Smith and Tegio debut their intricate new single “Second Hand,” out today via all digital outlets. The combination of the two artists prove to be a match made in heaven. Smith and Tegio is the collaborative musical venture of lifelong friends and songwriting partners, Austin Smith and Mark Tegio.
In his early twenties, Austin relocated to San Francisco to pursue a career in music, performing with various local bands. Mark, on the other hand, ventured to San Francisco for academic pursuits, but music quickly took precedence over his studies. During these “woodshed years,” the two friends delved deeper into refining their fingerpicking guitar techniques and vocal styles. Simultaneously honing their skills and supporting each other, they developed a remarkable synergy that still defines their musical partnership to this day.
After Mark’s graduation, they decided to wholeheartedly pursue music, releasing their debut album and embarking on tours across the western United States. Although they initially started as a duo, they later expanded to include a band with pedal steel and stand-up bass, infusing a distinctive country flavor into their acoustic guitar-driven, lyrically rich folk songs.
Despite living in different states – Mark in Portland, OR, and Austin in Santa Cruz, CA – their passion for touring and making music together remains unshaken. On December 8 2023, they are set to release their eagerly anticipated second album “Can’t Stay Here.”
2024 is gearing up to be a huge year for Smith and Tegio and we’re eager to hear more from the noteworthy duo.
