THT presents RINI and Monday Puppets

About RINI:

Leading an international cadre of musicians, New Jersey based, Chennai born singer, composer and violinist Harini "Rini" Raghavan creates her own version of Indian Jazztronica. Harini draws from her formal training in Carnatic music and work at Berklee College of Music in Electronic Production to bring together sounds and music of her birthplace in India and her home in the US. An experienced performer and recording artist, she has recorded and performed with Grammy winning composers A.R.Rahman, Bill Whelan and the renowned Israeli Singer-Songwriter Idan Raichel, headlining prestigious festivals and venues in the US including Boston Symphony Hall,Lincoln Center, Beacon Theatre and the United Nations General Assembly and in India including Phoenix Market City Bengaluru, Barracuda Brew Chennai, Under 25 Festival Bengaluru, Antisocial Mumbai, High Spirits Pune and Auro Delhi. Rini has released music worldwide to critical acclaim, including a feature in Rolling Stone India, New York Music Daily, Republic of Jazz and World Music Central.

Monday Puppets:

Formed in early 2025, Monday Puppets is a Bangalore-based band that thrives on improvisation and musical spontaneity. Emerging from the city’s dynamic and eclectic

music scene, the band embraces a style that is fluid, spontaneous, and constantly evolving. Their sound is shaped by the art of improvisation—with each performance

shaped by spontaneous interactions and the energy of the present moment. The band features Legsang Sherpa on guitar, Solomon Bishwakarma on keyboard, Roshan Thapa on bass, and Rahul Diyali on drums. As a collective, they bring a spirit of exploration and creativity to their craft, blending a range of musical influences into a unified and boundaryless sonic experience.

The Humming Tree:

The Humming Tree - A grassroots performance venue in Bangalore, running from 2013 to 2019 and in the process becoming a cornerstone of Bangalore’s independent music, art, and cultural ecosystem.

Now, in 2026, The Humming Tree is back in a brand-new, purpose-designed space in Indiranagar. Built across 12,000 sq. ft., the venue features a 600+ capacity performance space, world-class sound and lighting systems, and a diverse F&B proposition. More than just a venue, it’s a hub for creativity, culture and collaboration.