The Show MUST Go On...!

"Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say good-bye. " - Charles M. Schulz

Hi everyone, we know it has been a while since we have posted and all that silence is not without a reason…

We are saddened to announce the departure of our Lead Guitarist, AV from the band. He has been with Ashwamedh since the later half of 2009, till date.

Numerous gigs and almost a year later, we know, more than anything it has been a tough cookie for all of us to bite, however, as the famous saying goes...

“The Show MUST Go On…”

Ashwamedh LIVE in Mumbai with Motherjane!!!!!

Yes you read it right! Ashwamedh is all set to rock Mumbai yet again and this time it gets bigger, with the boys sharing the stage with none other than the legendary Motherjane \m/.


Catch Ashwamedh and Motherjane conjure up one hell of a storm@ Prerana 2010 ( Annual fest of National Institute of Industrial Engineering )



Event details:

Date:- October 29th 2010
Venue:- NITIE Lawns, NITIE Campus,Near Vihar Lake,Mumbai 400087
( Landmark:- Rennaissance Hotel)
Time:- 6:30PM Onwards


So gear up and mark you calendars coz this is something you don't wanna miss!!!!!

To listen to our music or know more about us, visit our fan page on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/ashwamedh

or our Reverbnation page:

www.reverbnation.com/ashwamedh

Force, Zest and Attitude... Redefined!!!

A 700 strong crowd, running on an over dose of adrenaline and Ashwamedh was what it took to redefine the motto of FORZA 2010 and kick off ISB&M's biggest annual festival with a blast!

ISBM crowds have always been a treat to play for but this was something very special. With students from all four corners of the country at the venue, one could only expect the evening to get noisier and noisier by the minute...

Starting off with a metal version, of the famous Bollywood song 'Rukmani', as the sound check, was enough to instigate the crowd to break the security cordon and dash towards the stage! Now that should give you a slight idea of how crazy it has been for us at the gig \m/

With the crowd already on a serious high, there could not have been a more opportune time to unleash our latest original 'Musafir'. The response needless to say was inexplicable... Thank you each and every one of you for appreciating our music.

3 Quarter Ek Pint, yet again was a HUGE hit with the crowds. The funny thing is... somehow, everyone seems to connect with this song, irrespective of whether you drink or not. Maybe its time to make it our booze anthem...what say? :-P

With necks already sore and bodies dripping in sweat, it was time to bring on the heavy artillery. Soon all females in the house were asked to let their hair down...it was time for some major head banging...yes it was time for Ode and Aelaan \m/

However, this was not quite the end of the evening. How could it be? Sutta song was not played yet :-). Chants of Sutta was all that one could hear... so there was only one thing to do... play it!

The show finally culminated with a long but interesting 7 minute sutta song... Phew!! Looking back on the whole gig, all we can say is...........

This ones gonna remain in our hearts for a long long while... Thank You All

Finally, BIG thanks to Mr. Kaushal Kavekar for capturing the moments brilliantly on his camera. In spite of all the pushing, pulling, the pits... you have always made us look killer on stage...hats off to you \m/

For more about the band and their music, visit Ashwamedh's fan page:

www.facebook.com/ashwamedh

You can also listen to our songs and videos at:

www.reverbnation.com/ashwamedh

Glimpses of Soccer Mania!

First up, a BIG Thank You to all the fans who turned up at Soccer Mania to support us in spite of the rains... we do appreciate all the pains you all took to show up at the venue :-)...It means alot to us!

We had one hell of a time playing at the gig, a fantastic event and some great memories for the scrap book Here are a few pics from the event:

For more pics of the event visit us on Face book at :www.facebook.com/ashwamedh

Soccer meets Rock!

Ashwamedh LIVE at Sayaji Hotel premises on Saturday 19th June 2010 as a part of Soccer Mania celebrations.

Other attractions include:

-->> Elevated stand seating,

-->> Stadium atmosphere

-->> Two Giant screens so that nobody misses a match when two matches are played at the same time.

-->> LIVE DJ Paps (channel V featured)

-->> LIVE Rock Bands every Friday, Saturday & Sunday

-->> Cheer-girls everyday

-->> Fully air-conditioned and weather proof venue

-->> Ample parking, security & safety arrangements

Join us at the venue for wild night of Rock and Soccer... and dont forget to bring your bottle of adrenalin, coz its gonna be a rush!!

Indian Music Revolution Features Ashwamedh

Indian Music Revolution... one of the fore running torch bearers of the Indian Underground scene featured Ashwamedh as their In-Focus band.

To read the review visit:

http://www.indianmusicrevolution.com/In-Focus/ashwamedh.html


Ashwamedh would like to thank all the members of IMR for this warm gesture.

BIG THANKS!!





To know more about IMR or to check out the Indian underground music scene visit:

http://www.indianmusicrevolution.com

Ashwamedh rocks ISBM and Mumbai!!

Opening for Javed Ali at ISBM, Ashwamedh put forth one hell of a blitzkrieg performance to say the least! A fantastic 30 foot stage, super psychedelic lights and pyros was all the boys needed to unleash the beasts hiding beneath the calm exteriors.


An expected footfall of 1500 made sure there would be ample of rock hungry fans by the end of the show... and thats exactly what happened.



Starting out with the sound check after a short press conference at VITS Hotel, we had Denzel (One of Pune's best sound engineers) at the console. Needless to say, the sound... both on and off the stage was superb.
As the evening slowly set in amongst the valleys of Lavale, the lights grew on the crowd and the stage looked awe inspiring... Ashwamedh played mostly an all original setlist with people simply going berserk over 3 Quarter Ek Pint, Elaan and Ode to my Motherland.


'Ode' as always made the crowd plummet into shivers with goosebumps and with a mixed feeling of patriotism, passion and sheer love for our Motherland INDIA!! The 2:15 min guitar solo simply made the crowd go into orgasmic raptures... wanting more!



The best part was when we were told by our Online Promo team that fans had already started pouring in by the time we got off stage :-D



A week later, it was time for Ashwamedh to make a mark on Mumbai.It was Ashwamedh's first gig in Mumbai and alot was at stake. Litle did Mumbai anticipate what was in store...

With faith in their music, themselves and the Almighty above, Ashwamedh knew they had a job cut out for them and they did exactly that. Enthralling an audience of close to 700 was otherwise an everyday affair, but this was different... this was Mumbai a place known for its ruthless crowd, who could trash a band within minutes or worship it till death!

'Pehchaan' set the ball rolling and there was no looking back from there... song after song the response just kept getting bigger :-)



By the time 'Elaan' started playing the crowd formed a mosh pit right in front of the stage!! Boy... this was one hell of a sight \m/






Time constraints caused the band to stop playing, but the crowds were just not satisfied... Ashwamedh left the stage with a promise... A promise to return to Mumbai and rock the living shit out of the crowds... a promise we would love to fulfill :-)



Big THANKS to all the fan pouring in on the fan page...Mumbai we simply loved you... words are not enough to explain our sentiments for you!



Till the next time...

Keep rocking and supporting us like you have always done :-) \m/

Regards,
Online Promotion Team
Ashwamedh

Ashwamedh Live @ ISBM Crescendo '10

Crescendo the annual cultural fest of the college, is the highlight of the ISB&M event calendar, is an event which is eagerly awaited and actively participated in, with zest and enthusiasm.

Previously having hosted big wigs like Atif Aslam, Mohit Chauhan and Strings for their pro nites, This year:

Catch Ashwamedh live opening for Javed Ali ( of Jaane Tu ya Jaane Na and Jodha Akbar fame).

Event Details

Venue: ISBM campus,Survey No. 41/41/1/2, Mulshi Taluka Pashan, Sus Road Pune
Time: 6:00PM onwards
Entry fee : Rs 100/-

Be there!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzRP7tfLUoo
http://www.reverbnation.com/ashwamedh

Girls at the Cummins College of Engineering... You simply rock!!!

With some fantastic gigs at SITM, SCIT and Doolally breweries, behind them, Ashwamedh played for the beautiful girls of Cummins College of Engineering on 10th February 2010, for their fest Gandhaar '10.




Never had we even imagined that the response would be so overwhelming!! The cheers are probably still ringing in our ears :-) Right from the word go, the atmosphere was electric to say the least. It was a crowd of 300-350 but sounded like a thousand :-0
The screams are still ringing in our ears... and we sure dont want to get rid of it :-P



Ashwamedh played a very well received mix of covers and originals in their 2 hour long setlist. The highlight of the show being the "Sutta na mila" song... watching all the chicks shout BCs and MCs was surely heart warming :-P




Nitin surely has become the heart throb of Cummins College, and I am sure he is gonna get mobbed if he ventures anywhere near that college again :-). His drum solo just made the crowd go berserk!!





Well honestly, it was a tad difficult to concentrate on the playing with all you fantastic ladies passing those killer smiles \m/.




All that said... we just know one thing... The girls at Cummins College...

\m/You rock \m/

ASHWAMEDH Live @ SITM Campus Lavale

Ashwamedh will be playing live at SITM's annual fest 'INFERNO'

Date: January 23rd 2010

Venue: Symbiosis Campus Lavale, Pune

Time: 6 PM onwards

http://www.events.sitm.ac.in/inferno.asp

For more details, visit the band's community on Facebook/Reverbnation.

Ashwamedh - Redefining Hindi Rock

ASHWAMEDH

"...bas dhoond ta hun main
har lamha, har pal,
is bheed mein kahin,
kho gayi hai meri pehchaan..."

...lines from Ashwamedh's original "Pehchaan"


...the urge to stand out from the crowd and do something different gave birth to the band......

Ladies and Gentlemen... we are ASHWAMEDH!!

Check out the band and their music at the links below:

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/ashwamedh

Reverbnation Page:

www.reverbnation.com/ashwamedh


Do let us know your views coz we value it and will be posting regular updates about shows, new OCs, media coverage et al.

Till then \m/ Rock Hard