Tucker Smith (vocals, banjo, guitar, dobro & bandleader)
Tucker grew up in six national parks across the America before moving to Jackson Hole as a teenager. He graduated with honors from Montana State University in Economics and Mathematics and began a career as a financial analyst, and later, a realtor.

Tucker revived his playing and performing career at the famous Jackson Hole Hootenanny, where he has played over 100 times. In 1996, he finally came to his senses and decided to play music full-time for a living. Since then, he has been a local favorite as a solo act and the leader of Steam Powered Airplane, as well as playing with a wide variety of musicians from the greater Yellowstone region as Tucker Smith & Friends.

Tucker was last year's Wyoming State Champion of guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. He earned these honors at the Oyster Ridge Music Festival. In addition, he placed 3rd in this year's national RockyGrass banjo competition (though he was initially announced as the winner of that comp).

Not only does he play fast, he also enjoys moving fast – running and cross-country ski racing are among his favorite activities.

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