Smith/Kotzen project , featuring Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and The Winery Dogs vocalist Richie Kotzen , is back. The duo released their second album, Better Days… And Nights, this Friday, the 16th.
The album features previously unreleased tracks recorded in the studio and others recorded live. The unreleased tracks were written by the duo and mixed by Kevin Shirley . The live tracks were produced and mixed by Kotzen and Smith.
The duo recorded the tracks live during their inaugural tour in the United States and the United Kingdom in early 2022, which was accompanied by bassist Julia Lage and drummer Bruno Valverde.
The Smith/Kotzen project released their self-titled debut album on March 26, 2021.