John Smith’s Headlong is a restrained and affecting album from a master craftsman. What it lacks in happy hooks, it makes up for in slow-burn – these are songs to enjoy as they unfold over many listens.
The second in our new Folk Show featuring new music from Jack Rutter, Georgia Lewis, Cormac Begley, Dempsey Broughton, John Smith, Lal & Mike Waterson & more. You Folk Music Bread & Butter.
Watch John Smith performing Headlong in Barcelona’s Estrella Damm brewery & music venue. The song is also the title track of his new album due for release on June 30, 2017, through BARP Records.
Acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter John Smith has announced the release of his new album Headlong. It was produced by Sam Lakeman and features Cara Dillon on backing vocals. Listen to his new song Far Too Good.
With the great success of The Elizabethan Session those all-star sessions are revived and brought north to Celtic Connections for a final performance at The Mitchell Theatre.
Devon troubadour John Smith has rubbed shoulders with some of the best folk artists on the scene and his latest release ‘Great Lakes’ makes it clear that he now deserves his place alongside them.
The Lullaby Project: Soothing, bitter or even bawdy, there’s much more to the lullaby than sending a child to sleep. Watch Kris Drever, Alasdair Roberts, Emily Portman, Karine Polwart and John Smith performing.
