Austinist is pleased to bring you the chance to win a pair of tickets to Saturday evening’s sold out Rodrigo y Gabriela show at La Zona Rosa. Astute guitarists both, Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero spent some time plying their trade in a metal band (Tierra Acida) in Mexico before striking the right chords under their current moniker. The duo’s discography consists of Foc (2001), re-Foc (2003), Live: Manchester and Dublin (2004), and 2006’s self-titled effort; their instrumental takes on Metallica’s “Orion” and Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” are already semi-cult classics.

A fatigued Gabriela was advised to take a break following an exhausting tour last year (leading to the cancellation of their appearance at the 2007 Austin City Limits Music Festival) but she is back in full flow now, and Saturday evening’s performance will be a welcome sight for fans of the duo in our city. Learn their tricks of the trade in the YouTube clip after the jump and enter the contest form for your shot at the tickets!

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