Artist description Laid back and catchy.

Music Style A crossover of indie, funk, soul and reggae all rolled into one.

Artist History Major Smokey was formed in the summer of 1997 from a bunch of local musicians. From the very beginning of the project the members of the band followed their instinct in writing and performing their own material.

Group Members John Strachan: Vocals, Guitar, Percussion.Jason Reid: Guitar, Percussion, Vocals.Simon Wort: Bass, Percussion, Vocals.Dicky Bills: Drums, Percussion, Vocals. Bruce Buccannan: Percussion,Samples,Vocals.

Instruments guitars, bass, drums, vocals and percussion

Albums Work in the studio between 1999 and present day has produced a five-track EP - entitled "Speed of Sound". This EP has attracted interest from local agents, and aptly found a place on local radio - Moray Firth Radio aired one of its songs for several weeks running. Major Smokey are currently extending their latest EP and hope to have a full album ready by mid to late summer of this year.

Press Reviews "I have raved to everybody about how good Major Smokey is". Maria Lark. relaxing..... This is a really good track - it is very easy on the ears. Perfect for when you just want to relax. battvega - Longwood, Florida

Additional Info In the summer of 1998, major Smokey deservedly headlined the ,M.A.A.D to the MAX' festival. This was engineered by Maria Lark of Music Assistance and Development who had the opportunity to hear the band playing earlier that year. Major Smokey also played live dates in the Highland Music Festival 2000

Location Inverness, Scotland - United Kingdom

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