Across The Pond Guitar Festival - Jan 31, 2026 @ 7PM
100 MEN HALL HOSTS INTERNATIONAL GUITARISTS
Bay Saint Louis, MS – Musicians from as far away as Europe and as close as New Orleans will bring the Across the Pond Guitar Festival back to 100 Men Hall on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7PM. The concert at 100 Men Hall features guitar virtuosi Gavino Loche (Italy), Adrian Raso (Canada), Jimmy Robinson (New Orleans). They will be accompanied by New Orleans' Phil deGruy. Tickets are $20. Food for purchase and a cash/credit bar.
Table reservations are an additional fee and could be reserved here.
Food for purchase by Nolan’s Catering. Nolan’s Catering has over 35 years of experience specializing in original Southern cuisine across Louisiana & Mississippi. From high end to get down occasions, Nolan’s Catering is always fresh and always delicious. Whatever the occasion, Nolan’s Catering prepares fine cuisine for all events.
This Festival is truly international in its performers and its performances. The musicians will travel to perform concerts in Amsterdam, Atlanta, New Orleans, Covington, Baton Rouge and as well as here in Bay Saint Louis, where local guitarists will join them on stage.
“This is truly a concert of guitar masters, and not to be missed,” said 100 Men Hall Director Rachel Dangermond. “Hosting international talent like this continues the 100 year history of the Hall as a key performance venue.”
Gavino Loche is an award winning acoustic guitar phenom. “Gavino sounds like two really great guitarists playing together, combining percussive sounds, tapping and incredible finger style arrangements.” ~Chitarra Acustica
Adrian Raso plays a unique hybrid of Gypsy Jazz and Rockabilly on acoustic and electric guitars. His playing includes everything from Django Reinhardt and flamenco, to decades of Americana. “Adrian’s playing will grab you and never let go. Totally addictive." ~World Music Central
Jimmy Robinson is veteran guitarist, touring as a soloist performing his own intricate compositions. “Talent, emotion and plain old musicianship. Nothing short of brilliant." ~The Huffington Post
The historical 100 Men Hall, a famed stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, a Must See Venue by Rolling Stone Magazine, winner of the 2024 MS Governor’s Award for Excellence for Arts in the Community, a rare site on the MS Blues Trail, is maintained and preserved under a 501c3 nonprofit organization (Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association, est. 1894). The Hall is supported by its membership organization 100 WOMEN DBA, as well as from the generosity of sponsors and donors. The 100 Men Hall is the only endowed African American landmark in Mississippi. Additional information about the venue’s history and other activities can be found on https://100menhall.com or by emailing 100menhall@gmail.com.