2026 The Star Spangled Banner

"This is my version of 'The Star Spangled Banner', the national anthem of the United States Of America". Ed Vallee, June 17, 2026 Ed Vallee is a Rhode Island guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist whose career spans more than five decades. A founding member of The Young Adults and longtime guitarist with Steve Smith & The Nakeds, Vallee has helped shape the New England music scene through his work as a performer, songwriter, and recording artist. He was a founding guitarist with The Young Adults in the 1970s and later spent nearly three decades performing with Steve Smith & The Nakeds, one of New England's longest-running and most recognized R&B bands. Today, Vallee focuses on creating original music that blends bues, roots rock, Americana, jazz influences, and storytelling-driven songwriting. His recent releases reflect both the wisdom of experience and a continued passion for creative exploration.