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 work 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.