Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Award-winning British guitarist Richard Smith brings his signature fingerpicking style and wide repertoire to The Back Room.

By Sam Rudin

Date and time

Starts on Thursday, June 6 · 8pm PDT

Location

The Back Room

1984 Bonita Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 2 hours

Born in 1971 in Beckenham, England, Richard Smith is a veteran road dog sometimes referred to as “the hardest working man in the biz.”

With a repertoire that spans from uptempo barn burners to swing standards, Chopin, Bach, Mozart, Scott Joplin, fiddle tunes, pop, 60’s classics to Sousa marches, his solo show is a showcase of guitar virtuosity and versatility.

2024 brings the new year in with a tour of the southern states and down to Florida, until April when he heads out west for a three month mega tour in GA, TX, NM, AZ, UT, MT, WA and CA.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

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Organized by

Sam Rudin

Local musician Sam Rudin owns and operates The Back Room in downtown Berkeley, which honors his vision to recreate the cozy ambience of the original Freight & Salvage. Rudin describes his venture as a small space (100 people max), with great acoustics and comfortable seating, that showcases the musicians with respect and appreciation. This is a BYOB (21+), all ages listening space dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. For more information, please visit The Back Room's website.