The Conductors

The Conductors' leader Joe Hutchinson, (aka Smokestack Joe), is the parent of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Autism). He started The Conductors as a way to celebrate the joys of parenthood and to raise awareness for the Autism and Special Needs community. The band's positive reputation has landed them appearances on national television and frequently has them performing large scale events for the likes of Union Pacific Railroad, Autism Speaks, The Los Angeles Dodgers, and many ot...

The Conductors' leader Joe Hutchinson, (aka Smokestack Joe), is the parent of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Autism). He started The Conductors as a way to celebrate the joys of parenthood and to raise awareness for the Autism and Special Needs community. The band's positive reputation has landed them appearances on national television and frequently has them performing large scale events for the likes of Union Pacific Railroad, Autism Speaks, The Los Angeles Dodgers, and many others. EVERY kid loves The Conductors, yet their music is especially appealing to kids on "The Spectrum" and those with Attention Deficit Disorders. The simple arrangements and instrumentation are easy on the ears of the hyper-sensitive, and because of the subtle approach taken in the recordings, they actually draw the listener in. The shortness of their songs and over-all brevity of their CD also make it easy for young ears to digest the whole CD in one listen, making for repeated plays and immediate sing-a-longs. Believing in the magic of music to heal and bring people together for the greater good, Joe hopes The Conductors’ music will continue to inspire families for generations to come.