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Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Doors open at 5:30 PM Audience - Bring your own food and beverages Ticket prices: General admission for Adults 18 to 65: $30 plus ticket fee of $4. Senior 65+ $20 plus $4 fee Youth under 18: Free Tickets will go on sale soon! Headliner: Peppino D’Agostino with Mads Tolling Opening youth performers: Benicia High School Jazz Ensemble and Collage Park High School Jazz Band. Benicia Community Services Department (Benicia Rec), in partnership with the Benicia Performing Arts Foundation (BPAF), proudly presents an extraordinary evening of music featuring two internationally acclaimed artists: Italian guitar virtuoso Peppino D’Agostino and two-time Grammy Award–winning violinist Mads Tolling! Peppino D’Agostino A beloved favorite in Benicia and around the world, Peppino D’Agostino is widely regarded as one of today’s leading acoustic guitarists. Known for his lyrical fingerstyle technique and innovative compositions, Peppino blends classical, jazz, and world influences into a uniquely expressive voice on the guitar. Originally from Italy, he has spent nearly four decades building an international career, performing in over thirty-nine countries and releasing nineteen acclaimed albums. Guitar Player Magazine named him one of the 50 greatest acoustic guitarists of all time, and his album Every Step of the Way received a Bronze Medal in Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s People’s Choice Awards for Best Acoustic Album of All Time. Peppino’s signature Seagull guitar has been recognized among the finest signature models, and he continues to inspire audiences worldwide through performances, workshops, and master classes. He has shared the stage with legends including Tommy Emmanuel, Leo Kottke, Larry Carlton, and many others. His most recent release, Connexion, further showcases his remarkable artistry and global musical perspective! https://www.peppinodagostino.com/ https://www.facebook.com/peppinodagostino Mads Tolling Two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist and composer Mads Tolling brings a dynamic, genre-crossing approach to the violin. Originally from Copenhagen and now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mads is known for his electrifying performances that blend jazz, classical, and contemporary styles. A former member of both the Turtle Island Quartet and Stanley Clarke’s band, Mads has performed with artists such as Chick Corea, Ramsey Lewis, and Paquito D’Rivera. He is currently a featured member of Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, with whom he has toured extensively and recorded multiple albums, performing at iconic venues including Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall. As a composer, Mads has written violin concertos performed by orchestras including the Oakland Symphony and Pacific Chamber Orchestra, with performances spanning the U.S. and Japan. His project Mads Tolling & The Mads Men produced the album Playing the 60s, reimagining songs from the 1960’s film, radio, and TV, which topped U.S. jazz radio charts reaching the top 5 nationally. https://madstolling.com https://www.facebook.com/mads.tolling/ A Rare Musical Collaboration In this special collaboration, Peppino D’Agostino and Mads Tolling create a captivating musical dialogue between guitar and violin. Their program features original compositions alongside inspired interpretations of beloved works—from Django Reinhardt and Astor Piazzolla to The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. Expect an evening of dazzling virtuosity, lyrical beauty, and joyful improvisation. D’Agostino’s rich harmonics and percussive textures intertwine seamlessly with Tolling’s expressive, jazz-infused violin, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.