The Smokestack Barons

• Rodger Mason - Drums, Keys, Vocals
• Taylor Mason - Bass, Vocals

If have you ever walked into a nightclub, and been blown away by the band performing... it is likely The Smokestack Barons were playing that evening. The Smokestack Barons ... currently a power duo with drummer/vocalist Rodger Mason and bassist/vocalist Taylor Mason who make it hard to believe you're hearing only a duo by utilizing cutting edge technology to reproduce classic album rock hits like Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" ... The Beatles " A Day in the Life"... Elton John's "Levon" ... Billy Joel's "Goodnight Saigon" and Don Henley's "New York Minute", just to mention a few. Mason's vocals tend to sound like the original artist from song to song. Mason has his own distinct vocal style but is some what of a vocal chameleon. His vocals tend to be of the Smokey Blues genre as well as similar to rock tenor Paul Rogers of Bad Company fame. Rodger's son Taylor Mason seems to have this same gift, and it's hard to tell their voices apart -- and together, their harmonies are tight and forceful. The Smokestack Barons is a labor of love by veteran performer, recording engineer and stage technician Rodger Mason. See his on line resume and hear some of his original material at roadie jobs dot ning forward slash profile forward slash mason Playing drums and singing lead & back up vocals for bands specializing in rock & blues to top forty dance, Rodger has performed in countless bands all over the US and the Caribbean. As a professional IA Stage Tech Rodger has set up shows for corporate events and mega rock shows like Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, The Rolling Stones and Lynard Skynard. Rodger has a rare combination of experience that puts this project above and beyond most duo/trios and even some full bands. As a vocalist, Rodger has worked with such acts as 38 Special, Johnny Neel, The Outlaws and Three dog night. Rodger sang lead in Nashville based group "Granny White" with Van Morrison's sax man Jeff Coffin, Grammy award winning guitarist Richard Aspinwall and Maynard Ferguson's drummer Chris Brown. As a song writer Rodger has penned hundreds of songs and had cuts in Europe as well as in the states. Most recently The Outlaws cut "Trail of Tears" written by Rodger & Outlaws guitarist Chris Anderson as seen on YouTube. Smokestack Barons are available for performing a huge repertoire of album rock, top forty and blues, as well as some original material and a great light show to set the mood. If you would prefer a larger band, the Smokestacks have an arsenal of A list players from Nashville available to them for additional fees. If you would like a band that "sounds like the record" for your event... you want The Smokestack Barons!

• A Day in the Life - The Beatles
• Against the Wind - Bob Segar
• Ain't to proud to beg - Temptations
• All Right now - Free
• Already Gone - Eagles
• American Pie - Don McClean
• Angie - The Rolling Stones
• Another brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
• Aqualung - Jethro Tull
• Bell Bottom Blues - Eric Claptan
• Benny and the Jets - Elton John
• Birthday - The Beatles
• Black Friday - Steely Dan
• Blues Brothers Medley - The Blues Brothers
• Born on the Bayou - C C R
• Born to be Wild - Stepponwolf
• Bring it on home - Sam Cook
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Champaigne Super Nove - Oasis
• Cinamon Girl - Neil Young
• Cisco Kid - War
• Come Together - The Beatles
• Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
• Crockadile Rock - Elton John
• Dear Mr. Fantasy - Traffic (Steve Winwood)
• Dirty Laundry - Don Henley
• Dirty Work - Steely Dan
• Do it again - Steely Dan
• Domino - Van Morrison
• Don'tcha Love her Madley - The Doors
• Down by the River - Neil Young
• Dreadlock Holiday - 10 CC
• Drops of Jupiter - Train
• Eviction Notice - Smokestack Barrons
• Eye in the Sky - Allan Parsons
• Fire & Rain - James Taylor
• Funk 49 - Joe Walsh
• Goodbye Yello Brick Road - Elton John
• Goodnight Saigon - Billy Joel
• Green River - CCR
• Heart of the Matter - Don Henley
• Heartache Tonight - Tha Eagles
• Heavy Metal - Don Felder of The Eagles
• Hello I love you - The Doors
• Hello, It's me - Todd Rundgren
• Hey Hey My My - Neil Young
• Hotel California - The Eagles
• I am the Walrus - The Beatles
• I can't tell you why - Eagles
• Imagine - John Lennon
• In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Allman Brothers
• Into the great wide open - Tom Petty
• Just my Imagination - Temptations
• Kashmire - Led Zeppelin
• Lala "unplugged" - Eric Clapton
• Lala "plugged" - Eric Clapton
• Let me Roll it - Paul Mcartney
• Levon - Elton John
• Life in the fast lane - Eagles
• Lola - The Kinks
• Long Cool Woman - The hollies
• Low Rider - War
• Low Spark of High Heeled Boyz - Traffic (Steve Winwood)
• Maggie May - Rod Stewart
• Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers
• Mini the Moocher (Blues Bro's soundtrack) - Cab Calloway
• Money for nuthin - Dire Straights
• Moon Dance - Van Morrison
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Picket
• My favorite Mistake - Cheryl Crow
• My Girl - Temptations
• New York Minuet - Don Henley
• No Quarter - Led Zeppelin
• Piano Man - Billy Joel
• Ready for love - Bad Company
• Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
• Riders on the Storm - The Doors
• Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
• Rollin on the River - CCR
• Run Baby Run - Cheryl Crow
• She has a way about her - Billy Joel
• She's Always a Woman to me - Billy Joel
• Sledge Hammer - Peter Gabriel
• Something more - Train
• Son of a son of a sailor - Jimmy Buffet
• Still the Same - Bob Segar
• Strange Brew - Eric Clapton Cream
• Sunshine of your love - Cream (Eric Clapton)
• Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
• Sweet Melissa - The Allman Brothers
• Take a ride (theme from Heavy Metal) - Don Feldor
• Take it to the Limit - The Eagles
• Tangerine - Led Zeppelin
• Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
• Telephone Line - Electric Light Orchestra
• The night they drove old dixie down - The Band
• The Sweetest Thing - U2
• Tiny Dancer - Elton John
• Travelin Band - CCR
• Tuesday Afternoon - Moody Blues
• Turn the Page - Bob Segar
• Victim of Love - The Eagles
• Walk of Life - Dire Straights
• Wasted Time - The Eagles
• Welcome to the Machine - Pink Floyd
• What a fool believes - Doobie Brothers
• Whipping Post - Allmond Brothers
• White Room - Derick & the Domino's (E C )
• Whiter Shade of Pale - Procul Harum
• Who Cares - Smokestack Barrons
• Who'll stop the rain - Creedance Clearwater Revival
• Who'll Stop the Rain - C C R
• You can't always get what you want - The Rolling Stones
• Your Song - Elton John
• Your time is gonna come - Led Zeppelin

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• These guys were so wonderful, entertaining, and accomodating. Everyone had the best time and was raving about the band!! We were so pleased and had an amazing time! They rocked! Their sound and selection of music was great.I highly recommend them. -- James M, Lincolnton, NC, 6/13/2009
• AWESOME!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!!!! This band was "the bomb!!" They were very professional in how they presented themselves.They were willing to work with us on details to make this an event that will not soon be forgotten!! Their music was excellent and was enjoyed by young and old alike.I would definitely recommend them highly for any occasion that you want to enhance!! I personally will be calling on them again and am so glad I found them through your sight!! AWESOME!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! -- Elaine S, Asheville, NC, 5/14/2009
• Hats off to the hardest working guys in the "gig" business. They provided an excellent music experience at our event. The performance was spot on. They had managed to combine both the latest in music technology with shear raw talent vocally and instrumentally. This brought out a rich, vivid classic rock experience to all. They interacted very well with the audience, and became an integral part of the event itself. Numerous guests have requested their business card and music cd’s at and after the event. We certainly hope to use them again in the near future. When you need a live performance to simply work start to finish, choose "The Smokestack Barrons". -- Denise F, Weddington, NC, 5/9/2009
• Like having Pink Floyd in your back yard. Willing to play for a long time. Learned all our special requests. Friendly and accomodating! Would hire again. -- Debra C, Brooks, GA, 5/2/2009
• These guys were more than willing to do anything and everything we asked for and we deffinitely got more than our moneys worth. Having live music took our party to another level. All of our guests complimented us on what a great addition the band was and how good they sounded. -- Joe K, Cleveland, NC, 5/30/2009

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