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SMOKER AND THE BANDITS

Year Started: 2009
Members:
JUSTIN DAVIS

Smoker and The Bandits is an award winning bbq cooking team started by Justin (JD) Davis, Mike McBee, Roland Chad Hopkins, Brant Phelps and Keith Lindsay out of Jesup, GA! Our 1st competition was in Jesup, GA at the Arch festival. We competed in the Florida Barbeque Association (FBA) back yard division and took 1st place on the ribs, 3rd place on the boston butts, and 2nd overall. Since then we've also joined the Georgia Barbeque Association (GBA) and the KCBS and started competing in their events as well.Inspired by the southern traditions of many great bbq champions we aim to make the best tasting BBQ you've ever put in your mouth!

Hometown: Jesup
State: GA
Country: US


Most wins in a year:

Biggest Wins: ​2011 Pine Tree Festival Grill Off in Swainsboro, GA. Out of 23 teams we place 1st in ribs and 2nd overall!

Sponsors: Currently seeking!! Contact us on our website for more information on how to become a sponsor of Smoker and The Bandits!!

Website: http://www.smokerandthebanditsbbq.com


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