Produced by Taylor Barton
Join us for a night of extraordinary music and storytelling featuring the legendary G.E. Smith, the multi-talented Louis Cato, and special guest Paul Shaffer as part of the 2025 G.E. SMITH’S PORTRAITS series.
This special evening brings together G.E. Smith, the masterful guitarist and bandleader known for his work with Bob Dylan, Hall & Oates, and Saturday Night Live; Louis Cato, the Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert; and Paul Shaffer, the iconic musical director and longtime sidekick from Late Night with David Letterman. Together, Smith, Cato, and Shaffer will blend blues, rock, soul, and sharp wit in an electrifying performance filled with masterful musicianship, spontaneous collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories from decades on the road and in the studio.
PORTRAITS is a uniquely intimate concert series created by Taylor Barton & G.E. Smith, showcasing in-depth musical conversations with some of the most dynamic artists of our time. Through song and storytelling, these performances offer a rare glimpse into the artistry, influences, and experiences that shape a musician’s craft.
Louis Cato. Photo: Shervin Lainez. Paul Shaffer Photo courtesy of CBS.
