November 10, 2008 - Though Rodrigo y Gabriela are known for their classical acoustic guitar playing, fans of the duo might be surprised to learn they met as members of a thrash metal band. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero were teenagers at the time, living in their hometown of Mexico City, Mexico.
September 18, 2007 - The sixth annual Austin City Limits Festival was graced with sunny skies and bearable heat throughout the massive three-day event in downtown Austin. Tens of thousands flocked to Zilker Park despite the rash of cancellations, including no-shows by Amy Winehouse, Rodrigo y Gabriela and, most surprisingly, Saturday night (9/15) headliners The White Stripes.
July 11, 2007 - Just days after his turn on the UK's Live Earth stage, Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice has announced plans for a two-week fall tour of the US and Canada.
February 26, 2007 - Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice, currently preparing for his imminent European tour, will spend the month of April backing his most recent album, "9," on a trek across North America.
November 20, 2006 - Quiet and introspective, Damien Rice had a mild hit on his hands in 2003 with "Cannonball," off his critically praised debut, "O." Then as now, the imagery and tone of Rice's music recalls David Gray, or even Ryan Adams-lite.
November 3, 2006 - Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice will return to North America this fall for a short theater tour supporting his latest album, "9," due in stores Nov. 14.
April 26, 2004 - Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, Michelle Branch, Damien Rice and Macy Gray will join forces with various top Indian performers for a concert to raise money for the fight against the emerging HIV/AIDS crisis in India.
March 29, 2004 - Some might say Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice is neither cool nor exciting. His entire debut album, "O," is filled with slow ballads. And when the scruffy singer stepped out onto a nearly barren Wiltern stage Friday night (3/26) with just his old, beat up, acoustic guitar, things did not look good.
Quiet and introspective, Damien Rice had a mild hit on his hands in 2003 with "Cannonball," off his critically praised debut, "O." Then as now, the imagery and tone of Rice's music recalls David Gray, or even Ryan Adams-lite. 
