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MUSIC

6 Best places to experience Live Music in India

By TK

28 March, 2019

Soothe yourself with some good music in your locality The thrill, the excitement, the adrenaline rush, live music offers can never be met by recorded tracks. Back in the day, it mainly used to be a thing during winters. Remember those small orchestra’s which used to take place almost in all areas during festivals. Live bands with all the instruments in full show, and singers singing one hit song after another. It used to be a completely different feeling altogether. Grooving to the beats of a live band gives you an adrenaline rush like nothing else. With the music arena getting more progressive with each passing day, India is slowly opening to new ideas and experimentation. Young and fresh talent from every nook and corner of the country are in the grip of this fever of forming bands. The music produced by such bands is refreshingly fresh and is gaining popularity among the youngsters of the country. If listening to live music is what you like, if this is a rejuvenating factor for you, you should consider visiting the following places for some really rocking stuff
  • Hard Rock Café Live Music, bananivissta Hard rock cafe
Over the years, Hard Rock Café is a name which has become synonymous with good music. Just as the name suggests, if you are looking for some really rocking music, this is the place to be. Whether you are in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore or Pune, visit this place for some cool music by indie, upcoming and international artists. Let me tell you guys, this place never disappoints…!!  
  • Shisha Jazz Café , Pune Live Music, bananivissta Shisha jazz cafe
If good food and good music are your priorities in life, just like me, then this place is a must visit for you. The café serves some awesome Iranian food and some good Jazz music. Not many places play live Jazz in India, nor are there many events that take place covering Jazz and this what distinguishes this place from the rest of its counterparts. It is one of the few places to have hosted artists like Gary Lawyer and Louis Banks.  
  • Raasta, Delhi Live Music, bananivissta Raasta Delhi
Whether you like sitting in the smoking lounge to the backdrop of cool music, or you like to really shake your hip to the beats, or you prefer sitting on the verandah overlooking Hauz Khas village, Raasta is the place for you to be. Serving beer which is always chilled and music which is always groovy, has become a regular thing with this place. What more, you could also sign up for a Karaoke on some nights and they will ensure you have a good time. This place has hosted some of the most happening artists like Mad Boy / Mink, Reggae Rajahs, Nucleya just to name a few.    
  • Cavala, Goa Live Music, bananivissta cavala goa
Whilst talking about live music, it is impossible that the name of Goa doesn’t come up. One of the most popular places in Goa for live music is Cavala. The place is said to host some of the most happening bands in India. Head to the back area to be surprised by some awesome live performances. Bands like Rhythm & Blues, Tidal Wave, Crimson Tide, Smooth and Lace are some of the most notable names to have performed here. Keep a close watch on the schedule as there is a wide variety of bands performing on different nights.  
  • Gonsalves Mansion, Goa Live Music, bananivissta Gonsalves mansion
Another legendary place when it comes to live music. This is the best stopover in Goa for all Jazz lovers. It is an old Portuguese kind of setup which adds more to the ambience and environment of the place. It is worth mentioning that this the Gonsalves Mansion has hosted some of the most prominent names in the Jazz like George Fernandez, Carlos Monteiro, Mac Dourado, Colin D’ Cruz, Valerio Sequeira and Filipe Colaco. This is the ideal place to relax, unwind and listen to some good live music.  
  • Tao Terraces, Bangalore Live Music, bananivissta Tao terraces
This is one of the best places if you want to experience raw and fresh talent. The terrace is open to live music in the evenings which is a mostly progressive and deep house. Weekends are the most happening with a string of DJ performances throughout. Tao terraces is the place to be if you want to check out fresh, budding international music talent with DJ’s and musicians coming down from Germany, France, Netherlands, and Russia. If you are a deep house, techno or progressive house fan, this is the place for you.   I’m going to ensure at least I attend a couple of these places to witness the magic they create. Are you coming along? For more interesting updates on Indian Live music, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Download our magazine Spunky Indian for exclusive stories.