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Ben Gateño

Sat, Nov 8

Classical Guitar

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Of Spanish decent, guitarist Ben Gateño earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He has also studied with renowned teacher and performer Antigoni Goni in Brussels, Belgium.

Ben Gateño is a professional performer and instructor of a wide range of guitar styles and genres, with a special emphasis on classical, country blues, and ragtime.

About Ben Gateño

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7:30 - 9:00pm

Two sets of music with an intermission

Cash bar available

Set 1 features:
Spanish classical guitar from the Renaissance and Baroque periods with intricate ornamentation, complex polyphonic textures, and a focus on both strummed and plucked techniques.

Set 2 features:

Country Blues (1920s–30s)

Deeply personal, emotive vocals and expressive guitar work—marked by fingerpicking, slide techniques, and rhythmic looseness—reflecting the lived experiences of life in the rural south.

Ragtime (1920s–30s)

Syncopated rhythms and lively melodies with intricate fingerstyle arrangements that capture its ragged swing into a playful, toe-tapping bounce and charm reflective of the era’s vibrant energy.

VIP Seating Eventbrite

$39.50/person

Reserved premium view seating

Intimate candlelit table for 2-4

Only available in advance online

General Seating Eventbrite

$29.50/person

Online discount

 

General Seating

At The Door

$35.00/person

Blue Moon Ballroom

2030 Hwy 14 East – Rochester, MN 55904

 

Contact Fred at:

507-358-3484

fred@bluemoonballroom.com

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