BIOS

BOBBY MOORE

Bobby is one of the Front men, playing rhythm guitar, acoustic, as well as lead and harmony vocals.

Bobby began his musical career when he was 21, winning numerous talent competitions, and singing for a Levi's radio commercial. His musical skills have taken him all across the country, as far west as New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado where he entertained seven nights a week.

Before playing with Smok'n Guns, Bobby was also a member of Bogus Brook, The Moore Brothers and The Uptown Boys. He has opened shows for acts including Mark Chestnutt, Brian McComas, and John Michael Montgomery.

Bobby comes from a talented musical family and thanks his parents for their love and support. He draws musical inspiration from the likes of Elvis and George Strait.

When he is not on stage, Bobby enjoys the wild outdoors, tracking bear and hunting deer.

PAUL PFANNENSTEIN

Music has always been a big part of Paul’s life. His father and a brother also played in bands. Paul has played in various bands for over 25 years. For fifteen of those years, Paul was a member of The Wildwoods Band, and has spent the past 8 years with Smok’n Guns on bass guitar, as well as lead and harmony vocals. Kickin’ Country and Southern Rock are Paul’s favorite types of music. Paul would like to thank his family and friends for their support over the years. A special thanks to his wife Tammy, and their 2 children Travis and Kayla for allowing to perform for people…”Cause we’re the band!…Smok’n Guns…”

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RUSS MOORE

Russ started in the music business in the late 70¹s performing with his brothers. After a few years he then moved on with his own band.
Later on he had rejoined his brothers in The Bogus Brook Band.

Russ is currently the hard-drivin' drummer and a lead vocalist with theSmok¹n Guns Band. He has enjoyed his years as a musician but his passion has always been harmonies.

Russ and Angie have 6 kids ranging from 20 to 30 and they have 1 grand daughter and 2 grandsons. They still have a houseful of little ones though!... Sophie, the big fat cat, Fancy 13, Simon 5, and Lucy.
All from the Yorkie Family! One Big Happy Family...

DEAN WALL

Dean is Smok’n Guns Utility man, jumping around from playing guitar to fiddle to acoustic. Dean has been playing for over 25 years and is a Minnesota Hall of Fame inductee with his former band The Doc Holliday Band. He has been honored to have played with some of the best musicians in Minnesota, and is now a part of the Smok’n Guns Band.

He has played in concert with numerous recording artists and has been lucky enough to have had Charlie Daniels sign his fiddle! Dean has played at all the major outdoor summer events such as WeFest, Winstock, Moondance Country Jam, and Cornstock just to name a few.

Starting out as a long-haired lead guitar player in rock-n-roll bands in the 80’s, Dean still uses the old rock licks that make the new country sound of today. Dean has 2 daughters, Seana and Chayla, and he is very thankful for the support his girls and family give him. When he’s not playing music, he is usually out at his favorite fishing

hole trying to catch that elusive walleye!