Stuart Smith

What. A. Weekend. It’s unbelievable to me that this is real life. The opportunity to make music and share it with the world is the most fulfilling chapter anyone could’ve wrote for my life. The past three nights, I got to share this little album for the first time in three unique venues with three unique bands. It was beyond description for me. To the amazing musicians who’ve believed in this project, the venue owners who’ve become like family, the friends and family who traveled near and far, those that ventured out to hear me for the first time, longtime and new fans who connect with this music (seriously the most rewarding part), my brother Ben who’s the brains behind this record, and my amazing wife who’s the backbone of all of this- THANK YOU. None of this is lost on me. None of it. We made a sound on these nights that’ll echo in my head forever. #warhorse https://www.instagram.com/p/BpM-YG9ANpx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jzeyz3f2hxxw

Stages on the street surrounded by tall buildings are my favorite kind of reverb. Independent record stores are also my favorite. #route66 #route66motherroadfestival #gretschguitars #gretsch6120 #uprightbass #victoriaamps #tamadrums https://www.instagram.com/p/BoE-dxRA0iW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ihjuj6grew1e

My brother @williamfitzsimmonsofficial has a new album out today. I think I’m as excited for the world to hear this as I am for my own album. Four months ago, sitting in his car, I knew I was hearing something special. Something vulnerable. It’s as beautiful, raw, and honest as the man behind it who I’m lucky to call a friend. Beauty rises from the ashes and this record is a ringing testament to that. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_ohMrAi-v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=isal6pxtkl3p

Victoria Regal II.🙌 #tweed #victoriaamps #boutiqueamps #tubeamp @victoriaamplifier https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjArqzALCR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x82av8arjp4s

Double down double denim. It looks like there’s an orb on my face.👻 #gibson #gibsones335 #eldoradostraps #guitarsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BneR4u8APiA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=odmu1synhhto

My little cherub. How is this even possible already? https://www.instagram.com/p/BnaKUx0gbOr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e9o3x4p3z6ua

@mrpeterframpton finally announced a signature @epiphone based off his “Comes Alive” guitar. I’m 14 years ahead of you on that inspiration (mixed with a little Jimmy Page), Peter. Throwback to when I thought 12 lb. guitars with gold hardware were fun to play all night.🤦‍♂️ I’m getting olddddd. The B.B. King signature was the best addition. #lespaul #peterframpton #epiphonelespaul #bigsby #bbking https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUEP-dgyNU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w2bom83h5gu

Apparently pulling the fretboard closer to your face improves your tone....just like gold plated cables.🤦‍♂️ #gretsch #gretschguitars #gretsch6120 #chetatkins #guitarsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BnSVnLyADRH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mnic6ive7g8s

It’s Gibsunday, y’all!!! Obviously, my face isn’t important here because we’re talking about a ‘58 Gibson ES-335 VOS. #gibsunday #gibson #gibsones335 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPsZicg-_9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4h3hfmvuqn5

Stop A While releases on all digital platforms Friday! https://www.instagram.com/p/BnEheQ9gISu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tjjlw153jf7e

I can think of far worse ways to spend an evening than listening to other songwriters share their musical babies for the first time. Ink, wood, and blood. #songwriter #martin #martinguitar

It’s been a while since I’ve posted any gear smut. Today, we’re doing high-end sparkle. Give me treble or give me death. #fendertelecaster #gretsch6120 #guitarsofinstagram

Rainy days are for mandolin pickin’. #gibsonf5 #gibsonmandolin #mandolin #bluegrassmusic #rickyskaggs #pickinandgrinnin

My roadie isn’t pulling his weight today.

Getting into those weekend vibes. Father, forgive me for my synths. #moog #moogsubphatty #analogsynth #synthesizer #ambient

Usually you see him playing with me or other artists, but tonight Rob Killiam brings his jazz quintet to the Winchester Music In The Park Concert Series. A night of jazz with a master of the art and a bandleader in the Mingus tradition. And who doesn’t love ridiculously high end European instruments? #jazz #jazzbass #uprightbass #wilferbass #guitarsofinstagram (at Winchester, Illinois)

Playing at The Mother Church. Still unbelievable to me. I need a new dream now. #theryman #therymanauditorium #americana #nashville (at Ryman Auditorium)