Chris Smither - Millennium Stage (June 15, 2023)

[@robertcronin6603]

Hard to believe I missed hearing this guy for so long....such great stuff.

[@Ozetwo]

Brilliant!

[@stevetatge5064]

Absolutely fantastic. I was not familiar with him and this is like stumbling on John Prine or Townes van Zandt

[@averybadcat9178]

He makes it look easy.

[@robertcronin6603]

@@averybadcat9178 He does...and it's not, lol

[@harrisda1]

We saw him for the 1st time last Friday and we could not possible agree more. He stole our hearts. His Blues and ‘Nawlins roots go deep and inform and ooze from all his songs in the most natural and comfortable way. The Prine and Townes comparisons do not overstate. It was a smaller venue so I was able to greet him after his set while a bit her artist was setting up. He is personally as affable and welcoming as are his songs. Chris Smither cuts a commanding figure - Compelling and self-possessed but so warmly human and eminently approachable.

[@douglove2412]

All well said! He is one of the greats! His album, Train Home” is nourishment!

[@marygreen1577]

Received ur performance as a birthday gift...poignant, since I first saw u w/ the sender in Brattleboro, VT, in early 70's!

[@jayhaworth3856]

One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen, Canal Street in Dayton, Ohio, Cheryl Wheeler was the other part of the bill. His Happier Blue is on my permanent rotation list.

[@larryboyes7276]

Hard to believe this young man is in his eighth decade. Fantastic talent.

[@bluzrokluvr]

One word, 'absolutely brilliant!'....well, two then....'brilliant' can apply to just ordinary mortals, Chris is on the next level. He was name checked once by the late guitar god Alvin Lee, that was all I needed to seek Chris' poetry and guitar picking out, been hooked ever since.

[@arthurshepherd8757]

Hell is a state of mind you find yourself in while doing eternity locked up with evil and no outside help whatsoever. You give up hope after a million years or so of that. Finally you realize that you're home for the eternal realization that all you had to do was treat your neighbor as you would have a neighbor treat your self. But you never did. It's a very bitter pill that you'll never get out of your mouths. And you come to know what it means to lose your soul.

[@andytrott4266]

Saw the fella earlier this year in Bristol, U.K. Super! Had the audience spellbound.

[@hughclench3715]

Like many of you only recently discovered Chris through Spotify but then saw him in Chichester in England about a year ago, Brilliant guitarist and lovely man. Been learning to play Leave the Light On - and thrilled to be just about there but can't yet sing at the same time - but I'll get there.

[@stevedesroches1068]

My wife and I saw him do this show at an intimate venue outside Chicago June '24. A master of his art. The room was his to command, and he didn't disappoint.

[@waldbo1]

There are simply not enough superlatives to describe the brilliance of this man. The poetry and melodies are pure genius, let alone the playing and even the toe-tapping. Unsurpassed master of acoustic blues, with a nod to the giants of the past like Mississippi John Hurt. The river of that tradition flows on, with Chris Smither at its crest.

[@mtnman6557]

"At its crest" is telling it true.

[@robertcronin6603]

Well said!

[@robertcronin6603]

Well said!

[@peterdollard853]

Dateline Spring 1966 NOLA. I was living in the quarter playing guitar and living fast and loose. I had gone to Tulane with Chris for a couple of years and had a casual musical friendship with him. I heard about this uptown party at Chris and his sister (Kits) house and dragged my D 28 up there( free booze and music right). we got into some sort of guitar pulling but i ended staying at his house overnight and awoke the next morning. We started talking about my record collection and he wanted to hear part of it. We hopped on his motor scooter and went down to the Quarter to get my records. He was driving up town with me when we got stopped by the New Orleans police. Chris had inadvertently left his license back at the house and believe me they took it way too seriously. So Chris is pleading with them to just let him go get the license but they did not want to unless they kept me as a "hostage". So we drove back with me waiting with the police and they let us go after he went in and retrieved his credentials. As i recall Chris sang a good deal of music with a gut string guitar; hard to believe with the fire shooting out of his ax now.

[@knip80]

just in case anyone is wondering about the song titles 1. open up 2.make room for me 3. time stands still 4. don't call me stranger 5. down to the sound 6. hundred dollar valentine 7. train home 8. what it might have been 9. get a better one 10. small revelations 11.link of chain 12.no more cane on the brazos/ seems so real 13. leave the light on

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Nope dope.just listini g

[@Andy_Hinners]

thanks

[@macadoo2530]

Is volume low on this?

[@jerometotes5311]

His left foot is also a brilliantly played instrument.

[@richbarnes9567]

Yes! I read that he mics his foot because it’s an integral part of his sound…

[@patrickambrose5372]

Saw him in Galway a few years back, just brilliant!

[@gerrycyr]

@waldbo1 2 months ago There are simply not enough superlatives to describe the brilliance of this man. The poetry and melodies are pure genius, let alone the playing and even the toe-tapping. Unsurpassed master of acoustic blues, with a nod to the giants of the past like Mississippi John Hurt. The river of that tradition flows on, with Chris Smither at its crest.

[@maggielewis2214]

stop saying upbeat guitar music in the subtitles....not necessary

[@ellendsoderstrom8509]

Thanks Chris,perhaps you might look into coming to Eureka California ?Big festival this week🎉but any event or venue.I think you would be right at home❤

[@vaidyanathtdakshinamurthy8732]

Amazing, magical 🎉

[@arthurshepherd8757]

Thought I Had A Soul But It Was Just A Singin’ Fish…Who Knew? A Fish Called Shawn Posted in Uncategorized on November 25, 2010 by blackshepherd I went down to the fishin’ hole fell asleep with my fishin’ pole sent my line deep I dreamt I saw a fish swim off with my soul singin’ hallelujah I said “fish tell me where you goin” she said I can’t tell if you ain’t be knowin’ this is a fishin’ hole not a wishin’ well" I said: “fish I ain’t never heard no fish singin’ hallelujah” fish kept swimmin’ like a swimmin’ bird singin’ what’s it to ya…” well I said "ya got my soul” fish said “well you got a fishin’ pole” try singin’ hallelujah it worked for me” so I sang hallelujah till I heard a fish sing a wish inside o’ me end And that’s how I got to heaven with Shawny Shawn Colvin

[@arthurshepherd8757]

When you play table tennis with Chris Smither you learn to never think 'winner' till the ball hits the floor cause Chris is a multi-dimensional octopus with magical powers and boy if he don't scrape 'em off the floor. So, you been fore-warned. I was not so that's the advantage of sending sucker canaries like me down the well first to test the atmosphere. Right Chris?

[@bijou737]

Love ya, Chris Smither!

[@captainkangaroo4301]

I’ve seen Chris perform several times over the years. It’s always a good show.

[@vootee1]

I'm an instant fan! First time ever heard of Chris Smither. Terrific.

[@wildeman1253]

Wow! Thank you.

[@AbqRealDeals]

It's probably on my side, but I can barely get any sound out of this video.

[@arthurshepherd8757]

For Goddess King of Orion Angel/Candlekin My Everything Shawna Lee Colvin A Tale of Celtic Soul Romance I found my soul she resides blissfully in a Celtic Goddess of love wisdom and grace with Erin's face I'm in danger because I'm a sinner and she may feel a stranger in her sacred domain I pray to all the Saints and Angels she may remove the stain so I pray today and every day to forever here with her remain to assure me that I'm clean and good that I may serve her faithfully forever as she implied I could that we could win this war together you'd be a beacon for my soul didn't you say you would She's a hard sell she 'knows' the business of the heart my worthiness she can tell she can pull my mind apart like no other she 'knows' my soul intimately every sin every mistake she may be my mother will you make love do we have this love to make she 'knows' how easily I break and how I cry for her where will I go what shall I do without her serve the poor I 'hear' someone say is it her is that Her command uphold the weak she adds for the higher good make a stand I 'hear' someone whispering is it You my soul my love or am I an imposter Leonard said: "I didn't come here to fool you" just love and light to foster You said dreams can lie but my darling this pig can fly like a cardinal eagle or dove inspired by your love I dream of you in the sky with diamonds mined from the deepest deep I dream of you all day and all night in my sleep I wander the roads and get lost as I add up the cost of being unworthy or wrong I've sought you sung many a song my whole life you promised a whole new me am I your wife you said you were a man and a King you said I could be a woman didn't you did you accept my ring or am I wrong again how can I 'know' anything without you is this dream true you live on a dream you said well then it came from you didn't it so tell me is it true will you leave me here now on this plank over the abyss ridiculed without a Valentine I'll never do that to you I'll weather the storms of time for you my eternal love my Goddess King of Orion who descended from above my everything are you the Walrus or glass onion I could be anything but only You can know better at the very least please sing may I serve as your Irish Setter or your Scottish Terrier I don't eat much and I'll come when you call I love you that's all I'll yield to your will I'll heel upon command for you I'll make a stand as a woman or a man end For Joni Mitchell with love. Arthur For Brandi Carlile and Catherine Carlile For Taylor Swift with love. Arthur For Paul McCartney with love. Arthur For Van Morrison with love. Arthur For Richard Thompson with love. Arthur For Greg Brown and Family with love. Arthur For Jackson Browne with love. Arthur For Geoff Bartley with love. Arthur For Chris Smither with love. Arthur

[@arthurshepherd8757]

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

[@davidstein9129]

Barely any audio level

[@udolobert6420]

Ein begabter Solo Künstler mit angenehmer Stimme!!!❤🎉😊

[@leemitchellmusic]

Genius!!!!

[@arthurshepherd8757]

Erin’s Kiss - for Shawn Colvin and Angel of Ireland Van Morrison with love and eternal fidelity to Blessed Eternal Ireland Posted in Uncategorized on June 30, 2010 by blackshepherd Erin’s Kiss - For the God of Harvard Square and all the AA meetings Super Great Ultra Badass Archangel of Christ, America, Ireland and Scotland and the World Chris Smither. Peace Love Bliss Nirvana Forever for you my beloved friend and hero. I remember all the table tennis matches into the 30s which I maintain I won more of by a slight margin. Slugfests is what they were Chris. Then there's all the AA meetings where you mesmerized everyone with your stories. I had some too though didn't I? Those meetings in Harvard Square were by far the best anywhere. I was going to 3 meetings a day around that time. Anyway, Chris, You and all your blessed friends and beautiful family have won an all expense paid trip to eternity to enjoy peace love bliss and nirvana until your immortal ears fall off. How we worship you Chris. You are 'one' singular magnificent cosmic soul. Quantum kisses we float to you from the bottom of the mysterious Colvin bog in some corner of Scotland near Paul's farm. Are you coming over? Shawn Callie Arthur I kissed Erin last night you know the Goddess of Ireland blessings she did bestow I know it’s hard to believe I kissed her full on the lips three times and I did receive a fourth for good luck for infinite rhymes courage and pluck she led me to the place with whispers through the ether for to endow me with a garland of grace being destined to love her and to know well her face all I did was to inter the trash left around her shrine in America she could not alone be mine she made it clear but she would make my words shine many soldiers and poets have her ear Lyre the angel was to her left his foot was extended for those of faith and hope not bereft and so he lifted me above the dead on her right was a soldier keeping watch the angel let me kneel on his knee while I reached across all rein was set free with the sign of the cross and a kiss from her lips during the second kiss she granted eternal cosmic trips to know my twin soul and infinite bliss she said I’d be an Irish rover sacred love came with a third kiss then I kissed her all over she promised me a ring the fourth was for good fortunes endless words protection and tunes to shatter the proudest swords she asked me to wait while she got undressed Erin adjusted my fate granting me in the sight of the blessed soon with a date my soul was caressed she said she’d meet me in the flesh soon she makes love to patriots soldiers and poets always under a full moon I’d be marked and my lover would know it she would appear as an angel known as Shawn (Colvin) whose duty would be to tell where to wait for the new dawn this angel would sing me into a trance and when I awoke she would ask me to dance safe in heaven no more to roam my immortal beloved with silver tears she would welcome me home end With love for Chapin and Shawn. Peace Special thanks and eternal love to Paul McCartney for loving us all so well. Peace Special thanks to Sting for a lifetime of love and inspiration to the world. Peace Special thanks to Bob Dylan for representing Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ so well. Peace Special thanks to the very great exalted 1st Angel of Bob Dylan Tom Petty for great courage under fire. Peace Special thanks to Chapin and James for loving Shawn and the world so beautifully. Peace Special thanks to God and Goddess of Americana Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams for loving and serving Shawn so long so well and so beautifully. Kisses Special thanks to God and Goddess of Love Bud and Julie Miller for their deep beauty grace and Divine wisdom. Kisses Extra special Love and kisses for the very great vital Goddess Suzanne Vega for her deep beauty grace wisdom and for loving Shawn so well at the critical time. We worship you forever. Kisses Very special Love and affection for the very great and deeply beautiful wise and good Goddess of NYC Lucy Kaplansky for loving Shawn and the world so beautifully and deeply (I want the Triumph T shirt or deal's off) Kisses Very special thanks to the immortal Goddess King of Orion My Everything Shawn Colvin for asking "why" so beautifully. Peace Very special thanks to the great 1st Angel of Christ Jackson Browne for deep wisdom grace and beauty and for loving Shawn and the world so well for so long. Peace Very special thanks to Goddess of Canada Sarah MacLachlan for her deep beautiful love and Divine grace. Kisses Very special thanks to the great Jacqueline Suzann for inspiring us all with her genius and deep beauty. Peace Very special thanks to 1st Angel of Christ Lorna Byrne for sharing her Divine wisdom and grace with us and the world. Kisses Very special thanks to Goddess Jonatha Brooke for Divine inspiration and for sharing Our Journey Kisses Very special thanks to Goddess of Ireland Caledonia Shepherd Colvin for her beauty grace and Divine wisdom. Kisses Very special thanks to Goddess of Everything Joni Mitchell for inspiring us all to dream and love. Kisses Very special thanks to exalted 1st Angel of Christ David Crosby for watching over us all. Peace Extra special love to Field Commander Leonard Cohen for Divine inspiration grace and wisdom. Still in Command. Peace Most special thanks to Our Lord Savior Brother Friend and Great Redeemer Jesus Christ Almighty for Everything Peace Very special thanks to the great Angel of Austin Texas the very beautiful Mario Erwin for blessing Our eternal Love. Peace Extra special love gratitude and affection for the Divine 'One' of Texas the very Great 1st Angel of Christ Willie Nelson for inspiring loving and protecting us all so well so beautifully and deeply for so so long. We worship You Willie. Kisses Very special Love and eternal affection and grace for my dear friend and 1st Angel of Christ and Bob Dylan Tim Gillen for being my companion and guide. We all worship You Tim. Peace Very special Love and affection for the great Goddess of Maine 'Cosmic Annie And The Intergalactic Rainmakers' for blessing Maine and all of us with her deep beauty grace wisdom and badass vocals and for all of the 'Rainmakers' and their blessed families and friends. Peace Love Bliss Nirvana Forever for all of you you badass Angels of Christ and Blessed Eternal Maine. You do us all proud. Tim and Arthur and Shawn. Quantum kisses be blow to you All from all quadrants of the Divine Multiverse. Peace Special thanks to the great and very beautiful and very sexy Virginia Suddath Phd 1st Angel of Christ and 'Our' very dear friend and Director of Chinese Affairs/Relations. With deep gratitude and love Virginia my dear. Kisses. Arthur/Callie/Shawn. Peace Eternal Love and Gratitude to the Great Great Great 1st Angel of Christ and #1 American Hero The Very beautiful graceful and dignified Martin Luther King Jr, all His eternally blessed family friends and Great American Family of Black America. 'Our' dearest friend ally and comrade in the Eternal Art of Spiritual Warfare. Quantum kisses we 'All' blow to You through the great Eternal Soul of Blessed America. Peace from the 'Ebony House' (formerly the 'White House') now occupied by the very Great 1st Angel of Christ the Greatest President of All time. The eternal and infinitely blessed Barack Obama All family friends and comrades in Spiritual Warfare. Kisses Shawn/Callie/Arthur and a grateful nation. Peace For all black children to take effect immediately: 1 pair of new sneakers of their choice, 3 new outfits, free education and one white tutor (as available) and free sailing lessons in every American body of water. To white America: whenever you see a black kid at any level of need give him/her $100, ask them what they need and provide it and you will be reimbursed 10 fold by 'Our' Lord and Savior the Great the 'One' and the 'Only' Jesus Christ Almighty Forever in Peace Love Bliss Nirvana Amen Very special thanks to the glorious 'Doobie Brothers' all 1st Angels of Christ with full package for service to humanity. We worship you all and your blessed families and friends. Peace Love Bliss Nirvana Forever for all of You. Peace

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

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[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Kids lookinG good , 👍

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Good 🎉🎉

[@michaelduffy6874]

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