Blues Conscience perform on 16 January 2014 at Hard Rock Cafe, Phoenix Marketcity, Velachery

Events in Chennai - Blues Conscience perform on 16 January 2014 at Hard Rock Cafe, Phoenix Marketcity, Velachery. 8.30.pm onwards

Kaanam Pongal Special, Blues Conscience perform on 16 January 2014 at Hard Rock Cafe, Phoenix Marketcity, Velachery. 8.30.pm onwards

About Blues Conscience :

Begun with the intent to promote the blues as a genre in today’s rock and metal dominated Indian music scene, Blues Conscience began its journey to rediscover and reintroduce the blues back in 2008. Blues Conscience’s founding members Aum Janakiram and Anek Ahuja were quick to recognize the dearth of blues in the live music scene in their hometown of the coastal South Indian city of Chennai, and roped in Naeil Smith on the drums, along with saxophone player Maarten Visser. They were joined by Siddharth Kumar on the keyboards shortly thereafter, completing the power quintet line-up. After having recorded a demo EP in 2010, Blues Conscience was lauded for their refreshingly original style and cheeky lyrical work with songs like Kamasutra, Shaggin’ Ma Dog, and Obama receiving high praise from music aficionados, the press, and laymen alike. The band, in 2012, brought on board L.A.-based guitar virtuoso and producer Ed Degenaro to work on “Down and Dirty”—the official Blues Conscience album with 14 original songs and collaborations features some amazing blues musicians.

Often called “a cool, feel good band that’s constantly engaging the audience with the right energy,” and “an act that is perfect for any venue,” Blues Conscience brings to the audience entertaining and interactive live performances, which are clubbed with a slick act replete with hats and suits. With separately tailored set lists for pubs, parties, and auditorium/large venue gigs, Blues Conscience is sure to have the audience swaying and (eventually!) dancing to covers from blues legends such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, just to name a few! Having performed at venues across the nation including Blue Frog, Hard Rock Café, IIT-B and many of the prominent music and blues festivals India has on offer, Blues Conscience is sure to leave the audience thoroughly entertained and wanting more.

Members :

Anek Ahuja - Vocals / Bass
Aum Janakiram - Vocals / Guitars
Neil Smith - Drums
Sid Kumar - Keys
Maarten Vsiser - Saxophone

Connect with Blues Conscience at http://www.bluesconscience.com/ or on facebook