My name is Richie Smith and I am a guitarist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who uses jazz, rock, contemporary classical, and experimental music as my mediums for expression. I hold a master's degree in Modern American Music Performance from the Longy School of Music and a degree in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. In addition to my solo music, I am the baritone guitarist of the folk rock band Holystone and was a founding member of the soul/jazz rock band Gretchen and the Pickpockets.
With all that I do in music, I strive to take materials that are familiar and contextualize them in a way that is brand new. It is my hope that within those new sounds, there are elements that speak to listeners as individuals to invite them in.
My music creates an inclusive environment that relates directly to any listener but demonstrates what is possible with an open mind and heart towards progress.
With all that I do in music, I strive to take materials that are familiar and contextualize them in a way that is brand new. It is my hope that within those new sounds, there are elements that speak to listeners as individuals to invite them in.
My music creates an inclusive environment that relates directly to any listener but demonstrates what is possible with an open mind and heart towards progress.