In this stirring duet from the musical revue Songs of a Catholic Childhood, Jamie and Michael Smith merge memories: hers of her parents singing Holy City in the choir; his of his father’s crooning Crosby’s vocal style, during family trips to the ocean beach.
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Michael Smith Sept E-News ’19
A Note from MichaelI was born on the same day of the month as Peter Lawford, which means I will never feel quite as handsome, suave and well-dressed as I might be, and Buddy Holly, which makes me feel grateful every year that I am not more talented and prematurely dead. There is a beautiful […]
Michael P. Smith July 2019 gigs
Michael P. Smith July Gigs WisconsinDoor County, WISun July 7 at 7 PMFishstock Concert Music Series3127 County Road FFish Creek, WI 54212PH 414.659.1521http://www.fishstockmusic.com/door-county-concerts.shtml Wisconsin32nd annual Black Hawk Folk FestivalSat July 13 at 3:30 PMMt. Morris Town ParkCTH GMount Morris, WI 54982https://www.blackhawkfolk.org/festivalFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/blackhawkfolk/ Chicago area Sat July 20 at 7:00 pmGivins Beverly Castle10244 S. Longwood Drive, […]
Michael P. Smith March ENews California Concerts
A Note From Michael One of the great things about this occupation is that now and again I get to spend a weekend in California, and this month I have a kind of quick and very active visit happening…I’m getting to see my pal Jimmy Duke and friends at Dark Thirty in Lakeside, where I’ve […]
Michael Smith – Illinois Feb, California Mar Concerts
Sat Feb 11 at 7:30 PM Edgar’s Place Coffee House at UU Community Church 70 Sycamore Drive Park Forest, IL 60466 PH 708.481.5339http://www.uuccpf.org/calendar/edgars-place/
Michael & Jamie at Chief’s Mar 5, “Songs of a Catholic Childhood”
NOTICE! from Jamie at noon Thursday WE ARE ALMOST AT CAPACITY! I WILL POST HERE WHEN IT SELLS OUT FOR TONIGHT. CHIEF’s MAY TAKE SOME WALK-INS. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS AT PAYPAL BUTTON BELOW With Lenten Tales, Jamie and Michael return to Chief O’Neill’s Pub with stories of fasting, Good Friday secrets, The Legion of Decency films, dress […]
Roots End of-the Year & 2015 Preview
Jamie & Roots Happy New Year & 2015 Preview Good-bye 2014. Our Roots Member Night in November was a full house, with over 15 performers presenting original work, and a delicious selection of harvest dishes. Membership in Roots Salon, Season 2 is growing. Grateful to a half-dozen or so generous patrons who make contributions to […]
Gift of the Magi ~ Dec 6 Concert. Jamie, Michael and Ensemble at St. John’s in Old Irving
Our Beloved Christmas Show Returns for One Night Only “When things look grim and tattered, it’s the love she gives him that matters” Saturday, Dec 6 at 7 PM The Gift of the Magi Holiday Concert Music by Michael Smith Story by O. Henry St. John’s Episcopal Church 3857 N Kostner Chicago, Il $20 admission / $25 at […]
Our Beloved Christmas Show Returns for One Night Only “When things look grim and tattered, it’s the love she gives him that matters” Saturday, Dec 6 at 7 PM The Gift of the Magi Holiday Concert Music by Michael Smith Story by O. Henry St. John’s Episcopal Church 3857 N Kostner Chicago, Il $20 admission / $25 at […]
MICHAEL SMITH ~ GIGS AUG – NOV ’14
MICHAEL P. SMITH SONGWRITER JULY ENEWS FALL PREVIEW On Independence Day, a note from Michael. For me July has always been a time for scary stuff. It’s when I had the most time to go to the South Orange library (next door) when I was a kid, and it’s when I discovered Ray Bradbury’s Dark Carnival, which is […]
MICHAEL SMITH – JULY ENEWS & BLOG
Cherry blossoms lose their bloom in the autumn You lost your cool in the fall You stumbled and you fell right down to the bottom Nobody cared at all But for me You would have stood there with egg on your face The bitter taste of old champagne Up to your neck in […]
