Valentine Smith's Katie's a No-Show (1994)

Valentine Smith made a video of "Katie's A No-Show" for their debut album Back on Earth. Both the album and the single received rave reviews from outlets ranging from the New York Times and the Washington Post to Billboard.

The video was directed by Miles Barken and was featured on local video outlets around the US, Canada and Europe.

Valentine Smith:
Bill McGarvey-Vocals
Stephen Dima-Guitar
Brad Finkel-Bass
Wilbur Jones-Drums
Claudia Chopek-Violin

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[billmcgarvey]

Actually all the valentine Smith cds are on itunes. There aren't any more cds available from us though you might find a used one via google. If you just look up valentine smith on itunes you should find it pretty easily. Congrats on the kids. Are you still in Sparta area? B

[katiebona]

OOHH!!! Used to love watching you guys play at Krogh's in Sparta, NJ and some bar in Hoboken!! This was my favorite... "Katie" my email is katiesanoshow!!!

An adoring fan!! Katie.

[billmcgarvey]

@katiebona

Hi Katie....thanks for your email. We loved playing in Sparta. Had a lot of great nights there. Thanks for remembering the song. Is it really your email? What are you up to now?

Best,

Bill McG

(singer, VS)

[TheRockhardnj]

@cathnewsusa Actually I'm in SW Virginia now, not far from Blacksburg (mentioned in a previous post). Escaped the rat race to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains with my wife and a few pets whisperingoaksranch(dot)commmm­ let me know if you are ever in the Roanoke area.

[cathnewsusa]

@TheRockhardnj

Hey, I definitely remember that night. We had time to kill after sound check (or they canceled the gig, can't recall) and we hung out at the Asbury Lanes in the bar, right? Do you live in Asbury? The Lanes are now a pretty cool venue for music...Bill

[TheRockhardnj]

Hey Bill, I've bought about 6 copies of the CD to give to friends. Still listen often. Katie is good, Disappointing Mary is GREAT. You probably don't remember me but I was the guy who worked at Asbury Lanes when you guys played at the FastLane.

[goodthiefmusic]

Thanks polydac1. I remember those shows in Blacksburg really well. A lot of fun. The local station really played the heck out of Katie's a No-Show and the crowds were great. Bill McG (singer, VS)

[polydac1]

Saw the band perform in Blacksburg, VA in the mid 90's and it was truly an awesome show! Thanks for posting the video as it brings back a lot of great memories.

[MarkFomAlbany]

I think you're right... but I was the evening DJ and wouldn't have been at the station during the day for the on-air interview/performance. I DID see the gig, though.

[goodthiefmusic]

@MarkFomAlbany hey Mark, thanks for the kind comments. I believe we played live on the air at your station in Albany when we were doing a gig there...of course if there any huge artists out their looking for a hit song we'd be more than happy to collect the royalty checks! ;o)

Bill McGarvey

(lead singer, Valentine Smith)