Chris Smither Courtesy of Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick

Chris Smither and The Motivators plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Waldo Theatre, 916 Main St., Waldoboro.

Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for more than 50 years and 20 records, Smither is an American original.

He continues to draw deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and philosophers. From his early days as the New Orleans transplant in the Boston folk scene, through his wilderness years, to his reemergence in the 1990s as one of America’s most distinctive acoustic performers, Smither continues to hone his distinctive sound.

He has always traveled his own road and stayed true to his musical vision. He has developed and maintained loyal friendships over the years with kindred-spirited musicians like Bonnie Raitt, Jorma Kaukonen, and Tim O’Brien, while at the same time throughout his career been inspired by and inspiring to today’s next-generation of musicians like The Suitcase Junket and Peter Mulvey.

He may be best known for writing “Love You Like A Man” which Bonnie Raitt and, more recently, jazz great Diana Krall have covered. His music has been covered by numerous artists and featured in soundtrack albums, independent films, television, and commercials. Reviewers continue to praise his dazzling guitar work, gravelly voice and songwriting.

Tickets cost $45-$60.

For tickets for more information visit thewaldotheatre.org.

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