Tim Akers & the Smoking Section is a Nashville-based musical collective known for their electrifying renditions of popular hits, delivering them with a distinctive soul, funk, and R&B twist. Led by the accomplished keyboardist and arranger Tim Akers, the band is an ensemble of some of the best studio musicians from the heart of Music City. Each member of the Smoking Section brings a wealth of experience from performing and recording with an array of artists across genres, creating a sound that is as professional as it is passionately energetic.

The Smoking Section has earned widespread acclaim for their high-octane cover performances, reimagining contemporary chart-toppers with a heady mix of brass, rhythm, and groove. Among their most recent releases are funk-infused adaptations of "Hello," originally by Adele, a spirited version of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off," and a groove-laden take on "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. These tracks showcase the ensemble's ability to take modern pop hits and imbue them with classic funk and soul sensibilities, a feat that has made them a beloved fixture in the live music scene and has garnered them a loyal following on online music platforms.

Genres

Modern Funk

Latest Release

Hello

Tim Akers & the Smoking Section

Single - Released January 19, 2018