Live Percussionist for Events
Available across India
Pricing Guide
Solo Percussionist & DJ Accompaniment
Performance Scope
- Artist: Solo performance by Atul Rohtagi (Tabla Beat Breaker).
- Duration: Up to 90 minutes (flexible split sets, e.g., 2 x 45 mins).
- Style: Fusion Jam with DJ (Bollywood/Punjabi) or Ambient Classical/Soft fusion.
- Instruments: Professional Tabla Set (Dayan & Bayan) and Dholak or Darbuka.
Logistics
- Team: 1 Artist and 1 non-performing helper.
- Equipment: Artist brings instruments and specific instrument mics.
- Connectivity: Standard XLR/Jack output provided to plug into the DJ console.
- Client Requirement: Client must provide the main PA system, speakers, and DJ console.
Acoustic Trio Ensemble
Ensemble Configuration
- Musicians: 3 Pax (1 Lead Vocalist, 1 Percussionist, 1 Harmonium/Keyboard player).
- Genre: Options include Devotional (Mata Ki Chowki, Sai Sandhya) or Sufi/Light Music (Ghazals, Bollywood covers).
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes performance time.
Setup & Equipment
- Sound Included: Basic portable sound setup (2 Speakers + Mixer) suitable for indoor venues up to 100 pax.
- Staging: Can perform Baithak style (seated on floor) or on chairs depending on client provision.
- Visuals: Traditional seating aesthetics with instrument covers.
Saaz-E-Mehfil Fusion Band
Band Composition
- Members: 8-10 performers including Lead Vocalist, Percussionist, Drummer, Guitarist, Bassist, Keyboardist, and Flautist.
- Support: Includes Backing Vocals and a dedicated Sound Engineer.
- Genre: High-energy Bollywood Fusion, Sufi Rock (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan renditions), and Punjabi Pop.
Technical Logistics
- Backline: Band brings personal instruments (Guitars, Keyboards, Tabla, Flute).
- Sound Requirement: Client/Venue MUST provide the main PA System (Line Array, Subs, Monitors) and lighting as per the band's Technical Rider.
- Travel: Includes local travel within NCR.
About Live Percussionist for Events
I see rhythm everywhere, and for me, every beat is a new story. As a fusion tabla artist, I mix old-school Indian percussion with today's hits and global sounds. My music is always a 'new koshish' (new effort) - something fresh but rooted in what my Papa ji (father) taught me.
What I Bring to Your Event
- Big band energy - If you want a concert vibe, I perform with ‘Saaz-e-Mehfil’ and other musicians. Think vocals, keyboard, guitars, flute, drums with my tabla and dholak. Killer for weddings, sangeets, and when you want guests to feel the music in their bones.
- Fusion tabla performance for weddings and parties - I do live covers, mashups, and modern fusion with Bollywood, Punjabi, and South Indian tracks. Gets everyone on the dance floor.
- Sufi and devotional - I regularly perform at bhajan sandhyas, mata ki chowki, Khatu Shyam Bhajans, and Sufi mehfils with qawwalis. If you’re after soulful or spiritual vibes, I can set the mood.
- Solo hand drum sets - Sometimes, all you need is a solo tabla or dholak to bring that classical touch, perfect for intimate or formal moments.
Instruments & Experience
- Main focus: Tabla and dholak, but I play darbuka and other hand percussion too.
- I travel for gigs - from Ranchi to Jaipur, even Dubai. No space is too big or small for good music.
If you want energy, soul, and a bit of desi swag in your event, I’m ready. Har Har Mahadev.
Meet your Expert
Atul Rohtagi
136 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Om sai ram! Music runs in my veins, thanks to Papa ji—my guru, my everything. Recording with him, performing with my band Saaz-e-Mehfil, or just jamming with friends, that’s my life. I always say, 'Zindagi mein aap jaise pita ho to usey bhagya kehte hain!' (If you have a father like you in life, it's called fortune!) Teaching at Rythem Home Music Academy and seeing students find their groove is pure joy. Wherever I go, my tabla goes—Udaipur, Dubai, doesn’t matter. Happiness is rhythm.
My Work
Tabla Classes & Group Lessons - I teach tabla to all levels at Rythem Home Music Academy. Group tabla lessons feel like family time.
Fusion & Bollywood Tabla Performances - Love mixing classical teentaal with Bollywood tabla covers, Sufi qawwali, and devotional bhajan performances.
Live Shows & Band Gigs - Catch me with Saaz-e-Mehfil or other artists, doing live tabla band shows. The crowd’s energy is unbeatable.
Studio Recordings - Available for studio work on tabla and dholak, always hunting for new patterns and sounds.