SARANAC LAKE – BluSeed Studios welcomes back Grammy-winning fingerstyle guitarist Pat Donohue at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.

He has earned national recognition for his mastery of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, which he exhibits weekly as the guitarist for the Guys All Star Shoe Band on Garrison Keillor’s radio program “A Prairie Home Companion.”

Chet Atkins called him one of the greatest finger pickers in the world today; Leo Kottke called his playing “haunting.”

Though he considers himself foremost a folk guitarist, Pat manages to blend jazz and blues with folk, and the mix is seamless. Over the years he has captivated audiences with his unique original compositions, dazzling instrumentals and humorous song parodies including “Suchi-Yucky” and “Would You Like to Play the Guitar?”

Honors include a Grammy award for his participation in the Best Pop Instrumental of 2005, a collection of Henry Mancini guitar arrangements called Pink Guitar, several Minnesota Music Awards, and the prestigious title of 1983 National Finger Picking Guitar Champion. His original tunes have been recorded by Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss and Kenny Rogers. Pat has also been a featured performer at major music festivals including the Newport, Telluride, Philadelphia and Winfield Folk Festivals.

Admission is $18 for general admission or $15 for BluMembers. Reservations can be made at 518-891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org. Doors open at 7 p.m.

BluSeed Studios is located at 24 Cedar St.

To learn more about Donohue, visit www.patdonohue.com.