What I Learned In School

by Chris Smither

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of All About The Bones, More From The Levee, Call Me Lucky, Still On The Levee, Hundred Dollar Valentine, What I Learned In School, Time Stands Still, Leave The Light On, and 1 more. , and , .

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1.	Take Out Some Insurance 04:29	buy track
2.	Love's Made a Fool of You 02:45	buy track
3.	The Price of Love 04:10	buy track
4.	Working In The Coal Mine 04:25	buy track
5.	Mind Your Own Buisiness 02:53	buy track
6.	You Can't Catch Me 04:25	buy track

about

A Signature Sounds exclusive!

This past summer, Chris took a break from writing songs for his new studio record (hint!) and strapped on and plugged in an arch top jazz guitar. He invited some very fine musicians (Billy Conway of Morphine, Smither vocal favorite Anita Suhanin, and Johnny Sciascia & Jerry Miller from Eilen Jewell’s band) to the studio. With long-time producer David Goodrich at the helm, they rocked the house. Chris put the Smither spin on some Rock & Roll classics, including “Take Out Some Insurance” and “You Can’t Catch Me” – reaching back to some of his earliest sound/musical influences. Take a ride with Chris on his sure-to-make-you-grin road trip. Available online and at Chris Smither concerts only.

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released November 8, 2011

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Chris Smither Amherst, Massachusetts

A profound songwriter, Chris Smither draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets, and philosophers. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice and songwriting. “Smither is an American original – a product of the musical melting pot and one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world.”—Associated Press. ... more

shows

Apr 18

BNH Stage

Concord, NH
May 1

Grey Eagle Music Hall

Asheville, NC
May 2

The Bluebird Café

Nashville, TN
May 4

Eddie's Attic

Decatur, GA
May 17

Narrows Center for the Arts

Fall River, MA
May 18

City Winery - Boston

Boston, MA
May 19

3S Artspace

Portsmouth, NH
May 25

Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch

Pomeroy, OH
May 29

The Hamilton Live

Washington, DC
May 30

World Cafe Live

Philadelphia, PA
May 31

Levon Helm Studio

Woodstock, NY
Jun 6

Rams Head On Stage

Annapolis, MD
Jun 7

Iridium

New York (NYC), NY
Jun 20

The Bur Oak

Madison, WI
Jun 21

SPACE

Evanston, IL
Jul 12

McCabe's Guitar Shop

Santa Monica, CA
Jul 13

McCabe's Guitar Shop

Santa Monica, CA
Jul 22

Pitchfork Social

Salt Spring Island, BC
Jul 23

Tractor Tavern

Seattle, WA
Aug 1

Cedar Cultural Center

Minneapolis, MN
Aug 2

Shank Hall

Milwaukee, WI
Oct 12

Swallow Hill Music - Daniels Hall

Denver, CO

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