Rodrigo y Gabriela in Belfast courtesy of my iPhone

I am still in a cloud of awe as I think back at last night’s concert in Mandela Hall, Belfast.  Rodrigo y Gabriela were superb.  So much mind-blowing talent on the guitar.  Originally from Mexico City, the duo specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitar. Gabriela has a very unique way of playing and drumming a guitar that will leave you pretty dumbfounded, and Rodrigo’s melodious and extremely precise playing just provides such a beautiful balance.

They were  discovered in Ireland by playing in the pubs and bars of Dublin, and have a huge cult following in the country. They certainly love performing and are great at engaging the audience while on a stage in a very genuine and friendly manner.

If you have never heard of them, you have to check out some of their performances on YouTube.  I have embedded below their best know piece called ‘Tamacun’ as performed live on Later with Jools Holland.  Should they ever come in concert to your town or within a 100 mile radius of your town, go see them!!! They are so worth it.

I have been an Apple owner since 2004, and the annoying thing since then is that my father seems to always have a knack for upgrading his computer about 6 months after me.  This means I have to swoon over his higher specked laptop… Thankfully, he has not yet moved into the iPhone realm, so at least there I can maintain my edge.