Blues Conscience was started in 2008, for the sole purpose to promote the blues in today’s rock and metal influenced live music culture. As a 3 piece outfit, our roots go deep into some of the greats that have played the blues, such as B.B.King, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Muddy waters and Howlin’ Wolf to name a few.
We provide a fully suited up act, retaining every essence of the blues, and doing renditions of our own. Often called a “feel good band that’s constantly engaging the audience with the right energy”.
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Anek Ahuja Bass & Vocals Ladies and Gentlemen, some people call me the hoochie, and some people call me the coochie, but you can call me Anek Ahuja. And to get to know me better off stage , I’v been playing bass, for many years, but keep it simple, and I sing songs, with influences from Buddy Guy, Ray Charles. On more sober times, I run an Advertising/Design Agency called Whoa Mama Design. |
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Aum Janakiram Guitars & Vocals Hey Guys! I’m Aum Janakiram and I play the only other guitar in the band. I’ve been influenced by the grooviest licks of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and SRV ever since I was a kid and have been at it perfecting the art of blues. I love playing to the mood of the audience whether it’s packing a punch or soothing their soul, every show is different and that’s what keeps me fresh with ideas. I am a song writer/producer by heart and have also performed with Tin Leaf, No Idea, LBG & Bonfire Collective since 2000 |
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Neil Smith Drums Waasup!! I’m Neil Bennedict Smith, fresh out of college and a moon lighting DJ at all the reputed clubs in the city. If there’s a beat in your head, I’d sure like to play it for you. I’m not as old as these guys, but sure got the blues as hard as them. |
Saxaphone
Maarten Visser originally from Holland, now a resident of Chennai, is one of the most talented Jazz Saxaphonist in India. He has a 3 piece band of his own, that does some of the greatest jazz shows all over India. Maarten likes to come to other side of the river and have some fun, with the blues boys, when he’s not Recording & Composing, on the Saxaphone..
Stand Up Comedy
Shyam Kumar, collaborated with us, on one of the first blues stand up comedy nights that ever happened. Where we had Stand up comedy and Blues back to back on a killer night at Taj. He has done many stand up shows all over the country and has been seen the most, as VJ for SS Music. A funny guy and great act.
| 1. | Opening Act for Soul Mate at the Bangalore Blues Festival, At Clarke Exotica Resort, Bangalore. |
| 2. | Blues Conscience feat. Maarten Visser at Blend, Taj Mount Road. - 3 Shows |
| 3. | Blues Conscience feat Maarten Visser at Star Rock Spring Hotel. - 2 Shows |
| 4. | Taj Coromandel, Chipstead |
| 5. | Blues Conscience feat. Shyam Kumars Laugh Riot at Taj Coromandel |
| 6. | Pondicherry Sec Sat |
| 7. | Freedom Jam Chennai |
| 8. | Fete De La Musique Chennai |
| 9. | Virgin’s 100 hours of Music Rockathon |
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Anek - 9884104500 Aum - 9884042886 |
Email : anekahuja@yahoo.com aum@mmu.in |
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