GUNSMOKE has been entertaining audiences throughout the Northeast at fairs, festivals, clubs, and concerts, with true Country and Western Music for over 20 years. They have performed with musical legends such as, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Ray Price, Hank Thompson, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Buck Owens, Carl Perkins, and countless other country legends. They have performed for two sitting Presidents of the United States, and been voted six years in a row, Band of The Year by The New York Metropolitan Country Music Association, This Premier Country Band always brings a refreshing entertaining show for all ages to enjoy.
Gunsmoke began as a family affair, formed by Nick DeMaio III, who plays bass, sings lead vocals, and his younger brother Jeff, who plays Pedal Steel guitar and sings. Their father, country music veteran Nick DeMaio Sr., guitarist and singer, is known as "The Ambassador.” Drummer vocalist Gary Tokarz, has been with the band since 1986 and Scott Tyler lead guitarist goes back 15 years. So the current line-up has remained intact for some time. At a live Gunsmoke performance you quickly become aware that they are excellent at what they do. And their love for the music they were raised on is so evident.

Career Highlights
1982 - Gunsmoke originated
1985 - 45 RPM recording - two original songs
1987,88,89 - Hunter Mtn. County Music Festival - Sharing the stage with Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty, Dottie West,            Chet Atkins, Charlie Pride, Carl Perkins, and other great country music greats
1988 - Recording of "Gunsmoke," a ten song cassette album
1990 - Local TV appearances on "The Exchange"
1992 - Band photograph included in prestigious "Country Music Magazine"
1993 - Durham Fair - Sharing the stage with Patty Loveless & Baillie and the Boys
1993 - NY Metro Band of the Year
1994 - Opening act for Hank Williams Jr. at the Ives Center in Danbury
1994 - Durham Fair - Sharing the stage with Hal Ketchem and Jerry Reed
1994 - Performance for President Bush
1994 - NY Metro Band of the Year
1995 - NY Metro Band of the Year
1995 - Recording and release of "Still Singin!" a twelve song CD
1996 - NY Metro Band of the Year
1996 - Open act for Marty Stuart at the Ives Center in Danbury
1997 - Hebron Fair - Shared the stage with Ray Price
1997 - NY Metro Band of the Year
1998 - Gunsmoke launches website
1998 - Recording and release of "Tradition" a twelve song CD
1998 - NY Metro Band of the Year
1999 - Gunsmoke website is unveiled
1999 - Berlin Fair - Performing with the Great Hank Thompson as his back up band the Brozos Valley Boys
2004 - Recording and release of "Road to Nashville" a ten song CD recorded in Nashville TN.
2004 - Performing on the World Famous Ernest Tubb's Midnite Jamboree, in Nashville, TN
2005 - Preform with Nashville Steel guitar legends in concert.
2006 - Release of "Lookin' Back" CD recorded in Nashville.
2007 - Preform with Nashville star Daryle Singletary
2007 - Performing on the World Famous Ernest Tubb's Midnite Jamboree, in Nashville, TN
2008 - Release of "Gunsmoke in Music City" CD recorded in Nashville
2008 - Redisigned web site goes online
Ambassador
Scott Tyler
Nick DeMaio III
Gary Tokarz
Jeff DeMaio
Nick DeMaio
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