Pt. Venkatesh Kumar was one of the featured artistes at the popular FEA-curated festival Parallel Lines in Bangalore. He began his recital with a rendition of Raag Maru Bihag.
He was accompanied by Pt. Ravindra Yavagal on tabla and Vyasmurti Katti on harmonium. Tanpura support was provided by his student Ramesh Kolkunda and Jaganathan.