Rich Smith, a native of Kent, England, started playing guitar at age 5. In the following years, he mastered the art of finger-style guitar, developing such a talent that he could replicate a song with as little as one listen. Smith could soon craft a whole symphony of sounds, using just his ten fingers to simultaneously play bass, rhythm and melody, all while seamlessly switching between thumb-picking and flat-picking style, a feat few can accomplish.
This unbridled talent soon lead to Smith getting to play with his idol, Chet Atkins, the original master of the finger-picking style, in front a crowd of 1000+ people at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. By the time Smith reached his early twenties, Atkins was referring to him as his “Hero”.
Now residing in Nashville, Smith has toured the world as a solo artist and with a number of bands and side-projects. His impeccable guitar playing will melt your heart-strings, make your toes tap and leave your jaw hanging wide open.
Richard's ever growing repertoire comprises a wide variety of music from classical Bach to Beatles pop. It includes Scott Joplin Rags just like Sousa marches, Chopin, Mozart and fiddle tunes. It ranges from jazz standards to Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed and to Django Reinhardt gypsy swing, not to mention his intriguing originals. He delivers both, lightning fast barn-burners and beautiful ballads, occasionally spiced with vocals.
This Tuesday, Feb. 18th, Richard Smith will be bringing this captivating one-man show to Starved Rock Country's own Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots. This beautiful brewpub, located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, will close it's restaurant for a special ticketed show from 7pm to 9pm. The restaurant will be open from 5:30 PM – 7 PM for dinner prior to the concert, and guests are encouraged to arrive early to get the best seating (and to enjoy a delicious gourmet burger or craft beer)!
Want to see this unforgettable gig for yourself? We'll be giving away FREE TICKETS to two of our lucky fans!
To enter, simply head to: mywebtimes.secondstreetapp.com/Richard-Smith-Concert-Ticket-Giveaway/
For more information on the Richard Smith Concert, visit: www.facebook.com/events/the-lone-buffalo-by-tangled-roots-brewing-company/world-renowned-guitarist-richard-smith/581356469307228/
The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Co.
812 LaSalle Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 324-9549