With a sound that melds a gamut of aspects into a distinctive whole, Alluri is a genre-hopping, internationally known indie singer, songwriter, composer, who now splits his time between Italy, India, and the UK. He will be taking the stage at some very iconic venues in India this August to bring alive his unique tunes.

His first gig will be at Hard Rock Café Worli on August 10th. Sharing the stage with him will be none other than Glen Matlock, bass guitarist in the original line-up of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols.Also on stage are saxophonist Domenico Mamone - who has played with the likes of Red Hot Chilli Peppers & Tom Jones, bassist Roberto Dragonetti - who tours with Nic Cester, (frontman of Jet) and Calibro 35, Davide Arzuffi on drums - a musician & teacher at some of the top music schools in Italy, and keyboardist Pietro Ubaldi - the music director & keyboardist of "Ghostbusters Live”. Together, they promise to bring the stage alive with their electrifying combination of energy, passion, and love for music & its many nuances. Once the stage goes silent, Dj Russel, one of India’s top retro/rock disc jockeys will take over the console, to keep the vibe going.

“There is something truly unique about this gig for us as we have played around Europe and India but never in Mumbai and are thus really excited to do this at Hard Rock in Worli,” points out Shriram Alluri. “Music royalty such as Glen joining us on stage is the icing on the cake. It will be our first time playing with him! These firsts will make for an exhilarating gig. We kick off our set with a mix of my Telugu and English songs, followed by Glen doing a brief solo set, after which we will all perform together. We plan to leave it all on the stage and hope to bring the ceiling down.”

Then, in a first-of-its-kind project ever in India, Alluri is bringing together a collaborative live Telugu rock music concert in Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on August 18.The concert, in partnership with Italian musicians Paolo Raineri (trumpet), Roberto Dragonetti (bass), Davide Arzuffi (drums), Pietro Ubaldi (keyboard), alluri (vocals/electric guitar), along with Hyderabad musicians Ranga (flute) & Murli (tabla), is a ground-breaking venture that will be a congregation of the very best talent,and will enable a new generation of fans to see, hear, and feel Alluri’s music in a previously unimagined way.

“I will be playing 12 songs from my album O Katha: Tales of This Telugu Man. I had written this album three years ago when I was suffering from an identity crisis after having exclusively written songs only in English. I have played these songs in England, France, and Estonia; hence singing these songs in Hyderabad finally is an absolute thrill. There will be some old Telugu covers too. An exciting local talent will be opening the show, so it is going to be an exciting night and I believe nobody in Hyderabad should miss it,” adds Alluri.

Get ready for a rocking and electrifying August that is sure to remain in your musical memory for some time to come.

About the artist:

Alluri

Vocals/Electric guitar

Alluri is a genre-hopping indie musician who now splits his time between Italy, India and the UK. His sound blends a host of styles and influences from across the globe together into a unique whole. A diarist to his core, Alluri’s debut album “Man of Truth” wrote itself during a six-month travel break between completing his Masters in Finland and returning home to India.

Though Alluri’s forte is English , Alluri wrote an album in Telugu out of love of his mother tongue.He has worked with Grammy award winning producer Tommaso Colliva on the single ‘Evari Kosam’. This is the first time a Telugu album was recorded in Italy using Italian session musicians and played live to audience internationally. His music features vocals in his native language Telugu which breaks away from English and carves a niche for himself.

His successful performances at the international stage include the Cambridge Folk Festival – July 2017,  Sofar Sounds X Amnesty – Milano Sep 2017, Transmusicales – Rennes, France Dec 2017, Tallinn Music Week 2018 – Estonia April 2018 and in London – 12 June 2018. He was also part of the NH7 Weekender Pune in 2017.

Glen Matlock

Vocals/Electric Guitar

Glen Matlock is an English musician best known for being the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the punk rock band the ‘Sex Pistols’

He was a member of Dead Men Walking, a live ‘supergroup’ which included members of The Cult, Stray Cats and The Alarm

Glen now fronts his own band The Philistines who’s floating line-up includes long-time collaborator- James Stevenson, Chris Musto and Ray McVeigh. Glen was enthralled by Alluris’ rendition of ‘Anarchy in the UK’ and knew then there was something special about this guy. The rest as they say is history.

Domenico Mamone

Sax/Flute

There isn’t anything Domenico can’t play. Classical music with Orchestra della Scala, Funk Rock N’ Roll with Red Hot Chili Peppers & Pop with Tom Jones. These are but a few people he has shared the stage with. Using all this experience and bringing a touch of the World Jazz style, he is sure to light up the stage with Alluri

Roberto Dragonetti

Bass

He is an international touring musician having played all around Europe, Asia and Australia. Having played with Alluri in Asia and Europe, he tours with Nic Cester, the frontman of Jet, and Calibro 35, an Cinematic Funk Italian band. 

Davide Arzuffi

Drums

Davide studied Electronic Music at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory, the largest music academy in Italy. He is a musician at the Civic School of Music, The City Sonora, Drummer at Musician and Drum Teacher at the Civic Schools of Bresso Fabrizio De André. Davide and Alluri put together, are a rare combination of energy and passionate music.

Pietro Ubaldi

Keyboard

Pietro Ubaldi is a pianist, keyboard player, arranger and composer. He has collaborated for years with numerous musical formations of different genres (rock, pop, blues, jazz, soul, funk, dance, gospel), participating in hundreds of concerts and events throughout Italy. He is Music Director and keyboardist of "Ghostbusters Live" the musical that debuted in 2014 at the Teatro Nuovo in Milan. He is currently a pianist of the Argentine traditional tango quartet Milando Fertango. His keyboard paired with Alluris’ vocals and electric guitar, will be an electrifying act!