22nd February (Wednesday): Pixel live at Club Shockk
Pixel is Eli Biton Tal, born 1979, in Tel Aviv, Israel. He started DJ’ing in 1999 and began creating his own music in 2000. In 2001 Pixel started to DJ back to back with Domestic, a successful collaboration which lasted 4 years. During this time, they made music together as Dual Head and compiled a very successful compilation called ‘Think Sync’. Pixel released his debut album – “Reality strikes back” on November 2004 and his tracks have been released on leading labels such as TIP world, Spun and Solstice. He is touring the world extensively and making new tracks for various compilations and for his 2nd album. A new digital ep including collaborations with Astrix and Samuel Wallerstein (ex-Black & White) will be released on April 2011.
Venue: Club Shockk, Mundhwa Road, Koregaon Park
Date & Time: 22nd Feb, 8 pm onwards
22nd February (Wednesday): Guitar Prodigy: Chandresh Kudwa Live at Swig
The legendary guitarist Chandresh Kudwa from Mumbai is performing an exclusive tight set along with Hamza Kazi & Crosby Fernandes this Wednesday at Swig. Chandresh is an electrifying guitar player whose high-energy onstage performance never fails to enthrall the crowd. Through the years, he has gathered a strong fan following of music lovers. His guitar solos have led him to be idolized by guitar players all over the country and his new approach to instrumental compositions by combining the ukulele and guitar have made him an extremely popular figure! Recently, he has launched his second instrumental album titled Conqueror. Chandresh’s flying fingers have given birth to this latest album which has come out thanks to a very busy, fun and even traumatic last few months. The album has been mastered by none other than three time Grammy winning engineer BobKatz. All the songs on the album have been composed, arranged, mixed and produced by Chandresh Kudwa.
Venue: Swig, Pune.
Date & Time: 22nd Feb, 9 pm onwards
22nd February (Wednesday): Faridkot live at Armed Forces Medical College
Delhi based rock band Faridkot is all set to perform live at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. Formed in 2008, the band made it big after winning the Radio City — RC Live for Delhi region and was also named as an outstanding performer of Channel V’s Launchpad. The band will perform some of their popular tracks which are commonly known as ‘confused pop.’The five piece band comprises of Inderpreet Singh (vocals), Rajarshi Sanyal (guitars), Akshay Raheja (keyboards/electronics), Gavin Pacheco (bass) and Sahil Mendiratta (drums).
Venue: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
Date & Time: 22nd Feb, 7 pm onwards
22nd February (Wednesday): Hip Hop with DJ Rackish at Stone Water Grill
This Wednesday, DJ Rackish will be spinning some insane hip-hop mixes for the party-goers of Pune. Perceptive to the mood of his audiences, he creates magic with his eclectic mixes. Don’t let the fact that it’s a mid-week party stop you from having fun!
Venue: Stone Water Grill, Mundhwa Road, Koregaon Park
Date & Time: 22nd Feb, 8 pm onwards
22nd February (Wednesday): Lazy Wednesday’s at MiaMi
It is time to go back to the dance floor a little earlier this week as the weekend comes to you on a Wednesday with DJ Yusuf playing some beats for the crowd! Go to MiAMi in your candid mood and attire and raise a toast to the evening, as the ladies get their poison served on the house and you get to dance away your mid-week blues to some good, fun music.
Venue: MiAMi, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre
Date & Time: 22nd Feb, 9 pm onwards
Entry: Rs. 1000 cover charge for couples , on the house for ladies
23rd February (Thursday): Guns N Roses Tribute by Silver at Hard Rock Cafe, Pune
Silver is an alternative rock band from Pune which was formed in 2007. Their ethereal melodies and resonant tone combined with haunting and inspired performances make for a heady listening experience. This Thursday, the band is paying a tribute to the great American rock band, Guns n Roses.
Venue: Hard Rock Café, Mundhwa Road
Date & Time: 23rd Feb, 8 pm onwards
23rd February (Thursday): Bluefire live at Shisha Cafe
Shisha Cafe presents an evening of fusion with Bluefire featuring Sanjay Maroo (digital drums), S.Harikumar (violin), Baiju Dharmajan (guitars), Brian Bones (bass).
Venue: Shisha Cafe, ABC Farms, Pune.
Date & Time: 23rd Feb, 8 pm onwards.
24th February (Friday): Goddess Gagged live at High Spirits
Goddess Gagged is a five-piece prog rock band from Mumbai. The band is the project of Siddharth Basrur (vocals), Arman Menzies (guitars), Devesh Dayal (guitar), Krishna Jhaveri (bass) and Jeremy D’souza (drums). With their debut album ‘Resurfaces’ out a couple of months ago, Goddess Gagged has taken the metal scene by a whirl. Our prediction is that you’ll probably witness High Spirits’ first mosh pit at this gig.
Venue: High Spirits, Mundhwa Road, Koregaon Park
Date & Time: 24th Feb, 9 pm onwards
24th February (Friday): Invasion Pre-party with Arjun Vagale + Yusuf Kapasi at Swig
Arjun Vagale of Jalebee Cartel shall be playing a DJ set at Swig this weekend. Jalebee Cartel is one of the most successful live electronic acts from New Delhi, India and is often credited for single-handedly putting India on the international ‘EDM’ map. The music unleashed by Pune’s DJ Yusuf has made the nonexistent night life in Pune come alive. As one of the most versatile mix masters on the circuit, he knows how to groove a party with his specialized electronic dance music. For over 18 years, he has had a command over a plethora of music such as Retro, Hip-Hop, House and Lounge.
Venue: Swig, Pune.
Date & Time: 24th Feb, 9 pm onwards
24th February (Friday): DJ Woody live at Paasha
Woody is a British native who grew up in New Zealand and is now settled in Mumbai. His genre could be defined as funky house (saxophone+DJ). Woody started playing the saxophone professionally in 1985, and is also an electronic producer and house DJ. He is one of the few artists to fuse all talents, and his USP lies in improvisation.
Venue: Paasha, Marriot Hotel, Pune.
Date & Time: 24th Feb, 9.30 p.m onwards.
24th February (Friday): Deep Vibes live at 11 East Street Cafe
Deep Vibes is Abhimanyu and Mustafa, two extremely talented young representatives of India’s steeply growing band of EDM artists. There might be dips and peaks in the energy level while listening to their sets. Nevertheless, the crowds tend to have a more laid back feel with their trance, progressive, house or tech sound, as the case may be.
Venue: 11 East Street Cafe, Pune.
Date & Time: 24th Feb, 8 p.m onwards.
25th February (Saturday): Taal Inc. Presents ‘Percussionitis’ – Celebrating One Year of Rhythm
An evening to celebrate a wonderful journey, to acknowledge a milestone, to raise a toast to a dream coming true. Come and drum with Taal Inc.’s 1st anniversary celebration at Arc Asia this Saturday. There will be a Taal Inc. Drum Circle followed by an enthralling performance by The Taal Inc. Rhythm Ensemble and Guests. COME.DRUM.BE ONE
Venue: Arc Asia, ABC Farms, Pune.
Date & Time: 25th Feb, 7.30 p.m onwards.
26th February (Sunday): Punk Ass Orifus live at High Spirits
Punk Ass Orifus, Sidd Coutto’s latest music project is about to perform for the first time in Pune this Sunday. Let’s just say that it’s Sidd with a refreshingly new sound, going a lot darker than we’ve heard him before. The band comprises of Gaurav Gupta and Johan Pais on the guitars, Zorran Mendonsa on drums and Sidd on vocals/guitar. Watch out for their song, The Mayans Know, which is sure to win the audiences over.
Venue: High Spirits, Mundhwa Road, Koregaon Park
Date & Time: 26th Feb, 9 pm onwards
26th February (Sunday): Funkagenda – HornOKPlease India Tour Live at 1 Lounge
From the early roots of his West Midland’s studio, to pioneering releases through reputed major labels, Funkagenda’s stamp on dance music can be felt across Europe, North, Central & South America, the Middle East, Australia, Russia and Japan. Originally championed by Positiva, Subliminal, Defected, Azuli and Big Love, as well as being a key member of the iconic Toolroom Records, Funkagenda has taken the next logical step in his career and become creative commander of Funk Farm, a prospect that looks set to cultivate him as an artist with a mass of production credentials and no doubt a further slew of awards. Funkagenda’s sound attracts musical partnerships across a spectrum of genres, remixing artists including Basement Jaxx, Moby, Fat Boy Slim and Dirty Vegas. His production contributions to the Black Eyed Peas album ‘The E.N.D.’ were further recognized by an ‘Album of the Year’ nomination and a ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’ award at the 52nd Annual Grammys.
Venue: 1 Lounge
Date & Time: 26th Feb, 8 pm onwards
26th February (Sunday): Symbhav Pronite with Avial, Advaita & Agnee
The first act of the night is Avial, an alternative rock band based in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. The name has been adapted from a South Indian dish Avial, which is traditionally a mix of contrasting flavours blended together to form a unique and delectable experience. Similarly, the band has synced to perfection folk music from Kerala and alternative rock, making themselves a musical counterpart to the dish in modern times. In order to stay true to their roots, the band writes their songs in Malayalam, while their music is influenced by everything from traditional folk music to funk rock, hard rock and metal.
Next up is Advaita, an eclectic fusion band based in New Delhi, India. Put together the Sarangi, the tabla, the bass guitar, keyboards, guitars and drums, complimented perfectly by two of the most gifted Hindustani and Western vocalists and that is Advaita. Through Advaita, the raw and earthen sounds of Indian classical music have been revamped in a modern landscape, in harmony with rock and jazz elements. Their brand of contemporary ‘organic’ fusion has been lauded as one of the most original and path-breaking sounds to ever come out of the Indian underground music scene. They have successfully carved out a niche for themselves in the global music scene, while staying true to their characteristically Indian roots.
The final act of the night is Agnee. Agnee is an Pune-based folk rock band. As a band, it is characterized by three individual styles of composing and performing with Arijit having jazz-rock influences, Koko with classic rock, pop and Indian influences and Mohan with Carnatic and Hindustani classical influences. The three combine together to create a sound that has revolutionized the face of Indian rock music. Agnee’s music ranges from pure folk rock and pop-rock to straight up pop, and even incorporates elements of funk, jazz and Carnatic music.
Venue: Raga Lawns, Mundhwa Road, Pune
Date & Time: 26th Feb. Time to be confirmed.
Entry: Rs 100. Contact +91 997 529 2437 or +91 976 704 3514 for details.
