A Lancaster, PA native, musician Stephen Paul Smoker began his career at an early age, honing his craft as a touring musician and hired gun for bands like MewithoutYou and the Mint.  Smoker relocated to Chicago to join and perform with childhood friend Grace Kulp and continued to tour with other acts such as the Loto Ball Show.

Inspired by the bright sun light in his Pilsen attic which doubled as his bedroom, Smoker created what would eventually become Violent Sun / Violent Fun, a no-frills, psychedelic DIY take on indie pop.

The musician formed a band that would come to be known as RIPE FRUIT, and began to perform / promote his EP released by Kilo Records on April 20th, 2010.  The first full length release from Stephen Paul Smoker, appropriately titled Ripe Fruit will be available on Sept. 13th, 2011 on Kilo Records.

Members
Stephen Paul Smoker – Voice/Guitar/Percussion
Bethany Smoker – Voice/Keys
Paul Roots – Drums
Michael Kostal – Guitar
Evan DuPue – Bass
Gerald Bailey – Trumpet

Discography:
Ripe Fruit (2011) – Coming Soon!
Neon Green 7″ (2011) – ( Shop )
Violent Sun / Violent Fun (2010) – ( Shop )