Public Figures

April

It all started in an open mic jam session in September 2010 at the Graffiti pub in Hamra where April (vocalist’s stage name) performed four acoustic songs with Amadeus Awad on guitar. They ended up playing together again in October through March 2011.

April, the band, came together in the summer of 2011 when Elio Khoury , Paul Khadra and Raffi Nordiguian joined on drums , bass and keys, respectively. April has performed in major venues across Lebanon, including the Quadrangle Pub , Cheers Pub , Mojo Club , Safadi Cultural Centre and Metro Al Madina.

April made an appearance in Dubai in March 2012 at the “Lounge Acoustica” event sponsored by by Rock Nation UAE at the Garden Rooftop Wafi.

In October 2012, the band adopted a new formation of members: April Rach on vocals, Naseem on drums, Ricco on guitar, Charbel on bass and Raffi on keys.

The band has a playlist that combines Celtic with Symphonic Pop Rock and Psychedelic Progressive Rock with bands such as Blackmore’s Night , Opeth , Delain and Porcupine Tree.