Recently Discovered Musical Treasures

Rodrigo y Gabriela

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodrigo_y_Gabriela
http://www.myspace.com/rodrigoygabriela

Incredibly gifted guitar duo, their sense of rhytm and inventivity is really leaving you in awe and dreaming of the chance to see them live (Jazz Fest 2010 ?) and be part of the lucky crowd:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5VFWA2YKdo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0

"Live in Japan" one hell of a live performance electrifying the audience. One question puzzles me though: Where in the world do they get the energy to do a full show at the same incredible fiery pace as they do ?

No North-American gigs scheduled until April 2010, crap:( To think they're originally from Mexico and not getting back over here, but then again they might fear H1N1 or simply enjoiying the good life in Europe, Australia and Japan, where pretty much all their shows are scheduled up until then. If these guys could only hear what I'm saying: Los gringos le están esperando.

Steffen Shackinger
http://www.steffenschackinger.com/

While guitar is not necessarily my favorite instrument I must admit to have been struck by this guy's music craftmanship screaming classic rock guitar influences and there's genuine Clapton-class in the air.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX61Jlvd-Yw