Smerin is a fingerpicking blues guitarist,
as well as being interested in folk music
and contemporary songwriting.

While usually described as 'country blues', Smerin's style incorporates Chicago / electric blues music, played in an acoustic fashion. He has long been enthralled by that particular branch of 'modern' folk guitar picking sometimes described as 'folk baroque' and epitomised in the playing of Bert Jansch. Songwriting has become a large part of Richard Smerin's musical interest and is reflected in recent CDs comprising solely of original material.

One-Off Chance (RR2777) - Tribute to singer /songwriter and close friend Les French, recorded in Boston, Mass.

This Body's Got To Go (RR2852) - Fifteen original songs recorded in southern Germany with a full rock band.

Still Living Off The Smerin Diamond (RR2853)
- Solo, recorded live in Franconia.

Personal (RR2901) - Acoustic, contains brand new material with contributions from harmonica player, Bernd Kleinow.

Anywhere Else But In Clover (RR2974) - Another new collection of original songs, solo.

Ikh Vel Nisht Fargesn (CD Single RR2975) - Songs depicting the Jewish history of Fürth, Germany. Including two songs in Yiddish sung by Barry Smerin.

Right To Sing The Blues (RR3031) - yet more new songs, with double-bass and blues harp.

Also, Smerin has written lyrics for the CD of a local player, Klaus Niegratschka. This includes the title track, 'Good Enough For Me', on which Richard sings. It's now available and can be obtained by writing to the eMail address below.

Richard Smerin is interested in hearing from anyone that has a love for good acoustic blues music. He is more than willing to learn and to pass on his own knowledge.

Smerin's eMail address is: info@richardsmerin.com

You can contact him at that address for CD purchase, guitar lessons, tickets for concerts, gig details and information on the movements of any of the artists mentioned in the 'Friends and Colleagues' section.