Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and researcher and from Genoa, Italy whose concerts bring European and American Roots together. He’s recorded and worked closely over the years with guitar legend Dan Crary, Gene Parsons (of The Byrds), Dave Grisman, Tim O’Brien and a number of luminaries from the U.S. Roots music roster. On Saturday, Jan. 18, this internationally renowned musician comes to Maine to perform at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House.

Gambetta’s music weaves together his American influences with his Italian heritage. In 1993 he was awarded Genoa’s Ambassador to the World by Genoa Mayor Marco Bucci citing the “countless bridges he’s built between Genoa and the Americas, combining the rich culture of his hometown with the beauty of American Roots music.” Audiences can expect both familiar a familiar American roots, bluegrass sound at times, with bits of jazz, mesmerizing guitar picking and an entirely new sound all at the same time.

Advance discounted tickets for this special performance are $25, through the Opera House box office at 86 Townsend Ave, or by calling 207-633-5159. The box office is open Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular tickets are $30 and available online at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door at 6:30 p.m. - if available.  Doors for seating open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30.