and weeks of work, we were blessed with the opportunity to recieve our Championship Rings! I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with the Colorado Rapids.  So far this year we are 5-4-9 and are still sitting pretty for another run in the playoffs.


Also, I'm in the process of finishing up my first Solo Album titled "Self-Discovery".  We will be throwing a CD Release party in August before I start my travels through Europe, so be on the lookout!

Good Vibin'