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“Wooden Smoke” is Mike Keneally’s tenth recording effort. Mike is an amazing diverse musician that came into global prominence as Frank Zappa’s “stunt guitarist”/keyboardist/vocalist in Frank’s last touring band. Besides having his own great band, Mike is well known as a guitarist and right-hand man for Steve Vai. For “Wooden Smoke”, Mike had been playing a lot of acoustic guitar sitting on the floor in his living room. This inspired him to create this delightful, mainly acoustic collection of soundscapes. The vocal arrangements are out of this world. “Wooden Smoke” is able to challenge the listener and be accessible at the same time. Check it out, you’ll be glad you did.

Musicians for “Wooden Smoke”

Mike Keneally - Guitar, Keys, Singing & Sounds
Marcelo Radulovich - Atmospheres & Sounds (Tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 & 14), Melodica (Track 9)
Nathan Hubbard - Drums, Percussion & Sounds (Tracks 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 14)
Rick Musallam - Guitar (Tracks 2 & 10)
Tricia Steel - Vibes (Tracks 1 & 11)
Matt Resnicoff - Vocals (Tracks 2, 4 & 10)
Lee Elderton - Saxes (Track 6)
Chris G - Drums (Tracks 4 & 10)
Bryan Beller - Bass (Track 14)

Tracks for “Wooden Smoke”

1. Hello
2. Bags
3. Haugseth
4. 2001
5. New England
6. Nanny-Ass Crow
7. Dee ‘n’ A
8. Boom
9. Legs
10. Father’s Day
11. Pantomime
12. Machupicchu
13. Wooden Smoke
14. Thanksgiving

Click here to learn more about ”Wooden Smoke”.