Musica · June 13, 2026 · MEZZANA
Get ready for a wild ride with Articolo Trentino, a band that's less about polished performances and more about pure, unadulterated chaos and fun! This isn't your average concert; it's an autobiographical journey through the lives of these eccentric musicians, each with a backstory more unbelievable than the last. Pietro “la roccia” Cappelletti (bass) is considered one of the top 100 bassists in all of Mattarello, a former drag queen who returned to the band to avoid a life-altering operation. He lives on malt and hops, yet somehow seems the most normal. He isn't. Sergio “nonno” Tessadri (keyboards), the 'elder' of the group, once played for Chopin before his ragtime phase. Now residing in an artists' retirement home, he trades adult magazines for unfiltered cigarettes. He often gets lost on the way to gigs, sleeps under bridges, eats McDonald's leftovers, and hitchhikes home. Every concert is an adventure for him. Renato “Ghedda” Labalestra (guitar) is the band's alternative spirit. He joined after placing an ad in a truck stop bathroom on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway. He dresses in recycled clothes, pretending to be an Iraqi refugee, but is actually a former tomato picker from Tavoliere delle Puglie who came to Trento seeking fortune – and found them instead. Max “salamandra” Vit (drums) is the newest member, but highly sought after. He found his rhythm by hoeing in his uncle's garden for years, then as a sheet metal worker. An interregional indoor twerking champion, he's not above accompanying older men for a Peroni beer. Paolo “manolesta” Mairer (guitar) is the virtuoso, so dedicated to his guitar that he 'sleeps' with it, producing two 'children': Paul and Les. A former guitarist for TheRoldeg Stones, he's been with this 'anomalous family' for twenty years and can't seem to quit. Roberto “brodegon” Laino (vocals) is the one to blame. He started the band but refuses to take responsibility – and he can't even sing! He often wakes up in strangers' homes, empties their fridge, uses the bathroom without flushing, and flees. He frequently pleads semi-insanity, and his children have even considered changing their last name. Come for the music, stay for the unforgettable characters and their hilarious, chaotic stories. This is a show you won't want to miss!