Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival Lineup Announced

The Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival returns in its second edition to the hill station town of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh on March 29th and 30th. The two day festival will feature performances by folk rock artists such as The Raghu Dixit Project and Mrigya, who return for a second time. Post-pop duo Sridhar/Thayil, who haven’t been on stage together since  their album launch tour last year, will also perform.

The festival lineup is complete with Hindi pop rock band Ankur and the Ghalat Family, gypsy psychedelic rock band Peter Cat Recording Co, blues/rock ”˜n roll band Big Bang Blues and a collaboration titled Desert Funk, featuring folk singers from Barmer, Rajasthan and Kolkata indie funk band Neel and the Lightbulbs.

The festival, put together by the Genesis Foundation, takes place at the Baikunth resorts over two days. Entry to the festival is with donor cards, which go towards raising funds for the NGO’s goal of facilitating medical care for children with special medical needs. 

Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival 2013 Lineup

Day one ”“ 4.30pm ”“ 10.30pm

Big Bang Blues

Ankur and the Ghalat Family

Mrigya

Papon and The East India Company

 

Day two ”“ 2.30pm ”“ 10.30pm

Desert Funk: Barmer musicians with Neel and the Lightbulbs

Peter Cat Recording Co

Sridhar/Thayil

The Raghu Dixit Project

 

The Kasauli Rhythm and Blues Festival takes place on March 29th and 30th at Baikunth Resorts, Kasauli. Donor cards available here for Rs 5,500 per person. Event details here.