The Smarts

This all started a long time ago in the community halls, pubs, clubs and beer barns of the 20th Century when live music was king, the gigs were plentiful and petrol was cheap. That’s where Pete de Jong and Jim Porteus learned their chops and became musical mates.

The friendship started in iconic Newcastle band Heroes which gave them a sniff of national success with the release of a couple of singles, an album, a few Countdown appearances and relentless touring up and down the East Coast.

After Heroes imploded, Pete and Jim continued their partnership in Sydney with the rockin’ three-piece band Smart Artists, playing up to four nights a week in venues across the city and suburbs.