Richard Smith – 8/13

Born on December 12, 1971, in Beckenham, Kent, England, Richard Smith’s musical journey began at age 5.

Early influences and training
Inspired by guitarists like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Django Reinhardt and Joe Pass, Smith’s style blends country, jazz, classical and ragtime. In his very early years he received mentorship from guitar greats.

Smith’s repertoire includes:
- Old standards from the Great American Songbook
- Scott Joplin rags, arranged for solo guitar
- Classical guitar repertoire (Bach, Tárrega, Barrios)
- Original compositions
- Jazz and swing classics (Django Reinhardt and Joe Pass-inspired)
- Traditional fiddle tunes
- Pop and Beatles tunes

Career highlights:
- Performed or recorded with Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins and Les Paul
- Collaborations with Tommy Emmanuel, Joscho Stephan, Brent Mason, Martin Taylor
- Performed at festivals such as Merlefest and the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention
- Created instructional DVDs and online lessons
- 25 years as a Nashville resident

Event details
- Date: August 13
- Doors: 5:30 PM
- Showtime: 7:00 PM (show runs 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
- Event category: Live Music
- Event tags: Guitar, Richard Smith

Ticket info
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- The green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables; the orange squares are regular-height tables.
- Most seats are sold as "Tables for Two" — the ticket admits TWO people.
- A limited number of single seats are available; single attendees may share a table with other single attendees.
- Multiple tickets purchased under the same name will automatically be seated together (up to 6 people).
- Requesting a specific table is a perk reserved for VIP Patron members (membership information HERE).
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or you want to be seated with another party), please EMAIL US after you place your order.
- All tickets are "WILL CALL" — no need to print anything out, just give your name at the door.

Venue
- The 443 Social Club & Lounge
- 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Links
- Website: https://www.richardsmithmusic.com/home
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.smith.142035
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardsmithmusic/
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KpfVxZEIGX88C3MuiUqmC?si=BHidVdDDRyy_yVCLMdO-JQ
- Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richard-smith-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1988769559288?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Video: https://youtu.be/ST3Qxbdgdas?si=IuJImDOkDghkZ2xN