THE ULTIMATE GUITAR SUMMIT
Featuring The Tony Smotherman Project, Larry Mitchell & Travis Larson
An extraordinary evening of instrumental guitar music, The Ultimate Guitar Summit brings together three generations of acclaimed artists whose careers span decades of innovation in rock, progressive rock, and instrumental music.
THE TONY SMOTHERMAN PROJECT
The Tony Smotherman Project is fronted by Jacksonville’s own guitar virtuoso Tony Smotherman. Known for seamlessly blending the melodic power of rock with Classical and Eastern influences, Smotherman creates a distinctive global sound that is both technically masterful and deeply expressive. He has recorded with and shared stages with artists ranging from Buddy Miles (Jimi Hendrix) to Grammy-winning Indian slide guitar master Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, continuing to forge a unique voice in modern instrumental music.
LARRY MITCHELL
Larry Mitchell is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist, producer, and performer whose versatility and live performances have earned him an international following. He has toured and collaborated with artists including Tracy Chapman and Billy Squier, and is known for combining technical brilliance with strong melodic and emotional depth.
TRAVIS LARSON
Travis Larson is one of instrumental rock’s most respected guitar voices. With eight studio albums and decades of touring behind him, he is known for his blend of progressive rock, fusion, and melodic instrumental guitar. He has performed alongside artists including Steve Morse, Ted Nugent, UFO, Dixie Dregs, and The Aristocrats, delivering high-energy performances with both technical precision and expressive phrasing.
From world-class fusion textures to high-energy progressive rock and instrumental guitar mastery, The Ultimate Guitar Summit brings together three distinct voices for a rare and powerful live experience.