The Edge Band Explained

The Edge Band
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Origin:	Pokhara, Nepal
Genre:	Pop, Rock
Years Active:	–(present)

The Edge Band is a pop rock band from Nepal, formed in 1998 by youths of Pokhara. The first album was released in 2000. Over time, the band members left the group except Jeewan Gurung, the lead singer. In 2006 Vibes with Vajra was released as the second album, which gained popularity and established the band in the Nepali music industry. There are four albums released till date.^[1]

The group also plays in live concerts and festivals nationally and internationally.^{[2] [3]} They also perform for charities such as the one in Pokhara for establishment of a zoo.^[4]

International live concerts

• Japan, 2019^[5]
• Australia, 2018,^[6] 2020
• United States of America, 2017, 2023^[7]
• UAE, 2017 ^[8]

Members ^[9]

Founding members

• Binaya Gurung
• Roshan Gurung
• Sunil Gubaju
• Bikash Singh
• Asok Sundas
• Kristina Shrestha
• Jeewan Gurung

Other members

• Sandeep B K
• Albin Pariyar
• Ganesh Rai
• Bishnu Gurung
• Som
• Rockey
• Basanta
• Abhinish Goinjihar

Albums

• Mero asu 2000
• Vibes and Vajra 2006 ^[1]
• Alag 2013
• Gantabya 2017 ^[10]

Awards and nomination

• Best lyric award for the song “Dukha Diyera” in Pokhara Music Awards.^[9]
• Nominated for best the Rock Vocal Performance in 9th Tuborg Image Awards.^[9]
• Best Pop Band- Kalika Awards ^[11]

External links

• official youtube channel

Notes and References

1. Web site: NepaliSongChord::The Edge Band. 2020-07-07.
2. Web site: द एज ब्यान्डले धरान तताउँदा सुजन जिम्बाले हसाँए. 2020-07-07.
3. Web site: डीजे वाले...- हेलो शुक्रबार - कान्तिपुर समाचार. 2020-07-07.
4. Web site: चिडयाखाना बनाउने पाेखरा महाेत्सव पर्सिदेखि. 2020-07-07.
5. Web site: रमाइलो समाचार द एज व्याण्ड लाईभ कन्सर्ट भव्य रुपमा सफल, व्यवस्थापन अ-सफल ! (भिडियो सहित). 2020-07-07.
6. Web site: सिड्नीमा नेपाली संगीत महोत्सव :: सुजिता कार्की :: Setopati. 2020-07-07.
7. Web site: अमेरिकामा लाइभ कन्सर्ट गर्दै द एज ब्यान्ड र मोक्ष मन्त्र, Latest breaking news and updates on latest top stories, Video News, national, international, NRN, Gulf News, politics, sports, business, finance, entertainment, photo-gallery and more. Nepali News from Nepal and All over the Countries.. 2020-07-07.
8. Web site: नेपाली संगीतलाई विश्वसामु चिनाउँदै सुमन उदय. Online Khabar. 2020-07-07.
9. Web site: The Edge Band Biography (Jeewan Gurung) Nepali Band Biography. NEPLYCH. 2020-07-06. 2019-06-04.
10. Web site: The Edge Band(Gantabya). AppleMusic. 2020-07-06.
11. Web site: दिपक शर्मालाइ कालिका म्युजिक अवार्ड. erupse.com. 13 October 2018. 2020-07-07.