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Eid Mubarak etc.

Eid Mubarak folks!
Speaking of Eid, recently had a brand-new experience gastronomique – Haleem. Our good friend Suman Bolar invited us over, rather unexpectedly, for dinner last week; and knowing her penchant for adventurous (and always top-quality) cuisine, we said YES before the hat even knew the floor was beckoning. Full indulgence it was – read all [...]

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TIMES OF NEED – Vol 1 #2

The new issue of TIMES OF NEED – now upgraded to a monthly from a fortnightly. :)

In this issue:
- Book a ticket to lasting fame – with Jaswant Singh
- The truth about MJ’s death – buried with his body
- Chandrayaan – Followed by a Moonshadow
- If the Sky is full of Rain

An Ode to TAAQ by Viren Joseph

Just found this on Facebook..

An Ode to Thermal by Viren Joseph

I felt like writing. The thought of work is making me want to throw up. :-[
Heard a couple of thermal’s songs after so long, so, ladies and gentlemen…
The Sound of Thermal’s Quarter
Goes Plink.
A Dash of jazz-funk, smart lyrics disguised in a doo-woppy scat, mixed with [...]

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Car Encounters of the Make-My-Day Kind

Two days, two cars, two complete strangers, two connections, two smiles – music is amazing!
Driving to Queens’ (our rehearsal space) yesterday, playing Charlie Byrd’s So Danco Samba in the car, windows down because it’s quite pleasant, even with the smoke. Blue Maruti pulls up alongside at the Vellara junction lights, single occupant, peaceful-looking gent with [...]

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Hard Rocking Delhi

All you TAAQies who came out to see us in the pouring rain – thanks!
We had a blast. Lots of new material road-tested, some back for retreading in the shop, some good to go…
Was initially skeptical about my tone through the ubiquitous Marshall DFX amp, but was pleasantly surprised by what eventually emerged. Had to [...]

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Gig Alert: Delhi – Sept 3

TAAQ live at Hard Rock Cafe, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi.

Thursday, September 3.

8 PM onwards.

This is our first visit to the capital in a few months and our first at the new Hard Rock Cafe. Be sure to be there.