bangalore's rock Gurus!

THURSDAY BOOZE & BRAINS: hosted by MARK REGO with DJ VINAY on the console brought to you by PartySmart
the winning table gets all its food and booze on the house.
labelled by BBC as the best pub quiz in the country. This week we introduce an audio round.

ABANDONFRIDAY: 29th Sept - Galeej Gurus live in concert
naveen thomas: guitar, mathew harris: bass, arfaaz: drums, anath menon, vocals & guitar, nathan harris: vocals
The Galeej Gurus are a band of reincarnated souls, brought together on this journey through life, all fluent in the same universal language of Music. Their fresh sound has made many people sit up and take notice; and has resulted in widespread recognition and a string of awards from across the country.
The Galeej Gurus see themselves as a band that enjoys inculcating the sounds that they were brought up on, all the while remaining open to the possibility of experimenting with new ideas.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights .. with DJ MISHA
with some super retro remixes ... put on your dancing shoes!!SUNSHINE SUNDAYS buffet @ rs. 275/khao suey... pasta... dosas... & JAM
sunday afternoons will now host musicians that want to play together ...
so if its classic rock, or country or jazz or blues (no metal please) that u play call shonali on 9845244610 for more details


WEDNESDAY Castle KroaKnight with MARK
SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with CARLTON

the kroaKing LIVE concert was was simply mind blowing. on popular demand the show will be repeated on the 4th OCT. pls reserve your tables or dont cry about it later.
there are a few pics up and vivek's written about it http://kroaknights.blogspot.com/

For Reservations Call 080-23442580.
more details http://opusbangalore.blogspot.com

BEAT IT!!

tonight, WEDNESDAY: 8.30pm, 20th Sept- Kroaking LIVE in concert
featuring: arfaaz, anoopa, barry, eleyah, jacob, karn, lakshmi, mark, namrata, saurabh, serah, shyju, vinoj, vivek.
chris williams: piano and sankarshan kini: guitar.
hosted by kartik iyer

ABANDONFRIDAY: 22nd Sept - Tala Tarangani... featuring T.A.S Mani
is an Internationally known Percussion Ensemble which has travelled extensively all over the world. It believes in Promoting the Traditional , folk and Western percussion Instruments. It combines an exuberant rhythmic drive with soaring Ecstatic lyricism. Rhythmic cycles unfold in a spellbinding crescendo, releasing the increasingly technical virtuosity of each percussionist.
ravi kiran: flute, v. krishna: dhol, karthik mani: drums, prakash sontakke: hawaiain guitar, madhu: tabla, prashant: khanjira, prakash: ghatam, t.a.s mani: mridangam

FLING SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights .. with DJ ANGIE
with some super retro remixes ... put on your dancing shoes!!SUNSHINE SUNDAYS buffet @ rs. 275/Khao Suey ... all u can khao(khao suey, pasta and dosa counters), under the sueying palms ... Rs 275/- .. with some super music and cocktails to go with it!

SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with CARLTON

THURSDAY BOOZE & BRAINS: hosted by MARK REGO with DJ VINAY on the console brought to you by PartySmart

For Reservations Call 080-23442580.
more details http://www.blogger.com/

kROCKSTAR supernovas!!!

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apart from the fun, the madness and the women that wednesdays and sundays bring to opus its the talent that one sees there week after week that really really makes me feel that i have really done something worthwile ... a few months ago we concluded what was 'season 1' of opus KroaKing ... some of those special voices that featured in those final rounds will kick off what i want to call as the 'KroaKing LIVE Series'.
on wednesday, 20th, all of them will come together in a concert of solos, duets, acoustic and acapella tunes in a show put together entirely by them. they are also working on an original musical which will be staged in a month or so.
WEDNESDAY: 8.30pm, 20th Sept- Kroaking LIVE in concert
featuring: arfaaz, anoopa, barry, eleyah, jacob, karn, lakshmi, mark, namrata, saurabh, serah, shyju, vinoj, vivek.
chris williams: piano and sankarshan kini: guitar.
hosted by kartik iyer

ABANDONFRIDAY: 22nd Sept - Tala Tarangani... featuring T.A.S Mani
is an Internationally known Percussion Ensemble which has travelled extensively all over the world. It believes in Promoting the Traditional , folk and Western percussion Instruments. It combines an exuberant rhythmic drive with soaring Ecstatic lyricism. Rhythmic cycles unfold in a spellbinding crescendo, releasing the increasingly technical virtuosity of each percussionist.
ravi kiran: flute, v. krishna: dhol, karthik mani: drums, prakash sontakke: hawaiain guitar, madhu: tabla, prashant: khanjira, prakash: ghatam, t.a.s mani: mridangam

FLING SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights .. with DJ ANGIE
with some super retro remixes ... put on your dancing shoes!!

SUNSHINE SUNDAYS buffet @ rs. 275/

Khao Suey ... all u can khao(khao suey, pasta and dosa counters), under the sueying palms ... Rs 275/- .. with some super music and cocktails to go with it!

SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with CARLTON

THURSDAY BOOZE & BRAINS: hosted by MARK REGO with DJ VINAY on the console brought to you by PartySmart

For Reservations Call 080-23442580.
more details http://opusbangalore.blogspot.com/

SUNDAY SPECIAL !!

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SUNSHINE SUNDAYS, 17th sept, sun afternoon RAJEEV RAJA WITH THE GERARD MACHADO NETWORK
gerard: guitar, tillu: drums, prakash: bass, fred melville: keys, rajeev raja: flute

Gerard Machado, an accomplished and versatile guitarist, blends the styles of many legendary jazz, rock and blues guitarists to bring alive a distinct style of his own. He has experimented with different genres of music with famous musician in India and abroad. He is a fine composer and has scored music for a number of films. He has to his name albums such as Clean Licks, Touch another Life, Spectrum and also has recorded gospel music. He has also performed at several Jazz Yatras in India and abroad.

Rajeev Raja A product of Bishop Cotton's School and St Joseph's College, Bangalore, Rajeev is acknowledged as India's most exciting Jazz and Fusion flautist. He demonstrates amazing versatility in his flute playing ranging from the throaty growls to mellow jazz solos and intrictate exposition of Indian ragas. Rajeev has recently started a Indian Fusion and World Music band in Mumbai called India Chapter. Rajeev has also directed the music for his first Bollywood film, Bas Yunhi. Rajeev's band Colossus inaugurated Bangalore's first ever Jazz Yatra in the eighties. For him the yatra goes on.

ABANDONFRIDAY: 15th sept we have the VH1 Doors Tribute Concert.... supported by Wrangler
8.30pm live doors tribute and classic rock featuring....
alwyn fernandes: guitar, karan joseph: keys, prashaant davidson: bass, vivek menzel: drums and carlton braganza: vocals
9.30pm exclusive screening of the doors live at the hollywood bowl concert followed by the band ending the night..

FLING SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights ..
SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with CARLTON
WEDNESDAY Castle KroaKnight with MARK SWAROOP
THURSDAY BOOZE & BRAINS: hosted by MARK REGO with DJ VINAY on the console brought to you by PartySmart

For Reservations Call 080-23442580
more details http://opusbangalore.blogspot.com/

paying tribute to jim, ray, john and robby!!

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ABANDONFRIDAY: 15th Sept - VH1 Doors Tribute Concert.... supported by Wrangler
8.30pm live doors tribute and classic rock featuring....
alwyn fernandes: guitar, karan joseph: keys, prashaant davidson: bass, vivek menzel: drums and carlton braganza: vocals
9.30pm exclusive screening of the doors live at the hollywood bowl concert followed by the band ending the night..

FLING SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights ..
with some super retro remixes ... put on your dancing shoes!!

SUNSHINE SUNDAYS buffet @ rs. 275/
Khao Suey ... all u can khao(khao suey, pasta and dosa counters), under the sueying palms ... Rs 275/- .. with some super music and cocktails to go with it!
17th sept, sun afternoon THE GERARD MACHADO NETWORK WITH RAJEEV RAJA
gerard: guitar, tillu: drums, prakash: bass, fred melville: keys, rajeev raja: flute

SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with CARLTON
WEDNESDAY Castle KroaKnight with MARK SWAROOP

THURSDAY BOOZE & BRAINS: hosted by MARK REGO with DJ VINAY on the console brought to you by PartySmart

For Reservations Call 080-23442580.
more details http://opusbangalore.blogspot.com/

STIRR-it-UP

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ABANDONFRIDAY: 8th Sept - "The Bangalore Country Band"
Stomp and sway to the soulful down-home grooves of country, blues, bluegrass, and rockabilly… an American feast of southern-style music dished out by the Bangalore Country Band. Members come from diverse backgrounds
douglas bell: guitar, vocals, mandolin, banjo, shamik dutta: guitar & vocals, allen rego: mouth-harp, guitar & vocals, dipti rao: vocals, sankarshan kini: fiddle, 12 string guitar & vocals.

Douglas Bell, a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Virginia USA has been performing professionally several styles of American roots music for twelve years. (mandolin/banjo/guitar/vocals)
Shamik Dutta is a Bengali-born singer and guitarist, with a soul-stirring tremolo voice, specializing in American and country folk music. (vocals/guitar)
Sankarshan Kini, the fiddler of the band has been immersed in music all his life. Having trained briefly in Carnatic violin, he plays the fiddle gypsy style. (fiddle, twelve string guitar, vocals)
Alan Rego, also known as the “Indian Cowboy”, is a country singer-multi-instrumentalist and has been performing professionally in Bangalore for over 25 years. (mouth-harp, guitar, vocals)
Dipti Rao is a Bangalore based young, aspiring vocalist, having trained in Hindustani Classical Music for several years.

FLING SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights .. with DJ VINAY
with some super retro remixes ... put on your dancing shoes!!

SUNSHINE SUNDAYS @ rs. 275/
Khao Suey ... all u can khao(khao suey, pasta and dosa counters), under the sueying palms ... Rs 275/- .. with some super music and cocktails to go with it!

SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with carlton
WEDNESDAY Castle KroaKnight with mark

THURSDAY: booze & brains .. hosted by mark rego with DJ vinay on the console brought to you by PartySmart

For Reservations Call 080-23442580.
more details http://opusbangalore.blogspot.com