smokey roots

the band

Born from the bluesy soul of Sydney's own Ben Corby, Smokey Mountain Men combine Ben’s electrifying guitar riffs and vocal chorus lines with the rhythmic prowess of Jake Arvonen on the drums, the soulful resonance of Will Sutcliff's bass, and the wizardry of Blake Dantier, masterfully switching between guitar, keyboard and vocals.

where it began

Raw. Live. Loud.

For a decade and beyond, Ben Corby has honed his artistry to perfection. Within his fingertips, echoes the soulful essence of B.B. King,Josh Smith, Gary Clark Jr, The Meters and Albert King.

His profound encounter with the blues ignited a spark within, fuelling a quest for authentic artistic expression. It was from this flame that the Smokey Mountain Men were born.