Good Morning with Ben Gateno
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Aug 8, 2020 8 - 10 a.m.
Location
Cafe Steam
315 S Broadway
Event Category
Music
Event Cost
Free, but registration is required
Details
Good Morning w/ Ben Gateno! A musical event brought to you from the Cafe Steam patio on Broadway. Enjoy in the delightful sounds of classical guitar while you take in the crisp morning air with your favorite coffee in hand.
A native of southern Minnesota, guitarist Ben Gateno earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. Following graduate school Ben studied for one year with renowned teacher and performer Antigoni Goni in Brussels, Belgium. After his return to the US, Ben spent five years performing extensively as a member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. An extremely versatile musician, Ben enjoys presenting solo guitar programs that feature a wide range of styles and genres, with a special emphasis on classical, country blues, and ragtime. He is currently recording an album featuring solo guitar music from the 1920’s, which is planned for release in Fall 2018. Ben resides in Rochester, MN where he maintains a busy private teaching schedule.
