In April 2006, the Underground began performing bi-weekly at Central Bar and Grill, Victoria B.C. Summer of 2006 brought tour many places including Vancouver, the Gulf Islands, Oregon, Humboldt County and San Francisco, California.
Primarily a quartet, the KarmetiK Underground is also constantly exploring the collective musical experience through improvised jamming with a plethora of guest musicians. The music is kept fresh for both listener and performer as it takes on a form derived from the present with little predetermined length or finite structure. The KarmetiK Underground is determined to spread love like wild fire; helping the world dance one step at a time!
Each member brings their own unique background to the stage, each infusing a sound to create a diverse emotional atmosphere. The rhythm section consists of a dynamic duo that taps an electro-tribal infused groove — the melody makers glide over the top of the beat using harmonies produced by guitar and synthesized astro-phonics.
Included within this western approach to making music the KarmetiK Underground has great respect for North Indian Classical Music. All members have studied under masters in India, bringing back their eastern influence to fuse with worldly organic dance music. Instruments such as Sitar, Tabla and Santoor are commonly integrated into the performance bringing a sense of history & culture to the dance floor.
