In the Beginning …
Back in the Mid 1990’s four engineers from Intel got together to form the original Reasonable Doubt . The band played at multiple Intel Talent shows and private parties. After a few years Mark Seconi (bass) transferred to Oregon and Steve Smiley (Drums), Wilfred Martis (Vocals) and Ken Cardita (Guitar) decided to break up the band.
Over the next 20 years Steve, Ken and Wilfred worked together on and off in various groups at Intel. The three of them along with a few other co-workers performed at a couple of that groups celebration events.
In 2016 Ken and Steve retired from Intel , Wilfred had left in years prior to start his own businesses. At Steve and Kens retirement party there was talk of “getting the band back together” .
That finally happened a year or so later adding Dave Sorenson (Vocals/Keyboards) and new bassist Steve Lucas. After a year or so the bassist relocated out of state. (Bassists moving out of state is our version of Spinal Taps revolving drummer saga)
The band turned to Craigslist to find its new bassist. Brian Crossley (Vocals/Bass) answered the ad. Midway thorough the second song during the audition Ken and Steve looked at each other and gave that “we found our guy” look of approval.
Over the next few years and thriugh the pandemic we stuck together, learning songs and playing gigs, Our passion for playing is only matched by our strong bond of friendship and support for one another that has in some instances spanned decades.
In March of 2022, Lead Singer Wilfred Martis left the band to focus on his business. The band did not have to look far for a new lead singer. Justin Smiley ( son of our drummer) stepped in to take over the role of lead singer and cowbell soloist. We played gigs for then next couple of years but we dealt with family and health challenges. This resulted in an 18 month hiatus. By the end of that time Bassist Brian had joined another band and Singer Justin decided not to continue.
In September of 2025 Ken and Steve decided to continue with the band and then began the task of finding a new Singer and Bassist. Within a couple of months we auditioned a couple of singers and quite a few bassists. Julian Reyes became the Lead Singer and not long after that Shelby Allen joined as Bassist.
This lineup played its first gig on New Years Eve and is looking forward to playing out in 2026.