About the artist:

Classical guitarist Harry G. Pellegrin is originally from New York City, but presently resides in Scotia. Artists such as Julian Bream, Augustin Barie and Andres Segovia have influenced Pellegrin’s acoustic, instrumental music.

The 51-year-old began playing guitar 36 years ago and started performing out in 1978. In 1989, Pellegrin had to halt his music career for a few years because he was involved in a severe car accident, but he returned to playing live again in 1996.

In June 2007, Pellegrin released “The Guitar,” a full-length album composed of 15 cover songs and three originals. Over the past month and a half, he has begun work on a follow-up CD.

Pellegrin has approximately 40 original tunes, which range in length from three to 17 minutes. He said he can play for about two hours.

Since 1980, Pellegrin has been giving private guitar lessons; he currently has 18 students. Just last month, he joined Union College’s music faculty as an adjunct.

In addition to performing and teaching, Pellegrin is also an author. His first murder mystery, “Low End,” was published in 2003, and he is in the midst of writing his third novel.

Pellegrin has played at many local venues including the Hall of Springs, Glen Sanders Mansion, the Gideon Putnam Resort, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and Sunset Café. He frequently performs at weddings, restaurants, gallery openings, dinner parties and corporate events.

Harry G. Pellegrin is playing at The Enchanted Wedding Expo on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The event, which is sponsored by Saratoga TODAY, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

To check out the artist, visit www.pellegrinlowend.com.

Quotable Quotes:

“My goal is to expose more people to classical guitar music. I think people would be into it if they heard it,” Pellegrin said.

—Mike Ryan