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Unique two-dayer in AB with the charismatic Gabriel Rios. The end of March will see the release of ‘Two Compilations’ by Puerto Rican born Gabriel Rios, who is currently commuting bet...

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Unique two-dayer in AB with the charismatic Gabriel Rios.
 
The end of March will see the release of ‘Two Compilations’ by Puerto Rican born Gabriel Rios, who is currently commuting between Ghent and New York. On it, you'll find not only the 18 singles(!) that Rios penned over previous years but also a series of songs on which Rios is more searching for adventure. Gabriel Rios also wants to conclude a period in his life with this compilation. To add lustre to the occasion, Rios will be giving 2 unique concerts (the only ones in the first part of 2012!).
 
This musical millipede wants to present his every facet at this two-dayer. So on Thursday 2 February there will be a subdued solo concert. On Friday 3 February Rios will play a show with his band, which includes Jef Neve and Kobe Proesmans. The trio will be complemented by special guests and so shall give a careful glimpse of the musical direction Rios may head in in the future.

Support-act will be David Lynch protégé Chrysta Bell. Our favourite filmmaker has been exceptionally musical lately. After his latest album ‘Crazy Clown Time’, Lynch also wrote and produced the entire Chrysta Bell album. According to Focus Knack this album – ‘This Train’ – sounds like a “pictureless film noir”. The finest quote we could find from her so far was: “I'm only satisfied when every word is dripping with emotion.”  Her finest clip: the hot ‘Real Love’ video.