Brandon Smith

Well hi everyone! Bit of an update… As most of you know, I’ve become quite obsessed with photography these past few months… and it’s truly bonkers to think just how much it has changed my life. And I mean that with the most sincere positivity that I can!!! What started off as a way to get my depressed ass out of bed last summer turned into something that I would’ve never imagined was possible. From witnessing and documenting some incredibly talented and creative artists to connecting with a whole world of diversely badass individuals (most of whom I consider to be some great friends); I can wholeheartedly say that, hell yes, photography has saved my life. And the love people have constantly been showing me… it means the fuckin’ world to me, friends. AND HOLY SHIT THAT’S SUCH AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!!😩 With all that being said, I’ve decided to pull the trigger on something that I’ve been planning for awhile now. I’d like to introduce everyone to my new website/blog: AlwaysHappyHourHTX!🤠 While this is a huge passion project for me, I’m also scared shitless. I’ve always been real passionate about writing (#CreativeWritingMinor), but it’s never been something I’ve fully shared to people. After being inspired by local zines and growing up reading skate magazines and Rolling Stone, I wanted to start putting my love for the scene into words along with my pictures, which will be accessible through the site! I also to plan to do some interviews, have some guest writers along the way, and maybe start rating some margaritas or something… So I hope y’all dig it, homies. Through the link in my bio you can check it out and read my first article under ‘Diary’ ❤️ or hell, you can just go to :) Thank you, everyone. Your support will be appreciated always. Now let’s f’n go. 🍻 #alwayshappyhour #htx

Haha silly rabbit, it’s the year of Brando! Life is good, man. If you don’t stop to eat the enchiladas every now and again, it’ll kick you in the tush! Cheers to the weekend. May it never truly end. 🍻 #alwayshappyhour #htx #cowgirlchic

Tomorrow will be 2026. It’s easy to look the other direction; into the past. The sheer volume of experiences that live in that direction is enough to make a man go maniacal with emotions. The fond memories, possible regret of opportunities missed, shame from mistakes made… it’s a range of feelings and a lot to wrestle with. I’ve been wrestling a lot with it lately. However, the show must go on, man. Be good to yourself and permeate that throughout your life. Never forget the past, as it’s part of your story... And you never wanna lose the plot, amirite? But you gotta keep evolving, growing, all that good stuff. Like a tasty cheese enchilada, it’s got layers. 🤠 Anywho, bad vibes can NEVER hit a moving target. 🎯 Cheers to you all, and to all a safe and fun night. Here’s to another one. 🥂 As always, my friends. #alwayshappyhour #nye25 #htx #badbih

“Oh you’re SO falling in love with me..” .. I say to myself as I look into the mirror at the man in front of me… and ya know what? things have been quite beautiful since I have started doing that! Have you tried it yet? Have you tried loving yourself? Have you ever tried getting outta that little head of yours and loving every little thing around ya? I dare you to try it. Hell, I TRIPLE DOG DARE YA. You deserve to be stoked about life, my friends. You deserve to fall in love with all the right people, all the beautiful places, and all the little things in life. It’s real neat, man. No bullshit. Anywho, it was my birthday last week, and I slept like a baby all week and napped my days away. It was pure bliss. 😊 (maybe I’m just getting old) I suppose it’s time to hop back atop my horsey (Miata) and giddy on up for the rest of the year (and beyond).. let’s get it! As always; keep rocking, keep rolling, and well.. just keep going, bud. ❤️ Cheers!🍻 #alwayshappyhour #bbycomeback #ʏᴏᴜᴄᴀɴʜᴀᴠᴇɪᴛᴀʟʟ

I’ll be ur fall guy. 🧡🍂✌️ Big Planes, Trains, and Automobile szn. Safe to say that we up! Or at least that’s what the man in the mirror keeps telling himself… All in all, we rocking. Hell, we just might as well be rolling! Blessed as always. Let’s keep moving on up, per usual. Best foot forward, and best intentions in mind. We got this. 🫶 Cheers, my friends! Let’s live the story. Let’s write the script. Let’s sing the song.. Most importantly, let’s have ourselves a mf’n season.🍻 #alwayshappyhour #travellingbaddie #hotgirlfall #UpandAtEm

Life imitating heart.. Heart imitating life. ❤️ Doesn’t matter if you are going two steps forward or three steps back; as long as it always ends up with your best foot going forward.. It sounds cheesy as all hell, but hey man; it’s the cheesy things in life that makes this party worth celebrating. (Looking at you my sweet cheese enchilada meals) Onward and upwards, my friends. Let’s make it count, as always!! 🍻🫶 #alwayshappyhour #htx #cowgirlchic

Lil bit of livin’.. Lil bit of laughin’.. and a whole lotta lovin’. 🫶 Some screen grabs of recent moments with friends, family, and my dumbass. Whata life. Cheers, my friends. 🍻🤝 #alwayshappyhour #htx #texascowgirl #socialite ? #SoonToBeBaddy !#idontknowlmaoo

A couple of weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of indulging in the glory of some sweet-sweet tunes from friends; old and new.. far and wide. It was my official sign that summer had begun in Houston, Tx.. got to jam out to my friends from @elevatordaysband and @junkyardcatband ; who were opening up for ATX’s own @4411.band (who kick total ass by the way)!! The scenery was further enlightened by some lovely friends and the wonderful hospitality of our host @whiteoakmh . But hey, lemme stop yapping.. because I did a lot of yapping already in my article for @offrecordtx ! Don’t believe me? Head over to the link in my bio to read about the night, which includes a special feature of my Pa (@davidtexasbeers ), quesadilla adventures at @cantinabarba , and a mention of Houston’s own Batman, @jackhammie ! Honestly though, this felt so good to do and something that has been desperately lacking in my life these days. Shout out to the stellar squad over at Off Record Media for being legends and welcoming me with open arms. Expect a lot more to come, my friends. 😊🍻 Cheers! #alwayshappyhour #htx #htxmusic

BSmitty, reporting for duty. 🫡 Little photo dump of recent months. Been truckin’ away at this little ol’ thing we call life, which my therapists says happens mostly off of Instagram! (Pffft, yeah OK Doc) But in all seriousness, trying to figure this whole thing out. As many can relate, none of this gets easier the longer we hang around. Our buoyancy decreases, the stakes get higher, people become crueler. I mean, maybe ignorance really is bliss?? ..nah, f*ck all that. Grateful to embrace the struggles, thankful to face the challenge, and utterly blessed to wake up and live this life. While all the ugliness grows like wildfire around us, I can’t help but sit back in awe of the innate beauty of the little things and work towards doing something right. And hell, I might as well try and have some fun doing it too. Here’s to it all; the good, the bad, and the beautiful. 🍻 #alwayshappyhour #htx #chilis

Shots from our performance @zegoviaband album listening party by @bc_smith . if you missed us you can catch us on the 18th at Super Happy Funland!!

Year # 27… Man, you SUCKED. And I say that with every ounce of my heart and soul; for better or worse. This was a year of eating shit… like I mean that weeks-old dog poop some yoga mom left behind from her show poodle, even though there were some community doggy bags nearby. This year was the manifestation of the “2 steps forward, 4 steps back” method that I have always joked about but never actually considered. To say it best, I let people down and I let myself down this past year. But hey… ain’t it a good feeling? Ain’t it a good feeling to pick yourself up and laugh at the temporary pain of tumbling down and eating shit? Ain’t it a good feeling to fall behind on some menial yet crucial task, just to learn life changing skills of how to grow for the next time and that you can let go of the unnecessary pain and torture? Ain’t it a good feeling to grow conscious of your perspective and build upon the discipline that truly goes into relationships, whether internal or external?! Hell. Freakin’. Yeah. I’ve traveled to places that I’ve never been. I’ve accomplished things I never thought I was capable of. I might’ve fallen short, but the free fall was the ride I never knew I needed. By now, you all know I’m a sucker for good vibes and a whimsy comeback story.. but I simply fell out of love this year. I fell on my face this year. Yet, I fell into the clearest vision of what I want to change about myself this next year. For that, I am forever grateful of the rough year behind me. Because it’s just that.. it’s behind me, man. For better or worse. I look forward to continuing to find and connect with true and well loving people that will be a stamp on my heart and soul for the rest of my life, while continuing to build into the unknown and learning to lead with my best intentions forward… always. At the end of the day, I’m just trying to be the best me I can be, and y’know what? I’m feeling pretty damn good about the direction I’m going in. Here’s to 28, my friends. 🍻 All my love, B. Smith💋 #alwayshappyhour #htx

Lil moments from lil bits of my lil life. ❤️ Was creatively hibernating through the winter and I suppose I overslept… Anywho, let’s party. 🍻 #alwayshappyhour #htx