Gitan Austin

Gitan is a live performance act specializing in traditional acoustic guitar styles.

Gitan is an instrumental acoustic act specializing in guitar styles known for ring, punch and melodic beauty. Since there no vocals customers get a chance to talk and enjoy the sounds.

Jason “J” Smith, a classically trained guitarist and professional performer, imbues live sets with the familiar sounds of Celtic Jigs, Gypsy Jazz (Django Reinhardt), Swing, Latin Jazz (João Gilberto), Flamenco, and Bossa Nova. As the producer of GITAN he is credited with the 2010 E.P. featuring “Minor Swing” and “Sweet Georgia Brown”. Smith produced the 2008 ambient LP ASTRAH -“Delta Waves” and received great press from the Austin Chronicle. The track “Nimbus” off “Delta Waves” is currently being used by SiriusXM Canada in steady rotation. DREAMLAND DAYS -“Dreamland Days” L.P. (Rock, Pop) is another one of Smith’s creations. The electric guitar instrumental track “Lotus” from the self titled LP is featured on Latchkey Record’s Indy Route: Austin compilation, representing the state of Texas.

110~120 VAC grounded power outlet for audio amplification.

A safe, unobstructed area for performer to set up. No standing water or questionable substrates.

(Optional) line level input into existing PA or in house sound system. This can be useful if the venue is pre-wired for music. Please contact with any technical questions.