The evening is masked by the threat of a looming downpour. Yet the courtyard of Palladium, Phoenix Marketcity is bustling with cheerful activity. From technicians setting the stage to sound engineers gauging acoustics, the anticipation of a live concert is unmissable, as the jaunty members of the popular Kerala-based band Thaikkudam Bridge fine-tune their instruments, vocal and otherwise.
The set list for the evening is an interesting mix of originals, crowd favourites and popular covers: from the iconic ‘Fish Rock’ to ‘Life of Ram’ from 96 (composed by Govind Vasantha), familiar tunes fill the air. The Chennai audience is familiar to the band, which has performed in the city around 30 times so far. But this is their first live show in the city since the pandemic.
“The crowd in Chennai is musically critical. They know their music and hence it is not easy to fool them. We always strive to give our 120% and this challenge keeps us on our toes and helps us perform better,” says guitarist, Ashok Betty Nelson.
