Dear Members and friends of Goa Chitra, Greetings from Goa Chitra. We would like to thank you once again for your continuous support to Goa Chitra and for being there to help us follow this dream of preserving the past for posterity. We look forward to seeing you for the upcoming event featuring ‘Flypsyde’ – tribute band from Mumbai for the first time in Goa in a live tribute to ABBA on the eve of carnival, 9th of February, 2013 from 8:00 pm – 10pm followed by dinner. The popular pop band ABBA of the seventies shall receive homage at Goa Chitra, an ethnographic museum situated in Benaulim. For the first time ever an Indian band shall pay tribute to a once most popular and most loved band that has the honor to have its name included into the rock and roll hall of fame. (Check details below). To avail of a 60% discount and other benefits and privileges at Goa Chitra, those Members who have not renewed their membership are kindly requested to do so at the earliest. For group bookings of 6 and above members there would be a flat 40% discount and a reserved table. The seating for individuals and groups below 6 would be on first come first serve basis. For new membership kindly call 08322772910, 08326570877 for details. Thank you for all the support to Goa Chitra. Warm regards, Victor Hugo Gomes (Curator, Goa Chitra) The ‘Flypsyde’- a tribute to ABBA, Live at Goa Chitra The last overwhelming concert at Goa Chitra,“The Awesome 4some” won the hearts of all the Beatles fans at the Great Music Revival Concert series 2012-2013 held on the 25th of January with the audience shouting encore, not letting the band to stop, having a sliver of the Beatles experience and making the popular adage “ Beatles never die “ come true. With such an electrifying performance, Goa Chitra presents yet another exclusive event; The ‘Flypsyde’ – in a live tribute to ABBA on the eve of carnival, on Saturday, 9th of February, 2013 from 8:00 pm onwards. The popular pop band ABBA of the seventies shall receive homage at Goa Chitra, an ethnographical museum situated in Benaulim. For the first time ever an Indian band shall pay tribute to a once most popular and most loved band that has the honor to have its name included into the rock and roll hall of fame. The ‘Flypsyde’ is a band excelling in music of the famous Swedish group ‘ABBA’. Besides regularly performing in some of the most-sort after places in Mumbai like the Blue Frog, Not Just Jazz by the Bay, the Flypsyde has also performed nationally and internationally. Leader and founder member of the band, Schubert Vaz who has been well respected in the music industry across India as a veteran pianist, keyboardist (Jazz and Pop/Retro) and backing vocalist has been playing professionally for almost 4 decades and firmly believes ABBA’s music is favored across generations . The members of the band also include Antonella D’Souza Lead lady Vocalist who has a natural flair for lead as well as harmony. Brynelle D’Silva vocal range allows her to silk out an ABBA ‘Waterloo’. Desmond Taylor one of the best Bass Guitarist and lead Male Vocalist in Mumbai complete the pairs that make up an ABBA tribute. Also joining them on sets is Savio Braganza Lead Guitarist and Ivan Cardozo, one of India's drum legends, who has been at it for close to 3 decades and played with many national and international artists in Mumbai The ‘Flypsyde’ doing the chord progression and the intense vocal harmony makes Abba music not only danceable, but very soothing for listening pleasure. Each of ABBA’s song is different and enjoyable and promises to leave an everlasting moment for the audience. Be there to listen to ‘Waterloo, I have a dream, Honey, Money, and the one time favorite, Dancing Queen’ have or you are sure to have missed a memorable evening. The concert shall begin and end with other popular music of that era. The event will start at 8.00 p.m. sharp on the 9th of February 2013 and is inclusive of dinner. There would be limited entry; members and guests are requested to confirm their booking by 7th of February 2013 to avoid disappointment. For details contact on 08326570877/ 08322772910/09850446065 or email [email protected]. END
