Live sounds around the Kuala Lumpur for the third week of November with music from jazz, classical, indie and rock to theatre and comedy, here’s a look at the week ahead.
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NOVEMBER 23/24: A Night Of Gershwin: Amelia Ong & Wee Lern Trio at NBT
Amelia will be back once again at No Black Tie doing what she does best: making honest beautiful music to touch the audience’s heart. This time she is bringing the era of George Gershwin back to us. Together with Wee Lern Trio she’ll be swinging some tunes such as 'They Can’t Take That Away From Me', 'Lady Be Good', and 'I Got Rhythm'.
Wee Lern has been performing in the local KL music scene as a jazz/contemporary pianist since 2006. He has been featured annually in the Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival from 2015 to 2018, and has worked with notable musicians such as Michael Veerapen, Junji Delfino, John Thomas, Julian Chan, Daniel Foong, Steve Nanda and many others. He is currently a faculty member at the International College of Music (ICOM).
Cliff Wong is a graduate from ICOM (Bachelor of Music in Professional Music, first class honours). A freelance drummer actively gigging in KL, he has performed with acts such as Amirah Ali, Ariff AB, Lyie Meta and Crinkle Cut. He is also active in the jazz scene, working alongside Michael Veerapen among others. He recently worked for Harith Iskander in the Kita Ok! Tour and is currently pursuing his latest project, a rock band called “Born Heroes”.
Shah Herwan Superdi (Che Wan), is a double/electric bass player and arranger. He has worked with notable jazz musicians in the industry including Michael Veerapen, David Gomes, Patrick Terbrack, Junji Delfino and more recently, swing jazz act The Frankie Sixes. He sessioned for the likes of Yuna, Guba and Tony Eusoff. He is active on the production side, having recently been engaged to transcribe the scores for the wildly-successful Ola Bola the Musical.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM64. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
NOVEMBER 23: Crackhouse presents Budi Bergelak, Budaya Kita! Stendap Komedi dlm. Bahasa Malaysia
Budi Bergelak, Budaya Kita! Sebuah persembahan Stendap Komedi dalam Bahasa Malaysia! Kalau anda pernah tersinggung, persembahan ini memang tidak sesuai untuk anda. Persembahan stendap komedi di saluran TV Malaysia ini biasanya di-SENSOR supaya "tidak menyinggung perasaan orang ramai". Show Meh-La-You ni memang tidak akan ditampilkan di kaca TV, tetapi lawaknya 100% gerenti gelak terbahak!
Pelawak: JD, Nizam Jentik Jentik, Rayza Mukmin Fans, Ayim Razak, Farid Azmeir and Filzah Azmi.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM40 / Door RM50. seanpattoncracks.peatix.com/Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
NOVEMBER 23: Friday Live on stage
Cass3y starts the evening off at 7.30pm with Nutserlar Lim live on stage from 11pm.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 23/24 Bobo KL presents Sandra Mannas-Wolf and Michael Baker
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.
NOVEMBER 23: Fridays at Iron Fairies
Janine Annice Live on the Dust Factory Stage at the Iron Fairies KL from 8pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL . Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
NOVEMBER 24/25: Choral Spectacular: Carmina Burana
“O Fortuna!” Carmina Burana’s explosive first movement arrives like a thunderbolt, ushering in a celebration of life and love which brims with exuberance and raw energy. Such was the success of this choral tour de force that it propelled Orff to worldwide fame. Likewise, the “Drumroll” Symphony, with its unmistakable timpani opening, represents Haydn at the peak of his career. With veteran maestro Roberto Abbado and DFP’s magnificent acoustics in the mix, this is one sonic spectacle you won’t want to miss.
SAT 24 NOV 2018 8:30PM & SUN 25 NOV 2018 3:00PM
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Roberto Abbado conductor, Ying Fang, soprano, Matthias Rexroth, tenor, Wang Yunpeng, baritone, Dá Capo Voice Choir, Dithyrambic Singers, UCSI Chorale
HAYDN Symphony No. 103, ORFF Carmina Burana.
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL. Tickets: RM188 RM150 RM122 RM94. To purchase tickets, visit our Box Office at Ground Floor, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC or call 603 2331 7007, you may also purchase online at http://mpo.com.my/14-memory-of-an-angel/
NOVEMBER 24: Warehouse Sessions 15
The Warehouse Sessions is back as a curated evening of independent wholesome indie goodness happening twice a month on Saturdays.
Performing tonight:
Jes Ebrahim Izaidin, is a singer-song writer who has been involved with Environmental projects since the age of 9. A founding member and Youth Coordinator of The Tree Theatre Group, a child and youth based environmental NGO that uses Art; Music and Theater to help spread Environmental messages. Participating with environmental NGOs such as Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam and The Tree Theater Group as well as the Asian Broadcasting Union, he has represented Malaysia in various International children as well as youth environmental conferences organized by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) held in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Kenya as well as other environmental programs held in Singapore, Uganda, Australia and Mongolia. He has written several songs on the environment namely ‘Tears of Trees’ that was selected to be one of the official songs for the United Nations Billion Tree Campaign. His latest environmental song ‘Empty Earth’ was written in conjunction with the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 and was performed with the accompaniment of a Traditional Dance theater as well as A Wayang Kulit or Shadow Puppet show done by the children and youth members of the Tree Theatre Group during the 4th World Children’s Festival held in Washington D.C. in June 2011.
Follow him: https://www.facebook.com/Jes.Ebrahim/
Andy Ngew, a Malaysia guitarist who has been actively performing in and outside Malaysia. Heavily influenced by the thumb picking styles of Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins, he uses Thumb Picking styles in his original and cover tunes. He started off playing the classical guitar for 7 years before venturing into finger-style guitar. He also performed as an electric guitarist in his band in Malaysia.
He performed as an opening concert artist for Tommy Emmanuel and Adam Rafferty in 2012. He performed in the Shanghai International Finger-Style Guitar Festival in 2013 and 2014. He have also performed in the Vietnam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival in 2015 and. In 2016, He toured and shared the same stage with Andy Mckee, Masa Sumide, and Masaaki Kishibe in the Malaysian International Finger-Style Festvial. He was also a concert manager for Sungha Jung & Tommy Emmanuel and has been touring within the ASEAN region.
Andy is also a Guitar Instructor, he gave classes to his students when he is not performing.
Follow him: https://www.facebook.com/andyngewguitar/
At the age of 16, Milo Leong embarked on his journey as a musician and has been growing ever since. Indie influencers such as Ben Howard, Bon Iver and Gabriel Lynch (who is part of the local scene), were one of the few catalysts that motivated Milo into becoming the musician he is today. He admired how artists could tell their stories through different styles of music. Milo’s goals is to be able to tell his stories through music to help listeners find a sense of resolution for their issues whether good or bad. He is also part of a 5-piece band called Lxcid who comes together from different pathways of music to connect their music to their audiences. According to friends, family and strangers, Milo has an incredibly unique sound and talent that is able to mesmerize an entire room full of people. On the side, he enjoys eating fried chicken, playing pool and drinking Milo.
Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/leong_milo/
At the brave, adventurous age of eighteen, Faith is all about new experiences and getting out her comfort zone, despite being a pure homebody. She can never turn down an opportunity to strum her guitar or hum a melody. Everything that she writes is based off real life experiences, be they gut-wrenching or heart-leaping – every rhyming word and odd-sounding metaphor comes straight from the heart. Faith is also easily amused by good (or bad) puns, occasionally writes poetry and spends more money on coffee than she should. She is based in the glimmering city of Kuala Lumpur and is proud to call Malaysia her home.
Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/havefaaaaith/
RIL’s BANGSAR: 30, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL
Call 03-2201 3846.
NOVEMBER 24: Saturday at Le Noir KL
Irma Seleman kicks the night off early at 7pm. At 11pm, Russell Curtis and The Rowdy Gentlemen hit the stage.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 24: Saturday at Iron Fairies
Bobby and The Banned Live on The Dust Factory stage at the Iron Fairies KL from 8pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL . Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
NOVEMBER 25: Bob Dylan Tribute: Karen Nunis & Billie Blue and the Nowhere Men
Karen and Billie Blue and the Nowhere Men will be presenting an evening of music honouring the legendary singer songwriter Bob Dylan. They will be playing a selection of Bob Dylan songs encompassing his ever-evolving music career.
Karen Nunis Blackstone is a soulful blues/jazz singer as well as songwriter and fine artist, now back in Malaysia after many years in Japan, Singapore and the US, where she sang in various collaborative efforts and exhibited her artworks. The music she writes and sings fuses the idioms of blues and jazz, blending soulful world music overtones.
Billie Blue and the Nowhere Men is an alternative rock outfit with a vintage sound echoing the sensibilities of folk rock and acid rock music of the 60s and 70s. Inspired by bands like Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, and Jefferson Airplane, the band delivers driving rhythms, colourful melodic lines, and assured yet sensitive vocals with distinctive vibrato. In combination with dynamic guitar riffs and steadily nuanced bass and drums, their musical approach is decidedly introspective, bohemian, and hard to ignore.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM53. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
NOVEMBER 25: Sunday at Le Noir KL
Tiah Ridhwani performs early at 7pm. Muzza’s Mayhem carries on from 11pm.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 26: Mondays at Le Noir KL
Russell Curtis hits the stage live at 11pm. Allan G performs early at 7.30pm.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 27: Syed & The Pharaohs of Neptune
A jazz-like band based in Kuala Lumpur, the Pharaohs of Neptune will be performing at No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur and IT’S FREE! Do come and support them as they're having their 2nd showcase at KL's premier jazz club, No Black Tie, on 27 November 2018.
Syed & the Pharaohs of Neptune are actually a bunch of aliens from Neptune. They are no ordinary Neptunians; they love an art form that originated from Earth called music. Are they good? On Neptune yes. On planet Earth? We don’t know yet. “Des wai wi nid yu gais tu kam en wach”.
After travelling to earth to pursue their passion, they met a friend called Professor youTube and furthered their studies at the youTube School of music.
What about experience? They came all the way from Neptune. OF COURSE THEY ARE NEW!
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. FREE ENTRY. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
NOVEMBER 27: Le Noir KL presents Stan Konnexion ft Zharif Slowjamz
Stan Konnexion ft Eddy hit the stage live at 10.30pm. Allan G performs early at 7.30pm.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 27: Tuesday at Iron Fairies
Lady Elle live on the Dust Factory Stage from 8pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL . Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
NOVEMBER 27: Feedback Open Mic ft. Isaac Ho & Amrita Soon
Featured acts for this show include: Isaac Ho, Amrita Soon. Some easy-to-digest bite-sized info about applying to perform: Signs ups are at 7pm and are first-come-first-served basis, show starts at 8pm, it's a 2 song slot, bring your own cables.
THE BEE @ PUBLIKA: 36B, Block C, Level G2, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL. Admission on the door. Call 03-6201 8577 or e-mail bees@thebee.com.my
NOVEMBER 28: NewSound feat. Henk Kraaijeveld
Henk Kraaijeveld is a versatile jazz vocalist and songwriter from The Netherlands who brings together compelling music with strong lyrics, storytelling and surprising improvisations. Playful and light-footed elements alternate with intense and vivacious grooves and harmonies. Rooted in jazz, Kraaijeveld is always looking to find connections between different styles of music, connections between musicians and between people, through layered but accessible music. Established in 2016, NewSound is a modern jazz ensemble based in Malaysia that is taking the local music scene by storm. The band name says it all, as their mission is to push the boundaries and limitations of jazz compositions by constantly releasing and performing new and original material. Their sound is greatly influenced by modern jazz music with a touch of fusion, Latin, and not forgetting the good ol’ roots of straight ahead swing.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM53. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
NOVEMBER 28: Wednesday at Le Noir KL
Cass3y starts the evening off at 7.30pm with Clinton Jerome and Kirstie Maximus live on stage from 10.30pm.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 29: Le Noir KL Thursday
Zharif Slowjamz hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Jo performs early at 7.30pm
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 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.
NOVEMBER 29: Aina Abdul & Travis Tan Experiment
Aina Abdul is no stranger to the Malaysian music scene. Fondly known as Aina Mentor, the nickname is derived from the national prime reality television singing competition MENTOR in which she was selected to participate in 2014. She came into the limelight after becoming the first runner-up of the show under the apprenticeship of Malaysia’s Queen of Rock, Ella.
Aina has actively been composing her own material and has started performing publicly at some of KL’s best live venues. Aina has been using the opportunity as a medium to create her own kind of music for her fans. She believes in originality and that creating her own sound would inspire listeners with her story. Modern R&B and Soul are her favourite genres and she cites Chrisette Michele, Ledisi, Yuna, Tegan and Sara as her sources of inspiration.
Travis Tan Experiment is a KL-based RnB/funk fusion band led by bassist and composer, Travis Tan. The band collaborates with a variety of singers and usually consists of 3 other alternating members on the rhythm section. Expect a mix of RnB, funk and modern jazz original music as well as eclectic rearrangements.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM53. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
NOVEMBER 29: Comedy DEATH RACE | A Merciless Comedy Open Mic Night
A merciless night of stand-up comedy with a sadistic twist! Watch up to 20 acts attempt 5 minutes of funny. If they survive the whole five minutes, they stand a chance to win RM500! If you don't like 'em, flash the red card and off they go... to the GONG!. Hosted by Rizal van Geyzel. To get a spot to perform, arrive by 8.30pm to sign up.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL . Tickets online RM40 / Door RM50. seanpattoncracks.peatix.com/Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
