# Event Details - **Event Name**: QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an intimate evening of original, traditional and swing music with Nashville based duo Tim May and Steve Smith.About this EventQCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House ConcertGet ready for an amazing house concert experience with two talented musicians, Tim May and Steve Smith. Don’t miss this intimate evening filled with awesome music and fun!Friday, September 18, 2026Join us at Queen City Music Studios for an intimate Storefront Listening Room concert with Nashville-based duo Tim May & Steve Smith, bringing an evening of original, traditional, bluegrass, swing, and acoustic music.Mandolinist and vocalist Steve Smith and guitarist and vocalist Tim May have been making music together for years, first meeting while on staff at Camp Bluegrass in Levelland, Texas. Their shared love of tradition, improvisation, and adventurous acoustic music has grown into a dynamic duo known for dazzling instrumental interplay, tight vocal harmonies, and a wide-ranging repertoire. Their performances feature guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, twin-mandolin arrangements, original compositions, and traditional favorites.MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS:Steve Smith is a celebrated mandolinist, vocalist, educator, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has performed and taught at festivals and music camps across the country and internationally. A member of The Hard Road Trio and the Alan Munde Gazette, he has appeared at festivals including Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, RockyGrass, Walnut Valley and High Mountain Hay Fever, and has performed and recorded with artists including Bill Evans, Alan Munde, Tony Trischka, Tim O'Brien, Missy Raines, Shad Cobb, Robert Bowlin, Jim Hurst, and Tim May. Smith has appeared on more than 50 albums as a performer and producer.Tim May has worked in the Nashville music scene for more than two decades as a sideman, session player, band member, and performer. His credits include touring and recording with Kathy Mattea, Patty Loveless, and John Cowan, as well as regular appearances on the Grand Ole Opry with Mike Snider. May played the solo guitar on Charlie Daniels' recording of I'll Fly Away, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance. He was also session leader on the acclaimed Moody Bluegrass album and was selected by The Nashville Scene as a Best Instrumentalist in its 2012 Reader's Choice Poll.Together, May and Smith honor the rich tradition of guitar-and-mandolin duets that helped shape early country and bluegrass music while pushing the format into new territory. Their recordings—including M**der of Crows, A Tribute to the Carter Family, and The Hillsboro Hay Incident—showcase the duo's adventurous approach to acoustic music.MORE ABOUT THE VENUE:QUEEN CITY MUSIC STUDIOS: SCHOOL, SHOP, STAGEQueen City Music Studios is a community-centered music school, full-service music shop, and creative event space dedicated to making music accessible for all ages, styles, and skill levels. Offering private lessons, group classes, workshops, rehearsal space, house concerts, and community music gatherings, the studio serves as both an educational hub and a vibrant gathering place for musicians and music lovers alike.QCMS began as an alternative School of Music focused on learning by ear. Over the past decade, it has grown into a multifaceted business with a staff of more than twenty professional musicians and instructors, providing both traditional and alternative music instruction for students of all ages and experience levels.The Shop offers a carefully curated selection of new and used instruments, accessories, repair services, and consignment opportunities for gently used instruments and equipment. Supported by knowledgeable staff committed to serving the local music community, the store functions as a trusted resource for both beginning and experienced musicians.The “Stage” side of Queen City Music Studios includes artist booking, event management, and production services, helping bring live music experiences to the community through concerts, workshops, and special events.Come settle in for an evening of world-class picking, beautiful harmonies, and the kind of musical conversation that can only happen when two exceptional players share a stage. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c12169b0-ad99-11f1-be3c-695c7d399bc4-rimg-w555-h740-dce88868-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/qcms-presents-tim-may-and-steve-smith-house-concert/100001998553146260 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Workshops, Festivals, performances, Art, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - door_time: 2026-09-18T23:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Queen City Music Studios - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Staunton - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Queen City Music Studios - **lat**: 38.149292 - **long**: -79.0731595 - **full address**: Queen City Music Studios, 16 West Beverley Street, Staunton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/060554cfed70b1762eb93a87d611bf50c82ea4b654e51ac58070c69c710da287-rimg-w1200-h628-dce88868-gmir.jpg?v=1787394666 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert being held? - **A:** QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert takes place on Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 18 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Queen City Music Studios, 16 West Beverley Street, Staunton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert? - **A:** QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert is organized by Queen City Music Studios. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** QCMS Presents: Tim May and Steve Smith House Concert is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Staunton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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