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Biography
Short Biography
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
ELECTRYFING ACOUSTIC DUO RETURN TO ENTRANCE AUSTRALIA IN 2011!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday 19th January, 2011
"So ear-poppingly dexterous, so ineffably charming and so supremely entertaining... their hyper-speed virtuosity is mesmerizing."
The Guardian
"A unique and exhilarating chemistry."
Michael Dwyer, The Age
"Electrifying...they had us entranced and kept us in that state for the next 90 minutes."
The Independent, ***** live review
"Fascinating... the drama, bravado and aggressive energy of a hard rock gig realised acoustically."
John Shand, Sydney Morning Hera...
Short Biography
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
ELECTRYFING ACOUSTIC DUO RETURN TO ENTRANCE AUSTRALIA IN 2011!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday 19th January, 2011
"So ear-poppingly dexterous, so ineffably charming and so supremely entertaining... their hyper-speed virtuosity is mesmerizing."
The Guardian
"A unique and exhilarating chemistry."
Michael Dwyer, The Age
"Electrifying...they had us entranced and kept us in that state for the next 90 minutes."
The Independent, ***** live review
"Fascinating... the drama, bravado and aggressive energy of a hard rock gig realised acoustically."
John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald
For immediate release - Mexico's spectacular acoustic guitar duo, ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela' are returning for the fourth time to play to their increasingly large Australian fan base in April 2011. Their performances will take in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Bluesfest in Byron Bay, with their sideshow concerts featuring in support the fabulous new talent of Bobby Long.
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.
To be hailed by Acoustic Magazine UK as "the most exciting and intoxicating live acoustic performers on the planet" might cramp the style of many artists. But since winning that praise, Rodrigo y Gabriela have swept all before them. That includes wowing the President of the United States, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in autumn 2010 when they played at the Whitehouse.
Following their last Sydney performance, John Shand from the SMH raved that "Rodrigo has become even more virtuosic in his lead guitarist role, although it is Gabriela's playing that continues to define the sound, her rhythmic work combining tempestuous strumming with furious percussive attacks on her guitar's body."
It has been a year since the release of their last studio album "11:11". The album sees them developing their core sound into something more sophisticated, intricate and varied. Since the release of the album, Rod & Gab's love of playing live has taken them all over the world: UK, USA, Ireland, France, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Headlining world famous venues like Radio City Music Hall (NYC), The Greek Theatre (LA), Red Rocks (Colorado), The Zenith (Paris) and five nights at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.
Live in concert, Rodrigo y Gabriela are nothing short of thrilling. You can trust The Guardian when it reported that their live show was "So ear-poppingly dexterous, so ineffably charming and so supremely entertaining... their hyper-speed virtuosity is mesmerizing."
Come and hear the unique, the delicious and the diverse style of Rodrigo and Gabriela!
Bobby Long - fabulous new folk-rock artist on the rise - supports as special guest
BOBBY LONG has emerged, at just 24, as an accomplished guitarist, having mastered an uncommon finger-picking guitar style through non-stop performing in seven countries. The young British singer-songwriter didn't even start to play guitar until he was 17, but from then on he's been creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics.
The Boston Herald praised his "likeable, rough-hewn voice" and "catchy way with a chorus," while Pollstar reported that he "continues to amaze audiences with a bare-bones sound reminiscent of early Bob Dylan."
With model good looks and an engaging smile, he is a formidable presence even before he begins to sing. And when he does sing, it's with a heart-wrenching soulfulness that crushes any chance for apathy. It's a voice that simply demands attention. Now armed with an enviable repertoire of material (and a debut album due in February 2011 called A Winter Tale) plus a legion of loyal fans cultivated through non-stop touring, this force of nature will be impossible to ignore.
He cites Dylan's career, as well as his songwriting, as a major influence. He also lists Richie Havens, Neil Young, Tim Buckley and Leonard Cohen as influences, along with more modern troubadours like Elliott Smith and Conor Oberst. And Bobby is no dilettante when it comes to traditional sounds—his university thesis was on the social impact of American folk music!
Make sure you catch this fascinating and authentic artist on the rise...
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES - APRIL 2011
Tuesday 19th April Palais Theatre, Melbourne
All tickets for the Australian tour go on sale Monday, January 24.
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
