About

They call me "The Sheriff."

Greetings, I'm Sarah. I'm a central PA based guitarist, marketing professional, fitness junkie, and dog mom. 

Guitarist

I've been playing close to 30 years and am completely obsessed with all things guitar; playing, buying, selling, trading, and most importantly LEARNING.

I am a student of the Marty Stuart way of living. Throughout the week, you can find me launching off of a drum riser and playing at volumes your iPhone will warn you against. On Sunday mornings, I humble myself at church with massive reverb trails and a grateful heart.

I am so honored to be endorsed by PRS, Breedlove Guitars, DR Strings, and Carondelet Pickups. I am also partnered with several other amazing brands as I chase tone and refine my sound.

Marketing professional

By day, I'm the director of online marketing at a private liberal arts institution. A blend of left and right brain, I can create a clean, well balanced designs as well as the analytics reports to prove tangible ROI.

I'm endlessly curious and I'm rarely still. 

Shows

Here are a few of the places you can find me:

Date Event Location
Gillian Smith: Warwick Farm Brewing (Acoustic) Warwick Farm Brewing, Jamison, PA 18929 Warwick Farm Brewing, Jamison, PA 18929
Gillian Smith: The DogHouse (Acoustic) The DogHouse, Harrisburg, Pa 17112 The DogHouse, Harrisburg, Pa 17112
Gillian Smith: Sign of the Horse Brewery (Acoustic) Sign of the Horse Brewery, Hanover, PA 17331 Sign of the Horse Brewery, Hanover, PA 17331
Gillian Smith: Ocean Pines Yacht Club (Acoustic) Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Ocean Pines, MD 21811
Gillian Smith: Harpoon Hanna's (Acoustic) Harpoon Hanna's, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 Harpoon Hanna's, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Gillian Smith: Brew River (Acoustic) Brew River, Salisbury, MD 21801 Brew River, Salisbury, MD 21801
Gillian Smith: Harpoon Hanna's (Acoustic) Harpoon Hanna's, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 Harpoon Hanna's, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
Gillian Smith: Taco Caballito Tequileria (Acoustic) Taco Caballito Tequileria, Cape May, NJ 08204 Taco Caballito Tequileria, Cape May, NJ 08204
Gillian Smith: Elaine's (Acoustic) Elaine's Cape May, Cape May, NJ 08204 Elaine's Cape May, Cape May, NJ 08204
Gillian Smith: Wildwood's HonkyTonk (Full Band!) Capt’n Jack’s Bar and Grill, Wildwood, NJ 08260 Capt’n Jack’s Bar and Grill, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Gillian Smith: New Era Restaurant Bar and Motel (Acoustic) New Era Restaurant Bar and Motel, Abbottstown, PA 17301 New Era Restaurant Bar and Motel, Abbottstown, PA 17301
Gillian Smith: Smore's Fest (Full Band) Deer Run Camping Resort, Gardners, PA 17324 Deer Run Camping Resort, Gardners, PA 17324
Gillian Smith: Carolina Country Music Festival (Full Band) Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Gillian Smith: Carolina Country Music Festival (Full Band) Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Gillian Smith: Carolina Country Music Festival (Full Band) Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Gillian Smith: Waynestock Outdoor Adventure and Music Festival Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Campground & Resort, Fayetteville, WV 25840 Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Campground & Resort, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Gillian Smith: Waynestock Outdoor Adventure and Music Festival Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Campground & Resort, Fayetteville, WV 25840 Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Campground & Resort, Fayetteville, WV 25840
Gillian Smith: Barefoot Country Music Festival (Full Band) Wildwood Beach, Wildwood, NJ Wildwood Beach, Wildwood, NJ
Gillian Smith: Barefoot Country Music Festival (Full Band) Wildwood Beach, Wildwood, NJ Wildwood Beach, Wildwood, NJ
Gillian Smith: Barefoot Country Music Festival (Full Band) Wildwood Beach, Wildwood, NJ Wildwood Beach, Wildwood, NJ
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Gear

Electric Rig


A few of my "go to" guitars:

  • Mario Martin T-Style
  • PRS 594 (and 594 semi-hollow)
  • PRS DGT
  • PRS Paul's Guitar
  • PRS Core Starla
  • PRS Silver Sky
  • PRS Hollowbody II w/ piezo
  • PRS Cu22 (and Semi-Hollow)
  • PRS Special 22 Lt Ed.
  • PRS Mira
  • PRS Custom 22 Triple Soapbar
  • PRS S2 Gold Crackle
  • Knaggs Kenai
  • Whitfill T-Style
  • Fender Custom Shop Tele
  • Fender Custom Shop '56 RI Strat
  • Gibson Standard and R8 LP
  • Gibson 335
  • Gretsch White Panther
  • 1957 Gibson LP Junior

 Pedalboards 

  • West Coast Pedalboards
  • 3 Monkeys cables

Acoustic Rig 

Acoustic guitars:

  • Breedlove C25 Tone Test Acoustic 
  • Pro Series Limited Koa C25/KK 
  • Gibson J-165EC
  • Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton
  • PRS Angelus A10
  • PRS Hollowbody II w/ piezo

Acoustic Pedals

  • LR Baggs VoicePrint
  • LR Baggs Venue
  • TC Polytune
  •  Xotic
  • LR Baggs Align Reverb

Electric Gear

  • Kemper Powered Toaster
  • Kemper Stage
  • Lehle Volume
  • Mission Engineering Expression Pedal
  • Shure P3RA-G20
  • Shure P3T-G20
  • Shure SLXD14 

 

Amps   

  • Kemper    
  • Mojotone Cabs

Kemper Profiles

Accessories  

  • DR Strings   
  • Souldier Straps  
  • Ceci Ruiz Straps   
  • Lava Cables 
  • Ultimate Ears UE11 Pro IEMs 
  • STOMP Bluetooth page turner
  • Clayton Custom guitar picks
  • Carondelet Pickups

DR Strings

     

Photos

Press

News, Announcements & Features

It's always such an honor to be recognized for the blood sweat and tears we musicians pour into their craft. 

I've curated some of the announcements, news articles, interviews, and features in which I've had the privilege of being seen. 

If I'm honest, this flex is largely to show my parents the return on their investment into guitar lessons for their little girl. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

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