Beppe Gambetta at Caffe Lena - 02/24/2012

Beppe Gambetta

Italy's charming and personable Beppe Gambetta has received worldwide acclaim as one of Europe's foremost guitarists. Still living in his birthplace of Genova, Italy, Beppe seamlessly bridges the shores of Italy and America, creating a musical fusion where emigration songs and folk ballads, steel string guitars and vintage harp guitars not only co-exist but weave a deep dialog. As the founder of Red Wine, Europe's premiere bluegrass band, Beppe has worked with some great heroes of the US-Canadian folk scene, such as Gene Parsons, Doc Watson, and Norman Blake, as well as headlined prestigious festivals such as Merlefest in North Carolina and the Four Corners Festival in Colorado. His newest CD, Rendez-vous, is a good example of Beppe's cross-pollinated style, featuring duet tunes with singer-songwriter Patty Larkin, newgrass masters Missy Raines and Jim Hurst, and jazz bassist Riccardo Barbera.