JOHNSMITH: Break Me Open

Johnsmith

Break Me Open

© 2006 Johnsmith (783707282503)

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A fine blend of acoustic originals from folk, to bluesy, from celtic, to americana, from one of America's hardest working troubadors.

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Johnsmith's fifth CD "Break Me Open,” recorded in Nashville, TN, includes a cast of acoustic music’s finest players including Darrell Scott, Tim O'Brien, Stuart Duncan, Byron House, Andrea Zonn, and even a special appearance by Native American Grammy winner Bill Miller.

The songs on Break Me Open find John stretching his songwriting wings. Expressing the harder edges of life and love, these songs span a broad spectrum of genres from folk to blues, from gospel to Celtic. This collection ranges from the spiritual, poetic “Back to the Mystery” to the catchy, earthy “Silver Creek” to the touching tribute “Cold Cold Ground” and the soulful, bluesy title track, “Break Me Open”.

Here's what folks have to say about John and his music:

“Johnsmith is a songwriting machine. ‘Break Me Open’ is yet another well-crafted record. We love it.”
~Minnesota Public Radio,
Morning Show

"John's plays and sings so well you almost don't notice how good his songs are. It's all there, and he's this nice regular guy you want to hang out with. Watch out, his music will sneak up on you."
~Tim O’Brien

.... growing, glowing reputation.... beautiful, high tenor voice, excellent guitar playing, and spirited, uplifting songs. His music is open-hearted, unpretentious, grounded in the personal, yet always accessible and universal.
~Sing Out! magazine

“. . . one of the most consistent writers of quality songs that I know.”
~Lydia Hutchinson, Editor
Performing Songwriter Magazine

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  • Break Me Open
    author: Suz Stapler

    Great music. Thanks to WFUV90.7 for turning me on to him.

  • A wonderful blend of lyrics and sound...
    author: Janet and Harry Hallows

    This CD demonstrates a wonderful variety of music. We particularly like the Irish sounds and lyrics in "So Here's to You."

  • Invest some time and open yourself.
    author: Snow-Body

    Many artists don't get the media attention which they deserve - according me. Partly they owe it to their own admirable modesty or wilfulness. Sometimes their music doesn't go with the flow, or their name resembles rather much with a religious equivialent (in the music business). Nevertheless I just dare to name John Smith a prominent contributer within folkoriented music. His music can be considered as a healthy mixture somewhere between Cliff Eberhardt & Pierce Pettis their music. His last (meanwhile 5th) CD has been recorded with the finest assortiment of artists such as Tim O'Brien, Darrell Scott, but also the fantastic singer songwriter and guitarist Bill Miller. The music isn't pioneering, but is everything besides dull & inspiring. John's music breathes a natural warmth and beauty, although very well tended, also could be considered earthy. In that respect the qualification for the word "folk" is too lean in order to visualize my words clearly. Music becomes mystical at a certain point, and if you listen well you find similair devotion too in blues or any genre. It's all just a matter of listening and open yourself up. Summerized; break yourself open for the music of JohnSmith and I am confident you'll experiance the richness.

  • his music heals as it plays!I am a DJ at KRZA88.7FM its great!
    author: john moore musicmesa2003@yahoo.com

    this cd helps one think about life and love in a different way...very insightfull and beautifull...can dance in the kitchen with my love to it!!!!!!!!john r. moore krza88.7fm alamosa/taos...musicmesa is my show!john smiths cd is number one at the station!

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