When the gritty/earthy tones of the guitars are coupled with the tasty rhythms of the bass/percussion, and woven amongst the tightly knit lyrics, what is created is a fusion of epic proportion. ESP is committed to breaking ground opposite that of current musical trends in an effort to secure space for true musical craftsmen. - Mark Sinclaire, WRIF Detroit

THE EUGENE SMILES PROJECT has been around for a few years now. But has really taken shape about 2 years ago. With the addition of drummer Kurt Stapleton. Since then they have toured all over the midwest such as Minnesota, Michagon, Chicago, even in Canada.

The EUGENE SMILES PROJECT consists of: Steve Ellar on vocals----Josh Short on guitars----Kurt Stapleton on drums-----Boat on bass guitar-----

THE EUGENE SMILES PROJECT have shared the stage with great midwestern bands such as:CLEAR BLUE BETTY---AUBURN---LITTLE MARSH OVERFLOW---EPIC HERO---SELFISH GENE---FUALIE---JASON ELLAR----DEAR MACHINE---RUN SIDE DOWN---THE LONESOME RANGERS---BASCOM HILL----------------and many other great bands throughout the midwestand we'd like to thank them all.