From Chicago, Illinois

From last.fm:

"Stephen Paul Smoker, hailing from Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, has been sculpting his sound and talent through practice. With years of experience as a touring musician for bands like mewithoutYou, The Mint, and Grace Kulp, Stephen has an unmatchable ability to inspire and entertain. Stephen is joined live by his band of veteran Chicago musicians, including Maria Jenkins of Hollows and Michael Kostal of All Things Lucid. Read more about Stephen Paul Smoker on Last.fm.