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The Smokin’ 45s Rock and Blues Revue

About Me


Formed out of veterans of the Detroit music scene, the Smokin' 45s are bringing fans their special blend of Rock and Blues. Their live show takes the music up a notch, making for a night of lively entertainment including songs from artists like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Charlie and the Nightcats as well as their own music which stands tall next to that of their well-established influences. There's no room in these sets for long, drawn-out, self-indulgent solos. These sets are packed with heart-pumping, foot-stomping rock and blues with a distinctive Detroit drive.

The Smokin' 45s first came together in 2000 when they debuted as The Legendary Stone Drunk Rock and Blues revue. Their first show consisted of a short opening set, but certainly showed the promise that this combo had in store. Over the next few months, they continued working on writing original material and finding tasty covers that well suited the sound they had assembled. The results were clear - this was the genesis of something that was moving forward.

As the band's material developed, the moniker Stone Drunk Rock and Blues Revue didn't fit the band adequately. The band considered several alternates and decided the name The Smokin' 45s portrayed their hard driving, deliberate approach to playing rocking blues music. They began working on changing the name and debuted with their new designate.

They began recording at Stony Creek Studios in Rochester, Michigan in late 2002 with Jeff LaDuke at the dials. Twelve songs later, the band had tracks for a CD. They released their debut CD "Anywhere But Here..." in 2003. Distributing the release themselves on cdbaby.com, they've been able to reach listeners in France, Belgium, England, Holland, Norway, Argentina as well as fans across the US and Canada.

In 2004, The Smokin' 45s began booking shows more regularly and playing shows that got them more attention. With invitations to the Arts, Beats, and Eats festival in Pontiac, the Lake Orion Blues festival, and the Motor City Breakdown Blues Challenge added to the roster of bar gigs, things started moving ahead for them. Their momentum kept moving into 2005, earning them the "People's Choice" award at the Oxford Hot Blues and BBQ festival, a slot in the Motor City Music Conference, an invitation to play the Winter Blows festival in Plymouth and a return invitation to the Lake Orion Blues Festival. It's certain that the word is getting out about these guys - Pick up a CD or go check 'em out and see for yourself.

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Member Since: 15/11/2005
Band Website: http://www.smokin45s.com
Band Members: Paul Hoffman: lead vocals and harmonica
Ken Christie: bass and vocals
Lenny Hall: drums, percussion, and vocals
Dave Remkus: guitar and vocals
Dale Morgan: guitar and vocals

Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Summer Shows

We have lots of summer shows scheduled and we're adding more all the time.Hope you can make it out to a few - thanks for all your support!
Posted by on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Looking for friends...

We are looking for friends that may know us or just want to.  We are a high-energy Rock and Blues band based in Rochester Hills, Michigan.  We travel throughout the state - look for us at a summer blu...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:17:00 GMT

Deadline for Early Registration

The deadline for the early registration fee of $99 to attend the first annual Rochester Writers' Conference is Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Go to:  www.rochesterwriters.com Sessions include: -Trav...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:17:00 GMT

The Rochester Writers Conference

The 1st annual Rochester Writers' Conference will bring together many talented working writers in the Southeast Michigan area to present an all-day event. Attendees will have the chance to learn from ...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Attention Festival Promoters

Greetings Event Promoter: The Smokin’ 45s Rock and Blues Revue is a five-piece band performing an entertaining blend of up-tempo music coupled with a clean, professional stage presence.  Ge...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:13:00 GMT