New dates added:

When: July 23rd 2010 with Ali Azmat
Where: Gateway Theater, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
More Info: For Tickets Contact Monty @ 847-770-1088

When: July 24th 2010
Where: Dewberry Hall (Johnson Center), Fairfax, VA
More Info: For Tickets Contact Lavika 703-200-9292

When: July 31st 2010
Where: Le Poisson Rouge – 158 Bleecker Street, NYC
Click here for Tickets

All you Strings and Fuzon fans, here’s the chance to see them Live, together. We have confirmed news that they will be performing together in Houston this June. Here at LIB, we have personally been waiting for this to happen for a long time.

We will keep posting more dates and gig information as we learn about them here.

When: Saturday, June 12 @ 8:00pm
Where: House of Blues, 1204 Caroline Street, Houston, TX
More Information: Call: Nabeel Ishaq 832-607-2007 or Rehan Ahmed 832-868-0103

In the mean while enjoy a few of our Strings and Fuzon favorites from the famous Coke Studio sessions:

About Strings: Strings is one of Pakistan’s all time most popular pop bands comprising Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia. Formed almost two decades ago, the band has grown to be coveted for its music, lyrics and energetic live act. Strings won Best Artist and Most Favourite Band at the MTV Asia Awards in 2005 and Best Live Act at the Lux Style Music Awards last year.

The band originally debuted in 1990 with the release of their self-titled album which was followed by their second album, Strings-2 in 1992. After a band reshuffle and an eight year hiatus, Bilal and Faisal took the industry by storm with the release of critically acclaimed album Duur and 4 years later, Dhaani both of which enjoyed national and international popularity.

On the international circuit, the Strings song Na Janay Kyoun has the distinction of being part of the OST for Spiderman 2 and so far they have a plethora of hit songs that have featured in a number of Bollywood films. The boys are also known for having collaborated with internationally renowned acts like Euphoria and actors Sanjay Dutt and John Abraham.

About Fuzon: Know more about Fuzon here.

For all you Junooni’s out there: Junoon’s new single – ‘Love Can‘ is around the corner and due to release within the next couple of weeks. However Salman Ahmad has been generous enough to make it available to you right here at LiveIsBetter.

Salman Ahmad is also getting ready with his book ‘Rock and Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star’s Revolution for Peace‘ which is due to release this coming January 12th. You can also read more about the book at: Simon and Schuster: Salman Ahmad

Salman Ahmad and Samir Chatterjee perform in NY on Dec 3rd, 2009 to present you the fusion that is Raaga Rock. So if you happen to be in New York this Thursday be sure to be in the audience.

If you want to know more about Salman Ahmad or Junoon, visit:
- The Salman and Samina Global Wellness Initiative
- The official Junoon website

Meanwhile, enjoy the new Junoon single ‘Love Can’:

Salman Ahmad new single: Love Can

Concert Update
UnityJam 2010
When: January 17, 2010 @ 7pm
Where: Spangenberg Theatre, Palo Alto, CA
Click here for details & tickets

An Encore that’s one of a kind. The Audiences couldn’t ask for more but they’re definitely getting a lot more. Two renowned world artists, Salman Ahmad and Samir Chatterjee coming together for the third time. An enriching musical experience from Raaga to Rock

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 @ 6PM
Where: Jewel Of India – 15 W 44 St, New York, NY 10036

If you haven’t caught them in concert already, we strictly advise you to put this on your Holiday list.

The band were one of the first bands in Pakistan to insist on playing live music where most music was sampled and programmed synthpop. Junoon’s music is based upon issues in the world.

One of the legendary tours that Junoon had undertaken was their tour to Denmark and Europe in 2000-2001 which played a pivotal role in increasing Junoon’s international popularity and standing and in spreading awareness about Pakistani music.

When Junoon plays, you better be there!

• When: October 01, 2009
  Where: Kaufman Auditorium – 611 North Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855
• Salman Ahmad to Perform on United Nations Day!
  When: October 23, 2009
  Where: The UN General Assembly, New York
• Salman Ahmad at Kalamazoo!
  When: November 22, 2009
  Where: Venue details coming soon
• Salman Ahmad, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and others @ Milan
  When: Saturday, November 7th starting 5:00pm
  Where: Fine Arts Facility, Westlake High School – 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX.
  More information: Aid India, Austin
• Salman Ahmad, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and others @ Roobaroo 2009
  When: November 8th starting 4:00pm
  Where: Chabot College – Performing Arts Center, Building 1300 – 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, California 94545
  See Roobaroo 2009 for more information