Artist description Lamont Smooth is a Concord, NH based band that blends elements of fusion, funk, soul and rock together to form a sound that is all there own. The band featuring Andy Laliotis on guitar and vocals, Ben Hoffman on keyboards and vocals, George “Buddha” Laliotis on drums and vocals, Matty Audet on percussion and Matt Garafolo on bass explores music using a combination of improvistation and composed music to create an energetic and memorable live experience.

Music Style Groove

Musical Influences Many artists, including Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, Phish, James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Miles Davis have influenced the band.

Artist History Founded in 1996 by brothers Andy and George Laliotis, Smooth began as a quartet with Jed Gibney on guitar and Scott Sealley of Passing Blue, on bass. In August of 1999, Gibney left the band to pursue other interests leaving the band as a trio. Later that year Matt Garafolo replaced bass player Scott. In 2001, Carlton Page added his unique playing style to the band and contributed to several of the songs on the bands newest release "body" including Phase and Steppin' Out. Through the next two years the band developed the foundation of their unique improvisational playing style including the addition of Matty Audet on Percussion and Ben Hoffman on Keys.

Group Members Andy Laliotis - Guitar, Vocals Ben Hoffman - Keyboards, Vocals George "Buddha" Laliotis - Drums, Vocals Matty Audet - Percussion Matt Garafolo - Bass

Albums body

Location Concord, NH - USA

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