********* 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 |
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