Mangalore: Kevin Misquith and the Milestone Musical Concert

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Jan 27: Milestone is one of the most youthful and talented music bands of Mangalore. Milestone has carved out a place for itself in the hearts of the people of Mangalore and Udupi, despite the fact that the band came into existence barely a year ago, in 2009. 

Milestone has always enthralled the audience with their performances ranging from soft ballads, disco, rock, pop, folk, fusion to foot tapping Baila numbers; Milestone plays all kinds of genres with a blend of coastal essence, with playing Konkani music with a modern tinge being the specialty of this band.

Kevin Misquith, lead vocalist of Milestone, a well known and talented composer-musician-singer, is the main force behind the formation of Milestone Music band. He is well known among the Konkani music lovers around the world. Making his appearance in the Konkani music scene at a very young age, he has performed consistently since his entry into the music field, unlike many other young artistes, who have given up after one or two efforts.

Kevin Misquith released his first Konkani debut album, ‘Rupnem’ in 2004. Following the huge response for his debut album, he released yet another Konakni hit album ‘Tuji Yaad’ in 2007. His latest Konkani rock album, ‘He Jeen’ in 2008, too had a very good response from the Konkani and Non-Konkani music lovers, and was a huge success. ‘He Jeen’ was nominated at the Global Konkani Music Awards and won the award for the ‘Best lyricist’ award and also was nominated in the best composition category. He not only has recorded these music albums but also has staged several music shows.

Kevin Misquith is not only a well talented music composer, but is also gifted with good leadership qualities. He is active in most of the social activities, he has also served in many youth associations as an office bearer, and has driven them towards success with his leadership skills during his tenure.

After achieving the success of his music albums and music shows, with his able leadership and organizing skills, he came up with the idea of forming a musical band. He was supported by Ashwin Sequeira, who is the co-founder of Milestone Musical Band.

Ashwin Sequeira is the lead guitarist and co-vocalist of the band. He lends his voice to add to the magic which defines the band.

Lionel Crasta, the man behind the keys, has been another highly talented musician of the bank, providing a powerful backing for the vocals. He has many years of experience in the musical field, right from his school and college level music shows.

Milestone intends not to have any barrier of language or genres, but Konkani music will always be the priority of the band. Even during the adverse effect of western culture, Milestone strives to make Konkani music more entertaining and enjoyable for the modern youth, filling a sense of fulsome happiness among them while keeping them connected to the Konkani culture.

Milestone dedicates its music to the youths of Mangalore, but promises to entertain all the age groups. Milestone started its journey by playing at small parties and weddings, but likes to make it big very soon.

The band wants to take people with it in its success journey, drawing their love and support all along.

Milestone music concert

Milestone Music Concert is the first of Milestone bamd’s musical concerts. The musical concert will have the compositions of multi-talented songwriter and composer, Kevin Misquith. The show is also conceptualized and envisioned by Kevin himself, and is organized by Milestone Band under his leadership, while Ashwin-Lionel-Kevin will provide musical support. Sanjay Rodrigues, Floid and Joel Milan will be the other musicians of the show, along with the other young prolific performers. The show will also pay tribute to great legends of Konkani music like Alfred Rose, Chris Perry, Jerome D’souza, Ullas Bhuyav, C Alvares, P H Pinto, MickMax, Lawerence Saldhana and Henry D’souza, by performing their classic numbers and taking the people back to the golden era of Konkani songs, while trying to revive interest in Konkani music among the younger generation. It will also present the new age compositions of Kevin, without distorting the original essence of Konkani music. The concert promises to entertain all the age groups, while being a complete family entertainer.   

The band will perform the same concert in Mangalore in the month of April. The proceeds gained by these shows will go to a noble cause. The organizers have requested for the support of the people in general, by way of opting for any of the sponsorships. All the sponsors and well wishers will be given due publicity during both of our shows and the publicity the concert will carry out, it said.

The band also wants to present the concert at different places, and has therefore, humbly requested various associations to organize their shows or provide them with an opportunity to perform at big events like annual meets, fund raising events etc and also for other small events like get-togethers and family functions.
               
To support this event, the interested persons may contact :
Kevin: 99646 67653, 95907 77303,  Ashwin: 98865 65818
Or

Kevinmisquith@rediffmail.com