Beppe Gambetta returns to Godfrey Daniels with a lifetime of music that bridges oceans and generations. Hailing from Genova, Italy, Gambetta has carved a singular path as a guitarist, composer, and cultural ambassador, blending American roots and European traditions into a vibrant, distinctive sound. From early collaborations with Norman Blake and Tony Trischka to his solo projects exploring Italian string virtuosi and immigrant ballads, Gambetta’s work invites listeners into a rich, cross-cultural conversation shaped by fifty years of musical exploration. His latest release, Terra Madre, features collaborators like David Grisman, Tim O’Brien, and Howard Levy, continuing his legacy of crafting heartfelt compositions rooted in heritage and human experience.

Opening the evening is Rees Shad, a masterful Americana storyteller known for his deep catalog of narrative-driven songs and cinematic songwriting approach. Together, Gambetta and Shad offer a night of acoustic depth and global perspective—an experience tailor-made for Godfrey Daniels’ intimate, listening-room setting.

Beppe Gambetta
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Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, researcher, and composer born in Genova, Italy in 1955 who developed a style of concert presentation that brings American and European Roots to speak together with one voice. In his unique approach, Gambetta blends energetic grooves with passionate melodies, giving new lif to sources from different times, periods and places. In addition, the original music he composes gives contemporary influences to traditional roots music.

Alongside his persona as an acoustic guitarist and singer, Beppe Gambetta has brought to the fore a consistent songwriting vein, enthusiastically received by critics and audiences, and for many months at the top of the U.S. independent charts.

Based on the artists' right to dream of a beauty that defies the grayness of reality, the program takes us to a world of stories and dreams linked to the motherlands of infinite possible itineraries. Dreams from different eras, inspired by the fathers of music, the voices of minorities, indigenous people, and fleeing peoples, where even “Woody and Pete” looks with horror at the land of today.

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“Another treasure chest, colorful and sparkling, in which art is combined with civic engagement....So let's listen and enjoy these eight tracks that take us not only on a journey around the world, but also into the heart of man” Laura Bianchi - Mescalina

“From the very first note, a horizon of relaxed virtuosity opens up to the listener.... in the style of Tony Rice's best recordings, where fantastically relaxed guitar work ennobles already great songs.... everything is blended here with sensational sensitivity, a steady, lively, silky-clear sound flatters the listener's ears with ever-increasing enthusiasm” Michael Lohr - Acoustic Guitar

"Terra Madre is an enchanting continuation of his long catalog of recordings. It is bilingual, cinematic and reflective, but also passionate and sassy." Justin Hiltner - The Bluegrass Situation

with our guest, Rees Shad
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In the rich tapestry of Americana music, few artists have woven stories as intricate and compelling as Rees Shad. Since his 1994 debut “Anderson, Ohio”, Shad has been on a relentless quest to push the boundaries of musical storytelling, earning him a reputation as not just a songwriter but a true architect of narratives in the world of contemporary folk and Americana.

With a catalog spanning an impressive 16 solo albums over three decades, Shad's journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to artistic growth. Each release serves as a chapter in his ongoing exploration of sound, story, and the human experience. From the early days when critics dubbed him a "wordsmith to watch," to his current status as a celebrated Americana artist, Shad's evolution has been nothing short of remarkable.

What sets Shad apart is his unique approach to composition. "I often work by assigning myself compositional parameters," he explains. This method has led to a diverse body of work, each album a distinct world unto itself. Whether it's crafting story songs in the style of particular writers, responding to specific production styles, or creating overarching narrative arcs, Shad's process is more akin to that of a novelist or filmmaker than a traditional songwriter.

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with our guest, Rees Shadreesshadmusic.com

Beppe Gambetta
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with our guest, Rees Shad
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