Second Friday Concert: Chris Smither

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In light of Richard Shindell’s last-minute postponement, we are excited to announce, and deeply grateful, that Chris Smither will now headline this concert.

ABOUT CHRIS: Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for over 50 years, Chris Smither is truly an American original. A profound songwriter, Chris continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers.

From his early days as the New Orleans transplant in the Boston folk scene, through his wilderness years, to his reemergence in the 1990s as one of America’s most distinctive acoustic performers, Chris Smither continues to hone his distinctive sound. He has always traveled his own road and stayed true to his musical vision.

He may be best known for writing "Love You Like A Man," which Bonnie Raitt and, more recently, jazz great Diana Krall have covered. His music has been covered by numerous artists and featured in soundtrack albums, independent film, television, and commercials. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice, and songwriting.

More From the Levee (2020 Signature Sounds) is a masterwork and companion release to the celebrated double-CD 50-year career retrospective Still On the Levee that came out in 2014. It sports the unmistakable guitar sound Chris has made his own, meshed with spare, brilliant songs, delivered in a bone-wise, hard-won voice."

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."

ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Smither is an American original, a product of the musical melting pot, and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world."

ROLLING STONE: "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."

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."https://smither.com/

SECOND FRIDAY CONCERTS

Since 1985, we have presented acoustic music concerts on the second Friday of each month (excluding summer). We give 100% of our net proceeds to charity (with a focus on small, local social action-oriented charities — i.e., homelessness, food pantries, LGBTQ youth initiatives, etc.). Our volunteer staff strives to give our audiences a chance to experience a night of amazing music in an intimate, friendly setting. Tickets for individual shows can be purchased on Eventbrite. Season memberships are also available. We look forward to seeing you at a show.