AUSTIN, TEXAS — Last year, Capital District raised, Austin-based artist Matt Smith and 6 String Ranch Records announced the release of 8 new albums, as well as 10 digital re-releases of Smith’s catalog recordings. All the albums are available everywhere music is streamed or bought.
“Being Human” – the flagship release of the new recordings – was four years in-the-making and features songs that reflect issues of the human condition. The songs address broad themes of love, death and spirituality, along with timely issues such as immigration, narcissism and addiction. Smith is supported on the album by an international cast of all-star musicians.
Segments of the collection is curated from previous albums and include a volume titled “Upstate NY : 1988-1994.”
Smith’s upcoming gigs: Sept. 8,9 -Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs; Sept. 10 - The Strand Theater, Hudson Falls, and Sept. 11 - Pauly’s Hotel, Albany.
