The Restorers is a five-piece band with the aim to help people spend time in God’s presence and experience his touch in their lives. Based out of Hyderabad, they had humble beginnings and believe that God has lifted them up extensively. The Restorers was formed in the year 2010 with the sole goal to restore the broken hearts, relationships, and people to Jesus. Their desire is to reach out to the young people through music, with the ultimate aim of injecting Jesus in them. Band Members: Blesson – Vocals, Guitar Sravas – Vocals, Keyboard Jences – Lead Guitar Alwin – Bass Thomas – Drums
Karthick Iyer is a LIVE band based out the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. The band has come up with its distinct music style that is called Indo soul. The band comprises an electric violin, a mridangam, an acoustic guitar, a bass guitar and a drum set, along with vocals. The band has collaborated with various musicians; it has broken down the superficial barriers between instruments, genres, cultures, and languages to bring forth deep commonalities, which define Indosoul. Karthick Iyer band brings their genre to various audiences across diverse cultures and languages. The band offers tailored performances at various contexts; be it a music festival in the hills, a corporate event, an historic music hall, or a fun-filled wedding. Karthick Iyer composes and records music for TV, films and other productions. He is passionate about IndoSoul. Clients: Vodafone Daimler Benz Madras Cricket Club The Hindu TVS Starwood Hotels and Resorts Akshaya Homes CII Rotary Club Melinda Gates Foundation Karthick Iyer band has also performed at weddings. In the film industry, they have played for music directors like AR Rahman, GV Prakash, Imman, etc. Hit tracks: Ayyayo Anandhame (Kumki) Yedharkaga (Rummy) Muttalai (Ennamo Edho) Aaha Kalyanam Song for Bollywood movie 'Amit Sahni ki List' Karthick has collaborated with artists like Susheela Raman, Kay Kay, Leslie Lewis, Hariharan, and Raghu Dixit Project. Band Members: Violin & Vocals – Karthick Iyer Bass – Naveen Napier Guitars – Vikram Vivekanand Mridangam/Percussion – Sumesh Narayan Drums – Ramkumar Kanakarajan
The Blue Soul is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad. The band was found by Sanjay Kumar and Rohit Chauhan in 2011 when both were in college. The name of the band was decided later after other members joined the band. The duo started performing at various venues in Hyderabad, entertaining a lot of audiences. While performing at a society, the duo’s talents attracted two people – Amit Badoni and Rihan Ahmed –who later on joined the band as the drummer and the rhythm guitarist respectively. Since then, the band has performed together at various competitions, cafes, clubs, societies, college festivals, etc. Awards: First Prize at Battle of Bands, UCMS, Shahadra, Delhi, 2013 First Prize at Battle of Bands, PGDAV College, Delhi University, 2014 First Prize at Battle of Bands, ITS College, Ghaziabad, 2014 First Prize at Battle of Bands, University College of Medical Science, New Delhi, 2014
Soulschool is a duo project based out of Hyderabad. The duo focuses on genres like classic rock, jazz, and rock n roll. They mostly focus on English covers. Soulschool has performed in venues like Heartcup Coffee, Malaka Spice, Novotel Hotel, Hyatt Regency and many other five-star hotels. They have also opened for acts like The Family Cheese. They are influenced by artists like Neil Young, The Beatles, Coldplay, and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The duo is very regular when it comes to private gigs at hotels and pubs in the city.
Satvanad is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad. It is a contemporary band, collectively musicians coming from various genres ranging from rock and Hindustani to folk and Bollywood. Satvanad is all about bringing out the best of each Indian music genre in a better way, so that it can be accepted by the connoisseurs as well as the music lovers. Satvanad performs genres like Sufi, Bollywood, ghazals, contemporary folk and dohas and Hindustani classical. The members were all connected with a true and unmatched bond that is love for music; so they thought of doing covers at first.
Magic Groove (formerly known as Frontline) is a Hyderabad-based rock band formed in 2006. Magic Groove toured actively during its early years and has been credited with reviving the mainstream popularity of rock music, a reputation that has earned the group the nickname ‘True Rockers’. The band’s favourite genres are rock, blues, jazz, alternative rock, progressive, rock n roll, and experimental rock. Band Members: Edwin Rockson – Vocals Kevin – Drums PD – Lead, Rhythm Guitar Rajesh – Bass Solomon – Guitars
Desert Edge is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of Telengana, Hyderabad. It is an upcoming hard rock band from the city. Formed more than two years back, the band has performed at various locals events in Hyderabad including college festivals and local cafes. Band Members: Tenny – Lead Guitar Adon Jason – Vocals David – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals Martin – Drums Sam – Bass
Beyond Vengeance is a LIVE band based out of the capital of Telangana, Hyderabad. The thrash, death, and groove metal act has been very active and consistent in delivering some awesome performances towards the circuit. The band has released few tracks since its formation and received a lot of appreciation from all over. The band draws its influences from artists such as Death, Lamb of God, Dying Fetus, Metallica, Slayer and a lot more. They are all set to hit the studio to record its debut album and it is scheduled to be released next year. Band Members: Shawn – Guitars Richard – Guitars Aaron – Drums Rahul – Bass Sagar – Vocals
Akshar is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad. It is a bunch of passionate musicians who believes in making music. For that reason, the band stays honest and true to the craft and, above all, keep up to the gift and talents they individually contain in them. Akshar blends music by picking the latest and old Hindi songs and styles it up with a modern touch without disturbing the prime ingredients and preservatives of the original. Achievements: Opened for an internationally known pop act Akcent, 2013 Opened for renowned band Strings, 2012 Headlined the cultural fest at the prestigious Goa Institute of Management, Goa, 2014 Headlined the Musical Night at KG Reddy College of Engineering, Hyderabad, 2014 Winner of BITS Pilani Hyderabad Band Members: Manmohan Raj – Vocals Mohan, as peers call him, is a Hindustani musician with a solid foundation. He bears everything that a front man needs, and hence leads Akshar. Surabit Haflongbar – Guitars From solid metal shreds to a soothing rock, Surabit adds a lot to the band, hence is an asset. Gopal – Keyboards Hailing from the Howrah, the fine touring keyboard player has an immense sense of music and minds his business effectively. Vijit Singh – Bass Every team needs a well-experienced and passionate member. Vijit is fearless and was the first one to use a fretless bass guitar in South India. Aaron Wesley – Drums Aaron is filled with good sense of humour and mostly keeps the band in the groove as a drummer. The groove is the key.
Qissa the Band is a LIVE act based out of Ludhiana, Punjab. It is a nine-piece Indie rock act that plays with a unique combination of acoustic guitar and sarangi in their instrumental jamming sessions. The band plays the best of Indie rock, soft rock, classical rock, fusion, and folk rock. The band has been performing at several places and venues over the city and is gaining popularity. Band Members: Anirudh Loomba Mitesh Mynee Manik Garg Ganga Singh Dahuja Ajay Prakash Puneet Tiwari Harman Gill Vasu Bisht Haardik Gabbi
Soul D Band is a four-piece fusion metal band based out of Raipur, Chattisgarh. Formed in 2008, the band has performed in various venues and gigs across the state. They have covered numerous Bollywood tracks in various events and has hit the studio lately to record its original materials. The band draws its influences from artists and bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Arch Enemy, Fear Factory, Pantera, SiKth, Nevermore, Textures, Dark Tranquility, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, Born of Osiris, Protest the Hero, All That Remains, Decapitated, Revocation, Led Zeppelin, and Megadeth. Band Members: Vinay Hirani – Vocals, Guitar Manish Hirani – Vocals Mayank Sharma – Drums Manish Sharma – Guitar
Neha is a professional bassist hailing from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She is one of the best female bassists of that region; Neha is also the bassist of the fusion rock band, Revaasth, which has performed all over India. Neha is a well-known musician among celebrities. She has opened for many big bands and artists with her band. She has more than five years of professional experience.
The Grace Note Band is a LIVE act based out of Panaji, Goa. The band made their debut in 2013 and, within a short span of time, has gained immense popularity for their unique and passionate rendering of various genres of music. The six-piece band covers an extensive range of classic collections to contemporary pop with LIVE and soothing music. The band covers events like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, dances, beat shows, etc. Band Members: John D’silva – Drums, Vocals Francis Fernandes – Bass, Vocals Joel Almeida – Rhythm Guitars, Vocals Serel Desouza – Vocals Roy Menezes – Lead Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals Julen Viegas – Keyboards, Vocals
Quarter Black is a LIVE band based out of Panaji, Goa. This band plays genres like pop, rock, Goan music, Bollywood, and blues. It is a band for all occasions like weddings, birthday parties, etc. Quarter Black has played more than 180 gigs since 2013. Band Members: Kenneth Reuben Zeus Rocky Ackley Performances: Samba Square, Goa Garacia De Orte Garden Clube de Kerant Caranzalem
Companion 2 Men is a pop/rock/fusion duo project based out of Goa, India. The band covers some of the most influential and famous numbers in their own distinctive style and spares no seconds to let people stand still. Their audiences go crazy, jump and dance to their musical grooves. The duo performs in various events such as marriage ceremonies, private parties, pubs, and many more. They draw their primary influences from artists such as KK, Shaan, Mohammad Rafi, Neha Kakkar, Sonu Nigam and many more.
Vishal Dixit is a pianist from the capital city of India, New Delhi. He is a professional pianist and has worked as a music teacher in the Heritage School and The Oberoi Gurgaon. He has performed in numerous pubs, restaurants, private parties, corporate events, etc. He is an expert in playing music such as jazz and blues. He has been learning piano since his childhood and is now proficient in his art.
MYK is a professional percussionist based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. He has been living in the capital since birth and is currently pursuing B. Tech from Sharda University. MYK aka Mayank, started playing the guitar when he was eight years old. In 2010, he switched over to drums and, since then, has been improving his skills and knowledge about the instrument. As much as he values technical expertise behind a set, his most valuable asset is that he is a musician, not just a drummer. Although he loves showing off and playing technical sets, he also focuses on recognizing and using the drums to add and highlight important parts of a song. MYK Drumster proudly plays Alesis Dm10 Studio Kit.
Deepak Semwal is a flautist based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. He has been trained with rigorous practice in Indian classical music for several years. Deepak has achieved the title of the 'best solo instrumentalist' from many platforms like the Oasis event in BITS Pilani, Rajasthan in 2014, and from the University of Delhi. Deepak Semwal deals in almost every type of genre for playing. He has played as a session artist with several rock bands and ghazal singers.
Techtronics is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. The progressive groove metal band has been delivering some mind blowing and powerful music with energetic and catchy live presence. The three-piece band managed to grab the attention for their audience right from the start. After some line-up changes and long deliberations, the band decided to take matters into their own hands. In 2010, Techtronics recorded their first single demo, 'Silence', which was self-recorded and mixed, but mastered by Vivek Pradhan (Pepperbox Studio). Band Members: Salmon Yonzone – Guitars, Vocals Joel Lepcha – Guitars, Vocals Suraj Chettri – Drums
Heart Strings is a Sufi rock fusion band formed in 2009. The band is based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. They have a vast knowledge of Western classical music and with this musical skill, they can make their audiences go crazy. This band plays multiple genres like Sufi rock, fusion, folk-rock, and alternative rock. Band Members: Mukul – Lead Vocals Vishal – Rhythm Guitars/Backing Vocals Mayank – Bass/lyrics Tejan – Drums Dipan – Percussion Rishabh – Keyboard
