New album 11:11 in stores and online September 8th via ATO Records

Band offers free "Buster Voodoo" MP3

ATO Records is excited to announce that Rodrigo y Gabriela have just added a number of October dates to their upcoming North American tour.

With the new album, 11:11, being released on September 8, 2009, the tour begins in mid-September and now runs through most of October.

The band will be performing in notable venues across the United States, including Denver's The Buell Theatre on Sept. 19th, LA's Orpheum Theatre on Sept. 25th and Chicago's Riviera Theater on Oct. 16th.

The upcoming tour is destined to be an energetic display of the guitar virtuosos' famed live show and will feature new songs as well as favorites from their self-titled debut album.

Rodrigo y Gabriela are currently offering the track "Buster Voodoo" for free download.

FREE download: "Buster Voodoo" MP3

As one of the new album's more powerfully rhythmic cuts, this track is yet another illustration of the duo's stunning interplay and masterful guitar-work.

11:11 was recorded in Ixtapa, Mexico and produced by Rodrigo y Gabriela, with John Leckie co-producing one of the tracks.

The album was mixed in Wales and London by Colin Richardson, best known for his work with Slipknot and Trivium.

Comprising 11 new original compositions, 11:11 is the band's personal "gracias" to 11 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 their 2006 self-titled debut that has so far enjoyed worldwide sales in excess of half-a-million albums.

Rodrigo y Gabriela will be bringing their inimitable live show to the following venues throughout September and October.

2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

September 2009

16 - Terminal 5, New York, NY, USA
19 - The Buell Theatre, Denver, CO, USA
21 - Moore Theatre, Seattle, WA, USA
23 - Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, USA
25 - Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, USA

October 2009

10 - 4th & B Concert Theater, San Diego, CA, USA
12 - Schnitzer Hall, Portland, OR, USA
14 - Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee, WI, USA
16 - Riviera Theater, Chicago, IL, USA
19 - House of Blues, Dallas, TX, USA
20 - Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre, Austin, TX, USA
22 - Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA, USA
23 - Orpheum Theatre, Boston, MA, USA
24 - Rams Head Live, Baltimore, MD, USA

Photo credit: Chris Strong

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"I'm Alright Now", the new single from David Ford, sees the songwriter at his confessional best.

Whether he is ruminating on love, politics, life or departures, David Ford invests each word with a frank, often-brutal honesty. On "I'm Alright Now" he celebrates in the face of his own folly, the loved one who stuck it out. The single is set for release on 14th January, 2008 on Independiente Records.

Amid the lyrics of 'sublime retribution' and direction lost, Ford pens a lyric of unbridled optimism, "A lot of stories will end happy ever after, but I swear nothing quite like you and me."

As a realisation of great song writing talent, David Ford's sophomore album 'Songs For The Road' has been a tour de force. Released in October it sparked the same critical acclaim as Ford's visceral, homespun debut 'I Sincerely Apologise For The Trouble I Have Caused', but with a noted confidence in tone, expansion and ambition of sound, and ceaseless commitment to melody.

Building on a fan base drawn to Fords uniquely caustic songwriting, 'Songs For The Road' had already reached the Number One spot on the iTunes Folk Chart, and Number Four in the 7Digital album chart with all of the album's 9 tracks in their Top Ten download, before going on general release.

Watch David Ford - "I'm Alright Now" video:

Having recently returned from his own headlining UK tour - culminating at Shepherds Bush Empire - Ford hits the road again for three shows supporting Rodrigo Y Gabriela.

December 2007 tour dates as follows:

Rodrigo Y Gabriela support dates:

December 9th - London, Hammersmith Apollo
December 11th - Glasgow, Barrowlands
December 13th - Manchester, Academy.

Meanwhile David Ford makes a solo appearance at Gloucester Guildhall on December 7th.

"He is becoming unmissible" ***** GUARDIAN

"Ford confirms his position as one of the country's most gifted, committed and idiosyncratic songwriters....a moving, thrilling album" - THE SUNDAY TIMES

"Here is a great British talent" - WORD

"Ford sings with a drunken mans swagger, full of defiance and denial...a compelling journey to the heart of hopeful wretchedness" - THE FLY

"A stunning mix of gritty vocals, gripping lyrics and pretty tunes....fame will soon come calling" - THE TIMES

"A great album...easily a classic within weeks." - CLASH

"I'm Alright Now" YouTube video link

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