Two Guitars | One Stage - Sun, Dec 6, 2026

About this event

From classical to blues and folk, from the Beatles to bluegrass, Richard & Pat are recognized and honored worldwide as masters of finger-picking guitar.

Richard Smith was born in England in 1971 and having moved to the USA back in the year 2000, he was established himself as a solo touring at over the USA, and Europe, having tour in Japan, Australia, and China. His virtuoso guitar chops and engaging performances, incorporate everything from finger style classics through classical, jazz, and pop. Having performed with Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and many others. Richard also performed with a great Joscho Stephan and Rory Hoffman as the Transatlantic Trio.

Pat Bergesen is a versatile guitarist in harmonica player, and his style incorporates jazz, blues, rock and finger style guitar. He’s also known for his session in touring war with a variety of artist. He is recorded with Lyle Lovette, Alison Krauss, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Dolly Parton, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Tommy Emmanuel, Suzy Bogguss, Bill Evans, Benny Golson, Joey, DeFrancesco, and many others. He has toured with Chet Atkins, Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynne, Suzy Bogguss, Madeleine Peyroux, Tommy Emmanuel, and is currently touring with Peter Frampton’s band. Pat has been a teacher and a producer and played on many granny award-winning records and has appeared on many movie soundtracks.

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