KARNATAKA will be returning to The Wharf in Tavistock this month as part of their extensive End II End 2017 European tour where they will be performing award winning albums The Gathering Light and Secrets of Angels in their entirety.

As a band Karnataka rose to the forefront of symphonic progressive rock scene with the release of their landmark 2003 album Delicate Flame of Desire. The follow up and critically acclaimed album The Gathering Light won best international album at the Prog Awards.

The band features an international line up of world class musicians. The beautiful voice of enigmatic lead singer Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance, Lord of the Dance), the virtuoso fretwork of Italian guitarist Enrico Pinno, the melodic driving bass of Ian Jones, the innovative and symphonic orchestrations of Turkish keyboard player Cagri Tozluoglu, all powerfully driven forward by the dynamic drumming of French sticksman Jimmy Pallogrosi.

Together they produce a majestic, powerful sound that transcends musical boundaries and showcases the band’s sublime songwriting and musicianship, all of which have won plaudits from Radio Two’s Bob Harris, Rick Wakeman and many others.

The band’s powerful performance has been entrancing audiences across the UK, USA and Europe.

They have also performed alongside prestigious artists such as Robert Plant and Porcupine Tree.

The band will play Tavistock Wharf on February 18.

See The Wharf listings on page 17 of this week’s Times for more information.