A traditional Tam-Brahm wedding has fixed sights and sounds attached to it – gorgeous Kanjeevarams, smell of gajra in the and traditional shehnai music. One Bangalore couple took the best aspects of this traditional affair and gave it a rock star touch.
Image source: Coffee Stains
Image source: Coffee Stains
Akshaya and Shriram met through their love for music. The bride’s a singer and the groom is a drummer. Akshaya was introduced to the guys who were looking to expand their band, and voila, instant musical connection! The two work together in Detroit and continue to jam with their band, which is how the idea of performing at the wedding first came up.
Image source: Coffee Stains
Image source: Coffee Stains
The Dulhan Brass Band, as they called themselves, was made from within the wedding party. Akshaya told the folks at Coffee Stains, “In theory we were far from a brass band but we wanted it to sound very local and traditional. Tradition is hipster! They’re used to celebrating a glowing bride… this time it was a growling bride they celebrated. Also, I’m also certain this was the first time anyone played double bass with a veshti (dhoti)!”