20 terrific bands from across India are scheduled to enthrall the TGIOF guests in an international class setup that will be a huge draw this year.  We have two different stages for performances this year – the main outdoor stage and an indoor one at the TGIOF café.

This year we are bring a very different combination of Live Acts. For the first time we are bringing together Jazz, Heavy Metal, Reggae, Funk, Hindi, Kannada, International Acts, and some of the best of Indian Rock performances. It promises to be a great treat for music lovers.

The following bands are scheduled to perform:

Schedule and programming plan of TGIOF 2009
Sl.	Band/Performer	Date	Day	Location
1	Launch Show	23/10/09	Friday	Main stage
2	Inner Sanctum	23/10/09	Friday	Indoor
3	Junkyard Groove	23/10/09	Friday	Main stage
4	MOB	23/10/09	Friday	Indoor
5	Avial	23/10/09	Friday	Main stage
6	Swarathma	23/10/09	Friday	Indoor
7	DJ – Chico	23/10/09	Friday	Indoor
8	Collin Charles	24/10/09	Saturday	Indoor
9	Parachute XVI	24/10/09	Saturday	Indoor
10	Slain	24/10/09	Saturday	Main Stage
11	Infernal Wrath	24/10/09	Saturday	Indoor
12	Raghu Dixit	24/10/09	Saturday	Main Stage
13	Galeej Gurus	24/10/09	Saturday	Indoor
14	KK	24/10/09	Saturday	Main Stage
15	DJ – Clitus	24/10/09	Saturday	Indoor
16	Collin Charles	25/10/09	Sunday	Indoor
17	Evergreen	25/10/09	Sunday	Indoor
18	Rainbow Bridge	25/10/09	Sunday	Indoor
19	Motherjane	25/10/09	Sunday	Main Stage
20	Amit Heri	25/10/09	Sunday	Indoor
21	TAAQ	25/10/09	Sunday	Main Stage
22	Indian Ocean	25/10/09	Sunday	Main Stage
23	DJ – Jalebee Cartel	25/10/09	Sunday	Indoor

Headlining Bands:

Friday, 23rd October, 2009:

1. Junkyard Groove: –

A Chennai based band, which have established their mark not jus in India but have also opened for the Dubai Desert Rock Festival and numerous performances in India.

The band consists of Ameeth Thomas, Siddharth Srinivasan and Craig Maxworth got together almost randomly and realized that they had something to contribute to the world of Indian Rock and Roll.

More Information at: www.junkyardgroove.net & Music on www.myspace.com/junkyardgrooveband

2. Avial

“Politically-aware and ideologically driven”, that’s how Rave, one of India’s top music magazines, described Malayali rock band Avial in its October 2006 issue. While it’s true that the lyrics of many songs featured in the band’s debut album ~ AVIAL ~ reflects on a deep sense of eternal timeless awareness, there is a good chance that the global listener relates to the album simply because its musically sound.

With elements of Indie rock and folk, embedded in each of the eight songs featured in their fist album, Avial has managed to mix to perfection and share with its listeners an altogether unique sound, what the band member’s calls “alternative Malayali rock”.

• Anandraj Benjamin Paul – Vocals
• Tony John — Vocals, Turntables and Synth
• Rex Vijayan — Guitars and Synth
• Naresh Kamath – Bass
• Mithun Puthanveetil –Drums

For more information at: www.avialband.multiply.com/

Saturday, 24th October, 2009:

1. Slain

2. Raghu Dixit

Details: http://www. raghudixit.com

Profile: The Raghu Dixit Project is one of India’s foremost bands in its genre. It is meant to be an open house for musicians and artistes from different genres to come together, collaborate and create a dynamic sound and expression.

Earthy, rooted, colorful, vibrant, catchy, emotional, intense, in your face, simple yet highly enjoyable are some of the words that describe the music of The Raghu Dixit Project.

With over 300 shows to its credit, the band is an explosive live act and is known for its fun filled and interactive concerts where everyone sure get on their feet and dance. The Raghu Dixit Project were trend setters in the Indian music scene with their often talked about and unique brand of music which now has become a genre in itself – Indo-World-Folk-Rock! And not just music, The Raghu Dixit Project also caught everyone’s fancy with their colorful and funky “lungis” (sarongs) and their entire attire that is just a treat to watch live.

Bangalore Folk Singer, who shot to fame with his enchanting and simple lyrics and music, will be performing his hit at the fest. This is also the first time we are attempting to bring in Kannada performance at the fest.

3. KK

For the fir8st time in 4 years we are introducing Hindi performance for a wider appeal of the fest.  Renowned and young play back singers from Bollywood equally know for his English Rock Band performance. His performance will be a big draw for the fest this year.

Sunday, 25th October, 2009:

1. Mother Jane

Mother Jane – a variant of Mary Jane “underlines the bands message that music is the finest drug – stay with it”. Mother Jane has been named the “Best International Rock Act” at the Asian Voice Independent Music Awards 2009.

• Suraj Mani – Best Vocalist 2008 (Jack Daniels Rock Awards)
• John Thomas – Best Drummer (Jack Daniels Rock Awards)
• Biju MD – Best Guitarist (Jack Daniels Rock Awards).

Their New Album “Maktub” has been rated as the No 1 Indian Album of 2008 – 09.

A performance by the most talented musician & biggest Rock Act of India to burn the Stage at TGIOF 2009.

• Baiju – Lead Guitars
• Clyde D Razario – Bass Guitars
• John Thomas – Drummer
• Deepu – Rhythm Guitars
• Suraj Mani – Lead Singer and Song Writer.

2. TAAQ

Thermal And A Quarter is the musical voice of modern India that speaks the language of the world. Before you even dream of asking the question, we have nothing to do with Bollywood.  We are 12 years old. We have released four albums and have enough material for two three four more. On stage, we have had anywhere from two (yes, two) to nine members. But we have always found equilibrium at three. If you want to know our names, we are Bruce Lee Mani, Rajeev Rajagopal and Rzhude.

Our first recording was done with one thousand bucks (rupees, not dollars) at Ebi Studios, Banaswadi, Bangalore-560050. Our fourth album was mixed at A.R. Rahman’s AM Studios, Chennai, produced by Jeff Peters (The Beach Boys, Ringo Starr, Sarah Brightman, Khaled, Cheb Mami, The Indigo Girls and Live Aid, to drop some names) and mastered at Joe Gastwirt Mastering, California. That’s some economics-political science-geography lesson, alle?  We are the only rock band from India to be featured on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. We have supported Jethro Tull and Deep Purple on tour. We won the WorldSpace Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Indian Rock’ in 2007. The trophy is on the wall. We don’t mind being called TAAQ, if you promise to capitalize the abbreviation and not insert full stops. Period. Thermal And A Quarter is perhaps the only rock band in the world that has not written a single song with the word ‘baby’ in it.

With this you know the kind of band they are – enjoy the music!!!!

3. Indian Ocean

One of India biggest musical acts – who travel across the globe have finally agreed to be part of the Fest.

They have released 4 albums to date – Desert Rain, Kandisa, Jhini, Black Friday and Indian Ocean.  Their Involvement with Black Friday the film – shot them to fame for some tantalizing music.

Their performance promises to be a memorable act this year.

Band Members: -

• Susmit Sen – Guitar & vocals
• Asheem Chakravarthy- Tabala, Tarang, Percussion and Vocals
• Rahul Ram – Bass Guitar and Vocals
• Amit Kilam – Drums, gabgubi and percussions.

At the TGIOF Café

Friday, 23rd October, 2009

1. Inner Sanctum :

Formed in 2007, it is Bangalore’s very own technical thrash / death metal outfit.The heavy Metal rock lover will have their share of Music to feast on.

2. MOB

Ministry of Blues (MoB) is a Blues-Rock band. We play a genre of music that originated in the 1900s, but combine it with a distinctly 21st-century flair. Our intention is to:

• Create a musical experience that blends music with deep emotional roots with the sounds and skills that typify modern Rock
• Play this music in a manner that is enjoyable to both the discerning Blues aficionado as well as the lover of today’s Rock music
• Reintroduce the listener to the sheer excitement of intense and high-energy live music

The band consists of:

• Deepak Kesavan – Drums
• Philipe Haydon – Guitar & Vocals
• Rauf – Keyboard & Vocals
• Vinoo Matthew- Bass

3. Swarathma

www.swarathma.com

Swarathma is a contemporary Indian folk-fusion band based in Bangalore. Swarathma represents the sound of today’s India – rooted in its traditional values and culture yet willing to explore the sounds and styles of Western music. Swarathma’s songs talk of joys and sorrows, of hope, pain and loss, optimism and despair – through experiences that are real and tangible. The

sound is contemporary Indian folk, with a fusion of rock, Carnatic and jazz. Most of all, the stage act is truly an experience.

Band detail:

• Jishnu: Bass & Backing vocals
• Monty: Drums
• Varun: Lead Guitar & Backing vocals
• Vasu: Vocals and rhythm guitar
• Sanjeev: Violin

Saturday, 24th October, 2009:

1. Parachute XVI

Parachute XVI is a Progadelic Blues Rock band from Bangalore, India. The band has moulded itself into a musical organism lending cadence to the theory of the greater whole. Thereby creating a sound, that effortlessly straddles two worlds of blues based grooves and contemporary rock techniques.

The band is made up of artists with different musical sensibilities who strive to create pieces of art that is truly their own. Musical sensibilities stem from Blues-rock, progressive rock and psychedelia. Musical persuasion for Parachute XVI is no hobby; and, you can be assured nothing is done in half measure. Importantly, the band believes in playing with different art forms and not limiting themselves to standard formats of music.

Band:

• Sachin Moogi : Drums & Percussions
• Ananth Menon : Guitar & Vocals
• Ganesh Krishnaswamy: Bass

For more info:  www. mixmatchparade.com  

2. Infernal Wrath

Infernal Wrath is an extreme metal band from Mumbai.

Infernal Wrath-The name itself explains the band’s attitude, its aggression to the core.

We are new in the scene but all of us have been playing for past 4 years in the underground metal scene.

Aggression to the core is the war cry of Infernal Wrath.

In 2005, the band’s members come together with a one-point manifesto. The point is to play what they want to. What they want to play is brutal, melodic old school; ambient, spiritual metal the name reflects their musical attitude.

Infernal Wrath is an act of will by its members. Their lyrical influences range from apocalyptic texts across world scripture, and their music would be Ambient Spiritual Metal

Gigging their way through the underground rock circuit through the country, the band hijacks amygdales in major festivals in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and elsewhere. Instant crowd favorites and moshpit messiahs, Infernal Wrath leave destruction and big-voiced, exquisitely-crafted music wafting in their wake wherever they go. Infernal Wrath is also known for the acoustic instrumental set with visuals.

For all the heavy metal lovers, this will surely be great treat!

3. Galeej Gurus

Sunday, 25th October, 2009:

1. Evergreen

Top band from Kerala, their act will be classified into a music genre – Slightly progressive, mildly heavy, and for the most part melodic hard rock.

Known for their great individual instrumentation and clarity of singing Evergreen will be a ‘tight band’ from God’s Own country.

2. Rainbow Bridge

The award winning Rainbow Bridge Band is successfully attempting to redefine the music scene in India by addressing contemporary issues through Band Lineup-
Wayne Fernandez – Bass Guitar their songs, the band’s sound is not easily defined as it is theirs and theirs alone, a mixture of Funk. Blues, Good Old Fashioned Rock n Roll and yes of course some Indian Flavor to tie it all together! Whether performing in front of 1000’s at India’s Largest Music Festivals or Intimate Acoustic Shows this band is meant to be experienced live!

Band Lineup-

• Sanjeev Philip Thomas – Lead Vocals and Guitars
• Shyam Rao – Drums/Percussion
• Benny Dayal – Vocals/Shakers
• Salwin Alfie – Percussions/Djembe
• Wayne Fernandez – Bass Guitar

3. Amit Heri – Jazz performance

Amit Heri grew up in Bangalore, India, listening to the Blues, Indian & Western classical, Rock & Pop – B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar, Allah Rakha, Zakir Hussain, L. Shankar, R.A. Ramamani, Mandolin U. Srinivas, R.D. Burman, Bach, Villa Lobos, The Police and many others.

His introductoon to Jazz, through the music of John Mclaughlin, George Benson, Miles Davis & John Coltrane, led him to study Jazz and Composition on a scholarship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Amit’s objective is to share a personal journey through music that highlights the commonality between cultures and people. One of a few Indian musicians to perform at top international music festivals (Berlin Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, London Jazz Festival, Paris Jazz Festival, Rome World Music Festival, WOMAD Festival, World Social Forum and many more).

Amit Heri has performed with various internationally known artists including Charlie Mariano, Zakir Hussain, Ramamani & the KCP, Mandolin U. Srinivas, Shankar Mahadevan, Sudha Raghunathan, Trilok Gurtu, Louis Banks, Ranjit Barot, Selva Ganesh, Sivamani, MaY Garrison, Karl Peters, Aka Moon, Robert Miles, Salif Keita & Angelique Kidjo.  He has scored music for feature films (including ‘Morning Raga’), dance and theatre productions, television & radio.