JOOSE WITH NO IDEA

Chennai audiences thrilled to a double-bill 'Groove' night at the Vineyard Center with two bands playing - JOOSE and NO IDEA.

JOOSE, (Mario on the bass, Shayne as lead soloist, Robyn on the drums and Ryan on the vocals) had the audience on their feet with their characteristic 'own compositions'. Mario who doubled as impromptu MC, did a 'sizzler' with his bass-vocal solo. While Shayne freaked out with his funky lead solos and some killer harmonics. Ryan with his new hair cut exploded towards the end of the show with the Mission Impossible:2 theme, 'Take a look around' from Limp Biskit. It was a treat to watch Robyn just let loose on the drums. The highlight of the evening was, JOOSE turning around their funky hit song 'Just to get loose' into a reggae feel and before anyone could say "Reggae!" they went back to the funky beat. Tremendous stuff indeed.

After the break it was time for NO IDEA. Nandita on the vocals, stole the show with her talent to impersonate Alanis Morisette. She took the cake when she took on Pearl Jam and Iron Maiden! The crowd couldn't have asked for more, as the combination of talent and warm stage presence had them spell bound.

The rest of the musicians were distinct themselves; Mahiar on the bass with his histrionic mannerisms, Aum on the lead guitar with his cool lead licks and an amazing original composition (it was astounding stuff from a high-schooler). The other phenomenon from school was Rodney on the drums, who though quite concealed behind the drum kit, was tight and the talk of the show. With Donny on the rhythms and Shayne on the keys, NO IDEA raised the mercury level with some great performance.

The Vineyard Center is really kicking up the music scene in Chennai this year and plans to have 'Groove' nights every month. The expectations for this year's 'June Rock Out' festival is pretty high! The proceeds of 'Groove' concerts go towards the community service wing called Acts of Mercy.