Biography

Jakki & The Pink Smudge is a Portland, OR-based indie-punk-funk artist originally from Los Angeles, CA. The band’s charming name originates from the inevitable smudging of Jakki’s lipstick while performing. For live shows, Jakki is accompanied by a revolving dynamic backup band. The band’s multifacetedness has cultivated a strong presence in the Portland, Los Angeles, and Houston music scenes. Playing alongside artists such as Mavi, The Aquadolls, and Never Ending Fall, Jakki and The Pink Smudge continues to complement a wide range of musicians while bringing their own distinctive, moving, and peachy sound.