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Livestream AMERICANAFEST 2024 with sets by Leyla McCalla, Oliver Wood and more

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September 17, 2024 • AMERICANAFEST 2024 features a broad range of music, from alt-country to roots rock and folk, plus industry panels.

Video Premiere: Chris Smither's 'Blame On Me,' From Blue Rock Studio

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Video Premiere: Chris Smither's 'Blame On Me,' From Blue Rock Studio

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January 12, 2018 • Smither's first album of new songs in six years brought the beloved roots musician to Blue Rock in Texas — and the cameras were rolling throughout. "This video really captures the magic of the week."

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Chris Smither On Mountain Stage

October 27, 2014 • A master of acoustic blues guitar, Smither performs songs from his 16th album, Still On The Levee.

Chris Smither On Mountain Stage

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Chris Smither On World Cafe

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September 16, 2014 • The singer-songwriter returns to the show to play songs from his new two-disc retrospective.

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This is Chris Smither's 12th appearance on Mountain Stage.

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Chris Smither On Mountain Stage

June 21, 2012 • A modern master of acoustic folk blues, Smither is in his fourth decade as a performer. He makes his 12th appearance on Mountain Stage here.

Chris Smither On Mountain Stage

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Chris Smither On Mountain Stage

August 17, 2010 • The blues songwriter brings his deft guitar work and matter-of-fact lyrics to this edition of Mountain Stage. Here, he performs songs from his latest album, Time Stand Still.

Listen Now: Chris Smither In Concert

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Concerts

Chris Smither in Concert

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October 6, 2006 • With 12 albums under his belt, Chris Smither qualifies as a veteran of the music industry. His elegant lyrics are arranged simply, with mostly just his own masterful finger-picking and foot-tapping to accompany him. His music qualifies as folk, but the blues influences are undeniable.