Name: Rodrigo y Gabriela
Genre: Rock
Day: Sunday

Wikipedia sez: “Rodrigo y Gabriela are a Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars. The pair are from Mexico City, Mexico.The duo met in Mexico City while playing in a thrash metal band called “Tierra Acida”. Growing frustrated with the limited scope of the domestic music scene, they pulled up roots and moved to Europe, where they have met considerable acclaim. They have taken up residence in Dublin, Ireland, after hearing it was particularly welcoming to travelling musicians. Playing live gigs in various pubs and busking on Grafton Street and Temple Bar allowed them to practice their sound. They received their break when Damien Rice approached them to provide the support for his tour. In 2005 they toured extensively in festivals around the United Kingdom and beyond.”

For a band that I had never heard of before I started looking into bands playing at Coachella, Rodrigo y Gabriela are the ones I am most excited about. It’s music at it’s purist form - two guitarists playing their instruments together in the best way they can. Songs such as Tamacun allow the listener to take in why they are so good as well, flicking and changing from guitarist to guitarist with beautiful Latin rhythms. One to check out, despite their early start.

Likelyhood of Seeing at Coachella: Yes!

Read on to view Rodrigo y Gabriela live videos…

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Stairway to Heaven (Live at the Olympia)

Rodrigo y Gabrila - Tamacun? (Live)