Gadan

With no less than three (yes, three) banjos, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, Gadan delivers a powerful strings-only sound that bridges Irish tradition and contemporary roots music. Founded by Lorenzo Testa and Jacopo Ventura – renowned Italian musicians from the Irish and European folk scene – the group also boasts young fiddle virtuoso Joan Gatti, tenor banjo all-star Enda Scahill, and acclaimed Appalachian songwriter, singer, and clawhammer banjoist Eric Long. Gadan’s electrifying live performances bring precision, groove, and storytelling to the stage — proving that you don’t need a drum kit to make a crowd dance.