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ABOUT

Restless Few is a pop-country band that was established in Fall of 2018 by five students at Belmont University (Nashville, Tennessee).

Their evident passion for their craft motivates them to do whatever it takes to pursue a career in performance, and they hope to provide every audience with a unique, joyful experience through their music.

 

Learn more about the Restless Few band members below.

BAND MEMBERS

JORDAN SMITH

VOCALS, KEYS, & ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Jordan Smith was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has been singing for as long as she can remember. She began playing the piano at four years old and has been playing the guitar since her freshman year of high school. Jordan is influenced by a wide variety of artists, such as Rascal Flatts, Panic! At The Disco, Elevation Worship, Chris Tomlin, Maddie and Tae, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Young. Jordan has been leading worship for eight years and has released an album (2017) and EP (2018) since moving to Nashville, Tennessee to attend Belmont University. In her free time, she enjoys songwriting, playing with her cats, and enjoying quality time with her family and friends.

  • Instruments:

    • Taylor GS Mini E Rosewood​ Acoustic Electric Gutiar

    • Martin Custom X Series Acoustic Electric Guitar

    • Yamaha P-45 88-Key Weighted Keyboard

MICHAEL BELLONI

ELECTRIC GUITAR

Michael Belloni, originally from Sunnyvale, California, first started playing guitar at twelve years old. Musical influences consist of Green Day, Guns n’ Roses and Chris Young. His first concert was Heart, who opened for Def Leppard. Michael likes country music because of the imagery in its lyrics, the happy feelings he gets from listening and playing it, and the diversity of the genre. His favorite sports car is the Cadilac CTS-V Wagon, his favorite food is Barbeque, and his favorite movie is The Sand Lot.

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Michael's Guitar Rig:

  • Gibson Les Paul Studio Pro​ Electric
  • Epiphone Les Paul Studio Electric

  • Yamaha Revstar 620 Electric

  • James Tyler Variax Electric

  • Boss Katana

  • Line6 Wireless

ALEX BARCIC

ELECTRIC GUITAR

Alex Barcic was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and began playing the guitar at five years old. On guitar, he is influenced by 70’s music such as the Eric Clapton, Eagles, The Allman Brothers, The Doobie Brothers, The Outlaws, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He also enjoys Steely Dan, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Hall and Oates, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Dawes, Chris Stapleton, and Brothers Osborne to name a few. Alex also began learning pedal steel guitar after moving to Nashville to attend Belmont University under the Commercial Guitar program. In his free time, he likes to eat good barbecue and mountain bike.

 

Alex’s Guitar Rig:

  • Taylor 314ce Acoustic

  • Suhr Classic T 50’s Style Telecaster

  • Gibson ES-335 Satin

  • Paul Reed Smith NF3

  • Fender Vibrolux Reissue Amplifier

  • Mission, Dunlop, MXR, JHS, Fulltone, Xotic, TC Electronic, and Strymon Pedals

  • Pedaltrain Pedalboards

  • Planet Waves American Stage Instrument Cables

  • Dunlop Tortex Picks

  • Elixir Optiweb and Nanoweb Strings

TOMMY PASCHAL

DRUMS

Tommy is originally from Ball Ground, Georgia and first started playing the drums at just 3 1/2 years old. His musical influences include Gene Krupa, Stewart Copeland, Eddie Bears, Ben Sesar, and Steven Tyler, with his best musical experiences thus far being recording with Brad Paisley’s band, The Drama Kings, and seeing Billy Joel live in concert. Tommy’s favorite food is Dorito Casserole, and his favorite movie is Good Morning Vietnam.

  • ​Equipment:​

    • DW/ TAMA

    • Slinger Land Snare

CRAIG ENGLISH

BASS

Craig English rocks the bass like no other. Not to mention his hair game is on point 24/7! Craig is originally from Goshen, Kentucky/ Rosewell, Georgia and started playing the bass in 8th grade. Additionally, Craig has played the trumpet since 6th grade and enjoys the classic rock, prog. rock, metal, country and classical genres.

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  • ​Equipment:​

    • ​Fender P Bass

    • Ampeg Amp

BEHIND THE SCENES

KATIE SCOTT

MANAGER

Katie Scott is Restless Few's manager from the Cayman Islands. Katie plays the ukulele, piano, alto saxophone, and she is currently learning how to play the guitar. She began her musical journey when she was six years old: playing piano in her primary school’s supply closet. Her musical inspirations include Rascal Flatts, the Barefoot Man, and Jimmy Buffet.

In her free time, Katie enjoys writing songs spending time with her puppy, Quinn.

  • Zodiac Sign:

    • Sagittarius​

  • Favorite Place:

    • The Beach

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