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Rodrigo y Gabriela

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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.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 2062 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Heatherly on 4/29/24The Charleston Music Hall - Charleston

    My first time seeing them live, and a week later still blown away. The music, their talent, the reciprocal appreciation between artist & audience, the performance itself - all far beyond what I expected. I could have stayed watching and listening to them for hours. If you have the chance, go see them! Thank you, R & G!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rodrigo y Gabriela - Do Not Miss!

    by stevejc on 4/28/24Capital One Hall - Tysons

    If you're a music lover, you'll absolutely enjoy this show. We'd seen them a few years ago and loved their exciting, dynamic showmanship and mesmerizing acoustic guitars. They've made some really interesting updates and expansions to their music and shows, with an added repertoire of electric guitar and rock. The combination of traditional and new music was just outstanding. It's hard to believe that a duo could put on such an enjoyable show without vocals for two hours, but they do it easily. You'll love their music, their personalities, and the amazing performance they deliver. Outstanding in every way!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    RyG always one of the best live experiences

    by dcwineguy on 4/28/24Capital One Hall - Tysons

    Rodrigo y Gabriela always provide one of the best live music experiences across any genre. They simply crush it live. This show was no exception. And shot to the newish Cap One Hall -- incredible sound system. Far better than Anthem or 930.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mesmerizing

    by NettaJ on 4/28/24Capital One Hall - Tysons

    The duo were fantastic, amazing artists. Great performance with audience engagement!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great performance, lots of exciting music!

    by Vic W. on 4/28/24Capital One Hall - Tysons

    Being familiar with their recorded music for many years, this performance was an exciting departure from the recorded music but it also included the great classics of their discography. Loved it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing performance!

    by Ananu on 4/28/24Capital One Hall - Tysons

    Very talented musicians and great venue! Clean, organized, crimeless. Perfect evening

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    A Big Disappointment

    by Bob on 4/27/24The Charleston Music Hall - Charleston

    During intermission between the opening duo and headliners the entire venue filled with incense smoke. It was so thick by the fourth song by the headliners that my wife had an Asthma attack and we had to leave the show. Such a disappointment since we enjoyed them so much last time they were in Charleston. The venue was super but we will probably not attend another show there if this is a normal practice at every show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    High energy with feeling

    by Bez on 4/27/24The Charleston Music Hall - Charleston

    Very simple stage set, with some cool lights and awesome sound quality. Rodrigo Y Gabriela delivered everything I could have hoped for, it felt very special. I’m pleased I did the 2 hour drive to see them and would do it again today if I could. The Charleston Music Hall is a well laid out and intimate venue, so I’d absolutely recommend both Rodrigo y Gabriela and the venue

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Like The Old Tunes Better...

    by Raban on 4/26/24The Charleston Music Hall - Charleston

    Not sure if they evolved trying to attract a younger crowd. Most of the attendees (like myself) were baby boomers. Their new stuff is too "hard rockish"for my taste. I much prefer the old stuff. played on classical guitars. Unfortunately I was disappointed. I won't go back to see them, but wish them well in their new "path".

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show

    by borg47 on 4/26/24The Charleston Music Hall - Charleston

    I was more familiar with their nuevo flamenco influenced work from years ago and was pleasantly surprised by their more recent work in rock and heavy metal. Wife and I really enjoyed the show.