Rodrigo y Gabriela will release their new studio album, entitled “11:11” on Rubyworks, on Monday 7th September 2009. Recorded in Ixtapa, Mexico the album has been produced by Rodrigo y Gabriela, with John Leckie co-producing the title track. The album was mixed in Wales and London by Colin Richardson, best known for his work with Slipknot and Trivium.
Comprising 11 new self-written compositions, “11:11” is Rod & Gab’s personal “Gracias” to a first eleven of musicians, both past and present, who have inspired them along the way. Alex Skolnick of metal gods Testament guests on the album, as do widely respected acoustic veterans Strunz & Farah.
“11:11” is the long awaited follow up to 2006’s “Rodrigo y Gabriela”, which has so far enjoyed worldwide sales in excess of half a million albums.
Album tracklisting:
Hanuman – inspired by Carlos Santana
Buster Voodoo – inspired by Jimi Hendrix
Triveni – inspired by Le Trio Joubran
Logos – inspired by Al Di Meola
Santo Domingo – inspired by Michel Camilo
Master Maqui (with guests Strunz & Farah) – inspired by Paco De Lucia
Savitri – inspired by Shakti
Hora Zero – inspired by Astor Piazzolla
Chac Mool – inspired by Jorge Reyes
Atman (with guest Alex Skolnick) – inspired by Dimebag Darrell
11:11– inspired by Pink Floyd
Initial copies of the album will come with a bonus DVD, featuring track tutorials, interviews and exclusive live performance footage.
Following the release of ‘11:11’, and their already sold-out show at Koko on September 2nd, Rodrigo y Gabriela will return to Britain for their first UK tour since December 2007. The instrumental magicians will bring their unique twin-guitar assault to the following venues:
Mon 23-Nov London Hammersmith Apollo
Tue 24-Nov Birmingham Academy
Thu 26-Nov Glasgow Academy
Sat 28-Nov Manchester Manchester Apollo
Sun 29-Nov Bristol Colston Hall
