My new record Look to the Sky is out and available on most streaming platforms or as a CD at Bandcamp. It’s my most adventurous work to date, with my long-time collaborators Bill Strohm on bass and Megan Gugliotta on fiddle and cello, plus virtuosos like Joe K. Walsh on mandolin, Shoji Naito on blues harp and Eric Parker on drums, all mixed and mastered by Scott Petito.

The cover features a glorious painting by Tony Thompson, whose work I think of as a leading example of contemporary landscape painting. I hope to take this music on the road for a few dates later this year, so stay tuned.

Below is info on my Transformative Songcraft Workshop. In this learning experience we look at how the best songs celebrate resilience, reinvention and recovery, and take a deep dive into our own songwriting practices, building skills to create meaningful lyrics, thoughtful instrumentation and expressive vocals.

Transformative Songcraft Workshop at Cornell Creative Arts Center, Fall 2026

Part One 9/23, 9/30 and 10/7   6:00-7:30 $60 / three sessions

Part Two 10/28, 11/4 and 11/11   6:00-7:30 $60 / three sessions

To register please go to ccacny.org/workshops.

“C.B. Smith is focused and dedicated as well as being passionate about imparting skills and techniques related to songwriting.” – John Huber, Director of Education, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago

“C.B. Smith has the magical ability to turn universal truths into music that touches your heart.” – Marshall Karp, New York Times bestselling author

 ”Something ‘Bout a Train does in three minutes what most films can’t accomplish in two hours in evoking the romance of rail travel.” – Crispin Kott, Roll Magazine

“C.B. Smith’s songs ring with authenticity and tenderness, have a unique clarity and focus, and rock with a poetic lyricism.” – Brian Hollander, Woodstock Times 

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