{"product_id":"richard-smith-in-concert","title":"Richard Smith In Concert, FRIDAY, June 19, 8:00 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are pleased and excited to have our old freind Richard Smith return to the Fret House stage. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Smith is a British fingerstyle guitarist, renowned for his variety of styles and techniques, entertaining performances and engaging charisma. Born on December 12, 1971, in Beckenham, Kent, England, Smith's musical journey began at age 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by iconic guitarists like Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Django Reinhardt and Joe Pass, Smith's unique style blends country, jazz, classical and ragtime influences. In his very early years, he received mentorship from guitar greats, laying the foundation for his future success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmith's resume includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•⁠  ⁠Performed or recorded with legends Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins and Les Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•⁠  ⁠Collaborations with Tommy Emmanuel, Joscho Stephan, Brent Mason, Martin Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•⁠  ⁠Performances at prestigious festivals like Merlefest and Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•⁠  ⁠Instructional DVDs and online lessons sharing his expertise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•⁠  ⁠25 years as a Nashville resident, immersed in Music City's vibrant scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith his fingerpicking style, percussive techniques and emotive expression, Richard continues to tour constantly in the US, and some in Europe, and Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Fret House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41500438790253,"sku":"RSMITH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/1549\/files\/RichardSmithW.jpg?v=1780002770","url":"https:\/\/frethouse.com\/products\/richard-smith-in-concert","provider":"The Fret House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}