For nearly 60 years, blues guitarist Chris Smither has toured the world, received accolades and even had his songs covered by other notable artists. Sometimes he performs solo, and sometimes he gets ...

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers Nov. 8-14. “I’ll live to be 100, I was born in ‘44,” Chris Smither recites on his ...

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 ...

Music A nod to Chris: Boston’s folk legend Chris Smither turns 80 this weekend After hearing the “Word of God” to go to Boston, Chris Smither became a full-on folk legend. He turns 80 this weekend, ...

Another busy fall week for live music in New Orleans includes a popular free festival and a mix of mid-level touring bands. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, LAFAYETTE SQUARE Leyla McCalla performs on the Sheraton New ...

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