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Putnam Smith
Acoustic / Americana / Roots Music

"GOLDRUSH" hits 5 on the Folk DJ Charts!!!



Portland, Maine
United States

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Last Login:  12/27/2009
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Member Since2/11/2007
Band Websitewww.putnamsmith.com
Band MembersCritical Praise for "GOLDRUSH": "How do I love this record? Let me count the ways..." - Aimsel L. Ponti, Portland Press Herald "What is it that makes a record stand out? It's hard to describe....your mind and heart get engaged. Maybe there are goosebumps...it's magic and when it happens, it's satisfying on many levels. That's how I would describe Putnam Smith's new cd, "Goldrush". IT, all of IT, is there, just listen." - Sara Willis, Maine Public Radio "12 finely crafted acoustic songs" - Sam Pfeifle, Portland Pheonix "Much like the craftsmanship taken to produce his hand-printed CD jackets, Smith breaks every song on the record down to its core parts, and in turn breaks many of the rules for contemporary songwriting. Tightly written, unconventionally performed and emotionally dense, “Goldrush” simply begs for repeat listening." - Bill Earl, Maine Switch
InfluencesOld Time banjo/fiddle music -- Tommy Jarrell, Dirk Powell, Clarence Ashley, Doc Watson; Richard Buckner, Sufjan Stevens, Robyn Hitchcock, Crooked Still, Iron and Wine, Reeltime Travelers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Tori Amos, Joanna Newsome, Gillian Welch, Uncle Tupelo, Ryan Adams, Mark Erelli, Brooks Williams, Nick Drake, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Lightning Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt...
Sounds Like'Modern Roots' music
Record LabelItchy Sabot Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 15 2010 7:00P
Benefit show for Organization for Transformative Farming -- Portland, ME Portland, Maine
Jan 22 2010 4:00P
Live on WSCA 106.1 FM w/ Shawn Henderson! Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Blue Mermaid -- Portsmouth, NH -- w/ Connor Garvey! Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Jan 24 2010 7:00P
Radio Bean -- Burlington, VT -- w/ Connor Garvey Burlington, Vermont
Jan 30 2010 9:00P
Joco’s -- Waltham, MA -- w/ Connor Garvey! Waltham, Massachusetts
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
North Star Music Cafe -- Portland, ME -- w/ Connor Garvey! Portland, Maine
Feb 12 2010 8:00P
Ebenezer’s, Washington DC Washington DC, Washington DC
Feb 16 2010 10:00P
Acoustic Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN Johnson City, Tennessee
Feb 17 2010 10:00P
Folk Alliance -- Memphis, TN Memphis, Tennessee
Feb 18 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance -- Memphis, TN
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance -- Memphis, TN
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance -- Memphis, TN
Feb 21 2010 8:00P
Folk Alliance -- Memphis, TN
Feb 25 2010 9:00P
Artmosphere -- Lafayette, LA -- w/ Swamp Family Band! Lafayette, Louisiana
Mar 12 2010 7:00P
House Concert, Phoenix, AZ, W/ the Swamp Family Band! Phoenix, Arizona
Mar 16 2010 7:30P
The Clubhouse, San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obsipo, California
Mar 17 2010 8:00P
The Pour House, Paso Robles CA Paso Robles, California
Mar 18 2010 7:30P
The Porch, Santa Margarita, CA Santa Margarita, California
Mar 24 2010 7:00P
House Concert -- Salt Lake City, UT -- w/ Shannon Wurst! Salt Lake City, Utah
Mar 27 2010 7:00P
House Concert -- Denver, CO Castle Rock, Colorado
Apr 2 2010 7:00P
Ritual Cafe, Des Moines, IA Des Moines, Iowa
Apr 15 2010 7:30P
Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks -- Millheim, PA Millheim, Pennsylvania
Apr 23 2010 8:00P
Me and Thee Coffeehouse -- Marblehead, MA Marblehead, Massachusetts
May 28 2010 8:00P
North Star Music Cafe -- Portland, ME -- W/ Ramblin Red!! Portland, Maine

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   About Putnam Smith
Foot stompin banjo, melancholy guitar, spicy mandolin, and "A sexy voice!" (Karen Frangoulis, WERU FM) are the tools of the trade, for Maine based troubadour Putnam Smith. Steeped in old-time traditions and other acoustic Americana, Putnam's songs range from intimate meditations on love, to a lighthearted-ironic good time.

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   Putnam Smith's Friend Space (Top 18)
Putnam Smith has 1225 friends.
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JC and the Pickups

JC and the Pickups



Dec 19 2009 3:53 PM

We've got a whole albums worth of bootleg tunes from the gigs at Higher Grounds in Hallowell for download. Click the "Songs" tab on the widget below and grab 'em while they last!!
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Feliz Navidad,
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JC and the Pickups
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Jamie Lynn Noon

Jamie Lynn Noon
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Nov 17 2009 10:33 PM

Hey,

Thank you so much for the support! :)

Always,

Jamie
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Amy Petty

Amy Petty



Sep 26 2009 11:22 PM

Hey Putnam! I'm finally taking a minute to check myspace!
It was so great meeting you and sharing the stage.  You are outstanding and made quite an impression on my peeps, especially Billy.  We've been listening to you nonstop around here!
Can't wait to perform with you again.  Well have to do it again sometime soon!
AmyP
Tina

Tina Lowells



Sep 21 2009 7:22 AM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3
BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT

BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT



Sep 16 2009 11:42 PM

SEE YOU ROAMING ON THE 27TH
nelly kate

nelly kate



Sep 10 2009 2:12 AM

awesome!  many thanks.  i will look forward to seeing you and vanessa both when you guys come through.  you have a place to stay here in staunton, if you haven't already made arrangements.  all the best!
Rich Baumann

Rich Baumann



Sep 9 2009 5:30 PM

It is a great day to be alive!

Thanks for including me!

 

What Question can I ask to empower myself and others?

What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity?

How can I improve the experience of those I encounter today?

What can I do to facilitate your Gift?

 

Yesterday Is History

Tomorrow is a Mystery

Today is a Gift...

That's why we call it the Present

 

Blessings,

 

Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator

 

 

http://www.richbaumann.com

 

Tina

Tina Lowells



Sep 2 2009 3:03 AM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT

BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT



Aug 25 2009 1:33 AM

TIME FOR ANOTHER RIDE, EH?
The Townes Van Zandt Project

The Townes Van Zandt Project



Jul 21 2009 8:10 PM

Thanks for stopping by!
Jenny - http://www.forthesakeofthesong.co.uk/news.html
Beat Trap Apparatus

Beat Trap Apparatus



Jul 17 2009 2:53 PM

What up.  We're gonna be at Slainte Wine bar and Lounge tonight @ 9.  Swing in if you get a chance.
 

brooke brown saracino

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Jul 12 2009 1:09 PM

Putnam! if you're back from tour and in portland this coming weekend, I'll be serenading at the North Star on Saturday, July 18 @ 8pm. come come!
jesse pilgrim

jesse pilgrim



Jul 2 2009 1:55 AM

i really dig your tunes man and it was nice meeting you this weekend!
BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT

BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT



Jun 23 2009 6:24 PM

TIME FOR ANOTHER RIDE!!!!
Rustic Riders

Rustic Riders



Jun 13 2009 7:53 PM

Thank you for finding us. Love your sound! Lisa
Parsley & Sagebrush Band

Parsley & Sagebrush Band



Jun 11 2009 12:39 PM

Hey, Putnam!  So glad to get your friendship request.  Welcome to our page!  We hope you like our music.  We think yours is amazing--definitely rootsy, but innovative, with unusual combinations of instruments.  We like it a LOT!  Keep on doing this--you're great!  :)

Harmonically yours,
The Parsley & Sagebrush Band
Eric McDonald

Eric McDonald



Jun 2 2009 1:34 AM

awesome! Thanks for finding me. It's great to hear you...sounds fantastic.
Arootsakoostik Music Festival

Arootsakoostik Music Festival



May 29 2009 12:51 PM

CONGRATS on the FANTASTIC new disc!
Can't wait to see you soon...

have FUN tonight!!!
JC and the Pickups

JC and the Pickups



May 27 2009 3:25 PM

Please pass it on, we're looking for fans on Facebook. Check it out and fan us up. We like people.
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dj Rip van Winkle

dj Rip van Winkle



May 26 2009 8:51 PM

Hey Put,

Virtue of Solitude makes an appearance on tomorrow nights show.
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It's a good song.
dj RIP.
John Sarantos

John Sarantos



May 21 2009 3:05 AM

Hello Putnam, great sound. I enjoyed your song samples. Have fun with all of your upcoming shows. -John
BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT

BLUE BUS SEMI-MOBILE RECORDING UNIT



May 20 2009 6:34 PM

Been a long time....how about another ride?
Arootsakoostik Music Festival

Arootsakoostik Music Festival



May 19 2009 1:04 PM

Mikey McKernan

Mikey McKernan



May 13 2009 6:36 PM

portland.

thanks for clicking.
Lisa

Lisa



May 13 2009 12:38 AM

Hi Putnam, We are really excited about your release party and we are going to be there, I put in for 1/2 day vacation that day & Del said he is going no matter what & isn't working so we will be there.. so can't wait to see & hear you..Take care...
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