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please note - chris is currently based in india.

chris and glen currently have no concerts scheduled until further notice.

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Sunday saturday
 
2009
when
what
where
2009

plane

chris is off to India to study with the gundecha brothers.

chris sprague surbahar

generously supported by the
Australia Council for the Arts

bhopal, india.


gundecha brothers
     
     
2008

sunday 1st june 3-5pm 2008

glen kniebeiss + sabysachi bhattacharya launch their new CD 'Sangam"
glen kniebeiss and sabysachi bhattacharya sangam CD

The Barn Gallery, Montsalvat
7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham
Melways: 22A8
Tickets at the door: $20 with wine and nibbles
montsalvat

This event is proudly co - presented by:
nataraj cultural centre
Nataraj Cultural Centre www.nataraj.org.au
eltham book shop icon
ELTHAMbookshop 970 Main Rd Eltham 9439 8700

Check out Sabyasachi's new website www.sarod.com.au
     
2007
when
what
where
november 2007 to may 2008

plane

chris is off to India to study with the gundecha brothers.

chris sprague surbahar

bhopal, india.


gundecha brothers
   
sunday 7th october
2:30pm		 the gundecha brothers
dhrupad vocal concert

melbourne
"living traditions" concert,
warringal hall, 80 hawdon st, heidelberg
$12 full / $8 concession / kids under 6 free.
Credit card bookings accepted on 0429 136 596.
click here for more details or to listen
presented by living traditions
gundecha brothers home page

friday 5th october

the gundecha brothers
dhrupad vocal concert

first set will be:
chris sprague - sitar +
glen kniebeiss - tabla
glen kniebeiss and chris sprague surabhar and tabla

melbourne
BMW Edge, Federation square.
doors open 7:30, music from 8pm. bookings 94171983.
ticket prices are:
$24 full. $18 conc. $12 for under 17's. or $54 for a family.
click here for more details or to listen
presented by the boite
gundecha brothers home page

 
monday1st- thursday 5th october the gundecha brothers
dhrupad singing workshop

melbourne
dhrupad singing workshop
1 hour lecture demonstration
3 hour introductory
12 hour intensive
fitzroy town hall, napier st., fitzroy.
click here for more details or to listen
any queries should be directed to chris
gundecha brothers home page
 


 
sunday 30th september
7:30pm 		the gundecha brothers
dhrupad vocal concert

sydney
tom mann theatre
136 chalmers st surry hills. sydney [nr. central station]
tickets: $30/$25 conc. avail. at the door from 6pm
Performance begins at 7:30pm.
Free Pre-concert talk 'About Dhrupad Music'
given by Dr Adrian McNeil Ethnomusicologist and musician.
 
For more info contact Pavane Oliveiro
at Sangeet Australia m. 0416 352 900
Enquiries about workshops also to this number.
 
Performance approx 2 hours with interval.
Snacks available
Disabled access available
presented by sangeet australia: Supporting Hindustani Music
gundecha brothers home page
 

sunday 23rd september the gundecha brothers
house concert
dhrupad vocal

brisbane
21 Warego Way, Helensvale South.

for more information,
contact Rahim Zullah
ph 07 32001604
mob 0414 988907
gundecha brothers home page
     
saturday 22nd september the gundecha brothers
dhrupad vocal concert

brisbane
West End Club, 2 Vulture st, West End

for more information,
contact Rahim Zullah
ph 07 32001604
mob 0414 988907
gundecha brothers home page
friday 21st september
7:30pm		 the gundecha brothers
dhrupad vocal concert

byron bay
AIKIDO Center, Melaleuca drive, off Ewingsdale rd. Byron Bay (near Ozigos).         
Tickets $25
For more info contact Mrs Dubh: 0448 175681 or phulvaty@yahoo.fr 
gundecha brothers home page


 
thursday 20th september
9:30 am to 4:30pm		 the gundecha brothers
dhrupad singing workshop

byron bay
Serene Earth Sanctuary, 266 Kennedys lane, Myocum [off Myocum road].
$110 , Tea provided but bring your lunch and a cushion.
Because of limited places, it is necessary to book in advance, and to send $40 deposit.
If you pay the total fee in advance the price is reduced to $95
Send cheque or money order with your name and phone number on a piece of paper to:
Mrs Dubh
266 Kennedy's lane
2481 Myocum N.S.W
For more info: 0448175681 or phulvaty@yahoo.fr
gundecha brothers home page
monday 25th june la mama musica
chris sprague

la mama theatre
205 faraday st carlton (opposite brunettis)
45 minute set from 7:30pm
second set is sam evans - tabla + jenny thomas - viola
$15/10 inc tea, wine + treats
tix on the door from 7:30 or ph 93476142 to book
la mama often sells out! make sure to book a ticket
la mama link
     
saturday 5th may. the boite music cafe
glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss and chris sprague surabhar and tabla 		the boite music cafe
1 mark st, fitzroy.
details tba
boite link
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au website
sunday 29th april 5:00pm international touring artist
pandit debi prasad chatterjee from kolkata, india - sitar + glen kniebeiss - tabla
pandit debi prasad chatterjee - sitarglen kniebeiss - tabla

prana house.
upstairs, 885 high st. thornbury
tix on the door from 4:30. $15
www.pranahouse.com.au
pandit debi prasad chatterjee link
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au website

     
saturday 28th april

international touring artist
pandit debi prasad chatterjee from kolkata, india - sitar + glen kniebeiss - tabla
pandit debi prasad chatterjee - sitarglen kniebeiss - tabla

 

chandler community centre, keysborough
28 isaac rd, keysborough. melways ref 89 G7


pandit debi prasad chatterjee link
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au website
     
friday 30th march, 8:00pm 'cocos lunch' cd launch.
with glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss and chris sprague surabhar and tabla

surrey music café
the whitehorse performing arts centre
397 whitehorse rd, nunawading, vic
8:00pm, doors open at 7:30

melways ref 48 G9
tix: $16
cocos lunch home page
the boite surrey cafe link
saturday 24th march
7:30pm		 sabyasachi bhattacharya - sarod
glen kniebeiss - tabla
glen kniebeiss - tabla

augustine centre

2 minona at. hawthorn melway 45,e11

tix at the door $20. bookings: 98192844

more info
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au website
sunday 18th march 2:30pm

living traditions concert
sabyasachi bhattacharya - sarod
glen kniebeiss - tabla
glen kniebeiss - tabla

warringal senior citizens hall,

80 hawdon at, heidelberg
melways ref 32a4
living traditions home page
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au website
saturday 17th march
7:30pm

international touring artist dr. mustafa raza from delhi, india -vichiter veena + glen kniebeiss - tabla.
raza mustafa - vicheter veenaglen kniebeiss - tabla

rocklyn satyananda ashram, daylesford
tix at the door $20. bookings: 03 5345 7434
for map click here
dr. mustafa raza homepage
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au home page

due to circumstances beyond our control, this concert has been cancelled.
     
friday 9th march 6:53-7:53pm

 

live on the city circle tram
ria soemardjo, glen kniebeiss + chris sprague

city circle tram leaves federation square tram stop (corner of swanston and flinders st) at 6:53pm, but you can get on or off the tram at any stop areound the city loop
www.tramtactic.net
sunday 4th march 4:00-5:00pm

abc radio national 'music deli' 'celebration cd' launch. 
broadcast of last weeks concert - replay of friday nights broadcast.

'music deli' link.
(also available as a web-stream)
saturday 3rd 4:00am!

abc radio national 'music deli' 'celebration cd' launch. 
broadcast of last weeks concert.

'music deli' link.
(also available as a web-stream)
friday 2nd march 8:00-9:00pm

abc radio national 'music deli' 'celebration cd' launch. 
broadcast of last weeks concert.

'music deli' link.
(also available as a web-stream)
sunday 25th feb
4:00 - 6:30pm 		abc radio national 'music deli' 'celebration cd' launch.  featuring ria soemardjo, glen kniebeiss + chris sprague as well as 'zulya' and 'Jali Buba Kuyateh and Diyaa Looloo' from senegal.

abc southbank centre
ground floor, southbank boulevard, southbank.
tix: presale $15, mav members $12, door $20 full/ $18 concession
 bookings and information please contact meg larkin at multicultural arts victoria office@multiculturarts.com.au  or 9417 6777.
ria soemardjo home page
download a printable flier for this concert
     
2006
when
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november 2007 to may 2008

chris is off to India to study with the gundecha brothers.

gundecha brothers

bhopal, india.
thursday november 2nd glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar

dantes. fitzroy.
details t.b.a.

     
30th September ria soemardjo 'sift' cd launch
featuring glen kniebeiss, chris sprague, adrian sheriff and jeremy dullard
 prana house.
upstairs, 885 high st. thornbury
7:30pm. tix on the door from 7:00. $15/ $12.
ria soemardjo website
www.pranahouse.com.au
16th and 17th september.

grampians alternative expo.
glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar

halls gap, grampians.
details t.b.a.

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saturday 2nd
september .
8pm.

cd launch: 'raga malkauns'
glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar
sneak preview here

prana house.
upstairs, 885 high st. thornbury
8pm. Tix on the door from 7:30. $15/ $10.
www.pranahouse.com.au
friday 1st september. 8pm world harmonies.
glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar
st margaret's hall, pitt st. eltham.
8pm. tix at the door from 7:30. $12/$9/kids free
cakes and refreshments available
enquiries: rosie 9437 2617.
sunday 20th august. 5pm rhythm of life concert
glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar
northcote uniting church.
251 High St. Northcote.
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saturday 19th august 8pm banyule festival
glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar 		banyule winter festival.
ivanhoe receptions.
14 ivanhoe pde. ivanhoe (melways 31 f7)
$10/$7 children under 12 free.
bookings 0429 136596
www.livingtraditions.org.au
     
saturday 5th august glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar

jiotto studio, fitzroy.
details t.b.a.
www.jiottostudio.com
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saturday 22nd july.
8pm sharp
doors open 7:30

glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar

prana house.
upstairs, 885 high st. thornbury
$15/ $10.
www.pranahouse.com.au
sunday 9th july 3-5pm 3pbs radio annual radio festival. glen and chris live in the studio with roger holdsworth on "global village". pbs radio is on 106.7 fm in melbourne. you can also listen on the wwweb.
listen to it - it's really good.

friday 7th july

 fundraiser concert for the "kalkeri music and yoga ashram for children" in karnataka, india.
featuring glen kniebeiss + chris sprague
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar

the boite. 1 mark st, fitzroy.
7:30PM       $15/$10  
info about kalkeri ashram
www.boite.asn.au

enquiries ph 9417 1983 
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saturday 17th June 8pm.

solo tabla concert. featuring glen kniebeiss - tabla
glen (tabla) with special guests pin rada (sarangi), norina hamada (tamboura) and chris sprague (surbahar) during the second set.

gertrude st. yoga + healing centre.
upstairs, 202 gertrude st, fitzroy. $10.

glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au home page

Sunday 11th June 10am.






top of page		 St. Michael's Uniting Cathedral. Featuring Glen Kniebeiss + ChrisSprague (Tabla + Surbahar).
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar		 Collin's St. Melbourne.
www.stmichaels.org.au
Saturday 27th May 7:30





Prana House opening event . Featuring Glen Kniebeiss + ChrisSprague (Tabla + Surbahar).
\glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar		 Prana House.
Upstairs, 885 High St. thornbury
FREE ENTRY
www.pranahouse.com.au
Saturday 13th May 2006. 8pm Raka Mukherjee Australian tour with Ustad Aminul Haque on harmonium and Glen Kniebeiss tabla.
raka mukherjee
 Gertrude Street Yoga and Healing centre.
Upstairs, 202 Gertrude St, Fitzroy.
more info.
10th, 11th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th. May. 7-9pm. Raka Mukherjee
North Indian vocal workshop.

Norhtcote Uniting Church Hall.
251 High St. Northcote. bookings essential.
more details
contact   glen
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Sunday 9th April. 4-8pm. Sounds of Harmony Festival
Ria Soemardjo, Glen Kniebeiss,
Pin Rada. 		Caulfield Park.
A free event.
     
Wednesday 8th March

Chris is off to India to study surbahar with Pushparaj Koshti

MUMBAI, INDIA
Saturday 4th March, 5pm
seating at 4:45 pm sharp

Ganer Bhubone (Our World of Music)
Ustad Aminul Haque (Hindustani Vocal) &
Glen Kniebeiss (Tabla)
Norina Hamada (Tamboura)
Also Performing: Chanchal Khan

Chandler Community Center,
Issac Road, Keysborough.
Melway Ref: 89F6
This Concert is FREE of charge.
Friday 3rd March 2006. 6pm Warranwood Steiner School
Featuring Glen Kniebeiss + ChrisSprague (Tabla + Surbahar).
glen kniebeiss chris sprague tabla and surbahar

 Warranwood Steiner School
2005
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Sunday 4th December 4pm. Glen traditional solo tabla lehera concert.
glen and tabla

St Margaret's Hall, Pitt St., Eltham. $12/$8, children free.
Cakes and refreshments available.
Enquiries: Rosie 9437 2617.
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au home page

Violin accompaniment by Jenny Thomas.
The second set will be Jenny playing her folky tunes with Chris
Hale and Anthony Shulz.
Melways reference 21 J7.


Saturday 3rd December 8pm Glen traditional solo tabla lehera concert.
glen and tabla		 "Sangeet Sandhya" Indian music evening. Free entry. 8pm.
Waverley Meadows Primary School, 11 Columbia Drive, Wheelers Hill. Melways Ref: 71 G11.
More info: www.sharda.org
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au home page

 

Friday 25th November  8:15 pm

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 Glen traditional solo tabla lehera concert.
glen and tabla

The Boite World Music Cafe.
1Mark St. North fitzroy $15/$10
Delicious food and refreshments available.
glen kniebeiss tabla.com.au home page

Violin accompaniment by Jenny Thomas.
The second set will be Jenny playing her folky tunes with Chris
Hale and Anthony Shulz
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October Maldon Folk Festival
Maldon, Victoria.

With Akhter Jahan's "Shoor Jahan" quintet.
2 performances; 7 pm Saturday and 4.20pm on Sunday.
Bangladeshi vocalist Akhter Jahan, Keith Preston - bazouki/santoor, Glen Kniebeiss - tabla, Chris Sprague - guitar, Narina Hamida - tamboura.
www.akhterjahan.net
Sunday 2nd October Canberra; Gandhi Jayanti Mandir 5:30pm
gundecha_icon		 Gundecha Brothers Dhrupad Concert. Master artists form India. With Shubha Sankaran (surbahar).
Mandir, 82, Mawson Drive, Mawson, the concert is
between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.
For details call Mr. Agarwal, 6282 2202 or Mr. Yogesh Kashyap, 612 477 82.
Saturday 1st October

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Sydney; Ryde Civic Hall.  gundecha_icon

Gundecha Brothers Dhrupad Concert. Master artists form India. With Shubha Sankaran (surbahar).
Ryde Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde. 5:30 for 6pm start. tickets $22, $50 reserved.
Details call Sarma Nimmagudda 0417 484 153  

Friday 30th September

Brisbane; Clearview Centre, Seven Hills. $30
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 Gundecha Brothers Dhrupad Concert. Master artists form India. With Shubha Sankaran (surbahar).
The Clear View Centre, 3 Clearview Terrace, Seven Hills, Brisbane, organiser is Mr. Rahim Zullah, 07 3200 1604 or
0414 988 907;
Saturday 24th September Gertude Street Yoga and Healing Centre.  8pm. $22/$15.
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Gundecha Brothers Dhrupad Concert. Master artists form India. One Melbourne concert only. A rare oppurtunity to hear this ancient style in Australia. With Shubha Sankaran (surbahar).
Tickets on sale at Blue Moon Records, 54 Johnson St., Fitzroy, (11am-7pm).  Listen to some Dhrupad or more info.
Sunday 18th September 10pm

top of page		 3PBS interview - 'Border Crossings' with Marcus De Morton.
chris_oud_icon		 Chris Sprague talking about Dhrupad and the Gundecha Brothers. PBS radio is on 106.7 FM in Melbourne. You can also listen on the WWWeb.
Sunday 18th September 4pm 3PBS interview - Roger Holdsworth's 'Global Village'
chris_oud_icon		 Chris Sprague talking about Dhrupad and the Gundecha Brothers. PBS radio is on 106.7 FM in Melbourne. You can also listen on the WWWeb.
Friday 16th Sep. then Sunday 25th until Thursday 29th Sept.
Venue: 16th + 25th at Gertrude st Yoga, 26th through 29th at Northcote Uniting Church.
gundecha_icon
Gundecha Brothers Dhrupad Workshop. For musicians/singers. A rare opportunity to learn first hand from these master musicians. They will also be available for private lessons.   more details
     
Sunday 18th Sept.
Collins St. Uniting Cathedral, Melbourne.
Cancelled due to broken arm .
Saturday 17th Sept.
Halls Gap Alternative Fair. Halls Gap, The Grampians.
Glen Kniebeiss with Dennis Phelan (sitar) [Dennis will be filling in for Chris].

Friday 19th August.

 

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Cafe Gingko, Warrandyte.
Glen Kniebeiss, Ria Soemardjo and Dennis Phelan on sitar (Dennis will be fillling in for Chris)
152-156 yarra st., warrandyte 8:30 pm $15/$10/under 12's free dinner served from 7-8:30pm bookings for dinner highly recommended 98443282 download e-mailable poster
Saturday 6th August
ABC Radio National, 'Music Deli', 7pm.
Radio National 'music deli' with Paul Petran 621am on the dial in melbourne. This is a broadcast of last weeks concert.
Saturday 6th August
'Winter Nights on High'. Northcote Uniting Church.
Glen Kniebeiss with Dennis Phelan (sitar) [Dennis will be filling in for Chris]. 251 high st., Northcote. first set by Jenny Thomas-violin/voice $15/$10 download e-mailable poster
     

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Chris has a broken wrist - He will not be performing for some time.
Sunday 31st July
'Across the Planet' with Hugo Spiceland. 3MBS Radio.  10pm.
Glen Kniebeiss and Chris Sprague - Interview and live-to-air performance
Sunday 31st July
'Delivery' with Owen McKern. 3RRR Radio, 5pm
Glen Kniebeiss and Chris Sprague Interview and live-to-air performance. 3RRR is on 102.7 FM
Friday 29th July

 

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Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank. 7:30 pm
'DELI DIVAS' - Ria Soemardjo with Glen Kniebeiss and Chris Sprague. ABC radio national 'music deli' live recording ABC Centre, Southbank Blvd., Southbank $15 presale/$12 MAV members$20 full/ $18concession at the door bookings/enquiries: 94176777
Friday 15th July
Jiotto Studio, 8pm.
Glen Kneibeiss and Chris Sprague with Ria Soemardjo. 272 brunswick st, fitzroy enter through ginger cafe.
Thursday 7th July
Mancheste Lane, City. 8pm

Ria Soemardjo with Glen Kniebeiss and Chris Sprague. Robin Cassenada CD launch Manchester Lane, Melbourne City. $15/$10
Saturday 2nd July

'Winter Nights on High'
Northcote Uniting Church
Glen Kniebeiss and Chris Sprague. 272 high st northcote. first set by Jenny Thomas-violin/voice $15/$10 download e-mailable poster
Friday 3rd June Footscray Arts Centre
'Interplay' concert Glen Kniebeiss and Chris Sprague with Ria Soemardjo. listen to 2 tracks from this concert