CKRAFT blends the crushing force of Metal with the eccentric freedom of Jazz. Led by accordionist Charles Kieny, the quintet sets a Meshuggah inspired power trio (guitar, bass, drums) against the frantic breath of a tenor saxophone and a cyborg-accordion augmented with electronic sensors.

Medieval polyphonies, and other thousand years old melodies — roots of Western music — collide with modern creativity, opening a space for enriching cross-cultural dialogue with the Indian audience.

LINE-UP

Charles Kieny (augmented accordion)

Théo Nguyen Duc Long (saxophone)

Antoine Morisot (guitar)

Marc Karapetian (bass)

William Bur (drums)

About ManeatingOrchid:

Formed in 2011, ManeatingOrchid has spent over a decade shaping a sound that fuses prog metal, mathcore, and extreme music into something chaotic and unpredictable. Known for dense riffing, abrasive vocals, and constantly shifting song structures, the band has become one of the subcontinent’s most uncompromising heavy acts.Their self-titled 2016 EP earned cult acclaim within the underground, while Miasma (2019) and Hive Mind (2022) pushed their sound further into dissonant, volatile territory — cementing Maneating Orchid as a band that consistently defies convention.

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.