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Prepare to be amazed by the jaw-dropping guitar artistry of Richard Smith, one of the world’s most extraordinary fingerstyle guitarists. Hailing from Beckenham, Kent, England, Smith began playing guitar at just five years old, launching a lifelong journey that would earn him international acclaim for his breathtaking technique, musical versatility, and engaging stage presence.

Inspired by legendary players including Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Django Reinhardt, and Joe Pass, Smith has developed a dazzling style that effortlessly blends country, jazz, classical, ragtime, and swing into one unforgettable performance.

Richard’s concerts are musical journeys that move seamlessly from Great American Songbook standards to Scott Joplin rags, Bach and classical masterpieces, traditional fiddle tunes, and swinging jazz classics inspired by Django Reinhardt and Joe Pass. Along the way, he delivers stunning arrangements of Beatles favorites, inventive original compositions, and plenty of humor and storytelling.

Whether you’re a serious guitar fan or simply love great live music, Richard Smith’s performance is virtuosic, joyful, and endlessly entertaining—a rare chance to witness a master guitarist up close in the intimate setting of The Hill Arts.