Podium Grounds

Coming to GROUNDS: DOPE PURPLE

This five-piece psychedelic noise rock/space-psychedelic band from Taipei, Taiwan, was formed around 2016. Since then, they channel influences from hard rock, noise and psychedelia with a particular emphasis on sounds from the Japanese underground and turn them into a cosmic guitar explosion. As hosts of the Taipei Psychedelic Rock Festival, they are also committed to promoting Taiwan’s psychedelic rock culture.

Dope Purple’s new album ‘Children In The Darkness’ was recorded when the band hosted a live midnight recording session at Revolver, Taipei. The album only has three tracks, but it takes you on a 50-minute meditative journey through the infinite darkness and deafening noise of the night. So buckle up for a mind-blowing experience during their live show at GROUNDS.

7th of June

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Coming to GROUNDS: LA FORASTERÍA

La Forastería is a vibrant music tribe led by Tuto Petruzzi, a multi-instrumentalist producer and composer, alongside the talented singer and songwriter Toni Volpen. They are joined by Esteban Galina on sax, Daniel Burgos on bass and Alejandro Reynaga on percussion. Their live set seamlessly blends Afro and Latin American roots with modern and electronic genres, utilizing a variety of instruments like guitar, charango, synths, percussion, and live vocals. This fusion creates a distinctive sound that resonates within the indie, psychedelic, world music, and folktronic scenes.

In 2025 they released their newest album Épicas Sagradas. Infused with joy and celebration, each track invites the listener into a rich and spirited world where ancestral wisdom meets contemporary soul. Flowing through varied tempos yet always riding high vibrations, this creation takes you on a journey that inspires you to smile, to dance, to share, and to simply be happy and free.

13th of June

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Just Confirmed: SAMBA TOURÉ

The renowned Malian guitar legend Samba Touré is returning to GROUNDS following his fantastic show in 2025! And this time for a very special performance, as he will be paying tribute to his mentor Ali Farka Touré, 20 years after his death.

Samba Touré began his career as the lead singer of the band Farafina Lolo, where his exceptional talent caught the attention of the legendary Ali Farka Touré. Under his guidance, Samba Touré made the transition to more traditional music and went on to become one of West Africa’s leading musicians. Since then, he is often asked what influence Ali Farka Touré has had on him. And what better way to answer than with a musical tribute?

17th of November

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