Guitar of Chris Smither

"Chris Smithers is known for his ability to combine the fingerstyle techniques of such blues masters as Lightnin' Hopkins, Skip James, and others while he performs. He shares some of his favorite licks before playing a number of his most requested songs, carefully explaining techniques as he incorporates them into the music. Features Smithers playing ""Happier Blue,"" ""Hold On,"" ""Can't Shake These Blues,"" and ""Link of Chain."". He offers tips on ways that students can try to improvise and develop their own styles once they've mastered these songs."