Tariq Bhatty

Tariq.B is a young, up-and-coming musician from England. He has a varied and extensive musical education - having lived in Asia for a large part of his youth - and has grown up around an eclectic musical culture. Primarily a singer-songwriter, he also branches out into traditional Indian and fusion music with his sitar. He started his live music career in Birmingham, with funk-rock band The Funk Pumpkins. They quickly gained a cult following in the West Midlands music scene, and played at a variety of renowned venues such as the O2 Academy Birmingham. He has made solo appearances at the Calstock Jazz & Blues Fest, the Hub in Plymouth, and featured in the band Neon Safari at the Plymouth University Summer Ball 2014. Tariq has also played overseas venues including the Einstein Cafe and Pub in Canada. Having now set out on a new path, Tariq.B has refocused on an EP which is to be released by the summer of 2015. His original songs have flavors of classic rock, big ballads, and modern acoustic, with influences such as Led Zeppelin, My Morning Jacket, The Doors, Hendrix, Mick Hucknall of Simply Red and Al Wilson. Combining his eclectic taste into his music, he brings something new and fresh to the UK.