--- title: "Hire My Fusion Band | Carnatic & Jazz Live Music in Bengaluru" description: "Book my band for your next event. From soulful Carnatic fusion to high-energy jazz, we create a genuine musical conversation for intimate and large gatherings." canonical: https://mytribe.in/varijashree/live-music-performances/the-band-my-musical-family last_updated: 2025-09-13 --- # Meet My Musical Family & Live Band Tribe Verified · Grammy-nominated fusion band from Bengaluru. By [Varijashree Venugopal](https://mytribe.in/varijashree) · Available for shows in Bengaluru & across India · ₹3L per performance (75-90 mins) (estimate) Part of [Live Music Performances](https://mytribe.in/varijashree/live-music-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/varijashree/live-music-performances/gallery) Music is a conversation, and on stage, it’s all about the connection. This is the band of brothers and sisters who make the magic happen—from our Carnatic roots to global jazz fusion. ## Photos and videos - ![The whole band on stage at the end of a fantastic show in Mumbai. This picture captures the camaraderie and joy we share after pouring our hearts out for the audience. We are a family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fcf2490-470d-4b22-bf93-58022f6a3336) - ![A candid, happy moment with my band backstage at Windmills in Bengaluru. These are the moments of laughter and friendship that fuel our music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89697436-f589-4d01-944e-54c922390da9) - ![Another fun backstage moment with my musical family. The energy and craziness are just as important as the focus and intensity we bring to the stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a73565db-6712-446e-9e83-f6b250344412) - ![A group photo with my band and choir after the 'Vari' album release concert in Bengaluru. It takes a village to create a big show, and I'm so grateful for every single person on this stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb3feffd-e182-4bac-bd47-28534a4beb92) - ![A duplicate of image 203, a group photo with my band and choir after the 'Vari' album release concert in Bengaluru. It takes a village to create a big show, and I'm so grateful for every single person on this stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1619807-a963-4c27-a83f-605833913ae7) - ![The full band on stage during the 'Vari' album release concert. The words 'Where it all began' on the screen behind us was a tribute to my musical roots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78a4e118-7b4b-414d-84ca-67b3f024799e) - ![A wide shot of the stage during the 'Vari' album release concert. This shows the entire ensemble, seated and ready to create a magical night of music for a packed auditorium.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/764f270d-7c5c-4929-ac7d-4c035d856a28) - ![The stage is set for our song 'Summaniru' during the 'Vari' concert. The visuals on the screen are an integral part of the storytelling, creating a complete sensory experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7ef6cfa-591a-41cc-b595-b1d50115b6bb) - ![The incredible Michael League, my producer and friend, on bass during the 'Vari' tour. His musical direction and joyful presence on stage are a constant inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/737efdc8-791b-452b-92b1-df714aa48f2d) - ![Michael League on keys during our 'Vari' tour at Windmills. His versatility as a musician is astounding, and he brings a unique energy to every instrument he plays.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b36314e-9bb6-4428-bdd0-fd72aa666bb9) - ![A dramatic shot of Michael League, bathed in light, during our concert in Delhi. His focus and passion are palpable in this image.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33fe15b9-4d07-44df-bb9f-d27b766ac797) - ![Michael League at the keyboard, with a classic Moog synth. His ability to blend modern electronic sounds with our acoustic setup is a key part of our fusion sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b774604-6296-4eef-8548-546e6e005ab6) - ![Michael League, smiling and enjoying the music during our 'Vari' album release concert. His love for music is infectious and spreads to everyone on stage and in the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85f52625-6ee6-48be-8e2d-f74dde3c8787) - ![A duplicate of image 138, Michael League, smiling and enjoying the music during our 'Vari' album release concert. His love for music is infectious and spreads to everyone on stage and in the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a152bedf-bb5f-40ae-8bf2-4e252a0d7a43) - ![The amazing Pramath Kiran on mridangam at Windmills. His rhythmic mastery and joyful expression are a highlight of every show. He is also the co-producer of my album 'Vari'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67267250-46cd-49cc-afe2-1f7ef50753db) - ![A close-up of Pramath Kiran, smiling as he plays the mridangam. His deep knowledge of traditional Indian percussion is the anchor of our rhythm section.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4dfaceea-982b-4ba9-a97f-1d1958035b17) - ![Pramath Kiran, focused and intense during our concert in Delhi. He brings a powerful and dynamic energy to the stage with his wide array of percussion instruments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f6bbb13-b51e-4444-bfe9-bf9d21fc8cee) - ![A beautiful shot of Pramath Kiran on stage, surrounded by lights and visuals. He is a true artist, painting with sound and rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c861e34e-076c-4aec-8dd7-a6f1cc7166a1) - ![A duplicate of image 213, a beautiful shot of Pramath Kiran on stage, surrounded by lights and visuals. He is a true artist, painting with sound and rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc6cbf57-bfa0-47da-bb0b-de989d107c36) - ![Pramath Kiran, smiling and in his element, playing the mridangam. His joy for music is evident in every beat he plays.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b38427a3-9442-4461-b7f0-c9a064fde1ae) - ![The wonderful Apoorva Krishna, whose violin sings with so much emotion. Her smile here captures the joy we all feel when the music is flowing perfectly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8210b926-a1e2-4187-a3c1-106fcadca386) - ![A close-up of Apoorva Krishna during a performance at Windmills. Her ability to convey deep emotion through her violin is truly special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8fe765e1-6573-4d12-a715-ae88e76c8b00) - ![Apoorva Krishna, completely absorbed in her music during the 'Vari' album release concert. Her solos are always a breathtaking moment in our shows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b748af1-79c3-4473-bc38-ac09e5050084) - ![A duplicate of image 124, Apoorva Krishna, completely absorbed in her music during the 'Vari' album release concert. Her solos are always a breathtaking moment in our shows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96bc9160-1f79-4dfb-b79d-c041d5ec82fb) - ![A beautiful, emotional shot of Apoorva Krishna playing her violin in Mumbai. Her performance was a highlight of the final show of our tour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0a54ecb-2ac3-4f30-8328-708c479f54ee) - ![A close-up of Apoorva Krishna's intense focus during a concert in Delhi. She is a powerhouse of talent and grace on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa68def8-ebe6-45b0-8ed2-13df5d6f14bd) - ![The brilliant Jayachandra Rao on his beautifully painted mridangam. His smile reflects the warmth and happiness he brings to our musical family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14a55b2b-ee59-409f-b51f-3ba5f63a8546) - ![A close-up of Jayachandra Rao, a master of the mridangam. His powerful and precise playing provides the rhythmic drive for our traditional and fusion pieces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/14334ee5-2f09-4fcb-af12-9208fa30918c) - ![A duplicate of image 20, a close-up of Jayachandra Rao, a master of the mridangam. His powerful and precise playing provides the rhythmic drive for our traditional and fusion pieces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22428cc3-6291-41dc-b0f7-0aba17c62ce5) - ![The talented Vivek Santhosh on keys during the 'Vari' album release concert. His melodic improvisations and harmonic support are essential to our sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/782bca38-b920-4c7c-984d-ffdd8d0708e2) - ![Our drummer, Tarun Bangalore, holding down the groove with intense focus. His powerful drumming drives the energy of our large-scale fusion performances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/186f4d34-7bb9-4c95-a7ae-64375e6a36fe) - ![A duplicate of image 23, our drummer, Tarun Bangalore, holding down the groove with intense focus. His powerful drumming drives the energy of our large-scale fusion performances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/403b0edb-613f-499f-b3f7-1ed2e06b85d4) - ![Another shot of our drummer, fully in the zone during a concert in Delhi. His ability to blend jazz drumming with Indian rhythmic concepts is incredible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/318df922-0f4b-47ff-a8eb-ae83c8c04f6e) - ![Our drummer, enjoying the moment at Windmills. His smile shows the fun and connection we all share on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6dc9990-09ea-44c9-af53-9ec2a023b989) - ![A close-up of our drummer's intricate setup. His combination of a standard drum kit with electronic pads allows for a wide range of sonic possibilities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de7e15a5-80eb-408d-880b-54426ee7b8a0) - ![The versatile Pramath Kiran on tabla. Besides the mridangam, he plays a variety of percussion instruments, adding rich layers of rhythm to our music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13611283-31d2-470f-bef7-182fa91f57a2) - ![A close-up of Pramath Kiran on tabla during a traditional concert. His expressive playing is a joy to listen to and perform with.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0732b08-10e3-4465-8eb4-2347894bcdb2) - ![A group photo with my amazing band after our concert in Delhi. The smiles and tired-but-happy faces say it all. It was a night of pure musical joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff4a40f9-a8bb-4ae5-b174-10468d8fd44f) - ![The wonderful Apoorva Krishna on violin. This photo captures her deep concentration and the beautiful tone she coaxes from her instrument.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/814f4e60-f8e9-4ea7-be34-523d0a8338d1) - ![A group shot of my traditional Carnatic ensemble. It's a blessing to perform with these masters who have dedicated their lives to this art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91701857-1139-4692-829e-7ed6012f4893) - ![A beautiful, smiling shot of Apoorva Krishna during a traditional concert. Her joy in playing is contagious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb28767d-177a-406c-b0db-20a7c6b939bf) - ![A selfie with the audience and all the musicians after our 'Jugalbandi' concert in Bengaluru. The full house and their warm applause made it a night to remember.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e59bf4b0-e7c5-489d-a581-8f27fe708ae7) ## About The Band: My Musical Family When you book us for your event, remember that we aren't just plug-and-play. Because we blend acoustic Carnatic instruments like the mridangam with western synths and drums, we require a dedicated 60 to 120-minute sound check before your guests arrive. It takes time, but it’s the only way to get that perfect balance where the flute and bass sit together clearly in the room. ### Our Sound, Our Family I don’t just hire session musicians; I perform with my closest friends. This band is a family that grew out of a shared love for Carnatic roots and the wild freedom of global fusion. Whether we are playing a quiet private dinner or a loud festival stage, the dynamic remains the same—we are listening to each other, improvising, and having a conversation through sound. ### How We Can Play For You We generally offer two ways to bring our music to your event: * **The Traditional Quartet:** This is our 4-piece setup, perfect for intimate settings where you want that pure, classical, and semi-classical feel. It’s Varijashree on vocals and flute, a violinist, and two percussionists (Mridangam and Khanjira/Tabla). It feels acoustic, warm, and deeply rooted in tradition. * **The Global Fusion Experience:** This is our full 6-piece band. We bring in the western rhythm section—drums, bass, keyboards, and synths—alongside our Indian instrumentation. This is high-energy, contemporary music that works beautifully for corporate events, modern festivals, and large celebrations where you want that 'wow' factor. ### Practical Details We perform across Bengaluru and travel across India for shows. We are comfortable in venues like Windmills or grand halls like Chowdiah Memorial Hall. Because of the complexity of our instrumentation, we do have specific technical requirements. We work with a dedicated FOH (Front of House) sound engineer to ensure the mix is just right. If you are planning an event, let’s talk early about the venue's acoustic capabilities and the technical rider. We want the sound to be as honest and moving for your guests as it is for us on stage. ## About Varijashree Venugopal I perform with a close group of musicians who are more than just a band; they are my family. We share a deep love for Carnatic music, jazz, and folk, and we bring that same joy and connection to every stage we step onto. 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