RAAG the band is Chattisgarh’s first rock band which plays folk fusion music. It was created in 2008 by engineering students to blend traditional and modern styles. They currently perform in Raipur. They got a representation in trans and club music. They perform nationally and internationally. Anuraag , Som , Lucky , Ajay , Apoorv , Vikram , Rahul , Harshit , Sameer and Yogesh are the band members.
Ujjal Kumar Saha is a solo jazz fusion guitar player based in Goa. His interest in fusion is also visible in his work. As a music composer, he has created some unique compositions. His works are influenced by bebop and hardbop jazz. Hindustani and Carnatic classical music also influence his work. International jazz artists such as Angela Hagenbach, Larry Correal, Thebe Libre and Paul Robson have worked with him. Ujjal performs in his own ensemble as a duo or a trio.
Ian Enthiado is a professional percussionist based out of the capital city of Goa, Panaji. He began playing drums at the age of eight in Abu Dhabi where he was born and brought up. At that early age, he discovered his gift for rhythm and found a place as the youngest drummer for two of Abu Dhabi's most popular bands – Electra Junction and Night Riders. After moving to Mumbai, he comfortably found his way into the LIVE as well as studio scene, carving a niche for himself as a versatile drummer, with pop, rock, jazz, funk, and blues bands. Being a self-taught musician, he developed an amazingly keen ear for music and is able to nail just the right groove for just about any genre of music that he performs. He currently performs with a resident band contract at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai.
Chehre is a LIVE band based out of Pune, Maharashtra. It is one of the renowned groups in Pune. They have been performing LIVE and loud for more than a decade. Chehre comprises some of the most renowned musicians who bring varied musical influences and years of experience to their album, Khwaab. The band plays Hindi mainstream rock. Band Members: Chris – Guitar Mike – Bass Vijay – Vocals Leo – Keyboards Sanjeev – Drums
Rohit Vasudevan Diaries is a four-piece LIVE band based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Formed in 2013, it is an Indian rock band led by Rohit Vasudevan. Rohit creates and writes music which reflects experiences from the pages of his life. Not restricted by language or genre, the band's sound embodies music experiences of every member. Rohit was awarded Radio City Freedom Awards 2014 – Best Rock Artist. Band Members: Saket Rao – Drums Souvik Bhattacharaya – Bass Guitar Gaurav Koargaonkar – Keyboard Rohit Vasudevan – Vocals and Guitar
Raahie is an Independent Hindi Rock Band from Mumbai, known for their soulful originals & music videos. The Band was originally formed by Anshul Singh in 2015. After a stint with the initial lineup, he decided to take the band forward by completely redefining their sound. The band released their debut album in June -2018 titled "˜Bahut Hua Samman'. Sennheiser awarded them Rank 5 in their search for India's Top 50 emerging artists. They were also awarded as the 'Best Popular Act, Viewers Choice' at the Radio City Freedom Awards.
The Mihir Joshi Band plays hardcore blues and rock numbers comprising of a lot of covers as well as their originals. "Mumbai Blues", their debut album, was released on Ashish Manchanda's label, Flying Carpet Productions. The album was digitally distributed by Times Music and has also won the 2015 GIMA Award for the Best Rock Album. Members: Vocalist – Mihir Joshi Bassist – Ruell Barretto Guitarist – Sanju Aguiar Drummer – Viru Kaith
Eternal December is a progressive fusion rock LIVE band based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. It was formed in the year 2010. The band was previously named as 'Divine Legacy'. Their latest single, 'A Dream From the Sky' comes with a pack of classic alternative rock, complete with catchy hooks and heroic guitar solos. The band is a the brainchild of guitarist Krishna Khandelwal and drummer Sujit Chavan. Ever since it was founded, it has seen several lineup changes and is now a trio band. This rock trio has been quite busy in the college festivals, playing and competing in events like National Law College's annual band competition 'Strawberry Fields', and IIT Bombay's Mood Indigo competition – 'Livewire'. Band Members: Aaroh Velankar – Vocals Krishna Khandelwal – Guitars and Vocals Sujit Chavan – Drums
Time Wise is an experimental jazz fusion band from Ahmedabad, formed in 2015. The band performs jazz standards with a twist and love to experiment with crisp rhythms and mellow tunes in its original compositions. Time Wise has been instrumental in setting up jazz and blues scenario in the city of Ahmedabad and also in the other part of the state of Gujarat. Time Wise has been organising highly successful and appreciated Ahmedabad Jazz and Blues Festival. The first edition of the festival was executed in 2013 and the second in 2015. Both the seasons were sold-out with more audience willing to be a part of it. The band plans to take Ahmedabad Jazz and Blues Festival to greater heights in times to come with them being the inseparable performers at the show with other bands and artists from India and beyond. Band Members: Dhaivat Jani – Drums Sahil Abhichandani – Vocals Raag Sethi – Guitars Harmony Siganporia – Vocals Marc Damania – Bass Guitar Harmish Joshi – Alto, Tenor Saxophone Nayan Kapadia – Keyboards
Aahvaan is a three-piece LIVE band based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Aahvaan is a band with professional musicians who are passionate, not only about performing, but creating an eternal identity for innovative music through immortal musical experiments. The band is all about creating world music with Indian classical and folk music influences. Formed a year ago, the band has performed at several private events, and has done a club event in Weekend Window. Band Members: Balraj Shashtri – Vocals Jignesh Sheth – Guitars Nishant Mehta – Percussionist
Dvaj is a LIVE band based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. It is a three-member band that mainly specializes in Bollywood, Indie pop and English pop. For a long time, the members have been thinking about forming this band. The group consists of three people – a singer (Sarthak), a guitarist (Sachit), and a beatboxer (Rishabh). The band also has a female vocalist who does sessions with them. They perform Indian and western music and regularly performs at clubs like Bombay Bronx, Tap, MRP, U Bar and many more. They have also performed at a lot of corporate companies like Suntech, Asian Paints, BSF and a few weddings and private events.
Bombay Bassment is a LIVE band that was founded in 2010 in the busiest city of India, Mumbai. This got started when some artists from different music backgrounds emerged out of traditional sound sets and went LIVE with robust rhythm sections. Bombay Bassment plays unique blends of hip-hop, rap, reggae, funk, and drum and bass. The band also got chances to open for veterans like Snoop Dogg and Apache Indian.
Founded in 2011, White Mug is a group of musicians who have always liked to experiment with different music genres, but one thing has been common between them – fun! White Mug’s style of compositions is based on silly emotions of a human being. The band has been a regular performer at different pubs, hotels, and festivals in Bengaluru and other cities. They also use some unusual instruments like harmonica and cajon, to add colour to their music. The band has earned fame because of their distinctive style (alternative/ rock ‘n’ roll) and energetic stage performances. White Mug is working on the release of their debut album, in which they have added contemporary elements of music.
Vaibhav and Deba are an acoustic duo based out of the IT capital of India, Bangalore. The musicians are united by their passion for music. They met while working with the Aditya Birla Group in 2016. The duo’s repertoire includes guitars, harmonica, cajon and the ukulele. They blend contemporary Bollywood music with country/alternative rock (English).
Maxie Miranda is a professional guitarist based out of the capital city of Goa, Panaji. Having made his debut in the international dance and music scene, Jose Maximiano De Miranda is now all set to rock Goa with Latin dances like salsa, Argentine tango, bachata, merengue, forro, and singing and playing the guitar. Fondly known as Maxie in his music circle, he has extensively travelled and performed at global music and dance hotspots like Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, and London. Besides travelling in South America, Maxie has performed at several summer festivals in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. One of Maxie's highlights in his music career has been the performance with the legendary George Harrison of The Beatles, which made front page headlines in Goa in 1991. Besides, Maxie has also taught dance as team-building courses at London School of Economics, among several other institutions of international repute. Now in Goa, Maxie is sharing his vast skills in music and dance with the local teaching and student fraternity. He conducts team-building courses for the music and dance teaching staff and workshops, besides teaching budding music and dance students. In Goa, Maxie has performed LIVE at venues including the Ravindra Bhavan in Margao and Kala Academy in Panjim. Maxie was on the panel of Jury for Kingfisher’s Voice of Goa 2012 (Konkani and English category), Vem Cantar, Goa 2011 (Portuguese singing competition), and all Goa State school level cultural talent search competition organised by the Directorate of Arts and Culture, Goa, held on 12-12-2012. He has taught guitar at the Kala Academy, Panjim, from 1986 to 1994. Maxie has performed at most five-star resorts in Goa since 1985. He played the double bass with the Goa Symphony and State Orchestra, BP Chamber, and Bombay Chamber Orchestras. He has also sung with the Goa Philharmonic Choir and recently collaborated with the London-based choir called The Pangea Chorus.
Within Ceres is a six-piece LIVE band based out of the party capital of India, Goa. The band specializes in progressive and hard rock numbers and features an aggressive instrumental sequence backed up by powerful vocals. Comprising of some of the most talented and promising musicians from several bands in Goa, they have participated in All India music festival competition called Sea Rock (by BITS Pilani). Their influences are Periphery, Skyharbor, etc. They have created and maintained a reputation with their amazing performances at various events and competitions in Goa, being the only Goan band to make it to the third and final round at Sea Rock, and acquiring the second place at the Battle of Bands. Band Members: Odin De Sa – Guitars Kadesh DSouza – Guitars Arnold Carvalho – Vocals David Rebello – Drums Naizian Fernandes – Keyboards John Gomes – Grinder
The Big City Band is a LIVE band based out of Goa, India. It is one of India's most celebrated dance bands. Entertaining the industry for more than 30 years, the six-piece band remains on the cutting edge of musical performance and expertise. Their genres range from oldies and disco to RnB, 80's, modern dance hits, Indian pop, etc. Big City has performed at hundreds of corporate events, weddings, and theme nights. Band Members: Iggy Lucio Herschel Myron Stavro
Kixmet is a unique four-piece metal band based out a city known to be a perfect holiday destinations in India, Goa. The band believes that their metal is as it is meant to be – heart, gut and soul. The band has a repertoire of an all-original setlist and since their inception, the band has made a huge name for themselves in the local scene. The band is influenced by genres and musical backgrounds like retro pop, Indian folk beats, Bollywood background music of the 80's, Indian and western classical music. Band Members: Vj aka XXX: Guitar/Flute/Music/Lyrics Lenin: Bass/Lead Vocals Leo: Drums Bryson: Electric Violin/percussion/Vox
Kixmet is a unique four-piece metal band based out a city known to be a perfect holiday destinations in India, Goa. The band believes that their metal is as it is meant to be – heart, gut and soul. The band has a repertoire of an all-original setlist and since their inception, the band has made a huge name for themselves in the local scene. The band is influenced by genres and musical backgrounds like retro pop, Indian folk beats, Bollywood background music of the 80's, Indian and western classical music. Band Members: Vj aka XXX: Guitar/Flute/Music/Lyrics Lenin: Bass/Lead Vocals Leo: Drums Bryson: Electric Violin/percussion/Vox
D and T is a professional LIVE duo based out of the party capital of India, Goa. The band was formed by Denzil, the charismatic singer, and Trisca, a versatile playback singer with Hindustani classical training. Their genres range from Indie pop, retro, RnB, Western pop, funk, jazz to Bollywood, and swing with a stellar stage presence and an infectious energy that can rock any event or party. The duo has performed with session musicians at venues like The Mariott (Qatar), Holiday Inn (Muscat), Zuri, The Sheraton (Bahrain), The Intercontinental (Kenya), The Taj Exotica, and the Heritage Club.
