Short Biography
Chugg Entertainment & Gaynor Crawford present
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA whip up a storm!
World's most exciting acoustic performers return to Australia
"Fierce Emotion... raw excitement."
Guitarist Magazine
"Electrifying...they had us entranced and kept us in that state for the next 90 minutes."
The Independent, ***** live review
"So ear-poppingly dexterous, so ineffably charming and so supremely entertaining... their hyper-speed virtuosity is mesmerizing."
The Guardian
Mexico's breathtaking acoustic guitar duo, ‘Rodri...
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Short Biography
Chugg Entertainment & Gaynor Crawford present
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA whip up a storm!
World's most exciting acoustic performers return to Australia
"Fierce Emotion... raw excitement."
Guitarist Magazine
"Electrifying...they had us entranced and kept us in that state for the next 90 minutes."
The Independent, ***** live review
"So ear-poppingly dexterous, so ineffably charming and so supremely entertaining... their hyper-speed virtuosity is mesmerizing."
The Guardian
Mexico's breathtaking acoustic guitar duo, ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela' are returning to play to Australian fans in January 2010 - for the 3rd time after stunning sold out audiences here in 2006 and 2008.
This time, their tour will include appearances at the Falls Festival in Victoria and Tasmania, Sunset Sounds in Brisbane and Southbound Music & Arts Festival in Western Australia - plus theatre side shows at Sydney's Enmore Theatre on Sunday 3rd January and the Palais Theatre in Melbourne on Tuesday 5th January.
One of the great word of mouth success stories of recent times, Rodrigo y Gabriela have taken the mainstream media and music lovers the world over by storm as they showcase their blistering original songs and famous cover versions in their live set on Spanish guitars.
The pair is heading to Australia to support their new studio album, entitled ‘11:11' released in September on Rubyworks (through Shock in Australia and NZ).
The long awaited follow up to 2006's ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela', which has so far enjoyed worldwide sales in excess of half a million albums, 11:11 features completely self-written compositions for the first time. The album is Rod and Gab's personal thank you to the musicians who have inspired them along the way, including Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Al Di Meola, Astor Piazzola and more.
Live in concert, Rodrigo y Gabriela are nothing short of thrilling. "Gobsmackingly proficient and inventive," says Time Out London, while Acoustic Magazine UK reported, "their energy, impeccable timing and the passion that comes through their music makes them the most exciting and intoxicating live acoustic performers on the planet."
In performance, fan favourites include riveting versions of ‘Orion' by Metallica, Led Zeppelin's ‘Stairway to Heaven' plus a host of jazz standards and world music classics featuring their unique blend of heavy metal heroics, Spanish guitar and intoxicating Latin rhythms.
Make no mistake, Rodrigo y Gabriela are a MUST-SEE experience for lovers of amazing live music. Speaking about their upcoming tour, Gabriela said, "We're prepared, and we really want to do a great show. We have a few surprises, and it will be a very focused show!"
So, it looks like Rodrigo y Gabriela are prepared. Are you?
In-depth Biography
Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero met as teenagers in Mexico City, both dedicated heavy metal fans at the time. They combined their talents for a time in the metal group Tierra Acida, playing around D.F. in the roughest clubs the city had to offer, and working day jobs. Though they recorded, Tierra Acida never hit it big, deciding not to release the album. Instead, Sanchez and Quintero concentrated on learning more guitar styles, teaching lessons during the day and playing bossa novas in hotel bars at night. Bored and frustrated with their chances in the Americas, Sanchez and Quintero decided to try their luck in Europe. They traveled to Dublin, where a friend offered them a place to stay. The duo spoke no English, had about a thousand dollars between them, and upon arrival found that their offer of hospitality had vanished. The pair soon turned toward busking on the streets of Dublin. Though street performance is not an easy way to make a living, the pair soon developed a good reputation, and established contacts and connections. Among their newfound friends was fellow busker Damien Rice, who soon asked them to accompany him on tour. The Mexican duo had by this time developed a large repertoire of original material in a variety of styles. They released their debut record in 2003, entitled Re-Foc, followed a year later by Live: Manchester and Dublin. Rodrigo y Gabriela now continue to tour the world music circuit, compose, and record. Their third album, Rodrigo y Gabriela, was released in 2006. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
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