Live Music & Comedy Guide: Kuala Lumpur Nightlife 2 August 2018

Discover the hottest events in KL with The City Lists weekly nightlife guide. Find out the latest Live sounds around the Klang Valley for the beginning of August. With music from jazz, classical, indie and rock to theatre and comedy, here’s a look at the week ahead.

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AUGUST 3/4: DIGiT – Get Ready to Funk at NBT

A little bit of jazz. A whole lot of funk.Pulling together five of the most experienced musicians in the Singapore scene today, DIGiT is out to set the new standard in old school, horn-driven funk; a good-time mix of variety and vibe focussed on keeping the positivity at an all time high. Having blown them away at SingJazz 2018 earlier in the year, the band have continued to carve a funky reputation as the band to see if you’re wanting to shake off the week that was, showcasing classic tunes from popular artists like James Brown and Candy Dulfer through to funk stalwarts like Maceo Parker and The Meters.

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DIGiT are also delighted to announce the inclusion of legendary funkateer Erik Hargrove (James Brown/Bootsy Collins) on drums as a special treat for their NBT audiences. Fresh from his Band Leader role for shows in Singapore featuring The Brand New Heavies singer Sulene Fleming, Erik will be laying it down alongside Nolan (Australia – Keys/Vocal), Pablo (Venezuela – Sax), Ash (London – Trombone), and JP (Singapore – Bass) from start to finish across both performances.

NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL . Admission: RM50. Dinner menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.

AUGUST 3/4: Crackhouse presents Rizal van Geyzel

RVG is a strong presence in Malaysia's stand-up comedy scene and is well known as the co-founder of Crackhouse Comedy Club and One Mic Stand. He has performed internationally in over eight countries and regularly performs in intimate club gigs as well as concert venues in front of thousands of people.

If you want his bio, google him. If you've seen him host a show, then you know he needs no sugar coating, Rizal van Geyzel is one seriously funny Malaysian dude and brings all styles to play on stage- be it anacdotes, true stories, impersonations, observations, and more!

Crackhouse Comedy Club KL 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM40 / Door RM50. www.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.

AUGUST 3/4: Bobo KL presents Lily Jannah

Lily Jannah Shades of Love with Afiq on Piano, Hanif on Bass & AKZ on percussion. Of Malay and Chinese parentage, Lily Jannah is a shining new light in the local music scene. She performs regularly at most of the live music venues in KL and has also toured Japan, Singapore and Indonesia.

As a backing vocalist, she has paid her dues singing for the likes of Jaclyn Victor, Kathy Ibrahim and Ramli Sarip and is super excited for this next step in her career as a soloist in her own right. Expect a smokey vocal twist on standards and originals in English, Bahasa Malaysia and more.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL: Dine with them before the show. Admission RM60+/ RM45+ for Bobo diners. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

AUGUST 3: A Very Indie Showcase: Skies Are Red x Skits x Airwaves on Fire

A Very Indie Showcase is back this coming 3 August 2018 for it's 5th instalment. This time around they have Skies Are Red, Skits and Airwaves on Fire performing for the night.

THE BEE @ PUBLIKA: 36B, Block C, Level G2, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL . Admission: RM20. Call 03-6201 8577 or e-mail bees@thebee.com.my

AUGUST 3: Chris Palmer & Nutserlar Lim at Le Noir KL

Brisbane singer-songwriter Chris Palmer starts the evening off at 8pm with Nutserlar Lim taking over at 11pm.

LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL . Bar and Roof terrace opens at 5pm. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.

AUGUST 3: Live Sessions at Supper Club

Live sessions with Janine Annice live at Supper Club this night.

SUPPERCLUB KL: Lot E12-14, Electric Boulevard, TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. RSVP: Duff 016-307 7075 or call 03-2110 0866 or e-mail bookings@supperclubkl.com

AUGUST 4: Chris Palmer & Greg Ramanado / Syima at Le Noir KL

Brisbane singer-songwriter Chris Palmer starts the evening off at 8pm with Greg Ramanado and Syima taking over at 11pm.

AUGUST 4: Volatile's "Its About Art" KL Album Launch

They will be launching their second album this August with Alien Lipstick Fire, Brendan de Cruz and Nadir. Hosted by Prakash Daniel.

PLAYSPACE LIVE: G3, The Place, No.1, Jalan PJU8/5G, Damansara Perdana, PJ . Call 011-2626 2744

AUGUST 4: Live Sessions at Supperclub KL

Live sessions with Russell Curtis & The John Thomas Trio at Supperclub KL.

SUPPERCLUB KL: Lot E12-14, Electric Boulevard, TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. RSVP: Duff 016-307 7075 or call 03-2110 0866 or e-mail bookings@supperclubkl.com

AUGUST 5: Karen Nunis & the Blue Notes

Karen Nunis sings blues-flavoured jazz. Expect a heathy dose of torch songs and quirky tunes from the old greats like Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan. Karen is a soulful blues/jazz singer as well as songwriter and fine artist, now back in Malaysia after many years abroad, where she sang in various collaborative efforts and exhibited her artworks.

She has played in Japan, the US and Singapore where she has formed her own bands – The Cadillacs, Black and Blue, The Blackstone Blues Band, Karen Nunis and The Space Cadets. She has also collaborated with many talented musicians for live performances and recordings including poet Keith Tuma (US); singer-songwriter Jesse Phillip (US); John Schwab of McGuffey Lane (US); Small Town Stars (Japan); Lewis Pragasam and Asia Beat (KL) Julian Mokhtar and Dos Flers (KL) as well as Fasy and Reboot (KL). The music she writes and sings fuses the idioms of blues and jazz, blending soulful world music overtones.

NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM40. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.

AUGUST 5: Le Noir KL presents Acoustic Fourplay live on stage

A live acoustic band, lined up of musicians who have been in the music industry for more than a decade. Ideally named, simply performing songs ranging from the late 60s up to the current Top 40s in an acoustic manner to sooth your every acoustic musical fantasy. With Hanz in the mix. Chris Palmer plays early at 8pm.

AUGUST 8: Bobo KL presents Aalex Termizi

Wednesday with Artist-in-Residence for August, Aalex Termizi. Inspired by Norah Jones, Zee Avi and Lianne La Havas, Aalex Termizi stole the show at the inaugural BoboNose in May. Blending jazz into a more consumable package Aalex connects the niche genre with the easygoing nature of indie. Her precociousness stems from past battles with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but it's also what carved the tangerine, somewhat muffled vocals that complements her quirky personality and music.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL. Dine with them before the show. Admission: RM25++/ Free for Bobo diners. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

AUGUST 8: Open Crack

Get over that mid-week slump with a dose of comedy as it’s supposed to be – uncensored and honest. Raw, fast paced and edgy, Open Crack! Witness the grassroots comedy scene with newbies, regulars and if you’re lucky a surprise guest comic. The best 3 minute set of the night will cash RM100 AND an opportunity to perform on the weekend shows. To perform, just turn up at 8.00pm on the night itself to sign up. List closes at 8.45pm. Prepare 3 minutes of material.

Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Time : 9pm Showtime, Seating 8pm. Ticket : RM15 online / RM20 at the door
https://crackhouseopencrack.peatix.com. Call +60172603654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info

AUGUST 9: Bobo KL presents David Gomes

Thursdays with resident pianist and singer, the renowned performer, composer, arranger and producer David Gomes.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL . Dine with them before the show. Admission: RM25++/ Free for Bobo diners. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

AUGUST 9: Billie Blue & the Nowhere Men at Pisco Bar

Pisco is proud to welcome again Billie Blue & The Nowhere Men, a folk-rock outfit who met in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. Often described as raw and vintage, the band draws their influences from groups of American folk and psychedelic rock from the 60s and early 70s, while also experimenting with the various musical sensibilities that each member brings.