Dhruv Visvanath

Rank #8 New Delhi, IN Singer Songwriter / Acoustic / Alternative

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Members: Dhruv Visvanath (Vocalist, Guitarist, Percussionist)

Bio: Born in New Delhi, India, Dhruv Visvanath is a jack of all trades when it comes to music. His primary Interest lies within the intricacies of the guitar. Dhruv is a self taught guitarist and a grade 4 pianist. He also plays the Drums, the Bass guitar,and the Djembe. He's also known to sing when t... See Full Bio

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“EP Chronicles= 8.3 out of 10 A musically brilliant EP with pure sound which could purify the adulteration in you.”

— Harshit Scott Prakash, Indian Music Revolution

“The event also featured a slap-guitar performance by Dhruv Visvanath, who was on the long-list. (Toto Awards 2012)”

— Harshini Vakkalanka, The Hindu

“Labeled as a musical prodigy in the Music Circuit he lived true to the expectations on stage.His comfort level on stage clearly showed that this is just the beginning .The slap technique used by Dhruv is usually favored by Bassists and Harmonics but Dhruv has managed to master this style.”

— Shreyak Bhardwaj, ePICKme

“He is bound to become one of the greatest composers this country will ever produce. Hats off to this guy.”

— Blah Magazine

“Having played at some of the most prestigious stages in the country and with several more lined up for the near future, Dhruv has made his way into the forerunners in the race to be Delhi’s biggest musical act.”

— Ananya Gambhir, Blah Magazine

“Visvanath is one of the rare musicians in Delhi who emulates their percussive style, smacking the strings and drumming on the soundboard; he’s definitely the only one in Delhi to also compose in that style. To a layperson, it may look like Visvanath is spanking his beloved instrument, but what he’s doing is using slap techniques (favoured by bassists) and harmonics. ”

— Kingshuk Niyogi, Timeout New Delhi

“The 20-year-old acoustic guitarist from Delhi plays in a percussive style that’s been popularised by the likes of Andy McKee and Antoine Dufour in the US. In India, however, Visvanath is probably one of the very few who composes tunes in the style. Chronicles, Visvanath’s debut EP, features six instrumental tracks replete with slapping techniques, harmonics and the occasional rap on the wooden body of the guitar itself. One of the tracks, “Ashes in the Sea” is a Dufour cover, but the standout on the EP is “Father”, dedicated to Visvanath’s dad, who died in 2008. Chronicles is hypnotic and yet low-key – ideal for late-night listening.”

— Kingshuk Niyogi, Timeout New Delhi

“It’s easy to like Dhruv Visvanath. Blah Magazine highly recommends his music if you want to listen to someone with a song in his head, magic in his hands and a smile on his face.”

— Ananya Gambhir, Blah Magazine

“But in his attempts at interpretation, Dhruv Visvanath created something the country hadn’t seen before. He pioneered, at least among the fresh batch of musicians in the country, a technique that was previously limited to the Andy McKee Videos on Youtube.”

— Blah Magazine

“Musical Genius!”

— Tanu Dogra (YP Foundation, Photographer - Blah Magazine)

“He went on to enrapture the audience with his effortless percussion-guitaring, or guitar-spanking, as he flippantly described it. It seemed as if he possessed four extra pairs of hands as they moved across the fretboard with effortless ease, weaving dramatic pauses, an energetic stage presence and enchanting music into a performance that blew our minds away.”

— Chanda Jain, Blah Magazine

“Collaborating onstage with young singer/guitarist Dhruv Visvanath. Bringing his killer percussive/melodic guitar work!”

— Swarathma

“This just in: One of the participants from our last workshop, as part of TYPF presents The Open House Series, met Jishnu from Swarathma through the same, and is now opening for them tomorrow at Hard Rock Cafe! Kudos to Swarathma for encouraging newer, younger talent! Have lots of fun Dhruv Visvanath : ) ! ALL of you- BE THERE!”

— Snighda Dutta, The YP Foundation

"One of the most amazing singer/songwriters i have come across, and believe me i see many"

— Deb (Manager, Swarathma)

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2012
Feb 1

The Living Room
Delhi, DELHI, IN | 8:00pm
The Living Room
Delhi, DELHI, IN
Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Jan 15

Blue Frog Delhi
New Delhi, IN | 9:00pm
Blue Frog Delhi
New Delhi, IN
Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:00pm
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Blue Frog Delhi's first singer songwriter night! dont miss it!
2011
Dec 17

Faculty of Management S…
New Delhi, IN | 7:00pm
Faculty of Management Studies
New Delhi, IN
Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:00pm
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2011
Sep 21

Bahi
Gurgaon, IN | 8:00pm
Bahi
Gurgaon, IN
Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:00pm
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2011
Aug 21

Manajsa
New Delhi, IN | 8:00pm
Manajsa
New Delhi, IN
Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:00pm
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This is the Ep Release show, for the upcoming EP by Dhruv Visvanath, Chronicles. The entry amount gets you a copy of the EP free! so please do invite your buddies! This is going to be a very special night!

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Chronicles
MP3: $5.99
Driftwood/One Step Back
MP3: $0.99
Falling Angels
MP3: $0.99

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Farfetch'd
have to say...the Preston Reed of India ! keep it up bro !