John Mpamei and The Band is a LIVE band based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. The band is headed by Nagaland-born artist, John Mpanei. Mpanei was previously based in Dubai until early 2013. That same year, he took to the stage at Hard Rock Café, Delhi with a full lineup. Everyone met exactly a year after to celebrate one year as a band. He has had a dubious distinction of being the only international artist at the Hornbill Festival in Kohima, after artists from Nepal and Australia backed out at the last moment due to travel issues. Mpamei is a violinist, vocalist, drummer, and a keyboardist. He started out in 2004 as part of local rock bands such as The Harvest Teams and Green Mixed Band. After working at a music equipment store in Dubai for three years, he released his first debut solo, ‘Fly Away’. John Mpamei is a dedicated, gifted, and capable musician who started his career as a Western violinist under the supervision of Prof. Herrick Colby at the age of 13. The profound wisdom in music helped to work at internationally renowned schools as a highly talented musician who choreographed and held concerts. Moreover, the extensive experience enriched his proficiency of entertaining LIVE audiences in concert halls, nightclubs, and theatres. He also had performed in various venues like Hard Rock Cafe (New Delhi), Attitude Alive (Gurgaon), Turquoise Cottage (Saket), and a lot of college festivals, etc. His profound and melodious voice have entertained and garnered great respect to his career. His love songs are a blend of down to earth meanings and emotions. His music videos for Far Away and Cry was aired on various TV channels like Vh1 India and was listed on playlists of VH1 Hit Factory and VH1 Exclusive. His songs are also played on various radio stations in India and abroad.