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Gravity of Grace

Johnsmith 2010 Late Summer Newsletter

Hi Folks from home, sweet home, Wisconsin. Just home from nearly a month in Ireland leading back to back tours of Mayo, Galway, Cork, Clare, and Kerry counties. A breath of fresh air from the heat of summer we’ve had here in WI. We heard fantastic music, walked hidden beaches, and shared lots of laughs with the big-hearted Irish folks. I have two more tours ahead in Sept. I hope several of you can join me for one of the 2011 tours.

Summer 2009 Newsletter & CD Release

Hello Folks, long time no hear from. Believe me, it has not been because I have not been busy. I hope you’ve had a refreshing spring and have lots of fun plans for the summer.

Big news is, I’m proud to announce the release of my new CD “Gravity of Grace”.

Co-produced with my dear friend, groove guru, Tom Prasada-Rao in his Dallas TX Wildwood Tofu Bar studio. I loved working with Tom and highly encourage others to do the same. I gotta say I am really happy and excited about this CD. It felt so great and right going down.

Johnsmith 2009 Spring News

Hello folks.

Hello Everyone, long time no hear from me it seems. I hope 2009 is off to a good start for most of you. It's been a big family year so far. Birth and Death have visited our lives since the new year. Jan 10th our daughter Elisi ( ee lee see) gave birth to a 7lb 7 oz baby girl, Juni Rae Waller. What an amazing couple of days, it was a very long birth and my wife Jo and I were blessed to be there along with Elisi's husband Tim and a couple of midwives. We are totally smitten with little Juni.

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Testimonials

“. . . one of the most consistent writers of quality songs that I know.”

Lydia Hutchinson, Editor, Performing Songwriter Magazine

"... what you should know about JohnSmith, is that he is the real deal. A singer/songwriter who has found his voice and his place and will take you there through his music. I think it speaks for itself, directly from his heart to yours. I promise you will be moved."

Randy Brown, Mineola TX

"Unity of Chicago thoroughly enjoyed Johnsmith at our Sunday services. In addition to well crafted songs, John has a personal warmth that connects with his audience. He got standing ovations both songs, both services. Come back and see us real soon, John."

Ed Tossing, Music Director at Unity Chicago

" Not only does he spell his name as one word, he doesn't always capitalize it. Actually he could call himself wordsmith or songsmith just as easily, because he certainly can smith a song."

Joe Henry of Acoustic Sounds cafe, Little Rock, AR.

"When I first heard John Smith my attention was captured by his sweet, earthy voice and fine craftsmanship, but what drew me in was his heart. It's clear that he's lived the pain in his songs and that his optimism is hope born of wisdom. That's a rare thing and a gift to all who hear him."

Tom Kimmel

"Since winning the New Folk competition, John’s songwriting and performing skills have become finely honed.. Audiences find his originality and genuineness totally engaging and refreshing."

Rod Kennedy of the Kerrville Folk Festival

"I feel like every time one of your songs gets heard a little healing happens to the world. And we need all of that we can get, that's for sure."

Buddy Mondlock