Album Notes

"If I never did anything but this one CD, I wanted it to say something. I wanted people to be moved by the message as much, or more, than the music."

This is what Glenwood Smith said about his debut recording of the GSB, Calm The Fire.
And what a message this CD makes with 9 songs about love, forgiveness, hope and peace.
And each theme powered by the incredible instrumentation of the members of the band along with some special featured friends.
All delivered in the compositions and arrangements of one of today's creative and innovative songwriters.
Smith writes from the soul and from the heart, from true experiences, self examination and observations of humanities' relationships with itself and with God.
This CD deals with issues ranging from heartache to real love, commitment, sacrifice and forgiveness. It is a shout of hope, and a cry for help in exposing social injustice, as well as a plea for peace within the hearts of every one of us.
Calm The Fire is a CD beyond genre classification!
This CD has a little of everything that everybody can enjoy, jamming rock, killer blues, acoustic folk, funky fusion, danceable pop and a heart stirring ballad.
Calm The Fire also features the song, "Let's Love Each Other", which is not only sung by, but was also written by Smith's 11 year old daughter Kristen. This is a great rock number with a catchy chorus. And what's better to get stuck in your head then "let's love each other"?
Calm The Fire proves Glenwood Smith's place in the world of songwriting, and the songs on this recording, as well as the artists' performance, make this CD something you can listen to over and over again.


"Thanks to everyone who has been an intricate part of this dream, including you. Thanks for listening!" Glenwood Smith