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Johnsmith summer news 2026

Hello and happy summer time everyone. I hope you’re having a fun Summer wherever you are or are travelling to. It’s been nice here in WI, lots of sun, a little rain, a little heat, so far so good. Jo has our gardens looking like a zen garden, stunning.

On to music. I’ve got some very good news to share regarding my new CD Simple As. It was the #1 song for May on the Folk DJ charts, the CD was # 2, and it charted great in June as well. Hip! Hip!

Also the recording is now up streaming on most of the usual streaming platforms, Apple, Spotify, Amazon etc. Please have a listen and share with your friends. Make or add to your playlist.

For downloads and to read the lyrics and players on each song visit: https://johnsmithmusic.bandcamp.com/album/simple-as

On to upcoming shows, rafting trips, song workshops, and January, 2027 Caribbean music cruise.

SHOWS:

July 11 DeWitt IA Opera House concert 7pm w Dan Sebranek, Larry Dalton, and Elisi Smith-Waller https://dewittoperahouse.com/ also tix available at the door. This is my hometown. Always an incredibly fun gig for me.

July 19-25 Stoney Point NY Summer Songs songwriting camp https://summersongs.com/

July 31-August 5 2026 Stanely ID Whitewater raft trip Middle Fork of the Salmon River for info visit my webpage https://johnsmithmusic.com/rafting-trip to learn more and sign up (there are only 4 slots open) visit https://www.idahorivers.com/middle-fork-salmon-river/ This is a trip of a lifetime, friends. Unplugged for six days in the largest wilderness area in the lower 48. Meteor showers, gin clear water, delicious meals, and music around the fire each night by yours truly and any guests who would like to share a song or story. It’s not too early to get your name on a list for the 2027 trip, just saying!

Aug 9 Viroqua WI Vernon Vineyards w Dan Sebranek 2-5pm S3426 Peterson Lane, Viroqua, WI 54665 for info https://www.vernonvineyards.com/ no reservations needed. Beautiful scenic Driftless view of rolling hills and vineyards. Might want to throw a couple lawn chairs in the trunk.

Aug 15 LaFarge WI LARRYFEST mainstage 12:30pm

https://www.larryfest.org/main-stage-schedule I love this festival and I can’t think of better showcase of our beloved Driftless area. Day passes are also now available if you want to test the waters, highly recommended.

Aug 29-30 LaCrosse WI Great River Folk festival workshops only Riverside Park https://www.greatriverfolkfest.org/

Sept 12 Galesville WI concert in Old Main with Elisi Smith-Waller 7pm http://www.oldmaingalesville.com/a.html

Oct 10 Newburg Corners WI 7:30pm Leo & Leona’s concert with Dan Sebranek, Larry Dalton, and Elisi Smith-Waller. Spread the word https://www.leoandleonas.com/event-list

Oct 26-30 Big Sur CA Esalen institute songwriting workshop. Sold out. Join the waitlist at https://www.esalen.org/workshops/the-medicine-of-song-the-land-and-community-102626

Nov 7 Winona MN Arts center w Dan Sebranek 7pm https://winonaarts.org/concerts/

Nov 20 7pm Lafayette CO The Muse performance space w Dan Sebranek https://museperformancespace.com/#/events

Nov 21 8pm Denver CO Swallowhill Tuft theater w Dan Sebranek

https://swallowhillmusic.org/events/johnsmith/

Nov 22 6pm Fort Collins CO Comedy Fort w Dan Sebranek for tix call Steve at 970-412-6731 or email [email protected]

Nov 28 8pm Fort Atkinson WI Café Carpe solo https://cafecarpe.com/events/

Jan 8 & 9 7:30pm 2027 LaCrosse WI The Pump House w Dan Sebranek, Larry Dalton, and Elisi Smith-Waller https://www.thepumphouse.org/

Jan 23 – 30 2027 Caribbean Cruise with John, Dan, and Larry

https://johnsmithmusic.com/southern-caribbean-cruise

Thanks everyone for having a listen to the new CD Simple As.

Stay tuned for all things Johnsmith