	Classic Clapton After Midnight paid tribute to Eric Clapton at St. Andrews Auditorium, Mumbai, belting out Cocaine, Layla, I Shot the Sheriff and other classics.
	Magical Tribute to Cat Stevens Bangalore's singer/songwriter Rajeev paid tribute to Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens at Kyra, Bangalore, featuring songs like Wild World, Peace Train and Father & Son.
	Boomarang Atea (vocals), Boom (guitars), Joshua (bass) and Rosangliana (drums) rocked the stage and wooed the crowd with a terrific gig at Kyra, Bangalore with their music that's best described as RATM-inspired.
	Menwhopause New Delhi’s five-member rock act, Menwhopause made a stopover at Kyra, Bangalore for a night of original rock, alternative and psychedelic fare.
	Next This award-winning play, written by Terrence McNally (best known for his Broadway musical & Oscar nominated film "Kiss of the Spider Woman") set at the height of the Vietnam Draft, came to Kyra, Bangalore.
	Tribute to Michael Jackson A tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was held at Kyra, Bangalore with stunning costumes, vocals, breathtaking dancing that included the worldfamous Moonwalk.
	Great American Songbook To celebrate America's Independence Day and as a Tribute to Michael Jackson, the BEC rock band wowed the crowd with "Great American Songbook" at Kyra, Bangalore.
	Aum Vocalist Manu and the gang "transmitted energy to the audience" with their high-powered performance, that has become Aum's trademark, at Kyra, Bangalore.
	80s Hits Retronome, Kyra's house band paid a tribute to the 80's music, belting out hits from the synthpop decade.
	Jonathan Atherton Aussie comic Jonathan Atherton had the audience in splits at the St. Andrews Auditorium, Mumbai with his award-winning show, "Around the World in 80 Minutes".
	Beyond Magic Nakul Shenoy demonstrated his psychic ability at Kyra, Bangalore with super-human memory, mind reading and metal bending, at a highly interactive show.
	Aggy Uncle Jonathan Atherton, TJ Johnson and Ajit Saldanah played agony uncles at Kyra, Bangalore. The interactive show had the uncles answering queries from people around the globe, including those from the audience post intermission.
	Art of Dance Mesmerising the crowd at Kyra, Bangalore were nimble performers who switched from Salsa to Hip Hop with such grace and ease, it seemed like such an easy thing to do. The dance styles also had loads of Bollywood Masala keeping the audience in mind.
	Mark & Jeff Interactive Show The one-of-a-kind Gentlemen Only show consisted of Mark and Jeff amusing the crowd with their brand of humor, lyrics, anecdotes and "desperate limericks" at Kyra, Bangalore.
	Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel Colin and Charles came close to singing like Simon and Garfunkel, a tribute held at Kyra, Bangalore in honor of the two popular singers. Belting out one number after another, the duo sang some of the alltime favorites including, "Song of Silence"s
	Down Memory Lane Vocalist Tom Chandy led his band The Jazz Revival to present a spectacular evening at Kyra, Bangalore. Playing mostly Latin jazz, the band also performed jazzed renditions of popular songs.
	Vibgyor The experimental concert themed on the amalgamation of lights and colors featured the who's who of classical music- Pt. Vijay Ghate, Sufi vocalist Runa Rizvi, keyboard player Atul Raninga, and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia.
	Bottleflower Seeds Inspired by the likes of Green Day, Ugly Kid Joe and Nirvana, Bangalore-based alternative band The Bottleflower Seeds were at Kyra, Bangalore playing their music that ranged from covers to recent compositions.
	Jadugar Karan Waving his magic wand at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, Jadugar Karan performed his tricks that included rain rupees, floating lady, geometrical box, and loads of tricks for kids who were all over the stage.
	EK The indie rock/fusion band as they call themselves, Ek performed at Kyra, Bangalore. Led by vocalist Shashank, the band, made popular by songs like Saatwan Taar and Jeetenge, gave a good performance.
	Comedy Store UK The British trio of comedians Paul Tonkinson, Ian Stone and Sean Meo had the audience in splits, over witty oneliners and absolutely impromtu jests, as they performed to sold-out crowds at 3 venues across Mumbai.
	Skinny Alley The Indian rock n roll band from Kolkata are known to be one of the best in what thay do. Playing in varied styles at Kyra, Bangalore, the quintet reminded the crowd present of Steely Dan as efficiently as it could INXS.
	PINKNOISE Skinny Alley's Jay and Gyan Singh together with Amyt Datta and Jivraj Singh got together at Kyra, Bangalore for probably a one-time project called Pink Noise. A family project of sorts, Pink Noise is a tribute (with a twist) to one of rock n roll's all time greats, Pink Floyd.
	Thermal and a Quarter The Bangalore-based TAAQ had Bruce Lee, Rajeev and Rzhude swaying dinner theatre patrons at Kyra, with covers and originals- Brigade Street and Motorbyckle.
	Junkyard Groove Bootleg Tour Heading out on the Bootleg Tour that spans 4 cities, Junkyard Groove were at Kyra, Bangalore charming the crowd with Let You Go and songs from their recent album 11:11 [Bootleg].
	Punctuate The unique dance theatre that delves in the life of a woman performed at Kyra, Bangalore to a rather receptive crowd. As forewarned there was no reading between the lines, only a powerful dance drama in Indian and Western styles and a smart sense of humor.
	Guitar Gurus Five guitar maestros played the night away at Fireflies Ashram, 40 kms off Bangalore. Initiated by Strange Brew, Vikramjit 'Tuki' Banerjee, John Anthony, Amit Heri, Derek Julien and Sanjay Divecha got together and rocked the audience.
	Midival Punditz Starting a show at 9pm maybe something the Punditz are not used to but that didn't stop the crowds from packing the venue and thronging the band for CD signing and after-concert socialising. As for the show, it brought the house down. Need we say more?
	Krosswindz The band from Kolkata displayed guitar ingenuity and musical dexterity at Kyra, Bangalore. The urbanised Bengali music went well with the crowd, as they listened to popular numbers, usually sung by a loyal following in the USA, UK, Ireland and Mexico.
	Midnight Hotel After playing at packed houses across the country, the murder mystery Midnight Hotel wowed the audience at Bangalore's supper theatre, Kyra. The Madras Players' production is slated for more entertainment of such a kind. Watch this space!
	The Sleeping Beauty Kamani Auditorium, Delhi witnessed a mesmerizing performance by the Indian Ballet Company, featuring professional dancers and elaborate costumes. The production brought to life favorite characters Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Princess Aurora, and others from Fairy Tale Land.
	Evergreen The guys behind songs like "Run to the Light" and "From Here to Clarity" performed live at Kyra Theatre, Bangalore. The prog-rock band from Cochin differs in their approach to music as it is targeted both at musicians as well as the common ear.
	Come to the Be-in Held at Bangalore's dinner theatre, Kyra, Shaa'ir (Monica Dogra) hosted the Open Mic session, inviting musicians, poets, performers etc. along with their instruments and prose for a night of "expressing yourself" on stage...aptly called The Be-In.
	Raghu Dixit Bangalore's very own Music Hero, Raghu Dixit was at Kyra performing his favorite songs to a limited audience for a one night only special, including grub, booze and signed memorabilia.
	Kumar Singapore's cross dressing comedian was at Kyra Theatre, Bangalore, with his trade-mark outfits and risque jokes about his extended family, life in Singapore, having Russel Peters for breakfast et al.
	Rajeev & the Rebels Rajeev and the Rebels - Ryan, Satchit and Uday- played a "blend of blues, folk and world music infused originals and covers" enthralling the packed Kyra Theatre, Bangalore.
	Bamboo Shoots The 5-member band from America performed at Kyra Theatre, Bangalore after successful gigs at Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Pune. The guys behind songs like Hey Girl and Chances and Reasons regaled the crowd with their popular numbers in dance rock music.
	Pt. Bhimsen Joshi The Valay Foundation-organised "Celebrations" event was a tribute to Pandit Bhimsen Joshi for his passion and contribution to Hindustani music and was attended by many renowned artistes, including violonist Ratish Tagade, Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra and flautist Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia.
	Deepak Chopra Deepak Chopra was in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore to speak on "Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life". The lectures included topics such as the relationship between physical, quantum and non-local reality, and nature of reality.
	Hindustani Gharana Music Festival Continuing to showcase the wonders of the Drupad tradition, the festival was held Museum Theatre, Chennai. Featuring Irshad Khan, Pt. Krishna Ram Chaudary and Shanno Khurana, the concerts displayed a range of techniques and heart rending recitals
	Kitaro New age music guru and Grammy-winning performer, Kitaro was at The Ashok, Delhi for two days of multi-textured compositions, signature sound, and fusion techniques.
	Asia Electric Concert Held at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai, Asia Electric Concert featured Indian jazz wonder Louis Banks, Sivamani and sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumar. Organised by the Rotary Club of Bombay Central (RCBC), the concert was held to support RCBC's many endeavors.
	Concert for Mumbai The charity concert in aid for victims of 26/11 attacks was held at Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Mumbai. Featured artists included Farhan Akhtar, Ehsaan, Loy, the all-girl band Lez Zeppelin, and M.A.S.S.Ensemble from Los Angeles.
	Kardinal Offishal {Hard Rock} Known to be Akon's protégé, Kardinal Offishal and rapper Solitaire shook Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai with high energy and screaming fans . The duo had the crowd sold out to chart toppers like Dangerous, Graveyard Shift and Numba 1.
	Jagjit Singh Ghazal King Jagjit Singh was at it again, singing one melodious number after another for a charity concert at the Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Mumbai. His growing popularity has only added to the ever-increasing fan base.
	Shiv Hari Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia performed together after two years, regaling the audiences with their trademark SHIVHARI jugalbandi. The santoor maestro and flautist have collaborated together before.
	Awaaz Ek Andaaz Anek Hemangini Jhaveri dazzled the audiences with a one-of-a-kind performance, singing popular yesteryear and modern numbers. Known to sing in the voice of 27 singers, including Gita Dutt, Lata Mangeshkar, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Asha Bhosale, she was at her best replicating the voices of most known singers.
	Sonu Nigam Sonu Nigam belted out romantic numbers as the crowds crooned along at NSIC Grounds, Delhi. The Valentine's Day concert witnessed lovely couples singing unabashedly.
	Johnnie Walker One Tree The 4th One Tree Music Festival was held at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. While blues guitarist Bernard Allison combined blues and rock to a rousing crowd, Chico led the seven-member band to a night of Latino flavors.
	Blackdog The two-day jazz concert was held at KSLTA, Bengaluru featuring Louis Banks, Cyril Barbessol, Margie Perez, George Brooks, and a host of jazz artists from around the world, much to the delight of the udience, who couldn't get enough of the sessions.
	Jagjit Singh Listeners were held spellbound as Jagjit Singh sang at a charity concert at Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Mumbai. As in the past, the Ghazal maestro's unique melodious voice won the hearts of all present.
	Saarang IIT-Madras IIT-Madras' annual festival included Choreo Nite, a Sonu Nigam Concert and a rocking performance by Opeth that made the event much sought-after and had fans flocking to Chennai from all parts of the country.
	Jugalbandi The partnership of Ustad Zakir Hussain and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia made beautiful music at NCPA, Mumbai. As in the past the flautist and Tabla virtuoso formed an amazing confluence, making the evening truly a memorable one.
	Tribute to Bangalore Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Ustad Zakir Hussain performed together at Princess Academy felicitating the Garden City. The third concert in the Tribute to Bangalore series was witnessed by many music lovers, who flocked to watch the maestros creating magic.
	Sunburn Festival 2008 Sunburn Festival in Goa was held amidst sun, sand and tight security. Spread across 4 stages, the spirited beach party featured Jalebee Cartel, Midival Punditz, Richard Durand, Roger Shah and DJ Ivan among the extensive lineup.
	Jethro Tull and Anoushka Shankar British band Jethro Tull along with Anoushka Shankar performed in Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai, enthralling crowds who thronged to watch them. The Mumbai concert was rescheduled and called "The Billion Hands Concert" in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
	Mickey Mouse Show Disney’s favorite characters came to Delhi for a 3-day extravaganza that had audiences singing and dancing along. Laila and Romeo of the movie Roadside Romeo were also part of the entertainment, that saw Mickey, Minnie and Daisy dressed in traditional Indian ensemble.
	Spyro Gyra Spyro Gyra proved their mettle as they toured Bangalore and Mumbai making music magic at the Jyothi Nivas College Premises and St. Andrew’s Auditorium respectively. The Grammy-nominated jazz band comprising Jay Beckenstein, Tom Schuman, Julio Fernandez, Bonny Bonaparte and Scott Ambush, rocked the house with their signature style.
	Rock On for Humanity Humming along with hoi polloi, were Bollywood stars and Page 3 socialites. The charity event was received with aplomb, raising funds for the children of Bihar. Among the rockers were Something Relevant, Raghu Dixit, Parikrama, and Avial, who grooved along with the likes of Hritik Roshan, Saif Ali, and Preity Zinta.
	FICCI Air Show A unique show of its kind, the Indian Aviation Airshow was held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. As many as 35 CEOs associated with Aviation were present at the exhibition-cum-airshow, inaugurated by Praful Patel. The first ever show of this kind promises to pave the way for more in future. Watch this space.
	Noddy Live Show Parents and children sang along with the stars at the Noddy Show, held in Kolkatta, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The overwhelming response to the musical made it a roaring success. Tickets sold out much in advance, leaving many fans disappointed.
	City of Dreams The homegrown musical at St. Andrews Auditorium, a venture of Reliance Capital in association with Morani Brothers, drew in more than just the Bollywood crowd. Around 40 dancers performed along with well known artistes, depicting various aspects of Bollywood.
	Richard Bona From the moment of Bona`s birth, music has been the center of his world. The grandson of a famous percussionist and singer, Bona was born in 1967 in Minta, a village in central Cameroon. Throughout his amazing musical journey, Bona has absorbed the spirit and the rhythms of the places he has visited.
	Independence Rock XXIII Held in August, the only rock music festival in the country lived up to its hype attracting bands like Inner Sanctum, Rainbow Bridge, Depth, Agni, and Rosemary among others. Spread across 5 cities, the bands battled it out in style with S.I.L.V.E.R. from Pune emerging the victor.
	Jagjit Singh The Ghazal King Jagjit Singh is undoubtedly one of the renowned Ghazal Singer in the world. Jagjit Singh is one of those entertainers who never pause, who never goes stale. The concert was indeed one of its kind and it was a privilege in itself to be a part of the same.
	John McLaughlin John McLaughlin promoted his Western Jazz-Fusion album, "Floating Point". The core group included keyboardist Louiz Banks, percussionist Sivamani and drummer Ranjit Barot as well as French bassist Hadrien Feraud. John has transcended yet another set of musical boundaries with his new album.
	Anoushka Shankar Concert The daughter of legendry Pt. Ravi Shankar, Anoushka, strummed on her sitar at Mumbai and Delhi. The music not only mesmerized the crowd but left them spell bound during and after the performance.
	The Johnnie Walker One Tree Music Festival 2008 The Johnnie Walker One Tree festival was surely a community feeling. The performances by Robert Cray Band and Jose Feliciano were astounding. As they say, "it’s all about your space, your scene and your festival", the celebration shall always be cherished in the memoirs of the attendants.
	Scorpions This was one of the best performances of the Band. They ruled India with 3 enchanting concerts at Bangalore, Mumbai and Shillong. The crowd at the venue was left stunned.
	Sunburn An extravaganza in itself. Suburn, a two-day festival at Goa, depicted the wild side of life. Dj’s from across the globe gathered at the venue including the renowned DJ Axwell and our very own Nikhil Chinapa to mesmerize the crowd and keep them thumping to non-stop muzzak.
	America The legend was repeated. America, USA's oldest pop rock band performed in two extraordinary concerts at Mumbai and Bangalore in India. This surely left the crowd wind back in the time-machine.
	Saif, Parikrama & Strings\ Four live concerts with the India’s best band, best actor and best Paki-band was merged together. The response at Bangalore and Delhi was awesome but the intensity fell a pitch low when it came to the audience of Mumbai and Kolkatta. They created an enchanting mayhem.