Taking a break from writing new material for their next record, Mexican acoustic rock-maestros Rodrigo y Gabriela are heading out on tour this June and July , as they celebrate the tenth anniversary re-release of their classic self-titled break-out album.

Originally released in Ireland in 2006, the album topped the charts ahead of Johnny Cash and the Arctic Monkeys, and a US release on ATO Records followed in 2007. Rodrigo y Gabriela was produced by Rodrigo and Gabriela with John Leckie, best known for his work with Radiohead and The Stone Roses. Affectionately known to fans as “the Crocodile album”, the record has gone on to sell 750,000 copies worldwide.

The global success of the album, together with endless touring, established Rod & Gab as one of the most popular acoustic instrumental artists in the world, with a string of sold out tours of America, UK, France and Japan, including multiple nights at the Royal Albert Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, Le Zenith (France), Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Radio City Music Hall (NYC) and the Hollywood Bowl.

Speaking of the Rodrigo y Gabriela album Rodrigo said, "We are busy at work on our new record, but looking back at this album, it's good to be reminded of how far we've come in ten years. We’re looking forward to playing those songs this summer”.

In 2016 alone, Rodrigo y Gabriela played in 25 countries around the world, including their debut tour of South America. The re-release of “Rodrigo y Gabriela” includes the newly remastered album, plus two bonus tracks, plus a live album and DVD recorded at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin in 2006. Rodrigo y Gabriela (Deluxe Edition) will be released on 5th May 2017.

To celebrate the re-release, Rodrigo Y Gabriela will perform at the National Concert Hall on July 15, and The Academy on July 16. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am. See rodgab.com for more details.