Gadan is a storming new band, blending the drive of Irish traditional music and bluegrass with the heart and soul of folk and Appalachian music. Then, they spice this intoxicating musical blend with an Italian seasoning for extra flair!

Gadan is a fresh project created by seasoned Italian musicians from the Irish trad and European folk/rock scene. Additionally, each member has years of experience performing at major traditional and alternative music festivals across Europe and the US. The band originally featured four members, all Italian, bringing remarkable skill and passion to Irish traditional music and old-time American styles. Here, this created a distinctive, memorable combination. Lorenzo Testa and Jacopo Ventura are both founding members, longtime performers on international stages.