RICHARD SMITH {see below} is performing "LIVE" in Concert with his wife JULIE ADAMS {on cello} on Tuesday, Jan. 14 @ 7pm, at the Rowan Public Library. Admission is FREE.
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RICHARD SMITH / "In Concert" @ Rowan Public Library
Tuesday, January 14
Richard Smith & wife JULIE ADAMS performed
last night at Rowan Public Library to a full packed house of almost 100
concert-goers. Richard and Julie performed two sets, consisting of
over 20 songs of all styles and genres.
I was also privileged to get to hear Richard back in October 2013, and to help bring him to Salisbury.
The crowd was amazed and
mesmerized by Richard's amazing hand & finger dexterity, as
he played numerous guitar solos with a mix of blinding speed and artful
creativity, exercising total control over the fretboard.
Julie also
gave us a wonderful performance, accompanying Richard's guitar on the
cello and vocals. The couple received applause and laughter throughout
their performance, which concluded with "Happy Trails" and a standing
ovation from the audience.
Here is a Set List of Richard and Julie's Concert last night :
1. Beatles medley- Day Tripper, For No One, Something, & Lady Madonna
2. Cole Porter medley.
3. The Gentle Mating (Irish folk tune)
4. Would You Like to Play the Guitar? (original)
5. Cascade- Chet Atkins fingerpicking tune
6. Seems Like Old Times
7. The Watkins Man (Chet Atkins)
8. Simple Melody (Irving Berlin)
9. Strut- (either Merle Travis or Jerry Reed)
--INTERMISSION--
10. So Round, So Firm, So Fully Packed (Merle Travis)
11. Stardust- (Hogey Carmichael)
12. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
13. Jerry Reed medley
14. Tennessee Waltz (victrola style)
15. Spanish Eyes
16. Tiger Rag
17. A Thing Called Love
18. The Happy Blues (original)
19. Yankee Doodle / Dixie
20. Happy Trails
Richard Smith & wife JULIE ADAMS performed
last night at Rowan Public Library to a full packed house of almost 100
concert-goers. Richard and Julie performed two sets, consisting of
over 20 songs of all styles and genres. 
I'm SUPER EXCITED to have been a part of the local "Senior Idol" Competition
at the Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Sponsored by Trinity Oaks and the
Salisbury Post, it was held as part of the annual Senior Expo event. I
performed my original song "Squirrel's World", which has
become a much-requested crowd favorite over the past several years. My
song was filmed by a videographer and will be available to view at the
Salisbury Post's website soon. I will be sharing a link to that site,
and if you wish, you may go view it and "Like" my song- to help me win the contest and $100 cash prize!
