Since the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March, local musicians haven\u2019t been able to go out and play gigs. With the lift of some restrictions, the live music scene on Guam is slowly coming back to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, Dec. 12, a local band, Smiles Davis, eased back to playing live with an evening performance at the Coffee Slut coffee shop in Agana. They performed cover songs ranging from Maxwell, Daniel Caesar and Childish Gambino.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-piece ensemble includes Vince Mesa on guitar, Martin Honor doing the main vocals and the keys, RJ Aguon on the drums and Eric Tydingco on the bass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Mesa, the band has only done four gigs so far. This recent performance is the second time they\u2019ve played live again since the lockdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smiles Davis first formed in February earlier this year. However, each of the band members have all created music separately before the formation of the band. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve played with a lot of groups over the years and I\u2019ve recorded with a lot of artists,\u201d Mesa said. \u201cBut whenever you find a good drum and bass combo, you have to hold on to that.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mesa remains hopeful for gigs and bookings in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe do what it takes [to get back],\u201d Mesa said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those interested in booking the band, contact or visit the Smiles Davis Instagram page at @smilesdavis671<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n