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BandFest 2024

Second Season Has Just Arrived !

Second edition of the Popular Bay Area Band festival with 10 local music Bands with renowned Touring Headeliner Band Somlata and The Aces to perform as the culminating act to end the 2-day long event.
Aancora

Aancora

Born amidst the lush hills of Mt. Diablo in verdant Brentwood in 2023, Aancora is the Bay Area's newest Bangla + Bollywood band, embodying in its rocking performances the true spirit of music, spanning genres and cultures.
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Bong Connection

Bong Connection

Bong Connection uses all the colors in the palette of music - from Bhatiyali to Sufi, from Pashto to Oriya, from Rabindrasangeet to Daler Mehendi, from Mohiner Ghoraguli to KK - our canvas of rendition has no bounds.
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Dbitio

Dbitio

What happens when a bunch of PhDs, MBAs (and other assortment of nerd honors) keep dreaming about their second and real love? Dbitio! When 4 guitarists, 2 drummers, 3 vocalists, and 2 keyboardists are combined, Dbitio becomes a musical force!
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Entropy

Entropy

We are an eclectic, enthusiastic team of musicians who have diverging viewpoints on almost everything but we become one when it comes to music. We get inspired by a wide variety of genres — be it classical, folk, pop, rock or ballads, or ..
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Tritone Paradox

Tritone Paradox

Tritone Paradox was formed in 2008 with a merger of two bands "Run For Cover" and "Red Hot Jhalmuri" thus the name. The Band performs in numerous shows in Bay Area and LA.
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Saampan

Saampan

The Bay area based bangla rock band, Saampan, has its roots for the last 18 years evangalizing contemporary Bangla gaan -- from the footsteps of Mohineer Ghoraguli, Cactus, Fossils, Chandrabindoo, Anjan Dutta down to the modern-day bands.
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Mohona

Mohona

Born amidst the joyous celebrations of Durga Puja in 2023 and solidified in early 2024, "Mohona" is a band that brings together passionate musicians and their talented children. The name "Mohona" reflects the idea of combining different musical talents,
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Tarang

Tarang

Tarang, a musical journey showcasing the gentle ripples and rhythms inspired by nature experienced through timeless spirituality of Indian Classical ragas and talas. 'Tarang' means waves or ripples, like those in the ocean
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Udaan

Udaan

Udaan is a fledgling band from the Tri-Valley. 3 years back, Sumit and Aparoop met for the first time and bonded over their passion for Bangla band music. They started jamming together every weekend and started exploring different genres.
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Vapors

Vapors

Formed back in 2009, Vapors is a Bay Area based Bangla band that brings to life a diverse range of songs, ranging from soul-stirring traditional folk to more contemporary urban rock.
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Saturday July 6 & Sunday, July 7

DAYS TO GO FOR OUR BIGGEST EVENT

"Carrington Hall", Sequoia High School 1201 Brewster Ave, Redwood City, CA 94062

WHAT'S GOING ON !

BandFest isn’t just an event; it’s a movement that celebrates diversity and creativity in music. This event is “free for all” for the most part, except for the headliner band, “Somlata and the Aces”. Come, join, and be proud of it!

The Event Schedule

Fest Opener Saturday (FREE for all)

Saturday Time: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Three of the Local Bands take the Outdoor stage at The Courtyard, where bands of all genres converge to deliver high-energy performances in a lush outdoor setting. As a bonus, there will be a visiting band from Los Angeles performing on the same stage too. Reminisce on your college Days with popular Indian Band music. Come out with your support for all these bands.

Sunday Mania (FREE for all)

Sunday Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Beat the sun, be in the cool indoors to enjoy performances from three local bands! As the evening starts to settle in, hit The Courtyard and join the rhythmic celebration with the rest of the four local bands! Come, dance, sing along, and immerse yourself in the festive frenzy.

Grand Finale – Featuring Somlata And The Aces (Need Ticket)

Sunday Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

As the sun sets, the party moves to the Carrington Hall to enjoy the power-packed performance of this year’s Touring Headliner Band – Somlata and the Aces.

Reserve Your Tickets Now for an Unforgettable Musical Experience With "Somlata and the Aces"!

SCHEDULE

* Scheduled times are subject to change
SATURDAY

Fest Opener @ The Outdoor Bowl

4:15 PM:  Bay Area Band Festival 2024 Inauguration

4:30 PM  - Band "Tarang"

5:30 PM - Band "Common Room" - A visiting band from Los Angeles

6:30 PM - Band "Mohona"

7:30 PM - Band "Hugs & Roses"

8:15 PM - Band "Udaan"

SUNDAY

Sunday Mania @ The Carrington Hall

1:00 PM - Band "Entropy"

1:45 PM - Band "Dbitio"

2:30 PM - Band "Vapors"

SUNDAY

Sunday Mania Contd. @ The Outdoor Bowl

3:15 PM - Band "Saampan"

4:00 PM PM - Band "Bong Connection"

4:45 PM - Band "Aancora"

5:30 PM - Band "Tritone Paradox"

SUNDAY

Grand Finale @ The Carrington Hall

6:30 PM - Door Opens

7:00 PM - Headliner Band - "Somlata and The Aces"