Bill Rotella, aka Smoke, is a singer-songwriter from Ventura County, California. His musical journey began when he was exposed to exceptional musical talent within his own family, including his father's songs sung by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, his mother's classical piano, and his uncle's arrangements for the Glenn Miller Band. Inspired by these great musicians, Bill picked up a guitar in college and began writing his own music. With four bands and 14 albums under his belt, Bill recently released his 15th album, 'Home', featuring a collection of 10 diverse songs.

Born in the San Fernando Valley, Bill was drawn to the sounds and lyrics of post-Dylan folk music, and his first band, Baywood, became popular playing in colleges and clubs. Later, he formed Dakota, a band he wrote for and led for 20 years, performing over 100 shows annually. As a singer-songwriter in an ensemble, Bill began to feel restricted and formed the duo Amber & Smoke, releasing six albums in six years.

In 2021, Bill put together an ensemble of friends and non-touring musicians for his release 'Smoke & The Earthtones', which received great reviews. The following year, he returned to his troubadour roots, performing solo with just his guitar. His latest release 'Home' reflects a singer-songwriter's life journey, featuring a diverse collection of songs that depart from his previous work. For Bill, it's all about musical diversity and different times bringing different rhymes.