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Sometime during the late 90’s, a group of seasoned L.A. musicians decided it would be fun to see if they could pull off a live rendering of the music of Boston. The result was SMOKIN, one of Southern California’s most popular tribute bands. Nearly 10 years since its inception, SMOKIN STILL holds the distinction of being the first and still one of a scant few active tributes to Boston – It would seem there just aren’t alot of bands brave (or foolish) enough to attempt to emulate some of the most uniquely detailed and deeply layered music ever recorded. The boys of SMOKIN like that just fine. SMOKIN has been performing all across the country since the turn of the century (including a jaunt to Boston to do a show put together by original Boston drummer Jim Masdea) delivering the huge multi-layered vocal harmonies, uplifting razor sharp dual guitar leads and everything in between with all the hit songs and then some accurately represented. SMOKIN never ceases to amaze audiences and comments like "I had to remind myself I wasn’t listening to the real thing" are commonplace. One only need notice the heavy rotation BOSTON still receives on any classic rock radio station to witness BOSTON’s durable popularity. With that popularity and a bevy of highly familiar hit songs at their disposal, SMOKIN’ never fails to find and hold an enthusiastic audience. 5 seasoned players and some of the best classic rock ever recorded – SMOKIN’ is guaranteed to please! (Smokin "liftoff" logo graphic courtesy of Darvin Atkeson)
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