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2007 Aug 11Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Musical Meal @ Prince Of Cal, Sourav’s Food Pavilion, Aug 11 3 pm onwards
Enjoy some cool music by DJ Ravi. Cover charge: Rs 500 per couple; Rs 600 per stag
By The Pool @ Aqua The Park, Aug 11–12 6 pm onwards
DJ Dharam and Carlotta will churn out some lounge and house tracks.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Aug 18Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Fireworks @ Big Ben, New Kenilworth Hotel, Aug 18 9 pm onwards
Catch some fire routines by Brooke, an oriental dancer from San Fransisco. Cover charge: Rs 500 per couple
Anniversary Treat @ Someplace Else The Park, Aug 18 9 pm onwards
Legend Betram De Silva alongwith Pink Noise bring an evening of soulful music.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Sep 01 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Beat The Blues @ The Park, September 1, 6 pm onwards
DJ Dharam and DJ Carlotta churn out the best of lounge and house tracks in the city at the poolside Aqua. The Beat Root Blues bring an evening of mesmerising blues at Someplace Else (9 pm onwards). Entry: Free
All programmes subject to change
2007 Sep 08 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Band Bajao @ Virgose Restobar, HHI, daily, 8 pm onwards
Enjoy international band Creation perform live!
Jazz It Up @ Marrakesh Lounge Bar, Park Street, Wednesdays, 8.30 pm onwards Popular city band Los Amigos will lift your spirits with their Latino and Jazz music.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Sep 01 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Beat The Blues @ The Park, September 1, 6 pm onwards
DJ Dharam and DJ Carlotta churn out the best of lounge and house tracks in the city at the poolside Aqua. The Beat Root Blues bring an evening of mesmerising blues at Someplace Else (9 pm onwards). Entry: Free
All programmes subject to change
2007 Sep 08 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Band Bajao @ Virgose Restobar, HHI, daily, 8 pm onwards
Enjoy international band Creation perform live!
Jazz It Up @ Marrakesh Lounge Bar, Park Street, Wednesdays, 8.30 pm onwards Popular city band Los Amigos will lift your spirits with their Latino and Jazz music.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Dec 22 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
—SHOUNAK GHOSAL
Metal Mayhem @ Princeton Club, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Saturday, 7.30 pm onwards
Crystal And The Witches is easily the most promising young band in the city. Their biggest achievement so far has been headlining for the current Campus Rock Idols. Prepare to be rocked like a hurricane as they perform hard rock and thrash songs, heavily influenced by bands like Megadeth, Pantera, Metallica, Children Of Bodom and Iron Maiden, of course, among others. They have a wide range of originals like Holes, Catastrophe and Resurrection as well. Watch out for the frontman, Diwash, with his vocal range and amazing riffs, and the compact sound of the quartret.
Special Event, Someplace Else,The Park, Monday, 10 pm
Saturday Night Blues at a pre X mas bash!
2007 Dec 29 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
— SHOUNAK GHOSAL
Classics, Trincas, Park Street, Sunday, 2 pm
Check out Kaizad Gherda who has also played with bands like Colours and Supersonics. His covers include songs by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, CCR, Neil Diamond and Harry Belafonte. Rock Show, Someplace Else, The Park, Sunday, 9.30 pm onwards
Don’t miss the band Crystal Grass performing rocking covers and originals. The band promises a journey through the seventies’ as well as some contemporary music styles. They cover a wide range of covers, including songs by Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Nirvana and Green Day. That list makes it obvious that this band is multi-talented. What’s more, the lead vocalist Tanya Sen is accompanied by members of two other popular bands — Insomnia and Prithibi.
2008 Jan 05 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Jam Session, Trincas, Park Street, Sunday, 2 pm
Rock with Glass Onion as they perform covers by Cranberries, CCR, Beatles and even Dance With Me by The Wonders. They also have great originals like Paint and Starshine, Big Fat Elephant, 45 and Down The Road. Get bowled over by the sweet voice of drummer-singer Priyanka Roy.
2008 May 17 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Trincas, 17B Park Street
Shake your leg to the tunes of rock band Orchid at the jam sessions every Sunday, 4 pm onwards and 6 pm onwards on weekdays
2008 Jul 19 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
Roxy, The Park
Shake your leg to some pulsating tunes played by band Jalebee Cartel tonight. Are you ready to set the floor on fire?
2008 Oct 04 Times Of India Kolkata
GIGS IN TOWN
— SWATI JAIN
Foot-Tapping @ Venom, Fort Knox, 6 Camac Street From tomorrow onwards till Wednesday night dance to foot-tapping numbers with DJ Kunal and DJ Rohan. Timings: 5 pm onwards
Dance @ Underground, HHI, 235/1 AJC Bose Road Shake your leg with DJ Anshul tomorrow night, DJ Rink on Monday night and DJ Kawal on Wednesday night! Timings: 9 pm onwards
Bollywood Nite @ Tantra, The Park, 17 Park Street
Party from afternoon, till night and groove on Bollywood remixes of DJ Suketu on Navami nite while on the other days it’s the in-house DJs Vishal, Hussain and Varun who rock. Timings: 2 pm onwards
Jaming @ Fusion, The Golden Park, 13 Ho Chi Minh Sarani Dance all through the evening till midnight at the jam session here with in-house DJs Samrat and Rachit. Timings: 5 pm onwards
2008 Nov 08 Times Of India Kolkata
Gigs in Town
Fuel Great Indian Rock Cyanide and The Supersonic perform tonight, 8 pm onwards at
La Dolce Vita
Leave-An-Impression Night
Bickram Ghosh, Pete Lockett and Guiliano Modarelli weave their magic at Soho tonight, 9.30 pm onwards
2008 Apr 25 The Times Of India - Chennai
G I G S I N T O W N
Chennaites, it’s time to get your groove on as we tell you where the best gigs in town are happening, weekend after blistering weekend. So put on your party shoes and swing the night away...
Gina Joseph
Matinee Lunch @ Bay View, Fisherman’s Cove, Covelong Beach, Kanchipuram, every Saturday, 12.30–3 pm Head out to Bay View on lazy Saturdays and unwind with unlimited beer. Groove to the pulsating live music and enjoy the sumptuous three course veg./non-veg. fare with a soup, a main course and a dessert and, of course, the bottomless beer! Price: Rs 1,299
Havana @ Raintree, 120 St Mary’s Road, Alwa rpet, daily, 6 pm onwards Say cheers to beer, cricket and lots of dancing! Cool off with the ‘Pint In A Bucket’ promotion at Havana to celebrate the IPL frenzy. Pay for five pints and get the sixth absolutely free. (Offer valid till June 1)
Flame Le Club @ Le Royal Meridien, 1 GST Road, St Thomas Mount, every Saturday, 7 pm onwards Saturday night fever! Swing with the hip and hot music at Flame every Saturday night with DJ Zenish. She’s gonna make you rock and roll to her tunes and beg for more... Put on your party shoes and set the dance floor afire!
All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are approximate and exclusive of taxes and other charges
2008 Jul 04 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
GINA JOSEPH
Friday Club Night with DJ Gavin @ Escape, Greenpark, N.S.K. Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Friday, 8 pm Onwards
Rub shoulders and shake a leg with Kollywood hotties on the huge dance floor. Foot- tapping music and psychedelic lighting is the theme of the night. In-house DJ Gavin sets the floor on fire with the latest in hip-hop, house, Hindi and of course Tamil numbers.
Friday Night@ Dublin, Park Sheraton, 132,T T K Road, Alwarpet, Fridays, 8 pm Onwards
This Friday celebrate a night with house and hip hop music. Behind the magical console will be DJ Rudy, DJ Amit and DJ Harry making sounds that even the deaf can dance to. Be there and witness the roof on the floor.
97th Anniversary @ Madras Race Club Hall, No 2539 Madras Race Club, Guindy, Fridays, 8 pm Onwards
Its anniversary time and good enough reason to have a blast! Live unplugged music of the old and the new, make up the night. Bob Dylan, Al Steward, and James Taylor, play on as well as you get to dance to some of the hottest music of today, all in one night! All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are approximate and exclusive of taxes and other charges
2008 Aug 22 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
Celebrity Night @ Flame Le Club, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, No 1, GST Road, St Thomas Mount, Saturday, 8 pm Onwards
GINA JOSEP
Shake a leg with a Kollywood celebrity and feel like a superstar yourself as the DJ sets the dance floor on fire with some fiery hot hip hop, Kollywood and Bollywood tracks and keep you on your toes all night long. Rock on Chennai!
All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are approximate a nd exclusive of taxes and other charges
2008 Aug 29 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
Saturday Night @ Havana, The Raintree, 120, St. Mary’s Road, Alwarpet, Saturday, 8 pm Onwards
GINA JOSEPH
Get spinning on a little bit of everything, all night long. Shifting genres smoothly to give you a flavour of everything, DJ Mike keeps you begging for more. So, put on your dance shoes and boogie the night away.
All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are approximate and exclusive of taxes and other charges
2008 Sep 19 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
GINA JOSEPH
Just One Night @ Government Museum Theatre, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Sunday, 6 pm Onwards
Set your mood for some soul stirring music by this talented band, for the first time in the city. It’s surely going to be an unforgettable evening with great music and loads of fun.
Live Ghazals @ The Pride Hotels, Casablanca, 216, Kilpauk, Poonamallee High, Until September 30 If you’re done with the head banging, enjoy an evening with great food, mocktails and soulful gazhals. It’s not very often that you get to listen to live ghazals, so make your bookings soon.
All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are
approximate and exclusive of taxes and other charges
2008 Oct 03 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
GINA JOSEPH
Club Saturday @ Speed, The Grand Orient, No 693, Mount Road, Saturday, 8 pm Onwards
DJ Dominic and DJ Vijay are all set to belt out some heady club mixes all night long, as the spirits and the tempo continue to rise. It’s party time Chennai!
Oktoberfest @ Anise, Taj Connemara, No 37, MG Road, Nungambakkam, October 4–7
Two master chefs from Germany, unlimited beer and loads of fun! Celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend. Try Bavarian and Swabian cuisine with lots of sausages, roasted meats and pancakes and tank up on the beer to go with it. Get your bunch of buddies and feel the fest!
Chocolabs @ Ecstacy, Sathyam Cinema Complex, 8, Thiru-vi-ka Road, Royapettah
Don on your lab coats and get ready for a truly delightful experiment. Chocolabs is the word and yes we’re talking about sinful chocolate laden desserts in interesting combinations to choose from. Pistachio biscuit, baked apple, French crepe, Jivara mousseline and cocoa grue are the tempting avatars you can indulge in. All of the Chocolabs are made exclusively with Valrhona chocolate and each slice being between 300 and 320 grams, so you and three of your friends can enjoy a single potion! Get your family and friends together and dig into the sinful somethings, all weekend long. And don’t forget to take the lab coat along and do a tasting like a true critic, to let us know your HOT favourite!
2008 Oct 17 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
GINA JOSEPH
Cosmo 12@ The Trident, 1/24, G S T Road, Until November 3
Raise a toast to the festivities like a true cosmopolitan! Sip on the trident cosmo. Watermelon cosmo, mauve cosmo, grappasmo, citrus cosmo, burnt cosmo, gold cosmo or tangy cosmo and celebrate in style!
Rock & Roll @ Havana, The Raintree Hotel, 120, St Mary’s Road, Sunday, 7 pm Onwards
Enjoy your Sunday with some great vintage Rock and Roll by DJ Mike as you sip on your beers and vodkas! Jim Morisson, Pink Floyd, Hendrix and many more are going to keep you company all night long, so get ready to rock on! All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are approximate and exclusive of taxes and other charges
2008 Nov 21 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
GINA JOSEPH
DJ Festival @ High Time GRT Grand, 120, Sri Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Friday, 8 pm Onwards
Some of the finest DJs in the country and world are here to rock Chennai! This weekend plug into Hanna–Rabbeqa and Big Daddy and let your hair down as they belt out some rocking hip hop, funky house, techno, electro and rock numbers! So, put your best foot forward and dance the night away, all you music lovers and party hoppers.
Hip Hop & House Night @ Bunker, Hotel Dee Cee Manor, No 90, GN Chetty Road , T Nagar, Friday, 8 pm Onwards
This is one hot dance floor to head to this weekend! A transparent glass floor, beneath which are, empty branded alcohol bottles from the bar, psychedelic lighting, heady cocktails and great hip–hop numbers is all you need to have a BLAST!
2008 Nov 28 The Times Of India - Chennai
GIGS IN TOWN
GINA JOSEPH
Club Saturday with DJ Bala @ 10 Downing Street, 50 Kences Inn Boutique Hotel, North Boag Road, T. Nagar, Saturday, 8 pm Onwards DJ Bala is all set to rock the city on his tunes! Master of all the genres, he will be playing great commercial music all night.What’s more, you get a heady mix of music, food and drink that will get your Saturday night rocking like never before! So, mark it on your calendars and let your hair down and dance, baby dance!
Sunday Salsa @ Park Sheraton & Towers, 132,T T K Road, Alwarpet, Sunday, 8 pm Onwards
Learn to salsa with the dancing king, Lourd Vijay and shake your hips to some hot Latino numbers and set the dance floor on fire! Early birds get great offers on beer between 8–8.30pm. So, get your bunch of friends together and get those moves right!
All food festival announcements are subject to change; prices are
approximate and exclusive of taxes and other charges.
2007 May 25 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Underground Sounds @ Ministry Of Sound, Vasant Kunj, May 25, 9.30 pm onwards
The world’s largest electronic label — Global Underground bring Mashtronic to town with their fusion of funk, disco, acid, electro and progressive.
Electric Night @ Flluid, Mosaic Hotels, Noida, May 26, 8 pm onwards Jalebee Cartel jam with an arsenal of synths, laptops and percussions to leave you hungry for more sonic sustenance!
Party Time @ The Deck, Odyssey, Gurgaon, May 26, 9 pm onwards The mischevious and happening DJ Notorious spins his mixes to make for a rocking party time.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Apr 20 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Straight From UK @ Rooftop, Square One Mall, Saket, April 20, 7 pm onwards UK-based singer Raghav performs his signature songs.
Rock Night @ IHC, April 20, 8 pm onwards Chennai band — No Idea rock the town.
Electronic Fusion @ Fluid Lounge, Mosaic Hotel, April 20, 9.30 pm onwards The pioneers of electronic fusion, Midival Punditz, enliven the night.
Weekend Mix @ Elevate, Noida April 20–21, 11 pm onwards On April 20, DJ Tanseer plays progressive house. On April 21, DJ Kiran mixes Bollywood beats.
Back With A Bang @ Cafe Morrison, South Extn II, April 22, 8.30 pm onwards HFT is back with brand new sound.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Mar 09 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Live Night @ Ivy, New Friends Colony, March 9, 8 pm onwards
Catch the Dutch group Trio C with an electronic set by DJ Leon. They are here as part of their travels from Holland by road via Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan.
Weekend Beats @ Elevate, March 9–10, 11 pm onwards
On Mar. 9, groove to the house beats of Arjun R aka with DJ Guru from Hong Kong. On Mar. 10, DJ G plays Bollywood and hiphop.
The Big Ones @ Ministry Of Sound, Vasant Kunj, March 9–10, 11 pm onwards On Mar. 9, one of the world’s most successful female DJ Nakadia plays with Ashvin. On Mar. 10, DJ John ‘00’ Fleming from UK is in town with his acclaimed mixes.
Calling All Night Crawlers @ Odyssey, Gurgaon, March 10, 9 pm onwards
DJ Notorious performs so put on your dancing shoes and get there.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Feb 16 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Sound Bytes @ Ministry Of Sound, The Pyramid, LSC Sector C, Pocket 6 and 7,Vasant Kunj, February 16, 10.30 pm onwards Progressive electronic music band Jalebee Cartel bring down the house with their special blend of beats. Cover charge: Rs 2,000 per couple
Cyber Mehfil @ Elevate, February 16, 10.30 pm onwards Midival Punditz are here with a cyber mehfil. Catch them live and attain musical niravana!
Blues Night @ Haze Blues Bar, Vasant Vihar, February 17, 8.30 pm onwards Blues Club of India presents SOAP live. Musical Night @ Fluid, Hotel Mosaic, Noida, February 17, 9.30 pm onwards Dance the night away to the moving beats of DJ Quee Tee.
Jack Daniels Rock Festival @ February 16 and 18, 8.30 pm onwards Get heady on some great build-up gigs in the run up to the JD Backstage Tennessee—Annual Rock Awards.
On Feb. 16, head-bang to the music of Level 9, SOAP and Prithvi @ Geoffrey’s, Ansal Plaza.
On Feb. 18, lend an ear to Rainvan, Tripwire and ForceField @ Bennigan’s, Saket.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Feb 23 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Jack Daniel’s Rock Festival, February 23–25, 7.30 pm onwards Now you couldn’t have had enough already, could you? So head for some more buildup gigs in the run up to the JD Backstage Tennessee—Annual Rock Awards.
On Feb. 23, Frequency, Hypnosis, Mawkin and Revival @ Geoffrey’s, Ansal Plaza
On Feb. 24, Cosmic Infusion and Bitchslap @ Staying Alive, Gurgoan
On Feb. 25, Prestorika and Motherjane @ Café Morrison, South Extension
Musical High @ Dublin, ITC Maurya Sheraton, February 23, 10 pm onwards
Spin to the beats of DJ Marc and get ready for a pulsating night! House Beats @ Ministry Of Sound, The Pyramid, Vasant Kunj, February 23, 10 pm onwards
Lose yourself to the house beats of Matt Rowan from Australia, along with Ash. Remix Guru @ Fluid, Hotel Mosaic, Noida, February 24, 9.30 pm onwards
Join the bandwagon with Indian remix guru, DJ Akbar Sami. Great Indian Rock Festival 2007 @ Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan, February 24–25, 4.30 pm onwards Get ready to go all out and rock, people! It’s finally here. The big one.
On Feb. 24, catch the rocking Half Step Down, Magdalene, Demonic Resurrection, Split, Scribe and Joint Family.
On Feb. 25, head-bang to the sounds of Out Of The Blue, Boomarang, IIIrd Sovereign, Medusa and Bhayanak Maut with Norway’s Enslaved headlining.
HOT Tip: Tickets are priced at Rs 150 for each day; available at TVS and Timex showrooms in NCR.
Blues Weekend @ Haze Blues Bar, Vasant Vihar, February 24–25, 8.30 pm onwards
Blues Club of India presents the band Soulmate, after their return from the US.
All programmes subject to change
2007 Jan 19 Times Of India Delhi
Live Rock @ The Mezz, New Friends Colony, January 19, 8.30 pm onwards
Rocking bands—Feedback, Tear Cube, Hypnosis and Bittersweet Oblivion—create a musical furore.
Cover charge: Rs 100
Musical Nights @ Elevate, January 19–20, 10 pm onwards He couldn’t make it to town last year but he’s finally here. On Jan. 19, ATB from Germany with his blend of Euro trance takes the night to a new level. And on Jan. 20, dance away on the Bollywood and hip hop beats of DJ H from UK.
Bluesy Grooves @ Haze Blues Bar, Basant Lok Complex, January 20, 8.30 pm onwards The Blues Club gets you another great blues band, Soap, performing live.
Jazz Night @ Island Bar, Shangri-La Hotel, Monday–Saturday, 8 pm onwards Experience some heady live jazz, rendered by Amandah Jantzen, on all nights except Sundays.
HOT Tip: Complete the experience with some exquisite cigars and malts
All programmes subject to change
2006 Aug 04 Times Of India Delhi
Castle Loud Nights
@ PSK, 14 Laxmi Nagar, August 4, 9 pm onwards Let the music play and let the beer flow. Famed DJ Bubblefunk is in town to mix it up. Try his blend of chillout-funk-break and bring the ‘house’ down. @ Eau, Le Meridien, August 4, 9 pm onwards Don’t miss the action when DJ Anna Kiss—who’s rocked audiences with her mixes around the world—pumps up the groove.
@ Nasha, MG Road, August 4, 9 pm onwards
DJ Tony Da Fish is playing here and he knows how to keep the audience happy, having proven his mettle by winning the Battle of the DJs 2004 in South Africa.
Themclones @ Chinese and Thai Café, Regent Square, Gurgaon, August 6, 8 pm onwards Miss this whirlwind band at your own risk. They are a favourite of true rock fans.
Augustus Dark@ Café Morrison, South Ex-II, August 6, 8 pm onwards Three hard rock bands—Acrid Semblance, Hollowcaust, and Narsil—turn up the volume. HOT Tip: Cover charge of Rs 150 gets you a complimentary energy drink to keep you on your feet.
Friendship Day Special Party @ Lizard Lounge, South Ex-II August 6, 12 noon to 6 pm Sona Family, a band from UK will perform. Watch out for sizzling remixes.
Monsoon Blues Fest @ Haze, Basant Lok Complex, August 4-6, 8.30 pm onwards Soulmate from Shillong plays on August 4 and 5. Saturday Night Blues Band from Kolkata and Lou Majaw perform on August 6. What are you blue for?
(All programmes are subject to change)
—COMPILED BY SUJATA DEHURY AND DEEPALI GUPTA
2006 Aug 25 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Red Label Live @ Nasha, MG Road, August 25, 9 pm onwards The Sona Family of the hit Ek Glassy fame belts out its popular music in the Main Club. Check them out and jig along. Cover charge: Rs 1500, redeemable on food and drinks
Iron Maiden Tribute @ Turquoise Cottage, Adchini, August 25, 8 pm onwards
Paying tribute to the legendary English heavy metal band, three indigenous bands—Prestorika, Vishnu, Nakshatra—belt out some serious rock. Go bang some head!
Cover charge: Rs 100
HFT @ Turquoise Cottage, Adchini, August 27, 8.30 pm onwards They are not a jazz band, not an instrumental one, not a rock act either. So, who are they? Catch them live and figure it out! Cover charge: Rs 100
Blues Night @ Haze Blues and Jazz Bar, Basant Lok Complex, August 25, 8.30 pm onwards The Blues Club presents Saturday Night Blues Band from Kolkata. Sure to blow your blues away!
Blues Lunch Session @ Haze Blues and Jazz Bar, August 27, 1–3.30 pm If you can’t wait till night time to get your fix, hop on over for some afternoon sessions with Lou Majaw from Shillong.
Saturday night @ Amphitheatre, Garden of Five Senses, August 26, 8 pm onwards Kolkata rock band Skinny Alley performs in these beautiful environs as part of At Home, concerts for original music.
Salsa Party @ Tapas, Vasant Continental Hotel, August 19, 9 pm onwards Ditch the regular party scene this weekend because Salsa-India brings the party back in town. Plus you get free classes from the pros. So put your dancing shoes on and be there. All programmes are subject to changes
2006 Sep 08 Times Of India Delhi
September Blues @ Haze Blues and Jazz Bar, Basant Lok Complex, September 8, 8.30 pm onwards
A legend of sorts in this genre of music, Lou Majaw is in town with his unique sounds. Accompanied by the Ace of Spades. Be there for an unforgettable experience.
Bhangra Nights @ Elevate, Centrestage Mall, Noida, September 9, 10 pm onwards
Time to put on your dancing shoes and groove away to Juggy D’s bhangra beats. The prince of UK masala music sure knows how to please his listeners. Catch him perform all his hits.
Jazz Lunch Sessions @
Haze Blues and Jazz Bar, September 10, 1 pm onwards HFT are back, doing what they do best. Their brand of music is a quirky blend never heard before. Don’t miss them live in action, for an afternoon of jazz.
Yamaha Roxx @ Turquoise Cottage, Adchini, September 10, 8 pm onwards Rap metal band Levitikus, hardcore death metal band Bhayanak Maut (yes, you read it right) and what-a-band Them Clones (you aren’t a rock fan if you haven’t heard them) come together to give you a rocking night.
Cover charge: Rs 100
HOT Tip: If you attend the Yamaha Roxx gig, you will get free passes to the big gig at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan on Sept 30. Pin Drop Violence, The Superfuzz, Half Step Down, Them Clones and Zero will play. You cannot miss it! All programmes are subject to change
DID YOU KNOW?
Them Clones have been naked on stage for the filming of Sudhir Mishra’s Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi.
2006 Sep 15 Times Of India Delhi
Ghungroo Nights @ Dublin, ITC Maurya Sheraton, September 15, 10 pm onwards International DJ Dominic plays for you. Come for an unforgettable experience and spin to his innovative mixes.
HOT Tip: Couple entry only. If you’re single, pester that pal.
Psychedelic Sounds @ Lodhi Restaurant, September 15, 8 pm onwards Advaita is a psychedelic fusion band with strong spiritual undercurrents. Their sound is a unique interplay of western and Indian instruments.
Septembre’ Dark @ Opus Lounge, September 16, 5 pm onwards It’s getting real dark in there, with heavy metal band Bitchslap, hardcore metal band Scribe, rock/metal band Overdose, pure nu-metal band Skincold, Hyderabad’s premier rock band Sledge, thrash band Undying Inc. and melodic speed/thrash metal band Hollow Caust. Phew! One helluva rocking night.
At Home Concert @ Garden of Five Senses, September 16, 8 pm onwards
Zero, one of the best bands touring India today, is performing live. Catch them for free while you have the chance, because with a tour to Europe lined up next year, they’ll soon be hot property. Bhangra Night @ Elevate, September 16, 10 pm onwards All you lovers of bhangra out there, Rishi Rich is in town. Be there to catch this energetic and charismatic singer live in action.
Turn On The Violence @ Café Morrison, South Ex II, September 17, 8 pm onwards If you made the mistake of missing Mumbai bands Scribe and Skincold on Saturday, or if you want to enjoy an encore, hear them now. Added bonus: hybrid metalcore and thrash sounds of the band Amidst the Chaos.
Yamaha Roxx @ Turquoise Cottage, Adchini, September 17, 8 pm onwards Three popular bands come together: metal band Acrid Semblance, heavy metal / progressive band Prestorika and explosive progressive metal band Mother Jane. Cover charge: Rs 100
All programmes are subject to change
2006 Sep 22 Times Of India Delhi
House Music @ Elevate, Centrestage Mall, Noida, September 22, 10 pm onwards
DJ Sash of the famous Adelante is doing what he does best—spinning his own unique tunes. Be there for an evening of heady house music.
Ghungroo Nights @ Dublin, ITC Maurya Sheraton, September 22, 10 pm onwards International DJ Benj is in town with a spirited mix of music that never fails to get the audience dancing. Don’t miss him. But only couples allowed, so make sure you take your better half along.
Yahama Roxx @ DV8, Connaught Place, September 22, 8 pm onwards Delhi blues/rock band Half Step Down, Mumbai funk rock band Helga’s Fun Castle (what a name!) and the new popular rock/pop band Crimson are all set to make for a rocking night. Roxx-it!
Cover charge: Rs 100
Genesis @ Mezz, 17, New Friends Colony, September 23, 8 pm onwards Hyderabad band Microtone, nu-progressive metal band AVR, new metal/rock band FTN (simply meaning F the name) and death metal band Narsil come together for an eclectic dose of music.
Cover charge: Rs 100
HOT Tip: Check out Narsil’s debut track India Death Comprendezon the Resurrectioncompilation which featured 12 of India’s finest bands. Also keep an eye out for their EP Carcinogenic.
Bollywood Beats @ Elevate, Centrestage Mall, September 23, 10 pm onwards
Those who love popular masala music are all too familiar with DJ Aqeel’s super hits. So if you are in the mood for some foot tapping, get there and catch him live in action. All programmes are subject to change
DID YOU KNOW?
The band Helga’s Fun Castle came into the spotlight when during the first round auditions for Launchpad, judge Luke Kenny asked them to play an extempore original composition. They did exactly that and called it For Luke.
2006 Sep 29 Times Of India Delhi
Ghungroo Nights @ Dublin, ITC Maurya Sheraton, September 29, 10 pm onwards
DJ Martin Yeo is in town and his contagious energy and groovy beats will electrify your night. Be there to catch this famous DJ live in action. Make sure you go there with someone special, because its couples only. Plus, you’d get a reason to dance the night away with them.
The Revolution @ Elevate, Centrestage Mall, Noida, September 29, 10 pm onwards
If you are tired of the regular music scene, then this one’s for you. A new musical revolution begins. A unique and eclectic mix of musicians are coming together to give you an unforgettable night of pure musical ecstasy and improvisation. Popular DJ Dale with his electronic beats, Tatva-Kundalini on base, lead and keyboards, Ahsan Ali Khan on percussions and Penelope on vocals…this is a one of a kind venture. Check it out! Cover Charge: Rs 1,000 per couple
Yamaha Roxx @ Hamsadhwani Open Air Theatre, Pragati Maidan, September 30, 5 pm onwards Okay, you rock freaks, this one is the biggest of them all. Blues-rock band Half Step Down, heavy metal/metalcore band Pin Drop Violence, rock/alternative band Them Clones, garage rock band The Superfuzz and Mumbai’s premier rock band Zero are all coming together for one helluva wild and loud night. Now you know it doesn’t get better than this. Rock on!
HOT Tip: Check out Pin Drop Violence’s rocking debut album, Compose...Oppose...Dispose. Rock ‘n’ Roll @ Golf Course Lawns, Noida, September 30, 8 pm onwards Delhi band Prithvi say they simply stand for sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll… umm except the sex and the drugs. So, what’s left? Well, some good old rollicking rock ‘n’ roll. Catch them live in action. HOT Tip: The gig is only open to Noida Golf Course members and their guests. If you are not a member, catch hold of one now. All programmes are subject to change
DID YOU KNOW?
The name of the band Half Step Down is derived from the fact that the band tunes its guitars on D# which is half step down from the standard tuning pitch.
2006 Oct 06 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
October Blues Fest @ Haze Blues Bar, Vasant Vihar, October 6–8, 8 pm onwards
For all you blues lovers, it’s here again…the Blues Club brings some great acts to town. On Oct 6, check out the talented band Soulmate, on Oct 7, there is the legendary Lou Majaw and if you miss them on Friday, then Soulmate perform again on Oct 8.
Hindi Rock @ The Attic, 36, Regal Building, October 7, 6.30 pm onwards Delhi’s Hindi rock band, Ocean Blues, belts out some melodious ‘Songs of Hope’. They will be performing a collection of old and new songs on the theme of hope. Although a young band with some members still in school, they really pack in a punch.
Calm Like A Bomb @ Café Morrison, South Ex II, October 7, 6 pm onwards Deafening loud… a rock show featuring great bands never seen in Delhi before — Aftertaste, Rainvan and Red Cube. Along with other bands including Alterego, Bittersweet Oblivion and Tripwire. Be there!
All programmes subject to change
2006 Oct 13 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Yamaha Roxx @ The Mezz, New Friends Colony, October 13, 8.30 pm onwards
It’s back again… get ready to rock harder because some great bands are heading your way. Popular rock band Zero, heavy metal band Pin Drop Violence and thrash band Undying Inc. are all playing under one roof. Cover charge: Rs 100
HOT Tip: An added bonus — all those who attend this gig get free passes for the big gig on Oct. 28 at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan.
Weekend Beats @ Elevate, October 13 and 14, 10 pm onwards
Midival Punditz are here with their special brand of cyber mehfil music on Oct. 13. India’s first electronica band to hit the international scene has a unique sound, merging traditional classical music with western electronic beats. On Oct. 14, check out the Bollywood beats of DJ Suketu.
Kingfisher Rocktoberfest @ Turquoise Cottage, October 15, 8.30 pm onwards Two great bands are in town: Delhi’s Out of the Blue, who play popular/ballad/funk rock and Kolkata’s Saturday Night Blues Band. You’ve heard of Oktoberfest, now go check this one out…and get high on some great music. Cover charge: Rs 100
Rockfiesta @ Café Morrison, E-12, South Ex II, October 15, 8 pm onwards The weeklong rock fiesta ends with a rocking finale. Check out performances by cult band Bhayanak Maut, metal band Demonic Resurrection, Mumbai band Cosmic Infusion and death metal band Narsil. The winning band from the week’s rock competition will also perform.
2006 Oct 27 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Rocktoberfest @ The Mezz, New Friends Colony, October 27, 8.30 pm onwards
Rock along with two great bands…Crimson, who have a totally unique style and Skinny Alley, who draw from varied influences including rock to R& B and have being touring from Chennai to Western Australia. Cover charge: Rs 100
Yamaha Roxx @ Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan, October 28, 5.30 pm onwards
Oh yes, this one is the mother of them all…the big gig! Five bands come together to make for a heady night. Metalcore band Bhayanak Maut, Gangtok’s premier feel-good-riff-rock act Still Waters, Mumbai’s Scribe, heavy/progressive metal band Prestorika and Delhi’s Oritus. Be there!
HOT Tip: Entry is through free passes handed out during previous Yamaha Roxx gigs…so if you don’t have them, find someone who does.
Bhangra Music @ The Mixx, 21 Milestone, NH-8, October 27, 10.30 pm onwards
In the mood for some Punjabi grooves? Get here to listen to some bhangra music by UK’s DJ Sanj and shake a leg.
Signature on
the Rocks @
Q’BA, Connaught Place, October 27, 8 pm onwards The renowned nu-age jazz based world music band, Gautam Ghosh Collective are showcasing their unique soundscape. The band uses instruments from all over the world like the saxophone, tribal horns, flutes, sarod, drums, world percussions, synthesiser and abstract voicings.
Weekend Beats @ Elevate, October 27–28, 10 pm onwards On Oct 27, check out Denmark’s Jacob spinning some house music.
Oct 28 has UK’s Scratch bringing his hiphop mixes to the dance floor.
Or there’s DJ Mathieu with minimal techno & house, playing on the terrace on the same night.
All programmes subject to change
2006 Nov 10 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Bhangra Music @ The Mixx, 21 Milestone, NH 8, November 10, 10.30 pm onwards
The famous Sona Family from UK is in town to make you groove to their unique blend of bhangra music. Dance away! Cover charge: Rs 1000 per couple, no stags allowed
Bob Dylan Nite @ Haze Blues and Jazz Bar, Basant Lok Complex, November 11, 8.30 pm onwards
Celebrate the legend Dylan’s new album with performances by the great Lou Majaw, accompanied by AJ Sen on lead guitar, Lew Hilt on bass guitar and Sam Shullai on drums. You don’t want to miss this one, folks!
Weekend Beats @ Elevate, November 10–11, 10 pm onwards
Check out the popular Bollywood beats of DJ Ribz on November 10 and DJ Suketu on November 11. November Rain @ Chicane, Spice World Mall, Noida, November 12, 8 pm onwards
The band Prithvi brings you a Guns ‘n’ Roses tribute. Catch them performing all the best numbers of the eccentric rocking band. Cover charge: Rs 100 All programmes subject to change
2006 Nov 24 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Weekend Grooves @ Elevate, November 24–25, 10 pm onwards
Nov. 24: VJ cum DJ Nikhil Chinappa and DJ Pearl mix some Bollywood beats. Nov. 25: UK’s desi pop sensation Raghav sets India on fire with all his popular hits.
Trance Night @ Mixx, 21 Milestone complex, NH-8, November 25, 10.30 pm onwards
DJ Whosane with his desi take on trance spins some night magic. Catch him live! Cover charge: Rs 1,000 per couple (no stags) Yamaha Roxx @ Garden of Five Senses, Said-ul-ajaib, November 25, 5 pm onwards
Four bands — Radius, Level 9, Them Clones, Thermal and a Quarter — will be playing together to paint the town in the colours of rock.
Rock Night @ Turquoise Cottage, November 26, 8.30 pm onwards
Nightmare on Elm Street and Levitikus will be turning up the decibels to make sure your weekend ends with a bang.
HOT Tip: Free entry till 9.30 pm and a cover charge of Rs 100 after that. Reach on time.
All programmes subject to change
2006 Dec 08 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
—COMPILED BY DEEPALI GUPTA
Jazz Night @ Lodi, The Garden Restaurant, December 8, 9 pm onwards Norwegian sensation Kirsti Huke, is in town with her quartet to fill the night with jazz.
Friday Beats @ Mixx 21 Milestone Complex, NH 8 December 8, 10.30 pm onwards
DJ ZVI Gutman is here all the way from the UK to rock your Friday... Cover charge: Rs 1,000 per couple (no stags) Musical Weekend @ Elevate, December 8–9, 10 pm onwards Check out the popular band Jal from Pakistan performing on Dec. 8. And on Dec. 9, Bally Sagoo pumps up some bhangra and Bollywood beats.
All programmes subject to change
—COMPILED BY DEEPALI GUPTA
Jazz Night @ Lodi, The Garden Restaurant, December 8, 9 pm onwards Norwegian sensation Kirsti Huke, is in town with her quartet to fill the night with jazz.
Friday Beats @ Mixx 21 Milestone Complex, NH 8 December 8, 10.30 pm onwards
DJ ZVI Gutman is here all the way from the UK to rock your Friday... Cover charge: Rs 1,000 per couple (no stags) Musical Weekend @ Elevate, December 8–9, 10 pm onwards Check out the popular band Jal from Pakistan performing on Dec. 8. And on Dec. 9, Bally Sagoo pumps up some bhangra and Bollywood beats.
All programmes subject to change
2006 Dec 29 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Musical High @ Elevate, December 29–30, 10.30 pm onwards On Dec. 29, DJ Ribz plays some Bollywood beats and on Dec. 30, Sona Family is in town to launch their new album. Castle Rocks @ Piccadelhi, Connaught Circus, December 29–30, 8.30 pm onwards It’s a Battle Royale between talented bands like Half Step Down, Cyanide, Feed Back, Thomas, Air Born and Tear Cube!
All programmes subject to change
2007 Jul 20 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
House Kandy @ Laidbackwaters, Qutub Hotel, July 20, 10 pm onwards DJ Varun & Shorty play house beats
Hit Time @ Ministry Of Sound, Vasant Kunj, July 20, 9 pm onwards
DJ Aqueel is in town
Weekend Beats @ Elevate, July 20–21, 11 pm onwards
DJ Dale & Mash play house and progressive on July 20 and Bally Sagoo on July 21
Channel [V] Launchpad Finals @ Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan, July 21, 4.30 pm onwards Catch the final four bands for the rock concert of the year!
2007 Jul 27 Times Of India Delhi
GIGS IN TOWN
Mix Night @ Capitol, Hotel Ashok, July 27, 9 pm onwards
One of UK’s top female DJs, DJ Eve, is in town!
Dance Away @ Flluid, Mosaic Hotels, Noida July 27, 9.30 pm onwards Indianomads set the pace with dance music! Good Times @ Ministry Of Sound, Vasant Kunj, July 27, 10 pm onwards Indulge in some good times with Jalebee Cartel! Weekend Beats @ Elevate, Noida, July 27–28, 11 pm onwards It’s the Canadian weekend with Baba Khan on July 27 and Josh on July 28. All programmes subject to change
2007 Aug 17 Times Of India Delhi
Battle Night @ Elevate, August 17, 10 pm onwards AfterShock DJ and the resident DJ battle it out!
House Music @ Ministry Of Sound, August 17, 10 pm onwards DJ Aldrin from Singapore’s Club Zouk is in town...
Rock On @ Rock Cafe, Sector 18, Noida, August 19, 8 pm onwards Prithvi churns out classic rock Cover charge: Rs 200 Bluesy Feeling @ Haze, Basant Lok Complex, August 19, 9 pm onwards The Blues Club presents Lou Majaw Pause A While @ Aquifer, M Block Market, GK II, August 19, 9 pm onwards Catch Menwhopause live!
All programmes subject to change
2007 Nov 16 Times Of India Delh(gigs, artists, events, parties)
GIGS IN TOWN
Electronica Mashup @ Dublin, Hotel ITC Maurya, Nov. 16, 9 pm onwards Get ready to get Electro-Fry-ed with a three-hour DJ set by Maarten Klein.
Six It Up @ Sixmonthstory, Daffodils, Chattarpur Mandir Road, Nov. 16–17, 10 pm onwards
This newest baby on the block was launched with the never-before combo of Midival Punditz and Jalebee Cartel on Nov. 14. Now, time for Pako and Fredrik (Amsterdam) to play global underground on Nov. 16 and Past-Bedtime Stories featuring M.MAT (France) to blow your minds away on Nov. 17.
Entry: Rs 1,500 per person (redeemable at the bar) Weekend Beats @ Elevate, Nov. 16–17, 10 pm onwards
On Nov. 16, catch DJ Kaa from France spinning some house and on Nov. 17, Kilogram remixes Bollywood tracks.
Heady Mix @ The Odyssey, Gurgaon, Nov. 17, 9 pm onwards
DJ Nasha from Bombay is in town!
Funk Affair @ Below 8, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon, Nov. 17, 9 pm onwards
DJ Nitty (Nitesh Sehgal) brings alive the evening with a blend of chill/ commercial/funky house.
RSJ Live Nights @ Opus, Basant Lok Complex, Nov. 18, 8 pm onwards
Catch Pink Noise from Kolkata and Nikhil Kaul of Constellation as he opens with his solo acoustic project.
Entry: Rs 100 per person
Blue-sy Feeling @ Haze, Basant Lok Complex, Nov. 18, 9 pm onwards
On popular demand, The Blues Club Of India brings back the legendary Lou Majaw with AJ Sen and Lew Hilt (from HFT) and Sam Shullai (from Soulmate).
All programmes subject to change
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