Richard Smith – 8/13

Born December 12, 1971, in Beckenham, Kent, England, Richard Smith began playing guitar 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 influences. 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
- Performances at festivals like Merlefest and the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention
- Instructional DVDs and online lessons
- 25 years as a Nashville resident

Event Details
- Date: August 13
- Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Doors: 5:30 pm; Showtime: 7:00 pm)
- Venue: The 443 Social Club & Lounge, 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203

Ticket Info
- The 443 is an intimate listening room with table service that seats 75 people.
- Green squares/circles on the floor plan are bar-height tables; 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 be sharing 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 our VIP Patron members; find membership information HERE.
- If anyone in your party needs special seating arrangements (walker, cane, service animal, wheelchair, low table requirement, or to be seated with another party), please EMAIL US after you place your order.
- All tickets are WILL CALL — give your name at the door.

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