Band
Brief
The Smokin' Section, based in
Tucson, Arizona, was founded by Joe Delauro
(Drums/Vocals) and Gary Roberts (Bass/Vocals) on New Year's
Day, January 1, 2004. Randy Prentice, an amazing
Guitarist joined the band a short time later and our success
has been growing exponentially ever since. Come to a gig and hear
why!
Music and
Venues
The Smokin'
Section provide the highest quality funky, jazzy, bluesy, soulful
dance music for any occasion. The Smokin' Section quickly
established itself as a premier dance/listening band in the
Southwest area in a very short time. The Smokin' Section boast
steady, repeat bookings where ever they perform. They are booked
almost a year in advance in many locations.
The Smokin'
Section perform, and have performed at locations such as;
Westward Look Resort (Lookout Bar and Grille), Ventana Canyon Resort
(Cascade Lounge), Angelina's Ristorante (Oro Valley), Casino of the
Sun, Montgomery's Grill in Vail Az, Stadium Grill, Lariat
Steakhouse, Risky Business, Famous Sam's, DoubleTree Hotel
(Javelina Cantina), Sakura, Benihana, Old Pueblo Grill, Frog
and Firkin, Casino Del Sol, Acacia at St. Philips Plaza,
Weddings, 4th Ave Street Fair, Pima County Fair, Blues Festivals,
Private Parties and many other venues. Just
ask!
See our Event
Calendar to view a monthly calendar for our
upcoming gig schedule. To view flyers for special upcoming gigs
check out our "page.
Private
Parties, Weddings, Corporate Events and
more
The Smokin'
Section are expert performers for private parties, weddings,
corporate and holiday events as well. Don't hesitate to
contact us! The Smokin' Section can take a typical party/event and
make it into a memory to last forever! Call or email for first
choice of availability. Remember, The Early Bird gets "The Smoking
Section!" Isn't that how the saying goes?
Band Member Bio's:
Joe Delauro -
Drums/Vocals
 
Joe has
been a performing musician for 40 years, has played and recorded
with a plethora of artists on both a local and national
level.
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Gary Roberts -
Bass/Vocals
 
Gary has been
performing since he was 15 years old. He majored in music theory and
performance throughout his college years on electric bass guitar and
stand-up bass. He cut his musical teeth as first bass chair in a
36-piece jazz band directed by Grant Wolf and Don Bothwell (from
Stan Kenton's Orchestra). Over the years, Gary has played and toured
professionally in a number of Funk/Jazz/Fusion/Rock/Pop/Top 40 and
Blues bands. Gary's bass inspirations are drawn from players like;
Jaco Pastorius, James Jamerson, Verdine White, Chris Squire, Kim
Stone, Jimmy Haslip, Victor Wooten, Brian Bromberg, Marcus Miller
and Stanley Clark to name a few. Gary lives for the Groove and nails
it to the floor!
Gary co-founded The Smokin' Section in
January 2004. Gary also
performs front-man, soundman, WebMaster and
Newsletter Editor duties for the band. What a
guy!
Visit www.garyrobertsmusic.com to see the diverse acoustic & electric
guitar and vocal talents of Gary Roberts, founding member,
bassist and lead vocalist for the Smokin' Section.
Gary is also playing bass in a new band, The
Railbirdz. Check them out at www.therailbirdz.com
Gary is
also an admitted "gear head" and loves to talk shop, basses, bass
amps, vintage gear, hi-end basses and more. Check out Gary's Gear
page for more.
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Randy "Ice"
Prentice - Guitar/Vocals
 
Photo Courtesy of Az Daily
Star
Photo Courtesy of Jack
Dykinga
"Live" In Douglas, Az
Randy's guitar talent is legendary on the
local Tucson Scene. He has played with some of the finest, and most
respected bands in Tucson for over two decades! Randy
brings a level of musicianship to the Smoking Section that is
unsurpassed. Randy is also an admitted "tone snob" and demands the
best sounds from his Fender Strat, Vox AC30/AC10 and Marshall
amps.
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Bookings: Call
520-342-8736
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