Goa, Sept. 6 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

From October 15, 2004 to April 1, 2005, FM Rainbow, Goa, presented 'Idea Nite of the Fortnight', a pioneering 12-episode chat-cum-live band series that ran at the All India Radio auditorium in Panjim. Conceived, devised, hosted and produced by RJs Savio de Noronha and Bambino Dias, the programme brought together 12 of Goa's leading bands, Alcatrazz, Sky High, Crimson Tide, Tidal Wave, L'ace, Cascades, The Big Country Band, Lynx, Purple Rain, Renegade, Pure Magic and Forefront. Alcatrazz opened the series, while Forefront performed in the final episode.

Today, Bambino is a prominent Doordarshan anchor and coordinator, while Savio is Director of DD Goa. The idea grew from the duo's desire to give Goan musician...