Richard Smith with Special Guest Bunny Barnes
Fri, Apr 10
|The Crossroads Guitars & Art
Join us for an unforgettable, musical evening with renowned fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith! A former child prodigy who played with Chet Atkins at age 11, he moved to Nashville in 2000, won the 2001 National Fingerstyle Championship, and is a celebrated performer and educator.
Time & Location
Apr 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The Crossroads Guitars & Art, 1041 E Philadelphia Ave, Gilbertsville, PA 19525, USA
Guests
About the event
Richard Smith, a native of England, is a renowned fingerstyle guitarist based in Nashville, known for blending country, jazz, and classical influences. A former child prodigy who played with Chet Atkins at age 11, he moved to Nashville in 2000, won the 2001 National Fingerstyle Championship, and is a celebrated performer and educator.
• Background: Born in Kent, England, he started playing at age 5.
• Style & Technique: Often compared to Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, and Jerry Reed, he is known for playing "virtuoso" fingerstyle, often covering complex arrangements of jazz standards, classical pieces, and pop tunes.
• Achievements:
2001: Won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in Winfield, Kansas.
Tickets
WORKSHOP ONLY
$35.00
CONCERT ONLY
$25.00
COMBO TICKET
$50.00
Total
$0.00