NYC’s Luca Benedetti Trio featuring Tony Scherr & Tony Mason

The trio’s last performance at The Back Room in June 2024 brought the house down with a standing ovation, and they’re thrilled to return this spring for another unforgettable night of music. If you had the good fortune of attending that show or any of Tele-Master Jim Campilongo's electrifying "4tet" performances at Freight & Salvage over the past three years, then you're already familiar with Luca's "...great tone and tasty playing," (Everyone Loves Guitar podcast).
The trio has recorded two albums of original material, We’ll Get There (2019), and Ride Awhile (2023), and they’re excited to bring their unique explorations of folk, blues, jazz, and rock to new audiences.
A prominent fixture in the New York City music scene since the late '90s, electric guitarist Luca Benedetti has worked alongside such varied artists and groups as Jim Campilongo, Hermine Deurloo & Steve Gadd, Ron Carter, Chris Lightcap, Jon Cowherd, Martha Redbone, Joy Askew, Tubby, The Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout, Jim Keller, Erik Deutsch, ULU, Zephaniah & The 18 Wheelers, and The National Reserve. For his work as a solo artist and a producer, he has garnered critical accolades from Relix Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, Gitarre & Bass, Saving Country Music, and Vintage Guitar Magazine, among others.
New York-based jazz musician Tony Scherr plays acoustic and electric bass and guitar in a variety of line-ups. He played with Woody Herman while a teenager. A prolific session musician he’s worked with John Scofield, Norah Jones, Bill Frisell, Ani DiFranco, Al Di Meola, Ana Egge, Sophie B. Hawkins, Maria Schneider and more. He’s been a member of numerous bands such as The Lounge Lizards, Sex Mob, Jesse Harris and the Ferdinados, and Chris Brown and the Citizen Band.
New York City drummer Tony Mason has toured and recorded with John Scofield, Joan Osborne, Norah Jones, Charlie Hunter, Shooter Jennings, Bernie Worrell, Bo Diddley, Martha Wainwright, Ivan Neville, Cyril Neville, George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Amy Helm, Leftover Salmon, Natalie Cole, Darlene Love, The Soup Dragons, Paula Cole, Jim Campilongo, Neil Sedaka, Connie Francis, Captain and Tennille, Baba Olatunji, Brooklyn Boogaloo Blowout, Billl Sims Jr., Bloomdaddies and many others. In the studio, Tony has worked with producers Nile Rodgers, Camu Celli, Ron St. Jermaine, Matt Pierson and the legendary Russ Titleman; he has also played on many commercials and television shows.
"...the music created by this super-tight trio never takes very long to get to a place that feels just right." - Relix Magazine
"Luca and the two Tonys...present the finest trio interplay without falling into fusional competitions. 'Ride Awhile' is a great mix of tradition and musical personalities who play together ego-free!" - Gitarre & Bass Magazine (Germany) - "Album of the Month August 2023"
"...adventurous original jazz." - Vintage Guitar Magazine

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Event Venue

The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, United States