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
Dosh the Band is a LIVE act based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. It is a multi-genre band that integrates with Indian music with western influences. The band started from singing on the streets of Connaught Place and is now performing in popular clubs and pubs. The member’s musical versatility is the factor which makes them a good band; the band covers songs of artists like Kailash Kher and Coldplay. Band Members: Bhairav – Lead Vocals, Cajon Abhigyan – Guitars, Vocals Aayush – Guitars
Dosh the Band is a LIVE act based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi. It is a multi-genre band that integrates with Indian music with western influences. The band started from singing on the streets of Connaught Place and is now performing in popular clubs and pubs. The member’s musical versatility is the factor which makes them a good band; the band covers songs of artists like Kailash Kher and Coldplay. Band Members: Bhairav – Lead Vocals, Cajon Abhigyan – Guitars, Vocals Aayush – Guitars
Symphony Dreamz The Band is a LIVE act based out of the capital city of Haryana and Punjab, Chandigarh. Formed in 2012, it is one of the best rock fusion bands in the country. The band’s unique sound consists of contemporary rock mixed with classical fusion music. Band Members: Vocals – Abhinandan Verma A versatile singer hailing from Chandigarh, swaying every heart with his dynamic voice is Abhinandan. He took formal training in music and won several singing competitions. He was also awarded the Voice of Chandigarh and performed with many LIVE bands. He is well-known for singing retro and new Bollywood songs. Keyboards – Chetan Tanwar A professional keyboardist for more than four years now, Chetan has performed at many shows all over the country. Drums – Yash Gaurav Chauhan Yash has been playing the drums since the age of seven. He has worked and performed with many famous bands of metropolitan cities. Lead Guitar – Amit Walia He is one of the finest guitarists of the city of Chandigarh. Amit started his career in the field of music at the age of 15 and is now one the most sought-after guitarists in India.
Shunya The Soul Band, as the name suggests, performs with their heart and soul and leaves the audiences mesmerized. They have made a place in their audiences' hearts with their music and lively performances. The band includes: Gagandeep Singh Chand as the lead guitarist & Backing Vocals Mayank Rao as the lead vocalist Ankit Rana as the percussionist Harsh Sobti as the keyboardist & Backing Vocals Rony Kapoor as the bassist & Backing Vocals Michael Williams as the drummer Rahul Jasotra as the Flautist
Sergulathic Image is a popular Chandigarh-based LIVE band consisting of four members. They have performed all over India and have also won many awards for their mind-blowing performances. Gigs and Achievements: Rayat College of Engg & Information Tech. (Ropar), Minerva 2012 Chandigarh University, Gharuan, CU Fest 2013 Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, EXODIA- Band Slam Runner up at AMITY Chandigarh - Elation 2013 SUS College of Engg & Tech (Tangori), Noisetalgic, Battle of Bands 2013 Winner at Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Torque - Battle of the Bands Runner up at Panjab University, Chandigarh Winner at CCET Sector 26, Chandigarh - Battle of bands Runner up at Chitkara Iniversity - Battle of Bands Runner up at DIT University, Dehradun - Youthopia Winner at Rayat College, Ropar, Chandigarh - Battle of Bands Winner at SUSCET, Tangori - Panache 2014 Winner at Chitkara Baddi University, Carnage 2014 Winner at PCET College, Ludhiana 2014 Winner at Punjabi University, Patiala 2014 Winners at IIT Ropar - Torque 2014 Winner at Rayat College, Ropar, Minerva 2014 Winner at Pec-fest, Chandigarh 2014 Winner at X-factor UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh 2014 Momentum - Battle of bands, CGC Landran, SAS Nagar, Mohali Mental Omega 4, LPU, Jalandhar Music on lory, Chitkara University, Rajpura Armageddon, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar 2014 Battle of the Bands - Pravega, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 2014 Odyssey, IIT Delhi 2015 Finalist from Delhi for Microsoft Launchpad V-Fest 2015, Goa War of Bands, Chandigarh University 2015 Crescendo, Gurukul Vidyapeet 2015, Rajpura Winner at Panache 2015 at SUSCET Tangori College Winner at Battle of Bands - Insomnia - IISER Mohali's Annual Festival 2015 Winner at DIT Youthopia 2015, Dehradun University Winner at PCTE Baddowal, Ludhiana Winner at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar Winner at Thapar University, Patiala (Won MTVi Xtreme Rockaholaic too) 2nd Runner-up at Chandigarh University Band Members: Tika Thapa – Drums Abhishek Dubey – Guitar Aashish Kalanta – Bass Girish Paul – Vocals
