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The Angelus Trio, Carolyn Brinkman, piano; Paula Lemmon, harp; and Dirje Smith, cello, released their CD in October 2010. Recorded at Blue Rock Artist Ranch and Studio, this richly textured musical narrative provides the listener with an instrumental landscape for personal reflection.

CD's are now available for purchase.  Please email us at angelus@dirje.com to get more details and costs for shipping and handling, and we will put yours in the mail right away.
 

 

 

 

 

 

"a cellist for all seasons"

 

Dirje Smith, freelance cellist, is a natural musician whose joy in making music comes through in every note. She has spent the last 13 years supporting traveling artists at festivals and listening rooms, crafting and playing parts in the recording studio, and playing with a variety of groups. At home with many musical genres and able to read and improvise, she is, indeed, a cellist for all seasons. Working as a therapist by day gives her a unique soulful perspective that resonates in her playing.

 

In addition to her freelance work, Dirje is a member of the neo-vaudeville band The Wahooligans, The Aisling String Trio, Angelus, a trio of cello, harp, and piano used as a foundation for meditation and prayer, and The Attoyac Valley String Band, an old-time medicine show band.

 

Blessed with a good ear, Dirje is widely known for her easy-going, professional spirit and her ability to touch the heart. From plucked bass lines to lovely bowed parts, her playing is both solid and evocative.
 

She makes her home in Athens, Texas, about 1 1/2 hours below Dallas, and 3 1/2 hours from Austin. If you are touring/playing in Texas, or working on a recording project and need some tactical support, please consider Dirje as a dramatic way to enhance your work.
 

Listen to her most recent work produced by Billy Crockett at Blue Rock Studio in Wimberly, TX on " Grace Pettis " at www.gracepettis.com

    "Dirje Smith's sound is rich and moving, from sweeping low lines to funky rhythms, and all sorts of other voices that only Dirje can conjure from her instrument. The only downside of playing with an incredibly versatile, skillful artist is that you end up not being able to hear your songs without her."  - Grace Pettis

 

praise for Dirje and her cello

Dirje Smith is the total musician, classically trained, but also with an incredible gift for improvisation. I've never known a better sideman or a quicker study. Performing with her is a seamless joy. Dirje is the King Kong of Cello!
- Pierce Pettis  http://www.piercepettis.com

Rarely in my musical life have I met a musician as accomplished, intuitive, and soulful as Dirje Smith. She plays the cello like it's an extension of her heart; every hidden hurt, every secret joy comes alive when her bow hits the strings. On stage or in the studio, Dirje always makes my music better.

- Tom Prasada-Rao http://www.tomprasadarao.com

Dirje's cello sings of a deep river. Her smile does too.

 

It's something about intuition and courage. She finds an immediate path to the heart of the song." 

- Billy Crockett  http://www.billycrockett.com

 Dirje Smith has the uncanny ability to deliver just the right note at just the right time! Not just a GREAT player but a great listener, she is fearless and fabulous. We always look forward to our collaborations with Dirje."
- Kelly Mulhollan, Still on the Hill http://www.stillonthehill.com/

 

 

 

 

"There's always room for Cello"