Marta Pereira da Costa Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
marta pereira da costa
August 9 and 10, 9:30 p.m.
Windmills, Whitefield
Tickets: ₹3,000 (seating), ₹1,500 (standing) via BookMyShow.com
Guitarist Marta Pereira da Costa’s concert at the Windmills will see jazz meet traditional Portuguese musical styles. Performing on Friday and Saturday, the artist will be joined by João José Pita on seven-string guitar and André Sousa Machado on percussion and drums.
The program description from Windmills describes da Costa as a pioneer in the world of fado, a mournful, melancholy style of Portuguese music that originated in the early 19th century. Da Costa is recognized worldwide as a key artist who redefined the role of the Portuguese guitar in fado music.
The description further states, “In a field traditionally dominated by men, she has carved a unique niche for herself, bringing the instrument into the spotlight. Her performances take audiences on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of fado and traditional Portuguese music. With a style that is both intense and dynamic, yet guided by profound sensitivity and delicacy, Marta’s music is infused with a quintessentially Portuguese essence. The strings of her guitar traverse new soundscapes, merging jazz, world music, and Portuguese music while preserving fado’s original authenticity.”
Sick Society
August 10, 8 p.m.
Beera 91 Taproom, Koramangala
Tickets: ₹499 via Skillboxes.com, plus a cover charge of ₹500 at the gate
Sick society | Photo courtesy: special arrangement
After releasing their new song ‘Soul’ at the end of July, the city’s alternative rock band Sick Society is performing at the Bira 91 Taproom. At the show, they will also pay tribute to American metal band System of a Down, with an opening set from singer Roshan Daniel, who will also perform rock and metal songs.
Sick Society have been releasing music since 2020 and have already released two full-length albums and an EP, as well as a few singles. Singer Kiran Paul says, “Our new single ‘Soul’ reflects our evolving sound and offers a glimpse of what’s to come on our upcoming album. This track is particularly special to us; this sound took almost four years to shape.”
Apart from Kiran, Sick Society comprises drummer Abin Thez, lead guitarist Harikrishnan PV and co-guitarist Akshay Vijay. Talking about their upcoming shows this week, the band said, “This is not just a gig but a celebration of our new music. We invite everyone to join us and be a part of the ‘Soul’ release. Let’s bring back the music and relive the magic of the post-grunge era together.”
Bangalore Thrash Fest
August 11, from 5 p.m.
Gillies Redefined, Fandom at Koramangala
Tickets: ₹650 and ₹750 via Insider.in, plus a ₹500 cover charge at the entrance
Pune-based Trio Cask | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
If you love fast, thunderous and explosive heavy metal, there’s plenty of thrash metal in store for the fandom this week for the first edition of Bangalore Thrash Fest. Organised by Into The Pit, the event features some of the top Indian metal bands.
For instance, Pune-based trio Kask is performing at the Bangalore Thrash Fest after performing at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany, while Kerala artist Amorphia is warming up ahead of a massive European tour scheduled in September and October. The lineup includes thrash metal bands like Mumbai’s Sabotage (who have just released their new album) apart from local metallers Speedtrip Vampire (to launch in January 2024) and Splinter from Pune.
The event description states, “The festival is the first thrash festival in the southern part of India, promising an unforgettable experience for metal lovers from across the country.”
All profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to help in post-Wayanad landslide efforts.
