Delhi 2 Dublin

About Delhi 2 Dublin (D2D):
Hour Magazine wrote that “Delhi 2 Dublin is the United Nations of rock ‘n’ roll”. This Vancouver, Canada based band plays an energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub, Reggae and Electronica with global rhythms and club beats. Tarun Nayar, Sanjay Seran, Andrew Kim and Ravi Binning, along with guest musicians Jaron Freeman-Fox and Sara Fitzpatrick, are diverse in both their backgrounds and musical influences. The band has been together almost five years and has released three albums including its latest, Planet Electric. The album title is apt because the six musicians feel that they plug directly into the world’s music and energy.

A live collaboration put together in 2006 as a one-off performance piece for a club night in Vancouver called Delhi to Dublin was so well-received that requests for additional performances led to the official formation of Delhi 2 Dublin. “Not being able to fit into any specific genre allows the band to create whatever we like and not be judged for it. Our audience expects nothing less.” The band finds this advantageous for their live show as it enables them to create a flow to their sets much like a DJ would for the dance floor. “Audiences love to see a band transcending stereotypes and letting the music speak for itself”.

The Delhi 2 Dublin crew is constantly touring. The strong word-of-mouth on their live performances has enabled them to build a loyal and continent wide fan base. The band has played several of the top festivals in Canada and the U.S. and, in 2011, is expanding its horizons to include performances in the Pacific Rim and Europe. In addition, on April 26th, they will be releasing Planet: Electrified, a remix album of the tracks from Planet Electric along with some specially recorded new songs. A new line-up, a new album and new international touring opportunities all signal that originality and evolution are all part of the Delhi 2 Dublin experience. They have become one of Canada’s most buzzed-about bands and 2011 will only see them enhancing that reputation.

Band Members:
Sanjay – Vox
Tarun – Tabla, Electronics
Andrew – Electric Sitar, Guitar
Ravi – Dhol
Jaron – Fiddle
Sara – Fiddle

About Bija:
BIJA is the collaboration of Reno natives Kate Cotter and DJ Kristophari (David Madsen). Cotter, known primarily as an award-winning acoustic singer/songwriter, began exploring electronic composition after returning from Eastern Europe in 2003. Kristophari, known for his skill as a musician, composer, and producer of electronic music, is also heavily influenced by his world travels. His songs have been described as epic, triumphant, and sensuous. The duo began co-writing and performing together in 2010 and currently plan to release their forthcoming album titled Love & Destiny in spring of 2012. BIJA combines ethereal vocals and poetic lyrics with a progressive and melodic blend of dance, trance and house, often integrating live musicians, choreography, hip hop, and dubstep.

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