Jacy Smith.
Jacy (Pelstring) Smith is a Minneapolis born and raised performer (piano + vocals) and songwriter. She has been involved with many musical acts and organizations throughout the Twin Cities since 2009. She is available for hire for any event! Inquire here.
DUELLY NOTED
Interactive Dueling Pianos Show
Since 2015, Jacy has been building her dueling pianos business, Duelly Noted, with her best friend and dueling partner, Cassondra Lea. With the help of their booking agent, GL Berg Entertainment, they have been able to expand their markets and travel all over the United States. Duelly Noted is available for hire! Inquire through their website, or GL Berg for more information!
Duelly Noted is a one-of-a-kind interactive dueling pianos act with both sass and class. They play all your favorite hits from the 60’s to today. As a female duo, they stand out among other groups in the male-dominated dueling pianos scene. Cassondra and Jacy not only have a charismatic connection on-stage, but they are also best friends off-stage.
APOSTLE SUPPER CLUB
Jacy performs regularly at the piano bar at the Apostle Supper Club in St. Paul. To see when she plays next, check out her schedule. Make sure to make a reservation and bring some requests!
BLUEWATER KINGS BAND
Corporate + wedding coverband
Jacy also performs with and produces for The Bluewater Kings Band, a local wedding/corporate band in the Twin Cities. If you are looking for a band for your next event, ask Jacy for more info!
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Jacy has 2 original albums, Everyone Needs Faith and Take Your Best Shot. Both albums are available for purchase on iTunes, or streaming on Spotify.
OTHER MUSICAL PROJECTS
Jacy is honored to be a part of the Happy Birthday Janis Tribute show held annually in January.
In October of 2016, Jacy graced the stage of the Ordway in St. Paul, as a part of Painting Joni: Celebrating the Music of A Master, a Joni Mitchell Tribute show. It was definitely a highlight of her career.
Performance Review:
Jacy has transformed a youthful urge to sing into a lead frontwoman with a stage presence rare to someone so young, maybe because, as she says, “Music is my passion in life.”
She sings soulful, dreamy, playful, and intense – whatever mood she, her music, and her lyrics intend to convey. As a 2009 graduate from McNally Smith College of Music with a bachelors degree in Vocal Performance, she has had the privilege of studying with many talented musicians including Judi Donaghy Vinar, Lori Dokken, Erin Schwab, Alicia Wiley, Kristin Sponcia, and Jennifer Parker. Because her watchwords are “I play every show as if it were my last,” when you attend any of her performances, you know she’s going to be giving it her all.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jacy was married in 2014 to a handsome Production Manager, Todd Smith. They live happily in St. Paul with their two sweet kids, a beautiful Norwegian Elkhound, and their cat.