Richard Smith, June 3rd, Big Room, 7-9 pm

Join us for an Evening with Richard Smith!

🎸 Guitar Virtuoso Richard Smith Comes to the Big Room in Lafayette! 🎶
Live in the Big Room @ Lamorinda Music – Tuesday, June 3 | 7:00 PM

$30, plus processing fee

We’re beyond excited to welcome Richard Smith—an internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist—for a rare, intimate performance right here in Lamorinda!

Renowned for his stunning versatility, Richard’s playing seamlessly blends country, jazz, bluegrass, and ragtime, delivering performances that are both technically jaw-dropping and deeply soulful. His unique style and world-class chops have earned him recognition as Thumbpicker of the Year by the National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame (2008 & 2021) and induction into the Hall of Fame. Show opens with Janel Wagner and friends!

🎟️ Only 50 seats available in the Big Room at Lamorinda Music.

🙏 Thank you for covering the ticketing fees—this event is hosted by the nonprofit Front Porch Music, and after expenses, all proceeds go directly to the artist.

Fingerstyle Workshop with Richard Smith, June 2, 6 - 8 pm in

$60. Limited to 20 guitarists

Learn "Need to know” Fingerstyle: How to get from knowing your E chord and G chord to playing solo melodies over harmony and rhythm. Richard will take you through the basics of fingerpicking: Picking patterns, Travis picking and right hand thumb/finger independence plus other carious techniques. He will also talk about how to develop your ear, transcribe and how important this is for arranging as well as how to practice and how to use the metronome. Email: Yes, I'd like to attend! and we will respond with the details of how to secure your spot.