Acclaimed folk-blues singer-songwriter Chris Smither, who lives in Amherst, never expected to be cast in a Netflix movie — and he certainly never expected to be part of a project that won an Oscar.

WHO IS HE? In a career that’s just passed the 50-year mark, Chris Smither has made his name at the intersection of folk and blues. Possessing talent and originality that should’ve propelled him to ...

Smither, who performs at Boston's City Winery April 22, was tapped to act in Sam A. Davis’s 18-minute short film, “The ...

Folk singer Chris Smither started at the very beginning to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business. The prolific performer’s double-CD retrospective, “Still on the Levee,” begins with the ...

Legendary singer-songwriter Chris Smither sat down with us at the Newport Folk Festival to discuss Folkways Records' major influence on him as a budding artist, from Eric Von Schmidt to Dave Van Ronk.

Two things to share with you this week: First, Chris Smither is coming to the Chocolate Church Arts Center — and he is an absolute gem. Second, the CCAC and Main Street Bath have advanced to the next ...

There were no bells or whistles at Chris Smither’s show last Saturday at Caffè Lena. He played two sets on a Gibson acoustic guitar sitting in a chair. In his dressing room before the show he talked ...

A master of acoustic blues guitar, Smither performs songs from his 16th album, Still On The Levee. Chris Smither On Mountain Stage A master of modern acoustic blues guitar, Chris Smither often draws ...

Songwriter Chris Smither is marking his 50th year in music this year. Fans can hear his latest blues-folk offerings from his upcoming 16th album during Wednesday’s performance at the Southern Café and ...