Richard Smith – 8/13

. Born on December 12, 1971, in Beckenham, Kent, England, Smith’s musical journey began at age 5. Early Influences and Training Inspired 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. Smith’s repertoire includes: •⁠  ⁠Old standards from the Great American Songbook •⁠  ⁠Scott Joplin rags, expertly arranged for solo guitar •⁠  ⁠Classical guitar repertoire (Bach, Tarrega, 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 legends Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins and Les Paul •⁠  ⁠Collaborations with Tommy Emmanuel, Joscho Stephan, Brent Mason, Martin Taylor •⁠  ⁠Performances at prestigious festivals like Merlefest and Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention •⁠  ⁠Instructional DVDs and online lessons sharing his expertise •⁠  ⁠25 years as a Nashville resident, immersed in Music City’s vibrant scene     DOORS: 5:30PM   SHOWTIME: 7PM 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, and the orange squares are regular-height tables. Most of our seats are sold as “Tables for Two” – meaning the ticket admits TWO people. We have a limited number of single seats available, and 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. If you’re interested in supporting our mission, you can find 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, and we’ll make it happen. All tickets are “WILL CALL” – no need to print anything out, just give your name at the door.