Debashish Bhattacharya is the master of the slide guitar…he has no equal.”

— John McLaughlin

Tinder Hearth is thrilled to announce the upcoming performance of the Debashish Bhattacharya Legacy Trio: Debashish Bhattacharya (Chaturangui, Pushpa Veena), Anandi Bhattacharya (Vocals, Swarmandal), and Subashis Bhattacharya (Tabla).

Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya is arguably the greatest slide guitarist in the world—he is an undisputed master of the demanding technique and discipline of both Hindustani classical music and modern world fusion. This fall Debashish is touring the US with his Legacy Trio, performing a unique tribute to the pioneering Indian recording artists of the early 1900s.

In the 1900s, the early music recording technology of small shellac discs captured renditions of Hindustani classical ragas and popular songs, creating a sensation among the wider populace. This era saw the rise of the first celebrity musicians. The Trio will recreate the spirit and character of these early recordings, performing on Saturday, November 2nd at the Tinder Hearth Barn.

A major highlight of the performance will be the ornate stringed instruments of Debashish’s own design. These include the Chaturangui (Chat = 4, ang = color,“gui” from guitar), a 26-string slide guitar; Pushpa Veena (Pushpa = “flower” Veena = “stringed instrument”), a 25-string hybrid of the sarod and slide guitar; and the delicate Anandi, a 4-string slide ukulele.

The Trio includes Debashish’s daughter Anandi, a gifted vocalist and a rising star in her own right, and Debashish’s younger brother Subhasis, who is recognized as one of the greatest Indian classical percussionists of his generation.

Doors open at 5PM with food and drinks available for purchase.

Music starts at 7:00 PM.

Children 13 and under get in free.

Music will be inside, with seating.

Tickets are $35, and advanced purchase is strongly recommended.

Please contact us at tinderhearth@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.