Sofar Sounds Turns 10

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I just got an invite from Sofar Sounds Bangalore, they’re celebrating 10 years, and I’m on the guest list.  It feels special, because I played a solo gig at Sofar when they were just beginning. Back then it was scrappy and intimate (their words), a few volunteers, a couple of artists, and an audience packed into a tiny living room on Cunningham Road. 

There was no stage, no lights, no production. Just raw music, curious listeners, and the joy of discovery.  To see Sofar complete a decade and grow into a 12,000+ strong community while still keeping that spirit alive is inspiring. They’ve hosted over 120 concerts and brought in 250+ artists; yet they haven’t forgotten the early performers who helped shape those beginnings. That means something.  

The upcoming anniversary show is at an iconic venue in the heart of the city, with a mix of old favourites and new voices. It feels like a full circle moment — not just for Sofar, but for everyone who has been part of this journey.  I’m grateful to have been there at the start, and I’m excited to see where the next 10 years of music takes them. Maybe my new band will play a Sofar gig soon. 

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