“A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice and songwriting. He is an American original – a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world.” — Associated Press
“With a weary, well-traveled voice and a serenely intricate finger-picking style, Mr. Smither turns the blues into songs that accept hard-won lessons and try to make peace with fate.” — New York Times
“It was that rhythmic push-and-pull, that New Orleans sensibility that made Smither stand out.” — Oxford American
“Bathed in the flickering glow of passing headlights and neon bar signs, Smither’s roots are as blue as they come. There is plenty of misty Louisiana and Lightnin’ Hopkins in Smither’s weathered singing and unhurried picking. So fine.” — Rolling Stone
Blues and folk singer/songwriter Chris Smither returns to Jaqua Concert Hall Wednesday, July 17th on tour in support of his newest release, All About The Bones [May 3, 2024 Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert].
Honing a synthesis of folk and blues for more than 40 years and having released thirteen records, Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and humanist philosophers. A blistering guitarist, Chris melds the styles of his two major influences, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, into his own signature guitar sound. Reviewers praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice and songwriting. New York Times: "With a weary, well-traveled voice and a serenely intricate finger-picking style, Mr. Smither turns the blues into songs that accept hard-won lessons and try to make peace with fate."
Hard to believe it's been 6 years since Chris has stopped at The Shedd. It will be great to have him back.