I’ll play the Blues for you” – An evening for Nick 

The 10 September at 21:00, the Naturart Village will host a special evening dedicated to the memory of Nick Becattini, artist from Pistoia and one of Italy's most important blues guitarists, who passed away on 10 September 2024.

The story of Nick Becattini

With the passing of Nick, Italian blues has lost one of its most authentic voices and one of its greatest guitar talents.
Over the course of his long career, he also took his music overseas, living significant experiences on the Chicago blues scene, where he had the opportunity to collaborate and share the stage with some of the great protagonists of American blues, including Albert King, Johnny Copeland and Phil Guy, as well as becoming a permanent member of Son Seals' band.
A deep connection with international blues that has accompanied his entire career and made him an artist recognised well beyond Italian borders.
Particularly significant was his last public appearance, right at the Pistoia Blues Festival, where Nick received the blues world's final great applause to the tune of Sweet Home Pistoia, an unreleased track written specially for the festival.

Nick Becattini Legacy

Nick's music has come back to life thanks to the Nick Becattini Legacy project, born from the desire of his family and the musicians who shared part of his artistic journey with him. The historic line-up is in fact returning on the road again to perform live the songs that defined Nick's life and to continue telling, through music, his unique way of experiencing the blues.
During the concerts his latest album, Crazy Legs, is also performed, and his work is also kept alive through the distribution of his books Cathartic Blues and Dialogues with Giulio.
The Legacy is therefore not just a series of concerts, but a genuine journey through the music and history of an artist who has left a profound mark on the Italian and international blues scene.

Programme for 10 September 2026

From 9.00 pm, Naturart Village will host a series of performances by some of the bands and musicians who have shared his journey:

• I'm Tobia: cult band on the Pistoia music scene, formed in September 1980 in the wake of the Pistoia Blues Festival and active until 1988. A true breeding ground for talent, it was where Nick Becattini took his very first steps. The band will see its historic members Stefano, Massimo, Lorenzo and Lamberto, joined by Alessandro Buiani on guitar, get back together once again to remember their friend and musical companion. 
• The TNT Band: Federico Nerozzi (vocals and harmonica), Luigi Bongi (guitar), Alessandro Buiani (guitar), Alessandro Nerozzi (bass) and Massimiliano Balli (drums); 
• Nick Becattini Legacy: The Nick Becattini Legacy featuring Keki Andrei (Hammond organ), Carmine Bloisi (drums), Andrea Cozzani (bass) and on this occasion Alessandro Gonfiantini (guitar and vocals) 
•  Mollica Band: Mimmo Mollica (harmonica, vocals), Giacomo Vespignani (guitar, vocals), Sabina Dal Canto (bass), Giordano Citi (drums).

During the evening, the book by will also be presented Maurizio Tempestini“Nick, the boy who challenged the King” (A portion of the cover price of every copy sold during the event will be donated to charity). 

The event will be hosted by Tamara Shirley Corazza and Fabrizio Berti and will feature the participation of Nick’s family and lifelong friends.

Music, memory and solidarity 

Admission will be by donation with a minimum contribution of €10 and all proceeds will be donated to the Italian Association. Down Syndrome Association, to support the creation of a “Dopo di Noi” multi-purpose centre in Versilia. 

Nick Becattini's books will also be available during the concert, Cathartic Blues and Dialogues with Giulio, the proceeds of which will be donated to associations that support people suffering from ALS, in accordance with the wishes of the artist and the family. 

Let yourself be carried away by the blues, celebrate Nick's music and support this important initiative too!