PRIVET EARTH! is an LA music project led by Ivan Smirnov, that plays in the self-branded genre of Blitz-Rock.
PRIVET EARTH! have been announced the Grand Prize Winner of the FIAT Band Prix Competition, beating nearly 6000 bands and solo acts in all genres and styles. Privet Earth made a special appearance on VH1's "Top 20 Video Countdown" on December 6th 2013 in Miami. It aired on December 14th at around 10 am EST. Also, PRIVET EARTH! has been rated as a # 1 artist in the World on Reverbnation charts, beating the likes of Papa Roach, Motley Crue, Blondie, Chaka Khan, with nearly 26 million video views to date! etc His other accolades include: - 2011 Grammy ballot for Best Rock song and Best Rock Performance (under the former name Smirnov). - # 1 spots in the Video charts on Italy's Radiostar TV in 2012-2013. - Rave reviews in US and Europe, including an article by Muzik Reviews calling Privet Earth a savior of rock!

Ivan has toured the world playing all over the US, Australia and Europe (Italy and Russia), playing to packed clubs, theaters and even stadium crowds of 10,000 + people! He shared the stage with such legendary artists as Scott Page (Pink Floyd, saxophone).
He is back in LA now working on his new album and is open to do live shows in California.