Curtis Smith-Irish, Scottish and American Folk songs
Curt is a singer and guitar player who performs Irish, Scottish and American Folk songs. He prefers to bring to his performances the upbeat, rowdy songs that you would typically find being performed in a pub in Ireland - with the occasional slow ballad thrown in to mix things up.
A significant portion of Curt’s program consists of songs from contemporary Irish artists such as Celtic Thunder, Celtic Women, and Gaelic Storm. And a big part of his program is the “back story” he shares about the music he presents.
Additionally, Curt aims to recreate the energy of the Folk Revival Movement in 1960’s Ireland and U.S.-with songs from the Clancy Brothers, the Peter, Paul, and Mary, and others. His material ranges from up-tempo songs like “Whiskey in the Jar” to slow ballads such as “Carrickfergus”. Some of his more familiar songs include “If I Had a Hammer” and Gordon Lightfoot’s “Early Morning Rain”.
Click on the Music Samples link below to hear some of Curt’s music, and then contact him to arrange a program at your facility or event! **Keep Curt’s Irish music in mind when you plan for St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas, too.
Service Areas: Clackamas County, Clark County, Hood River County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Multnomah County, Washington County, Yamhill County
Service Types: Retirement Home/Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing/Rehab, Hospital, Senior Center, Seniors at Home, Private Parties/Locations
Availability: Weekdays, Weekends, Daytime, Evenings, Request on Short Notice, Request in Advance
Contact Name: Curtis Smith
Phone: 503-642-2018
E-mail: [email protected]
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Song List:
Liam Clancy - Finnegan’s Wake, The Moonshiner, Wild Mountain Thyme, Streets of London, Carrickfergus, Wild Colonial Boy, I’ll tell Me Ma
Dubliners - The Black Velvet Band, Molly Malone, Spanish Lady, Whisky in the Jar, The Wild Rover, I’ll tell Me Ma
Christy Moore - Spancil Hill, Ride On, Cliffs Of Dooneen, The Lakes of Ponchartrain, Raggle Taggle Gypsy, Whisky in the Jar, Spanish Lady
Kingston Trio - Thirsty Boots, Where Have All the Flowers Gone, Reuben James, Green Back Dollar, Early Morning Rain, Whisky in the Jar
Gordon Lightfoot - I’m Not Saying, Song for a Winter Night, Rainy Day People, Early Morning Rain, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Carefree Highway, Bitter Green, Circle of Steel, Steel Rail Blues.
LimeLiters - If I had a hammer, The City of New Orleans, Whisky in the Jar, Molly Malone
Danny Doyle - Step it Out Mary
Elvis Presley - Kentucky Rain, That’s Alright Mama, Blue Christmas, I Just Can’t Help Believing, Always on My Mind
Johnny Cash - Tennessee Stud
Music/Video Samples:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJKOq2bpl-HfcAqTyebrnAw/videos
https://soundcloud.com/curtis-h-smith
Testimonials:
“…He has a very good voice, brings good equipment and sings mostly Irish
ballads and folk songs. Our residents enjoy his music and really enjoyed
watching him progress with it. I recommend him.” Nancy B., Activities,
Hearthstone in Beaverton
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