American folk/blues singer Chris Smither has more than a guitar to his name. He is also featured in a series of spy novels.
Chris Smither
Smither has recorded over a dozen albums but is name-checked in the Linda Barnes’ novels starting with A Trouble of Fools in 1987.
Barnes’ novels feature private investigator Carlotta Carlysle who is a major Smither fan.
It’s not the only time Smither gets a nod in a novel. Israeli writer Moshe Benarroch uses his line “I Am The Ride” in the opening page of his novel ‘Keys To Tetuan’.
Chris’ most recent album is Hundred Dollar Valentine.
Smither will spend all of March is Australia, presented by Gaynor Crawford, and has just announced his Bluesfest sideshows. It will be his sixth Australian tour.
CHRIS SMITHER Australian 2013 TOUR:
MARCH,2013
Thursday 7 Notes Sydney, NSW
Friday – Monday 8-11 Port Fairy Folk Festival Port Fairy, VIC
Wednesday 13 Trinity Sessions Adelaide, SA
Thursday 14 Kulcha Fremantle, WA
Friday 15 Kulcha Fremantle, WA
Saturday 16- Sunday 17 Blue Mountains Music Festival Katoomba, NSW
Tuesday 19 Notes Sydney, NSW
Wednesday 20 The Gallipoli Club Newcastle, NSW
Thursday 21 South Leagues Club West End Brisbane, QLD
Friday 22 Woombye Hotel Sunshine Coast, QLD
Saturday 23 Brunswick Music Festival Melbourne, VIC
Sunday 24 Burke & Wills Winery, Lancefield, VIC
Tuesday 26 Burrinja Café Upway VIC
Wednesday 27 Caravan Music Club Oakleigh VIC
Thurs 28 – Sat 30 National Folk Festival Canberra, ACT
Sunday 31 – Monday 1 April Blues Fest Byron Bay, NSW
