Blackstratblues
Blackstratblues is a solo project of Warren Mendonca, who is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and sound engineer. Warren got his formal start in music in 1998, forming Zero with childhood friends Sidd Couto, Rajeev Talwar and Girish Talwar.
Over the years Zero grew to gain nationwide popularity wining competitions like IIT Mood Indigo, Great Indian Rock. With Warren Zero release 2 albums and an EP, Albummed (1999), Hook EP (2002) and Procastination (2005).
Besides his work in Zero, Warren recorded & released numerous instrumentals - Christmas In July, Spitleaf, & Evil, to name a few popular songs - which enjoyed some fame on online music forums like Gigpad, & Harmony Central. He was also involved in many online collaborations with musicians - most notably Adam Martin, Ed DeGenaro, & Zorran Mendonsa - which resulted in a few songs. In late 2004, Warren moved to Auckland, New Zealand, thereby quitting Zero.
During this period, he was also a highly sought-after recording engineer & session guitarist in Bombay, having worked on various film soundtracks, ad jingles, & other albums. After moving to Auckland, Warren began work on solo instrumental material. While visiting India, he reunited with Zero for a few gigs, most notably at the Great Indian Rock Festival 2006.
Blackstratblues' debut album, Nights In Shining Karma was released on 18 April 2007 as a free digital-only download.
The album garnered significant appreciation & fame on online music forums.
Over the years Zero grew to gain nationwide popularity wining competitions like IIT Mood Indigo, Great Indian Rock. With Warren Zero release 2 albums and an EP, Albummed (1999), Hook EP (2002) and Procastination (2005).
Besides his work in Zero, Warren recorded & released numerous instrumentals - Christmas In July, Spitleaf, & Evil, to name a few popular songs - which enjoyed some fame on online music forums like Gigpad, & Harmony Central. He was also involved in many online collaborations with musicians - most notably Adam Martin, Ed DeGenaro, & Zorran Mendonsa - which resulted in a few songs. In late 2004, Warren moved to Auckland, New Zealand, thereby quitting Zero.
During this period, he was also a highly sought-after recording engineer & session guitarist in Bombay, having worked on various film soundtracks, ad jingles, & other albums. After moving to Auckland, Warren began work on solo instrumental material. While visiting India, he reunited with Zero for a few gigs, most notably at the Great Indian Rock Festival 2006.
Blackstratblues' debut album, Nights In Shining Karma was released on 18 April 2007 as a free digital-only download.
The album garnered significant appreciation & fame on online music forums.
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