Nepathya lights up San Francisco's Warfield Hall

San Francisco, USA, August 13: During the final performance of their song "Rato ra Chandra Surya," the audience at San Francisco's Warfield Hall erupted in joy, packed tightly on both floors. As the actors on stage shook hands and the crowd surged forward to bid farewell, singer Amrit Gurung noticed a Nepali flag being waved prominently. Leaving his friends, he approached the flagbearer, draped the flag over himself, and then wrapped it around his bandmates. This gesture sparked a wave of excitement and enthusiasm among the thousands in attendance.

Amrit addressed the crowd with a heartfelt message: "Stay happy like this. Keep your Nepali language and identity safe." This marked the end of Nepathya’s second performance at the renowned Warfield Hall, a venue they last graced eight years ago. Originally built over a century ago for films, the Warfield Hall has evolved into a celebrated stage for live music.

The band shared their excitement on Facebook before the show, noting, "We are performing once again on this stage where legends like Carlos Santana, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and U2 have performed. It’s an honor."

The doors to the hall opened precisely at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening, and by 9 p.m., Amrit entered the stage, greeting the audience with "Koshiko Pani Yo Jindgani." Music enthusiasts, who had started arriving well before the show, were already energized. The crowd danced and sang along from the first note to the last.

Local sound engineer Freeway Migliore remarked, “Even though I didn’t understand the language, the excitement of the audience was clear. I found myself swaying to Nepathya’s music while managing the mixer.”

The setlist included a mix of old and new hits, such as "Bhendako Oon," "Chhekyo Chhekyo," "Aangnaibhari," "Lampate Surati," "Main Nachen Chhmachhmi," "Resham," "Talko Pani," and concluded with "Rato ra Chandra Surya," totaling 17 songs.

Amrit was joined on stage by Dhruva Lama on drums, Subin Shakya on bass guitar, Neeraj Gurung on guitar, Shanti Rayamajhi on madal, and Dineshraj Regmi on keyboard.

Reflecting on the performance, Amrit said, “It’s a privilege to perform on this magnificent stage again, where so many top musical talents have stood. I dedicate this achievement to all Nepali music lovers.”

Following their successful concerts on the US tour, Nepathya’s next stop will be Columbus, Ohio, on August 17th at the Kemba Live Concert Venue. This will be the band's first performance in the city, with additional shows planned in Dallas, New York, Maryland, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.