Smilo & The Ghost land on Jupiter!

The first MNOJ Music Party of 2026!

Tyler Smilo and company stayed here with me recently, and we hit it off so well that it seemed inevitable that we would work together someday. Well, the early 2026 routing lined up perfectly and we are very happily presenting the band as our first event of 2026. S&TG are going places rapidly - don't sit on this one. We are fortunate to be able to showcase the band in the intimate confines of our music room. I doubt they will be playing shows like this in 2027.

is an Americana-grit folk band born from the rustbelt and rooted in redemption. Fronted by singer-songwriter Tyler Smilo, the band blends raw lyricism with vintage tones, cinematic storytelling, and a touch of cosmic twang. Their sound drifts somewhere between dusty desert highways and dimly lit city bars — a fusion of folk, alt-country, and soul with deep emotional bite.

Formed in Erie, PA in 2016, Smilo & the Ghost have shared stages with Grammy winners, national acts, and underground legends alike. Their discography includes Ghost Writers, Fingers Crossed & Godspeed, and the live album Live from PACA, with their newest record Twang & Fire capturing both fire and fragility in a post-pandemic world. Smilo’s lyrics are deeply personal, often exploring recovery, survival, and the ghosts we carry — because he's lived it.

More than a band, Smilo & the Ghost is a movement of misfits, musicians, and truth-tellers. Whether it's on stage or on the record, the band invites you to feel something real — and maybe even find a piece of yourself in the process.

The band’s recording and performing personnel have included a “who’s who” of regional talent, currently condensed down to the core lineup:

Tyler Smilo - Guitar, Vocals

Adam McKillip - Mandolin, Vocals

Jassen Wilber - Bass Guitar

Dominick DeCecco- Banjo, Vocals

This is an inside show and just 50 spaces will be available. You don't need to bring a chair. BYOB or BBTS (Bring Beverages To Share). This is not a food event but feel free to bring snacks. Parking starts at 7, music @ 7:45.

100% of the proceeds go to the band. Bring extra $$ for merch and tips. We support live music and the people who make it, and hope you do too.

See you in January.

Celebrate Life!

Tim

Host or Publisher Music Night On Jupiter