Gaetano
Guardino
BIOGRAPHY
Laureato in Chitarra presso il Conservatorio Statale di Musica “G.B. Pergolesi” di Fermo sotto la guida del M° Claudio Marcotulli.
In 2009 he recorded guitars together with a string quartet, for the soundtrack of the documentary “Viaggio a Lampedusa“, directed by maestro Antonio Giovanni Bono, and began a period of meetings-studies with internationally renowned guitarists (Tommy Emmanuel, Stef Burns, Robben Ford, Steve Morse, Paul Gilbert, Scott Henderson, Larry Carlton, Carl Varheyen, Guthrie Govan, Frank Gambale, Greg Howe, Steve Trovato, Andy Timmons, Marty Friedman, Jennifer Batten, Thomas Blug, Michael Angelo Batio, Mel Gaynor, Jesùs Pineda Arjona, Victor Bravo Gonzales, Roland Dyens, Leo Brouwer, Marcin Dylla, David Russell, Guido Fichtner, Ricky Portera, Massimo Varini, Giacomo Castellano, Dodi Battaglia, Corrado Rustici, Stefano Palamidessi, Pietro Antinori, Massimo Lonardi, Rosario Cicero, Arturo Tallini, Vito Nicola Paradiso, Adriano Dallapè). These experiences allow him to refine his knowledge in the field of effects and arrangements, as well as opening new musical artistic horizons.
In 2010 he had the opportunity to attend a master's course at a prestigious London school, the "Tech Music School", where he had the opportunity to further improve and study with great masters of international music such as John Wheatcroft (Carl Palmer, John Jorgenson, Elton John, Mike Stern, Glen Hughes), Jacob Quistgaard (Andreya Triana, Giles Peterson), Richie Barrett (Roger Daltrey, Kenney Jones, Tony Hadley), Steve Allsworth (Lily Allen, Rod Stewart, Ronan Keating, Lulu), Philippe Castermane (Dave Meegane: U2, Phil Vinall: Placebo, Pulp, Jay Stapley: Roger Waters, Mike Holdfield), Ed Williams (Steve Lyon:Paul Mac Cartney, Depeche Mode), Graham Godfrey, Andy Sturges (Paul Gilbert), Kelly Fraser (The Royal Festival Hall, Her Majesty The Queen), Dave Troke (James Taylor, Ian Grimble:Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ian little:Duran Duran, Kevin Moloney:U2, Sinead o'Connor).
Also in 2010, he began an important artistic collaboration with the singer-songwriter from Ascoli Andrea Petrucci, accompanying him in the promotion of his first album.
In 2011 he performed with the artist throughout Italy, opening concerts for various Italian bands, including Verdena, and participating in music festivals and television shows.
In 2012 he performed with the singer Stefano Filipponi, finalist of the fourth edition of “X-Factor”.
In 2013 he was chosen as the official guitarist of Stefania Tasca, a finalist in the well-known program “The Voice Of Italy” broadcast on Rai 2. In December of the same year he received the “Ferdinandea” Award in the Young Talents Section in his hometown, promoted and organized by Corriere di Sciacca with the patronage of the Municipality.
In 2014 he joined the band of Paolo Simoni, a young Italian singer-songwriter! From May 31st in promotion with the single “Che Stress” opening the concerts of the “Mondovisione Tour” by Luciano Ligabue at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and the Stadio San Siro in Milan. In June of the same year he participated with Paolo Simoni in the “Coca Cola Music Summer Festival” broadcast in prime time on Canale 5, RTL 102.5 and in the “Festival Show” at the Arena di Verona.
In 2015 he performed with Roberto Schembri, Angelo la Barbera (Giuni Russo), Mimmo la Mantia (Rosa Balistreri), with the Mexican tenor Sebastian Torres Nunez at the Mexican Embassy in Italy, Holland and subsequently guests on Radio24 live nationally in the program "Voice Anatomy" hosted by the famous actor Pino Insegno. In December of the same year the video clip "Last Horizon" was released, a tribute to Brian May, aired on various national TVs (RAI 3) and several articles in newspapers such as "La Repubblica", "Il Resto del Carlino", "La Sicilia".
In 2016 he opened the concerts of Carmen Russo and Enzo Paolo Turchi, performed with the great Italian drummer Giorgio Di Tullio, with the singer-songwriter Marco Sbarbati, with the singer Silva Fortes (X Factor) for “M'illumino di meno” organized by the BCC, at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola, with the Soul System (Winners X Factor 10), Roshelle, Gaia, became an Endorser of important brands such as Eko Music Group, La Bella Strings, Stefyline, Cobain Clothing, Magrabò, Essetipicks, Micheluttis Guitars, Romano Burini Custom Guitars, Tefi Vintage Lab, Connetter&Arte, Reference Cables, interviewed on the most important and historic Italian guitar magazine “Guitar Club” and was selected as the only Italian guitarist to play at the world music showcase in Miami.
In 2017 with Sebastian Torres & The Italian Orchestra they climb the Italian music charts with the single “Amapola”, among the most played songs on the radio, interviews for national and international TV, (RAI, MEDIASET). Guest at one of the most important Festivals in the World in Holland “Embassy Festival”. In the meantime in the USA the first published videoclip “Last Horizon” shakes great success so much so that it is reviewed and published by various American portals! Participates in the fifth edition of the “Music Wall” of Pizzighettone as Endorser for the acoustic and electric guitars “Micheluttis”. In the same year he records two singles for the great international artist “Noelia”.
In 2018, the first EP titled Adventure and the video for Libertango were released in all digital stores. Several shows in the best theaters in Italy and abroad (Germany, Slovakia) and collaboration in special events together with Mario Brozzi (Milan Calcio), Ficarra, Lello Analfino and other great singers and actors of the Italian scene! With Libertango he entered the top 200 of the most played songs in Italy, together with the Big of Italian music: Negramaro, Elisa, Patty Pravo, etc. Interviews for several radios, national TVs (RAI 3) and newspapers such as "La Repubblica" as well as being included on "ALL MUSIC ITALIA", one of the largest portals of Italian music.
In 2019, an intense year of concerts around Italy and productions for various artists concluded on December 31st with the great New Year's concert with ODM together with Briga, Nesli and Sud Sound System.
In 2020 he takes care of the artistic production of the artist Arcadia who comes out with the single Taxi Driver on the radio and digitally in the main stores, as well as various reviews in important national newspapers and blogs such as L'Espresso! He joins as a guitarist the historic English amplifier brand ORANGE and Salvador Cortez guitars. Interviewed on Radio NEWS 24 and on the national monthly magazine “DI TUTTO”.
2021 opens with the concert in Assisi for the European Parliament with Opera Dance Music.
In 2022 he artistically produces Elena Canti and Francesca Maria with the release of their new singles, begins the collaboration with Kevin Payne of Amici di Maria De Filippi and becomes an author and composer for Warner Bros and Discovery of New York. In September he opens Elisa's concerts at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan. In December of the same year he releases the first single of the new guitar journey, "KISS", in all digital stores, with great response from music critics so much so that it is reviewed in the main Italian music portals: SKY TG 24, ALL MUSIC ITALIA, TUTTOROCK MAGAZINE.
2023 will be an intense year of concerts and recording studio work for several artists: Anto Paga, Ser Travis, Beatrice Baldaccini, Misch, Premio, Cvmpo, and many others.
2024 begins with participation in Fiorello's program on Rai 2 and in Sanremo with Anto Paga per Webboh during the week of the Italian Song Festival!
