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After having to postpone the October 2020 date due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, we're delighted to be able to welcome back US guitar great Josh Smith to The Whitehouse, Ashington as part of his re-arranged 2021 UK Tour.

As a blues rock guitar virtuoso, singer-songwriter and producer, Josh Smith is hailed the world over as a master guitarist with raw talent and power to spare. Blending his signature mix of blues, rock and jazz into dynamic original songs, Josh is known for his incendiary live performances and the fine guitar company he keeps.

Josh began releasing CDs at age 14. His first national tour with his power trio, Josh Smith and the Frost, featured Josh as bandleader, vocalist as well as guitarist. By 1998, he had completed four national tours with his band. Josh was then asked to support the great B.B. King on a number of shows. Within a year of moving to L.A. in 2002, Josh was retained by Virgin recording artist Ricky Fante and performed nationally and internationally with Ricky for the next two years.

In 2006, Josh recorded his fifth CD, Deep Roots and continued to play with a variety of artists. In 2007, Josh was hired by 2006 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks to be his lead guitarist. They completed two national tours before Josh was hired as lead guitarist by Grammy Award winner Raphael Saadiq.

In 2009, Josh released his 6th studio CD, Inception and in 2010 he was signed to Crosscut Records based in Germany. Crosscut re-released Josh's breakout album, Deep Roots as I'm Gonna Be Ready. In 2013, Josh's CD Don't Give Up On Me was also released in Germany, followed by Over Your Head in 2014. In 2016, Josh's jazz album, Still was released to critical acclaim as was Burn To Grow in 2018.

Josh's latest and 11th album, Live At The Spud, was released January 8, 2020 on Flat V Music having been recorded live over two nights at the legendary Baked Potato in Los Angeles. The power trio features Josh on guitar and vocals, Gary Novak on drums and Trevor Carlton on bass. The goal was to present an unedited look at a normal night at the Baked Potato. Compelling, improvisational and explosive. Josh is currently touring worldwide in support of the live album.

Along with touring the world, recording and performing with renowned artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson, Andy Timmons, Kirk Fletcher, Tommy Emmanuel, Greg Koch and others, Josh is also a producer and owns Flat V Studios in Los Angeles. He has produced artists Reese Wynans (Joe Bonamassa), Artur Menezes (winner of the Eric Clapton 2019 Crossroads Festival) Seth Rosenbloom, Jamey Arent and many more.

'Josh is one of my favourite musicians on the planet. His musical depth and guitar playing transcend the boundaries of the blues genre into a genre of his own. I am proud to always share a stage with him and even prouder to call him my friend' - Joe Bonamassa

'As a player, writer, singer and producer, Josh Smith has it all. Smith can truly rock. But his sense is strengthened by tasteful ideas, substantive playing, and a deep understanding of blues guitar.' - Vintage Guitar Magazine

It will without doubt be another terrific evening of world-class music at The Whitehouse - we look forward to welcoming you.

You can read all about Josh, his work and his travels at:

www.joshsmithguitar.com

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2 High Market,

Ashington,

Northumberland,

England,

NE63 8PD.