An internationally-known acoustic guitarist will be performing in Grass Valley this evening as a benefit for a good cause. Peppino D’Agostino will be at the Foothill Events Center on Idaho Maryland Road…

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D’ Agostino is originally from Sicily, but moved to the United States in 1985, and lives in Benicia. He’s played guitar since he was 10. He just completed a tour of Canada, and is getting ready for a trip to Asia before heading to Europe. The benefit is for Lifetime Adoption Foundation, and D’Agostino says there’s too much red tape and hassle in the adoption process…

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D’Agostino was voted ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist’ by Guitar Player magazine earlier this year–something he says has helped his career. The concert is at 7:30, the doors open at 6:30. Bar and refreshments are available. Tickets can be purchased online at foothill-events dot-com, and are also available at the door.

–gf