Press Clippings and Testimonials

"f.m. smith demonstrates that singer-songwriters
do not have to limit themselves to three chords
in their compositions. His music combines the
personal messages of folk music with the musical
complexity of jazz and other genres."

Dr. Ken Nagleberg
General Manager, WPSC
& Professor of Broadcasting
William Paterson College
Passaic, NJ

"Smith's music centers on a deeply philosophical
view wrapped up in vivid imagery."

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Denyse Bayer
The Rock River Times
June 23-29, 1999

"Red Guitar is a thought provoking work...be sure to
catch him live...it's a show you can't miss within this
life or the next."

John Bowles
The Paradox
October 25, 2001

"Time" is another song I particularly liked...a gentle yet
forceful song about how time marches on and there isn't
any way to stop it."

Dave Thomas
Blues on Stage
December 1999

"...the sort of stuff you can just groove
to...a subliminal fishing trip..."

Ben Ohmart
Muse's Muse Music Reviews

"Red Guitar offers up some extremely talented
passages...geared towards the people who can really
appreciate good quality vocals and instrumentation.

Jack Manzella
Chicago Area Music Webring

"On Red Guitar, fm smith explores and comes close
to mastering the art of songwriting. If you crave
the subtlety of James Taylor and the wit of
of Loudon Wainwright, this is for you."

Michael Waddington
Music Director
Border's Books & Music

"An accomplished singer/songwriter with a lot
to say...Smith delivers his thoughts and
addresses the subject in a very cool,
poetic way. If you like introspective
songwriting and a folky, intimate style,
you will most likely enjoy Red Guitar.

Ben Likens
Midwest Beat
October 1999

"Heartfelt music...certainly someone worth hearing..."

Jeff Berkwits
Illinois Entertainer

"Red Guitar...is a collection of beautiful acoustic
folk songs [and] the music...gently flows, creating
a lush mood of thoughtful introspection."

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John Metzger
The Music Box

"Mr. Smith's music is haunting...one listen is not enough!"

Jack Walsh
Music Critic
Newark Star Ledger

"Tender swinging songwriting."

Songwriter's Monthly
April 1999

"A beautiful recording..."

Rebecca Martin
Independence Music Project

The Pioneer Press recently published a full-length article
on fm smith. Click here to read it!