********* Blues, Jazz, R&B, Rock *********

 

Kenny Strauther

 &

 Second Hand Smoke

Featuring  “Lil Jay”

Dallas’ Hot Multi Genre Band

214.448.3824 or secondhandsmokelive@gmail.com 

Kenny Strauther & Second Hand Smoke is a 5 piece multi-genre band with a mission to excite audiences with distinctive style and finesse.  Whether it’s amazing the crowd with blazing guitar solos, pumping out some old school dance tunes or mellowing out with some jazzy smooth classics, or anything in between, these guys know how to bring it.  All members of the band are seasoned professionals and have played on most of the stages in the area.

 Kenny Strauther (Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Harmonica)

Originally from Los Angeles, Kenny Strauther played drums on the Dallas blues scene for several years before starting his own band.  He has played with Richard Martinez, Jackie Don Loe, Andrea Dawson, Kenny Barker, Willie Brown and has led this band to gain accolades from many of their contemporaries.

 

Oscar “Lil Jay” Barrett (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

Lil Jay has played with Little Milton, Johnny Taylor, R.L. Griffin and many more of the contemporary blues greats.  His blazing guitar style stands out as one of the finest on the Dallas music scene.  Lil Jay is a crowd pleaser an always instinctively knows how to get the crowd moving.  With his trademark grey Fender Stratocaster, Lil Jay takes the energy level to a new high.

 Chuck “Popcorn” Louden (Drums, Background Vocals)

Popcorn was a protégé of the famed drummer Buddy Miles.  He has also toured with Junior Boy Jones and Michael Burkes.  Popcorn was the drummer on  Michael Burke’s album which received the award for Best Blues Album and Best Blues Contemporary Album of 2012 (given posthumously to Michael Burkes).  Popcorn also plays with the Dallas All Stars and Jackie Don Loe and is one of the most sought after drummers in Dallas.

 Pat Lancaster (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals)

Among others, Pat has shared the stage with Hash Brown, Brent Rozell, The Silvertones,  and Texas Slim and is known as one of the most solid rhythm players in town.   Pat’s smooth stylings lay down the foundation for Second Hand Smoke’s sound.

 Harry Thoman (Bass, Background Vocals

Harry played on the Houston music scene for several years before coming to Dallas.  A “pocket” bass player, Harry keeps the bottom but when it’s time can thump and pluck for a funky good time.

 Sample Song List

Mr. Magic – Grover Washington	How You Like Me Now – The Heaveys
What you Won’t Do – Bobby Caldwell	Best Worst Day – Hamilton Loomis
Memphis Underground – Herbie Mann	Daddy’s Home – Shep and the Limelights
I’m Going Down – Albert King	Miss You – Rolling Stones
Old Man Down the Road – John Fogerty	Cissy Strut – The Meters
The Bird – Morris Day and the Time	Steal My Kisses – Ben Harper
Love Train – The Ojays	Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Can’t Get Next to You – The Temptations	Nadine – Chuck Berry

 Partial List of performances in the Dallas area

Pappadeaux’s Grapevine	Pappadeaux’s Oak Lawn
Papadeayux’s Arlington	Lone Star Grill – Richardson
Harbor Point – Richardson	Take 482
Hard Rock Café	Tiernys Café and Tavern
T&C Cigars	Elite Cigars
Dat’s Good BBQ	Point After North
Stroker’s Ice House	Coppell Chamber of Commerce

 Sample Video –

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp4XUK_CGCI

For more information and/or booking plese contact

Kenny Strauther at 214.448.3824 or secondhandsmokelive@gmail.com 

2013 Calendar

August 2	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
August 3	Open
August 9	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
August 10	Strokers Ice House	9324 Harry Hines Blvd  Dallas	2:00  – 6:00	214) 351.5252
August 16	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
August 17	Open
August 23	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
August 24	T&C Cigars	1301 Glade Rd. Euless	8:30 – 12:00
August 30	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
August 31	Open
September 6	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
September 7	Open
September 13	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
September 14	Open
September 20	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
September 21	Open
September 27	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
September 28	Strokers Ice House	9324 Harry Hines Blvd  Dallas	7:00 – 11:00	214) 351.5252
October 4	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
October 5	Open
October 11	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
October 12	Do Not Book
October 18	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
October 19	Strokers Ice House	9324 Harry Hines Blvd  Dallas	7:00 – 11:00	214) 351-5252
October 25	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
October 26	Open
November 1	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
November 2	Open
November 8	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
November 9	Open
November 15	Pappadeaux’s Oak Lawn	3520 Oak Lawn, Dallas	6:00 – 11:00	214)521.4700
November 16	Strokers Ice House	9324 Harry Hines Blvd  Dallas	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
November 22	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
November 23	Open
November 29	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
November 30	Open
December 6	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
December 7	Open
December 13	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
December 14	Open
December 20	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
December 21	Strokers Ice House	9324 Harry Hines Blvd  Dallas	7:00 – 11:00	214) 351-5252
December 27	Dat’s Good BBQ	1168 Main St, Lewisville	7:00 – 11:00	972)219.2244
December 27	Open