MUMBAI: A great push for music enthusiasts and singer-songwriters starts this week in Mumbai.
Music magazine Rolling Stone India is coming up with two distinct music events for the musically keen audience – Tuborg Acoustic Adventure series, which as the name suggest will be for those who love acoustic music and Beat Sessions – a free indie music listening session hosted by Luke Kenny and indiecision.com founder Arjun S Ravi. The two events kickstart back to back starting 16 September 2009.
Speaking about Tuborg Acoustic Adventure, Uday Benegal, the host and initiator of this particular series says, “Our idea to start this series was to bring forth the singer-songwriter talent which the scene has been missing out on.”
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Benegal himself has been a part of a rock acts (Indus Creed, Alms for Shanti) for several years, but acoustic music for him, has always been special. The event will also introduce Benegal’s new acoustic band Whirling Kalapas.
Acoustic Adventures will give an opportunity to two upcoming bands/artistes chosen for their musical ability and range, “Any new artiste performing at Acoustic Adventures, needless to say, will be the best,” says Uday, who will himself shortlist the acts, “My role in this is largely to discover talent,” Benegal accentuates. Besides hosting, he will also be seen performing occasionally with his acoustic band.
The first concert will see Pune based singer-songwriter Gowri, and Mumbai based Nikhil D’souza (Sutasi finalist) perform. “I don’t mind even rock bands that are willing to perform acoustic sets come over,” he says. The first two shows will happen in Mumbai, and the series will then move to other cities.
Tuborg Acoustic Adventure will be hosted once in a month, Though the live situation is much better now, it also needs to be a little organized,… Benegal adds
Singers/Songwriters/Musicians and Bands intrested in performing at acoustic adventures can get in touch at editor@rollingstone-india.com
Music discovery @ Beat Sessions with Luke Kenny and Arjun S Ravi
If that was not enough, there’s more. Starting 17 September, Luke Kenny and Arjun S Ravi will spin some of the best indie music from around the globe at Beat Sessions at Zenzi, Bandra.
Beat session will be a free listening session where both Luke Kenny and Arjun S Ravi will play a playlist of some of the best indie music. With radio stations, TV and music channels pumping out only commercially viable music, those wanting to explore something new are left with no avenues, feels Ravi. The audience for this is also growing, Interest is large,… he says, Essentially, it comes down to experiencing something new, so we thought this is the right time to start this….
Beat Sessions will take place every first and third Thursday of the month at Zenzi, Bandra. If you are one of those who would like to open yourself to some kickass indie music – let the masters do it for you!
Entry to both the events is FREE For event timings and venues click on the link below.
Acoustic Adventures – Whirling Kalpas in association with Tuborg and The Rolling Stone
Beat Sessions with Luke Kenny and Arjun S Ravi
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