Douglas Smith Interview: Voltage Brothers to Mercy Club, Working Night Shift
Doug Smith traded the limelight to be a flashlight in dark places. Listen in to this beautiful story...
Things we talked about:
- How we know each other from MTM Records
- His teenage beginnings as member of the R&B band 'the Voltage Brothers'
- Lessons learned from opening for Earth Wind and Fire and other experiences
- How Doug (aka 'Truth') and Paul Scott (aka 'Pjaye')began focusing on record production and songwriting
- Working at the top of the ladder with artists such as Millie Jackson, P Funk, Van Hunt, Nikka Costa and Prince.
- His decision to quit and follow his new calling to the ministry.
- His work with the homeless and solving food insecurities.
- Coming to understand with total acceptance and joy that he 'works the night-shift'.
- Creating a new musical venture called 'Mercy Club'.
- What he has going on right now (lots!!)
More about Douglas A Smith 
Doug was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He traveled the world as a performer before being called to the ministry. In 2012 he opened the doors to Grace Community Ministries whose purpose is to draw souls, cross multicultural lines, eliminate stigmas and form positive faith-inspired relationships. He lives in Rochester with his wife Cyndi and their young children.
Doug's Links:
- Grace Community Mission Ministries: https://www.gcmmispeople.com/
- Youtube ‘MercyClubVevo' - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX55Jtl5fx4d5HBvxQlkYlw
- Mercy Club website - https://mercyclub.org/home (purchase music and leave a donation!)
Video for new single 'Don't Shoot':
Labels: all things vocal, Douglas A. Smith, Judy Rodman, Mercy Club, MTM Records, music ministry, PJaye, R&B music, Voltage Brothers
posted by Judy Rodman
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4:15 AM
3 Comments :
At September 25, 2022 at 5:26 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Wonderful interview! Mr. Smith's smile is enough to light up a room all by itself!
At September 25, 2022 at 5:33 PM ,
Elizabeth H. Cottrell said...
Oh my gosh, what a powerful interview of someone choosing to turn darkness into light and harness success for the benefit of others. Truly marvelous.
At September 25, 2022 at 10:45 PM ,
Judy Rodman said...
Anonymous, indeed his smile for sure lights any space he's in! And Elizabeth, I'm so glad to know you enjoyed this amazing man's story! Thank you for your sweet comment.
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