B School of Rock feat Thermal and A Quarter along with Metalbase India
Indian Institute Of Management, Bangalore in association with Metalbase India present you B-School Of Rock featuring India’s biggest Rock Band ‘Thermal And A Quarter’.
About Thermal And A Quarter:
Thermal And A Quarter (TAAQ) is a path-breaking band from Bangalore, India. TAAQ describes its music as ‘Bangalore Rock’; a sound as unique and layered as the fast-growing city of its birth. Imagine a Phish-meets- Steely Dan-via-Mahavishnu-Orchestra vibe: the TAAQ sound is all that and more. Through the last 15 years, TAAQ has played all over India, completed tours in the United Kingdom, West Asia and South-East Asia, released four studio albums, supported acts like Deep Purple and Jethro Tull, and won awards for individual musicianship as well as overall contribution to ‘Indian Rock’.
Live, TAAQ delivers an unforgettable, immersive musical experience. From packed clubs to arena-size venues, TAAQ’s stellar musicianship, hard-hitting lyrics, and fluid improvised style make every gig unique.
Quick Highlights…
• US Tour, playing dates in New York, Dallas, Seattle and more!
• Feature spot at the 2012 Mosaic Festival, Singapore.
• Hong Kong Tour; supported Bobby Taylor (mentor, The Jackson 5)
• Headlined Burn Festival in Male, Maldives
• Supported Deep Purple, JethroTull, Megadeth, Machine Head and Greg Howe on Tour
• 4th Album This Is It mixed by Grammy-winner Jeff Peters at A.R. Rahman’s studios.
• 3rd Album Plan B showcased on National Public Radio’s (www.npr.org) All Things Considered broadcast across the USA and the world
• Performances at Java Jazz Festival with special guests Prasanna and Vinnie Valentino
• Ranked #48 in Blender magazine’s ‘100 Ultimate Rock Bands’ among top international acts
• WorldSpace Radio Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Indian Rock’
• United Kingdom Tour– London and Glasgow
• Middle East Tour – Dubai and Bahrain
• Repeatedly featured in Rolling Stone magazine
• Front man Bruce Lee Mani wins ‘Guitarist of the Year’ at Rolling Stone/Jack Daniels Awards 2009; also wins Leon Ireland ‘Vocalist Of The Year’ Award in 2011
Competing Bands:
Acrimony
Clown With A Frown
The Dark Project
Velvet Trap
D’Whetstone
Witch House
Venue:
OAT, IIMB Campus, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore.
Date:
Feb 8th.
ENTRY FREE!
About the author
Hey Sanath,
I’m a tv producer from the UK on a 9 week holiday in India. This is a long shot but I thought I’d ask just in case you or anyone you know can help. Whilst I’m here I have a little work assignment. I’m trying to find some Bruce Springsteen fans to take part in a major documentary being made by Black Dog Films (a division of Ridley Scott Associates) called Springsteen & I. Have a look at their website which explains everything: http://www.springsteenandi.com/
Black Dog have obviously had loads of people contributing but I think they would like to give it a bit more of an international flavour and have more diversity in contributors (I assume they have so far been predominantly white North American and Northern Europeans).
The producers aren’t looking for anything too slick – it could even be shot on a smart phone. I think having any contributors from India would really lift this project.
I’m trying to chat to as many people as I can who might be able to connect me with Indian rock music fans in an attempt to track down some Bruce fanatics who may be willing to make a short film. I’m assuming Springsteen is not really your bag but if you have any ideas or can suggest other rock journalists/ promoters/ fans to talk to – in Bangalore or further afield – that would be most useful.
Please drop me a line if you have any questions, advice etc. I’m hoping to get to Bangalore this Friday but not sure I’ll be able to make the B School of Rock gig. Will try and get to see Thermal and Quarter on Sunday at TAO.
Also, do feel free to pass this message on to any other good music contacts you may have.
Best wishes,
Gurbir Dhillon