Band Members

Dinesh – Bass & Drums

What does it mean to you – to be in Fusive?
I feel privileged and inspired to be playing and creating music with five talented musicians who are like-minded but with very different styles and musical backgrounds.

Your three main musical influences?
Motown, Everyone in Fusive, Shivani’s music collection that she plays constantly everywhere!

What can the crowd at a Fusive performance expect from you?
A groove that will get you out of your seats and onto the dance floor!

Dinesh plays Fender, Lakland and Music-Man Basses and uses David Eden and Mark Bass Amplifiers

Shivani – Vocals & Flute

What does it mean to you – to be in Fusive?
Truly fortunate to be working with a group of like-minded musicians who are not only talented but also committed to the vision of Fusive. Performing with Fusive always keeps me on my toes and buzzing!

Your three main musical influences?
Sri Lankan music – Ammi & Thathi (my parents); Non-Sri Lankan music – Ammi (Mum), Seeya (Grandpa), 70s and 80s BABY!; Inspiration and guidance – Dinesh and Akki (Nivari – my sister)

What can the crowd at a Fusive performance expect from you?
To be sizzled!

Shivani prefers Shure mics and plays a Yamaha flute

Raji – Vocals

What does it mean to you – to be in Fusive?

For me, Fusive is an avenue to explore my musical abilities and push myself to new heights.  More importantly, it’s about taking an exhilarating journey with a great bunch of people and sharing it with everyone else.

Your three main musical influences?
From a young age, my parents have exposed me to a variety of genres from folk songs and theatre music to the likes of Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder.

What can the crowd at a Fusive performance expect from you?
Hopefully a great experience and something to talk about on the way home.

Raji prefers AKG mics

Sandeep – Lead & Rhythm Guitar

What does it mean to you – to be in Fusive?
I like being part of a band where I can play a lot of music with an amazing bunch of people. To me, Fusive is about discovering the possibilities in music and within myself.

Your three main musical influences?
Dave Matthews Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band

What can the crowd at a Fusive performance expect from you?
All heart and all smiles!

Sandeep plays Maton and Fender Guitars and uses Fender and Marshall Amplifiers

Sarasi – Vocals & Keyboard

What does it mean to you – to be in Fusive?
Let’s just say when you get the rare opportunity to be around such talented individuals who all share the same passion and joy for music, you really don’t want to let it go.

Your three main musical influences?
Alicia Keys (for the keys), Norah Jones (for the voice), India.Arie (for the soul)

What can the crowd at a Fusive performance expect from you?
A pleasant surprise.

Sarasi prefers Shure mics, plays Roland Keyboards and uses Roland Amplifiers

Clinton – Drums

What does it mean to you – to be in Fusive?
Great to know that I’m part of a professional group of entertainers.

Your three main musical influences?
Groove, soul and improvisation.

What can the crowd at a Fusive performance expect from you?
Something new and exciting.

Iresh – Drums & Percussion