Acoustic Guitar Summit 

December 11 | 7:30 pm | $35 advance / $40 day of show*

Northwest favorite Acoustic Guitar Summit returns with a festive evening of dazzling musicianship and holiday cheer. For more than 20 years, award-winning virtuosos Terry Robb, Mark Hanson, and Doug Smith have captivated audiences with world-class fingerstyle guitar performances that blend blues, Hawaiian slack key, reggae, and beloved classics into a rich and unforgettable musical experience.

This special holiday performance features stunning arrangements from their acclaimed recording O Christmas Three, alongside audience favorites and inventive new works, including Hanson’s sparkling ukulele version of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” Robb’s playful jazz-inspired original “Santa Claus Owes Me Money,” and Smith’s masterful arrangement of “Waltz of the Flowers” from The Nutcracker. From luscious ballads to intricately woven fingerpicking burners, the trio’s dynamic interplay showcases their extraordinary speed, artistry, and musical chemistry.

More About Acoustic Guitar Summit 

Terry Robb 

With a career spanning four decades, Robb is recognized as one of the world’s finest acoustic blues guitarists. His signature fingerpicking style blends Delta blues, ragtime, country, swing, and jazz, earning him international acclaim and induction into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. A longtime Cascade Blues Association award winner, the organization eventually named the award after him. Robb has recorded more than a dozen albums, including the Blues Music Award–nominated Confessin’ My Dues. He has collaborated with artists such as John Fahey, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, and Maria Muldaur. The song “Fires In The Country” from Terry's latest release Howlin' Waters went to No.1 on the national Blues and Roots Charts.

Mark Hanson

Fingerstyle guitarist and author Mark Hanson is an experienced performer, composer, and recording artist. Internationally known for his solo and group recordings, he’s also contributed to tribute CDs, including the 2005 Grammy-winning Best Pop Instrumental Album, Henry Mancini – Pink Guitar (Solid Air Records). Hanson’s recordings air regularly on NPR, syndicated radio, and television programs such as Martha Stewart Living and West Coast Live. His latest release, Peaceful Guitar Solos, features 15 fingerstyle arrangements of pop hits.

Doug Smith

Grammy winner and Winfield International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Doug Smith is an internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist known for his distinctive fingerpicking style blending folk, classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Inspired by Chet Atkins and John Renbourn, he began his musical journey in the 1960s, eventually mastering both steel and nylon-string guitar. Throughout his career, Doug has released numerous albums, collaborated with renowned artists, and earned accolades including a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album. His music has appeared on radio, television, and in films such as August Rush and Twister.

* Please Note: Day of show tickets based on availability. If this performance is sold out online, there will be no tickets available at the door.

Arts For All

$5 Arts for All tickets are available for individuals enrolled in the Oregon Trail Card or SNAP program. Individuals can purchase a maximum of 2 tickets per show. Tickets are limited per show. Contact the Walters Box Office at 503-615-3485 or [email protected] to purchase. Present your SNAP or Oregon Trail Card at the box office when picking up your tickets.

College Students

$5 tickets are also available for college students. Individuals can purchase 1 ticket per show. Tickets are limited per show. Contact the Walters Box Office at 503-615-3485 or [email protected] to purchase. Present your college ID at the box office when picking up your tickets.