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Ithaca's State Theatre
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College Street Music Hall
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Tarrytown Music Hall
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Mountain Winery
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Rodrigo y Gabriela on Tour
Do you want flamenco with your heavy metal? Acid rock with your classical guitars? If so, Rodrigo y Gabriela are at your service. Known for a double-guitar attack that translates heavy-metal power to nylon-stringed classical guitars played with flamenco fury, Rodrigo y Gabriela are openhearted entertainers whose musical passion bridges classical and contemporary styles to create a world of its own. Alone on stage, they evoke the passion and precision of heavy metal — such as Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica — and, more recently, the expansive meditations of vintage Pink Floyd. The Mexico City–based guitar duo toured the United States and Europe in 2019 to support their eighth album, Mettavolution.
Rodrigo y Gabriela in Concert
Mexico City natives Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero have been perfecting their rapid-fire fusion of Latin harmonies and rhythms with rock structure since the 2006 release of Rodrigo y Gabriela, which included acoustic cover versions of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Metallica's "Orion." After meeting in art school as metal-loving teenagers, the couple forged their musical and emotional alliance while busking through Europe. During an eight-year residence in Galway, Gabriela learned how to transfer the driving bodhran-drum rhythms of Irish folk music to her classical guitar.
The instrumentalists continued to play cover songs and salute their influences on concept albums like 11:11 and 9 Dead Alive. Rodrigo y Gabriela's 2019 release, Mettavolution, was their first in five years. It consists of a handful of original tracks topped off by a 19-minute cover version of "Echoes," the sprawling, subtle and mysterious Pink Floyd epic that took up the entire second side of that band's 1971 album Meddle. The title track of Mettavolution, on the other hand, is a typically dynamic Rodrigo y Gabriela explosion of slaps, strums and rapid-fire runs. The title reflects the duo's belief in evolution through compassion, which here translates into nothing less than sheer rock nirvana.
I have seen so many performances by many bands and acts and this show that Rodrigo and Gabriela delivers is the best I have ever seen. They are excellent creative musicians. I can't wait to see them again.
Rodrigo y Gabriela are awesome musicians and engage well with the audience. Anyone that appreciates classical and electric guitar play should see this act live.
I became aware of their music just about two or three years ago. Immediately got my attention. I thought I was going to a more "predictable"concert (acoustic guitars with their own music and some cover songs with their special twist). What I experienced was a concert with a unique sounds, mostly acoustic guitars, but also a blend of electronic sounds very well integrated into the music. The lights were subtle but powerful. And, the real show, these two musicians have endless energy and complement each other very well. I have been to concerts of some of the great flamenco guitar players, but never saw anybody playing a Spanish guitar with so much energy. R&G clearly continue evolving, exploring new sounds. And, be ready to move... impossible to stay in your seat. All thumbs up. Hope I can catch more of their shows.
Rodrigo y Gabriela was great! The sound quality at the venue was excellent as well.
Rodrigo y Gabriela did not disappoint! They were fantastic. Such an incredible energy!!!
I have loved RyG for many years and have seen them live twice before and was dazzled by their virtuosity and brilliance. I went to the show with great anticipation and actually left midway through. All they did was workshop their latest album. This is never a good idea for a performer who fills seats with longtime fans of their core material. Doing a song or two from a new project is expected. But that's not what happened here. Further, this latest project leans heavily towards their more electric side with an emphasis on the metal in their past. IT was ear-crunchingly loud....the songs were not particularly musical or memorable...the unfamiliarity of the repertoire was trying....the audience had bored looks on their faces....and people were leaving as of the 30 minute mark...including me. That is something I have NEVER done in my life. But this was not the show I expected and I felt taken advantage of by the performers.
The experience was fantastic. The ease of parking at the venue was phenomenal. The attendant was friendly and engaging. Getting into the venue was hassle free. Seating was uncomplicated. Rodrigo y Gabriela gave a tremendous performance. The music was exactly what I hoped for as a fan. Thanks for awesome acoustics and a music friendly place to enjoy a show!
Fantastic. The show was great. The venue was great!
Incredible performance and would highly recommend! It was my second time seeing them perform and they do not disappoint.
What a fantastic show, such great talent and you can listen to two very talented people all night just playing guitars... well not just playing guitars, but getting a bear, rhythm and sound like no one else. Something you gotta see.... and hear...!
