Blinddog Smokin'

[Stacey]

Below is a little background into one of my all time favorites to come out of Wyoming. If you are ever anywhere they are performing its well worth the time and cover.

2015 Grammy Nominee for Best Blues Album with Bobby Rush (feat. Dr. John)


Blinddog Smokin' is a Grammy-nominated American funk band. Their original funk music also incorporates roots, rock, blues, gospel and soul stylings. Over two decades they have performed internationally, across America, recorded eight albums, and produced forty-one original songs. They have also collaborated with Grammy-winning and nominated artists Bobby Rush and Dr. John.

Formed by front man, singer, and harmonica player Carl Gustafson and drummer/vocalist Chicago Chuck Gullens in Laramie, WY. Today the band is composed of bassist Roland Bacon who joined in 2003, keyboardist Mo Beeks who joined in 2009, backup singer Chris White who joined in 2010, and finally guitarist Chalo Ortiz and backup singer Linda Gustafson who both joined in 2013. Across the span of their career they have toured extensively, averaging around 200 gigs per year. From 1993-2011, Blinddog Smokin' was signed to Crying Tone Records, distributed by Hapi Skratch Records. In 2014, Silver Talon Records was established in Los Angeles and has put out releases by, Dr. John, Bobby Rush, and Blinddog Smokin'. The label is distributed by City Hall Records. They have performed three times on the main stage at the King Biscuit Blues Festival, twice on the main stage at the Tulsa Blues Festival, and were the house band for the Snowy Range Blues Festival for six consecutive years. They are the first national-touring funk band to come out of Wyoming.