Beppe Gambetta is a musician and ambassador of the arts, who for more than forty years continues to amaze us with the uniqueness and originality of his projects conceived between the two shores of the Atlantic. He is an acoustic guitarist, songwriter, producer and teacher whose art is fueled by the curiosity that arises from his journeys, personal encounters and keen research. He has brought forgotten artists back to life, invented and popularized many acoustic guitar techniques, produced unforgettable shows and released a plenitude of original music for which he is loved and respected across the international scene. For thirteen years, Beppe has made Stockton Nj his second home.

Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith have been performing traditional Italian folk music on the mandolin and guitar for nearly two decades. The duo first met in college, while both were studying jazz and classical music but also getting their feet wet in bluegrass and American folk music. They are both members of the Grammy Award winning band Steep Canyon Rangers. When Mike and Barrett aren’t touring with the band, they host “Italian Night” performances at music venues and house concerts. Over the years, these widely popular events have provided them the perfect setting to develop their own unique musical expression of these exotic, Italian folk songs.

Beppe decided to dedicate his yearly “home concert” at the Prallsville Mill in Stockton NJ to his Italian heritage and together with Barrett and Mike will lead the audience through a journey of Italian passionate melodies and songs. The program will touch old traditions but also the work of Italian American artists, of Italian songwriters and Beppe’s most recent compositions. As a surprise, there will be a few Bluegrass tunes, the other great common passion of the three musicians.