Chris Smither » News http://smither.com Thu, 17 May 2012 02:10:20 +0000 en hourly 1 New album in June! http://smither.com/hundred-dollar-valentine/ http://smither.com/hundred-dollar-valentine/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 18:45:31 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=1048 Hundred Dollar Valentine Cover

**NEWS** Listen to an interview with Chris (including live performances of a few songs from the new album) on NPR / Radio Boston**

June 19, 2012 marks the release of Hundred Dollar Valentine (Signature Sounds), Chris Smither’s twelfth studio record, and it will not disappoint. In fact, it is the first record that has all Smither originals. Back again working with his longtime producer, David “Goody” Goodrich, they’re joined by some veterans of the Boston rock/pop scene.  You can pre-order the new CD right here, beginning June 5.  In the meantime, listen to a few MP3s from the album on the Music page!


]]> http://smither.com/hundred-dollar-valentine/feed/ 0 Boston Globe Books Article http://smither.com/boston-globe-books-article/ http://smither.com/boston-globe-books-article/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 02:45:24 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=1235 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

]]> http://smither.com/boston-globe-books-article/feed/ 0 New DVD featuring Chris & other songwriters http://smither.com/new-dvd-featuring-chris-other-songwriters/ http://smither.com/new-dvd-featuring-chris-other-songwriters/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:17:44 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=971 troubadourblues 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

]]> http://smither.com/new-dvd-featuring-chris-other-songwriters/feed/ 0 Rock ‘n Roll EP http://smither.com/new-rock-n-roll-ep/ http://smither.com/new-rock-n-roll-ep/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:35:45 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=904 album_cs_schoolThis past summer, Chris took a break from writing songs for his new studio record (hint!) and strapped on and plugged in an arch top jazz guitar. He invited some very fine musicians (Billy Conway of Morphine, Smither vocal favorite Anita Suhanin, and Johnny Sciascia & Jerry Miller from Eilen Jewell’s band) to the studio. With long-time producer David Goodrich at the helm, they rocked the house. Chris put the Smither spin on some Rock & Roll classics, including “Take Out Some Insurance” and “You Can’t Catch Me” – reaching back to some of his earliest sound/musical influences. Take a ride with Chris on his sure-to-make-you-grin road trip. Available online and at Chris Smither concerts only.

Buy the new rock ‘n roll EP (for only $10)!

]]> http://smither.com/new-rock-n-roll-ep/feed/ 0 Mountain Stage http://smither.com/mountain-stage/ http://smither.com/mountain-stage/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:07:20 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=876 cs_mountainstage_2011

Chris’s recent appearance on the syndicated radio program Mountain Stage aired around the country on October 7.  It will soon be posted at on the Mountain Stage website and archived for continued access.

Photo courtesy of Brian Blauser/Mountain Stage

]]> http://smither.com/mountain-stage/feed/ 0 Live Album for Fans Only http://smither.com/new-live-album-for-fans-only/ http://smither.com/new-live-album-for-fans-only/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:28:29 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=809 Lost and FoundWe’re excited to announce the release of a brand new live Smither album, LOST AND FOUND, available NOW!

Over the years, like most touring musicians, Chris has collected countless tapes, CDs, DATS, etc. of his live concerts. Often these recordings can be a bit rough, but Chris struck gold one afternoon when he came upon a box of CDs and DATS from concerts performed between 1993-2003. Upon listening, he discovered recordings of some real gems from his catalog; the sound quality and performances were outstanding.  This new collection of 14 songs, Lost and Found, joins Another Way to Find You and Live As I’ll Ever Be in Chris’ catalog of live recordings. Here’s a chance to hear live versions of “Train Home”, “Hey Hey Hey”,” Time to Go Home”, “Lola”, and ten other Chris Smither favorites.

This CD will NOT be available in stores. It is for fans only, and only available online.

Hear full-length MP3s and order LOST AND FOUND today!

]]> http://smither.com/new-live-album-for-fans-only/feed/ 0 New York Times http://smither.com/new-york-times/ http://smither.com/new-york-times/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:51:36 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=699 Did you miss it?  Chris was recently featured in the New York Times’ Frequent Flier profile.  Read it online.

]]> http://smither.com/new-york-times/feed/ 0 Chris on Australian TV http://smither.com/chris-on-australian-tv/ http://smither.com/chris-on-australian-tv/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:12:25 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=489 See Chris on the Australian TV program Arts Gateway:

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]]> http://smither.com/chris-on-australian-tv/feed/ 0 How to Fly http://smither.com/how-to-fly/ http://smither.com/how-to-fly/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:52:27 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=461

Read an article written by Chris, on how to fly with your guitar, in this month’s issue of Acoustic Guitar.

]]> http://smither.com/how-to-fly/feed/ 0 New Book featuring Smither Short Story http://smither.com/new-book-featuring-smither-short-story/ http://smither.com/new-book-featuring-smither-short-story/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:39:41 +0000 admin http://smither.com/?p=68 amplified_smNow available is the new book, Amplified (Melville House), a collection of 15 short stories by some of today’s most compelling performing songwriters, including Chris, Robbie Fulks, Mary Gauthier, Jon Langford, Maria McKee, Rhett Miller and others. Order your copy now!.

UPDATE!

Time Out Chicago reviews Amplified and says: “Veteran Boston folk singer Chris Smither opens the collection with the best story…”

Click here to read the full review.

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