The Legend of Sam Davis explores stories from Newton County Arkansas\, including a heroic midwife\, the mys terious appearance of &ldquo\;The Snow Child&rdquo\; a Cherokee family&rsq uo\;s harrowing escape from the Trail of Tears and culminating in the stor y of Sam Davis\, the raving preacher for whom Sam&rsquo\;s Throne was name d. \;According to World Music Central\, "The Legend of Sam Davis a nd other Stories of Newton County\, Arkansas\, the stunning new album + book by Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters\, transcends the boundaries of a mere collection\, encompassing songs that pulsate with veracity\, storie s that evoke passion\, breathtaking artwork\, mesmerizing maps\, and cheri shed family photos. Multi-instrumentalist\, singer and songwriter Aaron Sm ith infuses his revelatory music with a captivating mix of beautifully cra fted American roots music\, ranging from country rock to progressive blueg rass\, folk\, jazz\, and Americana.&rdquo\;
\nAaron Smith&rsquo\;s s ongs explore the mystery of human experience\, searching for the meaning o f love\, family\, heritage\, kindness\, doubt\, and grace. Influenced as m uch by Flannery O&rsquo\;Connor as John Prine and John Hartford\, his song s range from witty jazz to pensive\, emotive ballads\, to southern roots g rooves. Smith has received critical acclaim as a winner of the New Folk co mpetition \; at Kerrville Folk Festival and the BMG Songwriter Showcas e at the Power of Music Festival.
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