Karnataka

Images from the bands performance in Great Bardfield. Photos by Howard Rankin.

More pics in the gallery!

Some images from the opening night of the tour in Norwich. Photos by Richard Aldridge.

More pics in the gallery!

The New Light Tour kicked off in style with a packed Norwich Arts Centre on Fiday.

Some comments from fans over on our Facebook page!

"Absolutely fantastic gig in Norwich on Friday"

" you guys are fantastic good luck for the rest of the year , come back soon"

"We enjoyed every minute,it was worth the wait to see you in Norwich.So please,please come back again!...soon!"

"Thank you for a fantastic gig!! Hope you come back to Norwich soon :)"

Your next chance to see Karnataka is:

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

New Light Tour Deluxe Limited Edition t-shirts. Available at all tour venues from the merchandise desk.

The band would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We would also like to say a huge thank you for all of your support this year and we look forward too seeing you on the road in 2012!

Noeliniz kutlu olsun : Nadolig Llawen : Buon Natale : Merry Christmas

The band will be recording and filming (in Hi-Definition video) select dates on the New Light Tour including High Barn and Bush Hall.

A New Japan Karnataka Fan Site has been launched by Tori Yamauchi of Artist Support Japan.

In addition to the new Fansite Toru has launched a Karnataka Fans Japan Facebook page!

Please check it out and 'like'!

With Christmas almost upon us, why not treat someone to a Karnataka album, t-shirt etc from the on-line shop! Just a reminder that if you are ordering, and want to receive the items before Christmas, please place your orders within 48 hours of the following posting deadlines. Please note that for logistical reasons we cannot supply signed posters before Christmas!

Signed Limited Edition New Light Tour Poster now available from the on-line shop.

ONLINE SHOP

This is the Official New Light Tour 2012 poster!

Whilst we would never condone spamming.... PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE this on your Facebook page, copy it to your website, e-mail to your friends etc!!

This will also be available to purchase (soon) as a 'limited edition' A2 size High Quality Litho print..... signed by the band!!

Cllick image for a larger version!

KARNATAKA are very pleased to announce that the final date of their 2012 New Light Tour will take place at one of London’s most prestigious and ornate venues, Bush Hall, on March 10th 2012.

The venue has played host to many acclaimed artists such as REM, Kings Of Leon, Alanis Morisette,  The Corrs, Chris Rea, Mark Knopfler, Steve Wilson, Amy Winehouse and many more.

Described by The Independant as ‘London’s Best Kept Concert Secret’.

Further details of this special event to follow.

www.bushhallmusic.co.uk

All the Karnataka social sites have had a revamp! You can follow the band in a number of ways - just find one (or more) that suits you!

	www.facebook.com/karnataka
	www.twitter.com/karnataka
	www.myspace.com/karnataka
	www.reverbnation.com/karnataka
	www.last.fm/music/Karnataka
	www.ilike.com/artist/Karnataka

New Light Tour 2012 Wallpaper

FREE to download from the Media page!

Thanks everyone for the great response to the tour location announcements made via Facebook - see the Facebook page on front page of this site or join up @ www.facebook.com/KarnatakaOfficial !

A full and formal tour announcement coming soon!

Would you like to get involved with helping the band? We are VERY interested to hear from anyone who would like to join the K team to help with local promotion of the gigs. Karnataka Street Teams or how about Karnataka Storm Chasers?!! :-) You will have your own Group here to discuss and share ideas and we’ll make sure you get something in return!

If you live within a 25 mile radius of Bristol, Deal in Kent, Norwich, Braintree in Essex, London, Bilston nr Wolverhampton, Bury, Rotherham, Edinburgh, Pontardawe/Swansea, East Grinstead, Lowdham nr Nottingham, Tavistock and Milton Keynes, we would like to hear from you! :-)

Email the band @ karnataka@ntlworld.com and we’ll get back to you soon with further details!

Thanks

Karnataka

The band will shortly be announcing new UK tour dates!

Join in the speculation over on the band's Facebook page!!

Featuring a stunning collection of much loved Irish/Scottish Traditional and Contemporary songs.

Be one of the first to get a Signed Copy!!

Pre-Order yours now at www.hayleygriffiths.com

To listen to a selection of ‘Celtic Rose’ snippets, watch the Promo Video click here:

1. Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
2. Wild Mountainside
3. Galway Bay
4. Danny Boy
5. No Frontiers
6. You Raise Me Up
7. Carrickfergus
8. May It Be
9. I Know My Love
10. Bright Blue Rose
11. Lagan Love
12. Song For Ireland

Hayley is currently performing in the Irish music/dance extravaganza Ragús in Dublin!

Hayley has also recently finished her second solo album titled Celtic Rose. The album features traditional songs Hayley has been performing in Riverdance, Lord Of The Dance and Ragus.

The CD is currently available for purchase at the show but will be on general release soon!

Karnataka are very pleased to announce new keyboard player and composer Cagri Tozluoglu.

Hailing form Istanbul, Turkey, Cagri is emerging as one of the hottest keyboard talents on the rock scene. Playing piano and keyboards from a very young age, Cagri went on to study classical piano before branching out further into other genres including folk, progressive rock and jazz fusion.

Cagri moved to London in 2008 to persue his musical career, performing with various rock and progressive bands before auditioning for Karnataka.

Cagri's superb technical skill, melodic playing and contemporary approach won everyone over and makes him the perfect addition to the bands line-up. Welcome aboard Cagri!

Karnataka are very pleased to announce stunning new lead vocalist

In a hotly contested category with over 90 albums nominated worldwide, Karnataka are very pleased to accept the award.

For full details of the award and the jury's decision please visit the Progawards Website

Karnataka are very pleased to announce stunning new lead vocalist Hayley Griffiths!

Hayley has toured the world as lead vocalist with the Celtic musical phenomenen Riverdance and Lord Of The Dance.

Hayley recently released her stunning debut album Silver Screen which has already won critical acclaim and the prestigious Classical Crossover Album Of The Year Award 2010.

In 2004, Hayley was flown to Dublin to sing for the Executive Producer of the Irish phenomenon, ‘Riverdance’. Just two days later she began a tour that over the next few years would take her extensively across Europe, North America, Russia, Japan and China singing to a crowd of thousands every night.

Hand picked by Michael Flatley himself, Hayley won the role of Erin the Goddess in ‘Lord of the Dance’ in late 2005, a tour that would take her to nearly every state in North America as well as extensive sold out tours of Canada, Mexico, and Europe. A one off performance of Michael Flatley’s ‘Feet of Flames’ in January 2008 would mark a high point in Hayley’s career, thus far, with her voice being heard by 20,000 people at the Taipei Arena, in Taiwan.

Hayley's has now embarked on a hugely succesful solo career, releasing her debut album Silver Screen to critical acclaim in 2010 and winning the prestigious Classical Crossover Album Of The Year Award 2010.

Sharing a passion for pushing the boundaries of contemporary Celtic/Classical/rock boundaries, Hayley has also now joined forces with Karnataka taking their sound to new heights.

The Gathering Light has been nominated in the 'Best Foreign Album of 2010' category at Web World Awards Progawards 2010!

Progawards - Web World Awards dedicated to Progressive Rock