Richard Smith and Julie Adams

Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:00 p.m.

Richard Smith was born in Beckenham, Kent, England in 1971. Richard first met his hero, Chet Atkins, when he was only eleven and was invited by Chet to play with him on stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. Since then, Richard has toured around the world, surprising audiences everywhere with his genius, showcasing a repertoire spanning an incredible range of musical styles from country, bluegrass, mainstream jazz, modern pop and rock, to classical guitar.

“If you like my playing, you should hear Richard Smith.”

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

Julie Adams is one of the most diverse cellists on the music scene today. Raised in Dayton, Ohio, and classically trained at the Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Cincinnati Conservatory, Julie has won many competitions and played in a wide variety of musical settings.