An intimate evening celebrating the great tradition of Italian singer-songwriters, performed live by a five-musician ensemble led by Gianfranco Foddai.

ZAG is proud to host Gianfranco Foddai’s Piccola Orchestra – Canzoni d’Autore, a special concert dedicated to the poetic and powerful world of Italian songwriting.

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Born and raised in Italy and now based in Seattle, Gianfranco Foddai is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader whose work bridges poetry, storytelling, and emotional connection through music. For this performance at ZAG, Gianfranco presents a carefully curated repertoire drawn from the golden generation of Italian cantautori, including Fabrizio De André, Lucio Dalla, and Francesco De Gregori, along with other iconic voices that shaped Italy’s cultural and musical identity.

Rooted in melody and lyrical depth, this music lives somewhere between folk, chanson, and classic songwriting, carried by narrative, intimacy, and expressive nuance. Gianfranco’s approach honors the spirit of these songs while allowing space for fresh arrangements, dynamic interplay, and subtle improvisation.

For this special performance, Gianfranco will be joined by a four-piece ensemble, featuring drums and percussion, violin, double and electric bass, saxophone and flute. Gianfranco will sing and alternate between guitar and piano, guiding the ensemble through moments that range from delicate and reflective to full, cinematic, and richly textured.

This evening is an invitation into the world of Italian canzone d’autore — a tradition where words matter as much as melody, and where music becomes a shared emotional experience.

Whether you are deeply familiar with this repertoire or discovering it for the first time, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience these songs live in an intimate setting, performed with respect, passion, and depth.

Reserve your seat and join us for a night of music, poetry, and Italian song.

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Address: 4218 NE 103rd Place, Seattle WA, 98125

Doors open at 6:45pm
Music starts at 7:00pm
Tix $20-30 sliding scale.
Purchase tickets in advance via “Book this event” button at the top of the page or via Venmo @zagseattle (last 4 digits of phone number 9882 & specify date or name of artist, and number of tickets) .
Door tickets via cash or Venmo if available.
Age 15 and younger free admission.
ZAG seating space is limited & events are selling out, so we suggest advance tix purchase.

FOOD Feel free to bring snacks and drinks for snack table to share with guests.

COVID Mask is optional.

LEGAL
By entering VENUE [ZAG], you and the members of your group voluntarily assume the risks of contracting COVID-19 and agree to release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue ARTIST or VENUE [ZAG] (including their owners, volunteers and the City of Seattle), and hold these entities and persons harmless from liability regarding any and all claims relating to COVID-19 and indirectly or directly arising out of or relating to VENUE [ZAG].
SANITATION:
– Hand sanitizer at front door
– Bathrooms updated with paper towels
– Touchless payment and check-in options via Venmo.

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