2nd SHIFT Concert: Chris Smither
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Thank you to
FAIRBANK & PERRY GOLDSMITHS
for their sponsorship of this season of the 2nd SHIFT
CHRIS SMITHER smither.com/
After his childhood in New Orleans, Chris Smither headed north to break into the New England coffeehouse scene at the suggestion of Eric Von Schmidt. And boy did he ever, and then some. Smither’s highly unique performance style-filigreed leads skittering atop thumb-thumping bass, a mic on his feet to amplify the backbeat-would be captivating even if he never opened his mouth. That he writes some of the most eloquent, philosophical lyrics going and delivers them in a troubadour’s wizened voice just sweetens the deal.
Smither’s songs have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Diana Krall, and perhaps most notably, Bonnie Raitt (“Love Me Like A Man”), but there’s nothing like hearing the man deliver them himself. Chris Smither is a true musical legend and we are so honored to host him for the penultimate show in our Spring 2021 series.
Thank you Chris .. you’ll probably never see this but hey … I was bowled over and blessed 🤗🐚
What a incredible player and wordsmith
Damn! I wish I had discovered Smither so much earlier. "Origin of Spedces" is a gem
I saw Chris live at New Orleans Jazz Fest years ago, but I actually know all these songs because I have this album. He’s an amazing musician which comes by singing from the soul and baring one’s heart. 💙
This is the only live footage I've found of Chris playing "I'll Take It All". For me, this little song articulates the despair and hopelessness of alcoholism better than any I've heard. In fact, it helped me get my mind around it and is an anthem of my recovery. The halo may never show, but it's there and more often than not, I know how my days unfold. Chris' music can do that.
Man, I was living down the street in Belmont at the time. Such a shame I missed this.
This would be way better if there was an actual audience.
Happy Birthday Super Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Christ Ireland Scotland England America China and the world
the incomparable Chris Smither who invented an amalgamation of everything America had for him to re-interpret
with his singular cosmic guitar style foot stomping head waving blues killin' badass soul. How we worship you
The Colvin Family
November 11, 2023 - Armistice Day
In loving memory of the 20 million killed in WW I - total deaths including civilians
80 million in WW II
2 million 300 thousand in Korea
1 million 363 thousand in Vietnam
all the fallen in the Middle East
Armistice Day
In honor of all who serve
Thank you for the lives you save
and the freedoms your love gave
Warriors for the good
the good of humankind
the kind of courage that would
give their lives for us anytime
they'd do more if they could
'Our' great warriors of America
We are so grateful for all you've done
and we're ready to give back
to every American daughter and son
that braved an enemy attack
to help you heal
till you can celebrate yourselves with us
your courage and your zeal
We worship adore and cherish
each and every one of you
and we'll never forget
all the trauma you went through
the blood the gore
with you we will ask
"what for"
and we'll call them to task
when they're called to answer
the questions they'll ask
will not alter 'Our' course
as we help rebuild your pride
and you'll all get rides
in the parades where freedom
in America and the World resides
safe in the bosom of peace and love
for 'Our' great sisters and brothers
who rise above
that fight for us all
we will accept no others
we celebrate those not afraid of the fall
we will stand with and uphold you all
and you will get your benefits
and those cowards never will prevail
that try to deny what you won with courage
'Our' birthright
'Our' heritage
you all wear the heroes badge
we will fight with you all the way
and we will celebrate you all
on 'Armistice Day'
With love and deep gratitude, The Colvin Family
Chris Smither Dylan Geoff Bartley
Dare I say his pump is Prined!..