Association of India's Development presents Indian Ocean live concert to Bay Area on Oct 10, 6:30PM at Smithwick Theatre, Los Altos, CA. The Indian Ocean band will be performing with saxophonist and composer, George Brooks.
India’s biggest underground success, Indian Ocean is a pioneering band in the Indian fusion and rock scene. Their sound can be described as “Indo-rock fusion with jazz-spiced rhythms that integrates shlokas, sufism, environmentalism, mythology and revolution.” Formed in the early 90s, Indian Ocean has spearheaded the Indian rock scene and is one of India’s few politically conscious bands. A cult band in its own right, the group has amalgamated Indian folk music with Western rock. Culling their lyrics from a variety of languages, including Hindi, Kashmiri, Bengali, Sanskrit and even Aramaic, their music ranges from rocking political anthems to meditative spiritual ballads.
Setting the precedent from their first self-titled album (which was the highest selling album by an Indian band at the the time), Indian Ocean has earned rave reviews from the critics and audiences alike. Their third album Kandisa, released in 2000, is considered one of the most important, best-loved albums of contemporary Indian music, while their latest album Tandanu featuring collaborations with metal, Bollywood, and Indian classical artists, has been hailed as “an album that awakens a new consciousness” by Rolling Stone India.
Hailed as the “leading American voice in Indian jazz fusion”, saxophonist and composer, George Brooks has performed with such notable musicians as Terry Riley, John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Larry Coryell, Etta James, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Kronos Quartet, and Anthony Braxton. His original compositions combine elegant melodies with the rich harmonies of modern jazz and the driving rhythms of North India, forming a unique and wholly satisfying musical experience.
George has received commissions from the American Composers Forum, Opera Piccola, the Berkeley Jazz School and The SFMOMA. His compositions have been performed by Yo-Yo Ma, The Liverpool Philharmonic and have appeared in films by Merchant/Ivory Productions.
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India’s biggest underground success, Indian Ocean is a pioneering band in the Indian fusion and rock scene. Their sound can be described as “Indo-rock fusion with jazz-spiced rhythms that integrates shlokas, sufism, environmentalism, mythology and revolution.” Formed in the early 90s, Indian Ocean has spearheaded the Indian rock scene and is one of India’s few politically conscious bands. A cult band in its own right, the group has amalgamated Indian folk music with Western rock. Culling their lyrics from a variety of languages, including Hindi, Kashmiri, Bengali, Sanskrit and even Aramaic, their music ranges from rocking political anthems to meditative spiritual ballads.
Setting the precedent from their first self-titled album (which was the highest selling album by an Indian band at the the time), Indian Ocean has earned rave reviews from the critics and audiences alike. Their third album Kandisa, released in 2000, is considered one of the most important, best-loved albums of contemporary Indian music, while their latest album Tandanu featuring collaborations with metal, Bollywood, and Indian classical artists, has been hailed as “an album that awakens a new consciousness” by Rolling Stone India.
Hailed as the “leading American voice in Indian jazz fusion”, saxophonist and composer, George Brooks has performed with such notable musicians as Terry Riley, John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Larry Coryell, Etta James, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Kronos Quartet, and Anthony Braxton. His original compositions combine elegant melodies with the rich harmonies of modern jazz and the driving rhythms of North India, forming a unique and wholly satisfying musical experience.
George has received commissions from the American Composers Forum, Opera Piccola, the Berkeley Jazz School and The SFMOMA. His compositions have been performed by Yo-Yo Ma, The Liverpool Philharmonic and have appeared in films by Merchant/Ivory Productions.
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ARTISTS
Rahul Ram
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Amit Kilam
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Himanshu Joshi
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Tuheen Chakravorty
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Nikhil Rao
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George Brooks
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VENUE
Smithwick Theatre | 10th Oct, 2015 @ 6:00pm
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA - 94022.
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA - 94022.
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TICKETS
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FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
There is no age limit to attend the event. Kids below 6 years enter free, but You need to buy tickets for kids if they occupy a seat.
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Parking is available at the venue. Please make sure to take a look at the parking vending machine to confirm it is free.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach the organizer by email or phone
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Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Tickets are not transferable. All purchases are final
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You will need to bring a proof of ticket purchase and exchange it for actual ticket at the venue box office
What is the refund policy?
All ticket purchases are final and no refunds are issued.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Notify the organizer before hand, if such a situation will arise.
Is there any group discount?
Group discount can not be matched with other discounts. Since Early Bird is already in place at this moment, the group discount is not enabled now. It will be considered to add group discounts later.
There is no age limit to attend the event. Kids below 6 years enter free, but You need to buy tickets for kids if they occupy a seat.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking is available at the venue. Please make sure to take a look at the parking vending machine to confirm it is free.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can reach the organizer by email or phone
email: [email protected]
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Tickets are not transferable. All purchases are final
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You will need to bring a proof of ticket purchase and exchange it for actual ticket at the venue box office
What is the refund policy?
All ticket purchases are final and no refunds are issued.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
Notify the organizer before hand, if such a situation will arise.
Is there any group discount?
Group discount can not be matched with other discounts. Since Early Bird is already in place at this moment, the group discount is not enabled now. It will be considered to add group discounts later.