Chris Smither

Chris on WSCA “Stay Tuned” Radio Program

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:10:07 +0000

A great interview and performance on the WSCA radio program “Stay Tuned” in Portsmouth, NH. Watch on YouTube:

Australian Video

admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:51:34 +0000

Great video of Chris on ABC RN’s The Music Show, in Australia.

Australian Podcast

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:41:35 +0000

Listen to Chris on the Australian podcast, Salty Dog Blues n’ Roots.

32 Bar Blues

admin — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:01:58 +0000

Heads up – look for Chris in the Spring edition of the 32 Bar Blues catalog. (Don’t get the catalog? Request a copy.)

Chicago Sun-Times

admin — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:34:51 +0000

Chris Smither’s blues hide hope in tough topics

“Chris Smither has traveled countless miles with his careworn blend of folk and acoustic blues. His hallmarks include the fingers of an effortless musician, a voice as craggy and deep as the earth, the soul of a philosopher and master poet, and the foot-tapping percussion of a restless wanderer…”

Read the full article about Chris in the Chicago Sun-Times

Did you hear Chris on “Parenthood”?

admin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:52:15 +0000

In case you missed it, watch the episode of the NBC show Parenthood that recently featured the Smither song “What They Say” in the opening scene. (And/or listen to the song & order the album online.)

Chris @ WFUV

admin — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:22:07 +0000

Another take on the song “What Might Have Been”, from Chris’s new album Hundred Dollar Valentine – this one performed live at WFUV in New York.

And visit the WFUV website to see more videos of Chris performing in their studios.

New Video

admin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:59:18 +0000

Watch a video of Chris performing the song “What It Might Have Been” from his new album, Hundred Dollar Valentine. (Order the album here!)

Boston Globe Books Article

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:45:24 +0000

May 13, 2012 / The Boston Globe

Chris Smither: Folk/blues musician and voracious re-reader

Chris Smither has had the well-sanded, world-weary voice of an old blues man since the New Orleans transplant first landed on Boston’s folk scene in the 1960s. This summer he comes out with his 12th studio record, Hundred Dollar Valentine, which locals can get a preview of at his May 19 show at Arlington’s Regent Theatre.

BOOKS: What are you reading currently?

SMITHER: I just read Donna Leon’s last one, “Drawing Conclusions,” another one of her mysteries set in Venice…

Read the full article

New DVD featuring Chris & other songwriters

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:17:44 +0000

Troubadour Blues is a journey into the world of well-traveled singer-songwriters like Peter Case, Mary Gauthier, Chris Smither, Dave Alvin, Slaid Cleaves and many more. This 95-minute documentary, produced over a 10-year period by filmmaker Tom Weber, provides a revealing look at the heartbreaks and joys of these modern-day wandering minstrels. The film contains live performances of 40 brilliantly crafted songs by these assorted artists, as well as informal moments and interviews in which the artists reflect on audiences, songwriting, the music business, and life.

Order now