Greg Smith guitarist
Overview
"Greg Smith has a warmth to his playing and his sound that is unique. His phrasing caresses you like a hug from an old friend." --- Chick Corea
Greg attended Berklee College of Music and has studied with Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell, Martin Taylor, Robin Ulan and pianist Manfredo Fest.
He has opened concerts for Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr, Tony Bennett, Issac Hayes, The Moody Blues, Dweezil Zappa, Chris Botti, Jonathan Butler, Dave Koz, David Benoir, Tuck and Patti, Steely Dan, , Pat Metheny, Kenny Loggins, John Prine and Steve Miller Band.
Greg has done hundreds of concerts, private parties, restaurant and nightclub gigs and weddings over the last many years to rave reviews.
Reviews
15 reviews
Melonee D.
September 30, 2024Effortless pure joy when Greg plays knows his 🎸
Greg from the very start was truly professional and courteous, attentive to our needs, confidant in providing a stellar playlist that would be a joy for him to play and one that would entertain our guests for our intimate at home wedding. Greg is pleasant to work with and friendly also when you meet him. Biggest regret is not have hired him for more tunes, absolutely spell binding. Would hire Greg for any occasion where experience, and years, have earned their place. A humble, talented musician.
Hired as: Guitarist
Greg Smith guitarist
Thanks you so much, Melonee! I loved playing for your wedding and the presence of your warm guests. You were a beautiful bride also! Please keep me in mind for any future guitar performances you may need. Have a great marriage!
Chris H.
May 22, 2024Fantastic Musician!
Greg was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was extremely friendly, accommodating, communicated clearly, and was conscious of budget which I appreciate. His acoustic music was lovely and definitely set the coffee house vibe we were looking for. Our attendees greatly enjoyed listening to him! I know with his skill and repertoire of songs he could very easily do many other types of music. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone who is looking for a guitarist and his music would surely be a great addition to your event.
Hired as: Guitarist
Greg Smith guitarist
Thank you so much for the beautiful review, Chris! Hope to work for you again soon!
Best, Greg
Kurt C.
April 11, 2024Very Happy
Greg did a great job and our guests loved it.
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Marissa M.
September 8, 2025Greg was just the best! Highly recommend him!
Greg was great to communicate with prior and during the event. He asked what we were looking for and delivered just that and more. He was extremely on time and ready to go before the event even started which was a huge relief and one less thing to worry about. He brought the perfect equipment for our event needs and the volume and quality of the music he performed, was just what we pictured. We truly appreciate you Greg and hope we can see you soon in the future!
Hired as: Guitarist
Kevin A.
July 28, 2025Greg made the evening perfect!
We really appreciated Greg’s musical artistry at my wife’s surprise bday party. It made us so happy traveling down memory lane listening to music set list of all our old favorites. He truly helped to make it a forever memory for all of us. Happy to write this review so others will know about and can enjoy his amazing talent on guitar. - Kevin Ambler.
Hired as: 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, 1990s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
Greg Smith guitarist
Thank you very much Kevin- I had a blast performing for you guys and I hope to do it again soon!
Best,Greg
Booking information
Price range: $150- $800
What to expect
You can expect a very seasoned guitarist, versed in multiple genres of music, who can create the perfect atmosphere for your event!
About
Greg attended Berklee College of Music and has studied with many greats like Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell and pianist Manfredo Fest.
Greg has performed all over the United States with various stars such as Chick Corea, Edgar Winter, Larry Coryell, Jeff Berlin, Glenn Zottola, Maxine Nightingale, Gumbi Ortiz, Melanie, George Mc Crae, Fareed Hague, Manfredo Fest, Nate Najar, Fred Johnson, David Pomeranz, James Gang, Lamont Johnson, Kate Sebrano, David Campbell, Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, Billy Sheehan, Jay and the Sunshine band horn section, Mike Mc Arthur, Eric Darius, John Stowell, Mick Goodrick, Jack Wilkins, Dave Stryker, Juliette Sims, Randy Sabien and Brian Torff, Martin Taylor, Robin Nolan
He has opened concerts for Diana Krall, Issac Hayes, The Moody Blues, Dweezil Zappa, Chris Botti, Jonathan Butler, Dave Koz, David Benoir, Tuck and Patti, Steely Dan, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr, Pat Metheny, Kenny Loggins, John Prine and Steve Miller Band. John Travolta hired Greg to coach him on guitar playing for John's guitar debut on the feature film "A Love song for Bobby Long". Greg took part in a rare Billie Holiday tribute performance by award winning actress Juliette Lewis.
Greg has done hundreds of concerts, private parties, restaurant and nightclub gigs and weddings over the last many years to rave reviews.
Here's what a few of his fellow musicians say:
"Greg Smith has a warmth to his playing and his sound that is unique. His phrasing caresses you like a hug from an old friend." --- Chick Corea
"Greg is a great guitar player"- Larry Coryell
"Nice Playing and nice original tune"- Julian Lage
"Very nice improvised line, Greg, It really tells a Story!"- Kurt Rosenwinkel
" You are definitely a player, Greg!"- Robin Nolan
NOTE: I AM FULLY INSURED WITH BASIC LIABILITY INSURANCE, IN THE EVENT IT IS NEEDED IN YOUR VENUE
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
31
Wednesday
New Year's Party
8:30pm - 12:30am (Thu)
•
New Port Richey, FL
November 2025
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lutz, FL
December 2025
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Wimauma, FL
12
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Sarasota, FL
Past booked events
September 2025
06
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
July 2025
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)
•
Lutz, FL
April 2025
24
Thursday
Grand Opening
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
March 2025
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
01
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Tampa, FL
February 2025
14
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Lutz, FL
January 2025
07
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Nokomis, FL
December 2024
13
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Bradenton, FL
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Mount Dora, FL
November 2024
27
Wednesday
Holiday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Tampa, FL
23
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Safety Harbor, FL
22
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Wesley Chapel, FL
September 2024
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Spring Hill, FL
June 2024
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Land O Lakes, FL
May 2024
14
Tuesday
Convention/Trade Show
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Kissimmee, FL
April 2024
06
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 2:30pm
•
St Petersburg, FL
Set list
NOTE: HERE IS A LIST OF 98 TUNES I PLAY FREQUENTLY. I ACTUALLY KNOWN AND CAN PERFORM ON OVER A THOUSAND TUNES, AND I AM WILLING TO WORK OUT SOLO GUITAR ARRANGMENTS OF ANY TUNE YOU REQUEST IN ANY GENRE!
1) Every breath you make
Sting
2
2) My one and only love
Robert Mellin
3
4) In my life
Beatles
4
5) Summertime
George Gershwin
5
6) Iris
Goo Goo Dolls
6
7) Claire de Lune/Bolero
Debussy
7
8) Triste
Jobim
8
9) Girl from Inpanema
Jobim
9
10) My Cheri Amour
Stevie Wonder
10
11) Come Together
Beatles
11
12) James
Pat Metheny
12
13) Hermitage
Pat Metheny
13
14) Sir Duke
Stevie Wonder
14
15) I wish
Stevie Wonder
15
17) Blue Monk
Monk
16
18) Body and Soul
Greene
17
19) Both Sides Now
Joni Mitchell
18
20) Michelle
Beatles
19
21) Castles Made of Sand
Jimi Hendrix
20
22) Darn that Dream
Van Heusen
21
23) But Beautiful
Van Heusen
22
24) Time After Time
Cindi Lauper
23
25) 500 Miles high
Chick Corea
24
26) Cantalope Island
Herbie Hancock
25
27) Louie Louie
Berry
26
28) Watch what happens
Jobim
27
29) Theme from Black Orpheus
Bofa
28
30) Once I Loved
Jobim
29
31) Over the rainbow
Rodgers
30
33) Gentle thoughts
Herbie Hancock
31
34) Nuage
Django Rheinhardt
32
35) Our love is here to stay
Gershwin
33
37) Satin Doll
Strayhorn
34
38) In a Mellow Tone
Count Basie
35
39) Dust in the Wind
Livgrin
36
40) Linus and Lucy
Guidari
37
42) Meditation
Jobim
38
43) Yesterday
Beatles
39
44) Where is the Love
Flacke
40
45) Never could say Goodbye
Davis
41
46) After the Gold Rush
Neil Young
42
47) Joyous Return
Robin Towner
43
48) Solidary Woman
Robin Towner
44
50) Let it Snow
Cahn
45
51) We Three Kings
Hopkins
46
52) Above the Clouds
Smith
47
53) Pure Imagination
Breicusse
48
54) Day Tripper
Beatles
49
55) Take the A train
Strayhorn
50
56) Mercy Mercy
Adderly
51
57) Stella
Young
52
58) Round midnite
Monk
53
60) How Insensitive
Jobim
54
61) Wave
Jobim
55
62) Oh blah dee
Beatles
56
63) Nardis
Davis
57
65) I hear a Rhapsody
Gasparre
58
66) Tenderly
Gross
59
67) Mimosa
George Benson
60
68) Other Benson ballad
George Benson
61
70) Light my Fire
Morrison
62
72) Don't get around much anymore
Ellington
63
73) My Favorite Things
Hammerstein
64
74) On Green Dolphin St
Kaper
65
75) Green sleeves
Henry VIII
66
76) Norwegian wood
Beatles
67
77) Shadow of your smile
Mandel
68
78) I can't get started
Duke
69
79) California girls
Beach Boys
70
80) As tears go by
Rolling Stones
71
81) Drummer boy
Kennecott
72
83) Come on People now
Grassroots
73
84) Ode to Joy
Beethoven
74
86) Overjoyed
StevienWonder
75
87) Oleo
Rollins
76
88) Poinciana
Bernier
77
89) Someday My Prince will Come
Churchill
78
90) Windows
Chick Corea
79
91) When you wish upon a Star
Harlin
80
93) Original Rays
Michael Brecker
81
94) I wanna make it with you
Bread
82
95) No more blues
Jobim
83
96) Waltz for Debbie
Evans
84
97) Ain't misbehaving
Waller
85
98) Paper moon
Arlen
Influences and inspiration
Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Joe Pass, Miles Davis, The Beatles