john smith
John Smith is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters. Born in Essex, raised in Devon, and shaped by Liverpool’s music scene, he has released five albums and earned over 10 million Spotify streams, performing everywhere from living rooms to sold-out concert halls around the world.
Steeped in the lineage of British folk, taking his cue from Richard Thompson and John Martyn, Smith has evolved a transatlantic blend of fingerstyle and slide guitar techniques. John’s intimate takes on love, loss and the journey we make, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a loyal following.
His honey-on-gravel voice and mesmerizing fingerstyle guitar are undeniable. Sometimes using a slide, sometimes with guitar on his lap, sometimes detuning mid-song, Smith’s obsession with the instrument has made a master of him. Whether by way of album or concert, he leads the listener, enthralled in his presence, on a viscerally emotional journey.