Rodrigo y Gabriella (my roomate was right).

"Whoa man, check it out. See the barrels behind Rodrigo, that was my job, I put those there." Thanks to MTV's new commercials starring Dublin's incredibly skilled acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabrielle, i get to hear that comment at least three times a day. Over the summer, my roommate worked as a production assistant for MTV and got to follow the pair around for a few days while they did their shoot... and yes, i am totally jealous.

My roommate has good reason to be stoked. According to their website, rodgab.com, they've topped the charts in Ireland, made appearances on talk shows for Letterman and Leno, and are, in general, poised to take the world by storm. Defying musical classification, the two blend classical and flamenco guitar sounds with rock and metal riffs that would give Brian May a run for his money. With their original songs and unique covers, the pair almost need to be seen to be believed. While Rodrigo plays a blistering lead guitar, Gabriella simultaneously strums out flamenco riffs and provides percussion by slapping the guitar front with her fingers. They may not be rock stars yet, but with MTV, my roommate, and the rest of the known world behind them, they're well on their way.


Check them out at www.rodgab.com

or watch live performances http://rodgab.com/media.htm