Monday, May 4
Steilberg String Instruments
4029 Bardstown Road
$10; 7:30 p.m.

He’s finger pickin’ good! Just ask some of the best guitar players in the known world. Richard Smith hails from Great Britain and played with the great Chet Atkins when he was only eleven years old. Over the past 25 years he has become one of the finest acoustic finger stylists in the world, winning the coveted USA National Championship trophy in 2001. Renowned player Tommy Emmanuel says, “If you like my playing, you should hear Richard Smith!” Both Chet Atkins and Jerry Read call Richard their “Hero.” Recommended for fans of Chet Atkins, Lenny Breau, John Fahey and Jerry Reed. Or for anyone who appreciates their music well-played and with more than a hint of genius. —Jonathan Ashley