Ed Vichnick

founder of The Smokering

Beats, loops, keyboards & production.

Born and raised in New York, Ed has called Los Angeles his home for the last 25+ years. 

Ed's East Coast hip hop music roots are the foundation of The Smokering's signature sound.

Jason D. Kuhar

Keyboards, vocals, string arrangements, nuances & production.

Jason is a Southern California native.

Surrounded by music & film all his life, the influences on his music are endless...

Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, McCartney, CTI, Beastie Boys, Run-DMC & more.

Jason is married to his soulmate Ruby, has a beautiful daughter, and both are a constant inspiration to his life and music.