KATHMANDU, JUNE 2
Following successful concerts in Austin, Seattle, and Los Angeles, Nepathya once again captivated audiences-including members of the Nepali-origin Bhutanese community-with their signature folk-rock melodies.
In a statement released today, Nepalaya, the band's management company, said audiences at a packed Rixon Theatre in Pittsburgh were seen dancing with both Nepalese and Bhutanese flags, swaying to a mix of Nepathya's classic and contemporary songs.
The concert opened with the evocative "Koshiko Pani Yo Jindagani," followed by high-energy renditions of "Bhedako Oon Jasto" and "Chhekyo Chhekyo."
From the very beginning, the palpable excitement on stage and among the audience created a powerful atmosphere-an unspoken connection that deepened with each note.
Upon noticing a significant number of resettled Bhutanese in the crowd, lead singer Amrit Gurung made an emotional appeal from the stage.
"The past must never be forgotten, but we must find the courage to forgive and move forward. It is this shared language that unites Nepalis across the world. May this spirit of harmony endure forever. Let us move ahead without harboring resentment toward one another," he said, according to the statement.
Amrit also expressed his joy at witnessing the vibrant presence of the Nepali-speaking community in Pennsylvania-a state home to a large number of resettled Bhutanese refugees. From the stage, he encouraged the audience: "Let's preserve and pass on our language to future generations."
One of the event's organizers, Vidya Pulami, who comes from a resettled Bhutanese refugee family, shared similar sentiments. Though her national identity is Bhutanese, she remarked, "We are Nepali at heart, even though we were displaced, our love for Bhutan remains undiminished. That's why I carried the flags of both Nepal and Bhutan at the event," the statement quoted her as saying.
The band's frontman, Amrit, was joined by an accomplished ensemble: Dhruva Lama on drums, Suvin Shakya on bass guitar, Neeraj Gurung on lead guitar, Shanti Rayamajhi on madal (traditional drum), and Dineshraj Regmi on keyboard.
For nearly all of Nepathya's concerts in the United States, audiences have been able to conveniently purchase tickets online. Seats can be reserved through the band's official website, nepathya.com.np, the statement added.
The band is set to perform at the Vic Theatre in Chicago on June 7, before continuing their 2025 USA tour with shows in Boston and North Carolina.
