$65 Ticket includes dinner and concert (Beverages can be purchased separately).
A native of Italy, Peppino D’Agostino has made a significant international impact as a guitar artist since arriving in America 40 years ago. In 2017, Guitar Player recognized him as one of the 50 transcendent guitar superheroes of all time. His CD, Every Step of The Way, won a Bronze medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time at the Acoustic Guitar’s People’s Choice Awards. Additionally, his signature Seagull acoustic guitar has been ranked among the ten best signature guitars by Guitar Player magazine.
Global Influence and Teaching
Peppino conducts guitar workshops, masterclasses, and seminars around the globe. Leading publishers, including Truefire, Alfred Publishing, Hal Leonard, and Acoustic Guitar Magazine Books, have published his compositions and instructional materials.
Extensive Discography and Performances
To date, Peppino has recorded 19 CDs and has performed in over thirty-five countries at various international festivals and concert halls. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Martin Taylor, Roland Dyens, David Tanenbaum, and many others. His latest solo CD, Connexion, was released by A-Train Entertainment.
D’Agostino has graced more than 30 countries with his performances at prestigious international festivals, and has played in some of the world’s most esteemed theaters. His solo recordings are featured on high-quality labels such as Favored Nations, Mesa/Bluemoon, and Acoustic Music Records.
What are others sayings about Peppino's Music?
"Peppino writes wonderful guitar pieces. He's one of my favorite composers for this cranky instrument. Plus, he's a tone player. I love his sound... gets the resin and the wood."--Leo Kottke
"...D'Agostino plays steel-string guitar with virtuosity and complexity...Influences are as far-flung as the flamenco work of Paco de Lucia and the pop sensibility of the Beatles, evident in the songs he's written, which brim with memorable melodies."--Chicago Tribune
“Peppino D’Agostino is a guitarist’s guitarist known as much for his technical skills as for his writing, (he is) one of the most capable composers among fingerstyle guitarists.”--Acoustic Guitar Magazine Awards
"BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST" by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine--GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE READER'S CHOICE AWARDS
Take a listen to Peppino at the link below.
https://youtu.be/crceKgcnSvc?si=1rilOj4o81nfC5F9
Other great performance samples are provided below:
Live at Arden Gardens
Jump Rope (Solo guitar - Live at McCabes- LA
Ancora Un Istante (Original song in Italian-guitar and voice)
Kelsey’s Dance (with an Irish flavor)
Costarica (South American rhythms)
The Godfather Waltz- The Godfather Theme (with a funny introduction)
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Gratuity not included
Tickets are non-refundable
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