Acclaimed International Acoustic Guitarist Peppino D'Agostino Headlines Mexico Mission Benefit

Acclaimed international acoustic guitarist Peppino D'Agostino headlines a fund raiser to send 15 young people to help low-income Mexican families in an evening of music, Friday, December 8, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. at Northgate Christian Fellowship in Benicia. The secular concert also features guitarist/vocalist Doug House and vocalist Megan Freedman. The Mexico Mission program includes food, supplies and outreach to families living in poor conditions near Tijuana.

Benicia, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2006 -- Acclaimed international guitarist Peppino D'Agostino headlines a fund-raiser to send 15 young people to help low-income Mexican families in a evening of music, Friday, December 8, 2006, at 6:30 p.m., at Northgate Christian Fellowship, 2201 Lake Herman Road, Benicia. The secular concert also features guitarist/vocalist Doug Houser and vocalist Megan Freedman.

The Mexico Mission program includes food, supplies and outreach to families living in poor conditions near Tijuana.

Peppino D'Agostino has achieved a unique guitar and compositional style blending technical virtuosity, prowess and wizardry wit the lyricism, fire and passion of his Mediterranean heritage. Not many guitarists are as eager to challenge the limits of their instruments -- using unconventional tunings, tapping the notes on the fretboard only, using creative percussive effects and inventing a mini orchestra of sounds that, on first listen, seem almost impossible for one lone guitar.

D'Agostino, who claims to have been "obsessed" with music since his childhood, is constantly exploring and expanding his musical knowledge. His passionate interest in a variety of musical styles has lead him to develop collaborative projects and concert tours with other master musicians such as classical guitarist David Tanenbaum and fusion/rock virtuoso and fellow Benicia resident Stef Burns.

Guitarist Peppino D'Agostino emigrated 20 years ago from his native Italy to America to pursue his dream as both a composer and performer. A self-taught musician, Peppino has released nine critically acclaimed albums. His work can also be found on many guitar samples, videos and books and he has composed various soundtracks for movies. Peppino's latest solo CD is entitled "Every Step of he Way" and has been released on Favored Nations Acoustic, an independent label founded by electric guitar hero Steve Vai.

Reviews and other press:
Here are some examples of what the press has to say about Peppino D'Agostino:

"....a poet...among the best talents around..." San Francisco Chronicle

"...one of the most capable composers among fingerstyle guitarists..." Acoustic Guitar

"...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

"His passionate guitar work and resonant composition will captivate any listeners. ..turn up the volume and enjoy." Jazz Times

If you go:

Peppino D'Agostino
with Dough Houser and Megan Freedman
A Silent Raffle and Music Benefit for Mexico Missions
Friday, December 8, 2006
6:30 p.m. Doors Open 6 p.m.
$20 general admission
Northgate Christian Fellowhip
2201 Lake Herman Road
Benicia, CA
Tickets/Info 707.747.5855
Purchase tickets online www.RedDragonflyProductions.com

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