National Finger-style Champion Richard Smith

209 South Lee Street,Salisbury NC 28144

21 October, 2022

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National Fingerstyle Champion RICHARD SMITH on Shug’s Stage Friday, October 21st 9pm-10:30pm Ages 21 and up Richard Smith was mentored by the legendary Chet Atkins, playing together on a London stage at age eleven, and won the prestigious National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2001. Richard plays an eclectic blend of pop, jazz, blues, etc. as a sensational solo guitarist. He has traveled the US and world, playing with legendary guitar players such as Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel. He has released many solo albums, including his latest, One Man Roadshow, and a brand new duet album with Emmanuel, called Collaborations. "He can play anything I can play.. only better." -Chet Atkins Listen to this LIVE STUDIO VERSION of Richard, playing WHEELS with Tommy.. and playing The Entertainer at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society annual event. https://youtu.be/j3OtPpQobCU https://youtu.be/RCGGG9piAGY