One question we get asked from time to time is:

"Do you guys use backing tracks?"

The short answer is...mostly no.

It's a fair question, especially today when technology plays such a big role in live music. The truth is,…

There's just something special about a summer Friday night in South Florida when the music starts and the crowd keeps growing. Last Friday at Old School Square in Delray Beach was one of those nights we'll be talking about for…

If you were anywhere near Central Florida this week, you know it was HOT. We’re talking 100+ degree afternoons where just walking from the parking lot to the venue counted as your daily workout. Thankfully, The Savannah Center keeps things…

Every once in a while, a band takes on a project that makes you equal parts excited… and terrified.

For Smokin’ Renegade, that project was Rosanna – The Music of Toto.

After months of planning, rehearsing, fine-tuning arrangements,…

What a week it’s been.

Four shows in seven days, and every single one brought something special. From packed rooms to new stages to a bittersweet goodbye, this run reminded us exactly why we love doing what we do.

We…

Since forming this band eight year ago, we've always been driven by one thing—bringing great music to life and delivering an unforgettable experience for our fans. Whether we’re playing high-energy rock favorites or deep cuts that true music lovers appreciate…

On March 28, we had the chance to check off a new milestone—our first time performing at OCC Roadhouse in Clearwater, FL—and it’s safe to say it exceeded every expectation.

The moment we arrived, we knew this place was something…

One of the coolest parts about being in this band is the opportunity to travel. We’ve had the chance to play stages all over Florida, meet incredible people, and experience some amazing venues along the way. A few of our…

Our recent travel show at Clermont Performing Arts Center was one for the books.

From the first note to the last, the crowd brought an incredible level of energy. The room was alive—singing along, cheering between songs, and giving us…

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to launch 2026 than our first show of the year at Double Roads.

From the moment we hit the stage, the energy in the room was electric. The crowd was loud, engaged…

Greetings all!  What a year

As we close the door on 2025, we just want to take a moment to say thank you. This year was packed with loud nights, sold-out rooms, new faces in the crowd, and moments we’ll…

Our good friends in Turnstiles - a Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel - recently performed at the Wellington 30th Anniversary celebration.  And they were surprised when the received a visit from the Piano Man himself - Billy Joel!

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[photo credit - Heather Nelson]

The band took to the stage at the newly expanded and renovated Sharkeys in Coral Springs.  We were very proud to be one of the first bands to break in the new room.  And the…

Smokin Renegade is featured in this month's issue of The Parklander magazine.  

Finding a niche in the South Florida cover band scene…

The guys and I had a great time once again playing the Star Spangled Summer Concert series at the Daytona Bandshell.  We did the math backstage and realized that this was the fifth year we have had the opportunity to…

A little over a year ago, the band has been discussing the possibility of adding new music to our repertoire, and that it will be a new tribute act to a classic rock band in the same genre of Boston…

We recently had the honor of sharing the stage with Beyond Frontiers - The Journey Tribute Band featuring Joey Belladonna. Renegade was invited to open the show at Pipers, showcasing our Styx catalog.  There was an excellent turn out of…

The band recently had the privilege of playing a new venue for us - The Savannah Center at The Villages in Central Florida.  And what a show it was!

The venue itself was ideal for a tribute band show.  Seating…