Ultimate Warrior - India skyline

I'm still flabbergasted by our recent trip as a band to India.

Our hotel - ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

view from the top of the ITC Grand Central

Smirnoff made the whole trip possible, having chosen us as their Canadian curator, in the Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project. We were sent to India to experience their nightlife, culture, food, and social norms.

Outside out hotel, Human Kebab + doorman

We landed in Mumbai - a sweaty, bustling, Arabian seaport metropolis (second most populated city on Earth). This city goes on for days... NEVER SLEEPS, NYC times 11!

Strays

People there don't seem to mind not wearing shoes or socks. Wild dogs are common. I have never witnessed or seen traffic of that magnitude in my life... the most amazing part is there is NO road rage. People just take it as it comes in India, which is astounding considering that there are over 1 BILLION people there.

Terrorist attack site

It was surreal passing through the various spots in downtown Mumbai that were attacked by Lashkar-e-Taiba, in November of 2008.

Buffet at ITC Grand Central

Bangalore's rooftop pre-party

A memorable experience was hanging with Nikhil Chinapa, India's curator. he took us to see ridiculous scenic spots and brought us to Bangalore's rooftop pre-party. 

India's curator, Nikhil Chinapa

Sidenote: when we went to Bangalore, the camera crew told us that elephants used to roam wildly in the city a few years ago...India rules!

A memorable experience was hanging with Nikhil Chinapa, India's curator. he took us to see ridiculous scenic spots and brought us to Bangalore's rooftop pre-party. 

Our host, Kapil, and Human Kebab

Much love to our host, the always gracious, Kapil Rajwani. This man changed our lives. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you, INDIA!!!

(Photos by Jaime Rose)