Full Set Audio: The Lil Smokies Mix Covers & Originals In Portland

As reported, Montana jamgrass act The Lil Smokies ended 2017 by opening for Fruition in Portland, Oregon. A recording of The Lil’ Smokies’ stellar New Year’s Eve set has surfaced and can be streamed below.

The five-piece had about an hour to impress the crowd at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon and made great use of the time. Included within was a stunning rendition of The Smokies’ beautiful original “California” as well as other impressive material written by the band including “Feathers,” “Tooth Fairy” and “Miss Marie.” Dobroist Andy Dunnigan & Co. also showed off their propensity to turn rock songs into string band covers. On New Year’s Eve, The Lil’ Smokies played Naked Eyes’ beloved ’80s classic “Always Something There To Remind Me,” Dawes’ “When My Time Comes” and a well-jammed version of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” that featured teases of “Auld Lang Syne.”

Listen to the recording made by Terry LaPointe:

The Lil’ Smokies embark on their first Jam Cruise on Wednesday.

Setlist

Setlist: Miss Marie, True Blue, Life Of Sin, The Gallery, Feathers, Always Something There To Remind Me, When My Time Comes, California, Untitled, Tooth Fairy, Rocket Man