Live sounds around the Klang Valley into mid January 2019. Music of all kinds from jazz, classical, indie and rock to the realms of theatre and comedy, here’s a look at the week ahead.
JANUARY 25/26: Michael Veerapen Band ft Steve Thornton
see Michael Veerapen Band ft Steve Thornton Live at No Black Tie KL 25-26 January 2019
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM64. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5 pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
JANUARY 25/26: Crackhouse presents Double Trouble with Azeem Banatwalla (IND) & Nik Coppin UK
From the last vestiges of the colonial empire to the Brexit stricken motherland, one's from the UK, the other's from India - what could go wrong? Two nights with two crazy headliners from opposite ends of the earth - at one venue: The Crackhouse Comedy Club, KL.
Azeem Banatwalla is one of India's top stand-up comics and is one of the most popular names in the Indian circuit. Known for observational, provocative and intelligent humour, Azeem is, alongside Vir Das, and Sorabh Pant, the only Indian comics with two stand-up specials to their name, both Amazon Prime Video exclusives. Azeem has performed all over the world - most recently at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2018 where also scored international TV credits with ABC's Comedy Up Late. Azeem is part of the comedy collective East India Comedy, with his work as a stand-up and sketch writer garnering over 100 million views on YouTube.
Growing up in London to an English mother and a Barbadian father, Nik Coppin has over 15 years of stand-up comedy under his belt. His solo shows have toured the world, from the Edinburgh Fringe to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Nik's confident, affable, and energetic style of comedy is quick to win an audience over. Founder of the critically acclaimed hit show 'Shaggers' where comedians from all walks of life are encouraged to talk about their sexuality - Nik's comedy ranges from human nature to an extensive knowledge of wildlife, and from superheroes to current affairs.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM50 / Door RM60. Visit https://doubletroublejanuary.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
JANUARY 25: Friday Live at Le Noir KL
Cass3y starts the acoustic evening off at 7.30pm with Nutserlar Lim live on stage from 11 pm.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Bar and Roof terrace opens at 5 pm. 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.
JANUARY 25/26: Bobo KL presents Evelyn Feroza
A night of soul and R&B with Evelyn Feroza.
BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL: RM 60++ / RM 45++ for Bobo Diners. Dine with them before the show. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.
JANUARY 25: Friday at the Iron Fairies KL
Sounds of Jane live on the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8 pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
JANUARY 25: TJF Game Show
The Joke Factory, Publika presents the return of TJF Gameshow. Ever wanted to watch a comedy show and a game show at the same time? Well, your prayers have been answered! That’s right, The Joke Factory is having its very own game show where you (yes, YOU) stand to win a year’s worth of free tickets.
Hosted by Netflix’s very own Kavin Jay, this trivia game show will put your wits to the test, as well as the wits of the funniest local comedians around. Come and watch it all go down at The Joke Factory!
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM40 online/ RM50 walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
JANUARY 25/26: Queen of Spades, and Opera in Concert with the MPO
A special opera in concert at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra led this weekend by Stanislav Kochanovsky, the conductor. A host of international singers will be performing Tchaikovsky’s opera Queen of Spades. Including Eduard Martynyuk, Tatiana Pavlovskaya, Pavel Yankovsky, Kirill Zhavorin, Irinia Shishkova, Anna Kiknadze, Mikhail Kolelishvili and Alexander Mikhaylov. With Malaysia’s Dithyrambic Singers also performing.
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL: Tickets: RM358, RM254, RM198, RM141. To purchase tickets, visit the Box Office at Ground Floor, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC or call 603 2331 7007, you may also purchase online. Visit the MPO website for more details - http://www.mpo.com.my/
JANUARY 26: Warehouse Sessions #18
Warehouse Sessions is back with:
More Than Me: A collective of friends who share the same love in expressing themselves through music. THree boys with musical toys and a diverse rock sound that will leave your jaw dropping. Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/morethanmemy/
Shigeru Kimoto – Japanese singer-songwriter in KL. Sings all original songs in Japanese lyrics. Particular the lyrics trigger images of scenes in the mind. Characterized by melodious music with spacy tension chords. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/evergreen63/
Arisha Akhir, a published spoken word poet, children’s book author, and a storyteller. When she isn’t telling stories, you can find her feeding her cat, tending her garden, and folding her laundry. Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/rirokhi/
RIL’s BANGSAR: 30, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. Call 03-2201 3846.
JANUARY 26: Saturday at Le Noir KL
Irma kicks the night off early with an acoustic set at 7 pm. At 11 pm, Clinton Jerome and Syima hit the stage.
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Bar and Roof terrace opens at 5 pm. 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.
JANUARY 26: Saturday at The Iron Fairies KL
Kaya the band live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8 pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
JANUARY 26: Geng Gelak 2 Malay Comedy night at TJF
The lineup of the night features the alumni of Raja Lawak, Lawak Ke Der, Gegar Lawak, Komediri, dan Lawak Solo, Filzah Azmi, Abe Latte, JD, Nizam Jentik-Jentik, and Rayza Mukmin.
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. RM40 online/ RM50 walk-in. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
JANUARY 27: Getier at Live Fact
German electronic trio GETIER play the last concert of their mini Malaysian Tour at Live Fact. There is animalistic pureness in GETIER. Raw and melancholic electronic sounds open a cold and unreachable window to the world of their music. Yet Maika’s vocals build a bridge between this strange mash and the warmth of the human soundscape. It all melts together in form of musical expression; an animal shaped, formed from three different musical natures, creating one being, one singing creature.
LIVE FACT: No. 6-2 & M, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand Kota Damansara, PJ. Admission: RM30. Call 012-377 8558 / RSVP e-mail livefactkl@gmail.com
JANUARY 27 & 29: Ivory Series Italian Baroque at NBT
Three centuries ago an Italian Baroque composer named Domenico Scarlatti churned out an enormous number of keyboard sonatas. Each of Scarlatti’s 555 keyboard sonatas has its own personality and the Spanish guitar was what influenced his compositions. Born in the same year as Scarlatti was Johann Sebastian Bach, a German composer known for composing the Italian Concerto, which consists of 3 movements: Allegro. Andante. Aside from the concerto, he was also famous for his Chaconne for violin solo from the Partita No. 2 in D minor. It was transcribed for piano in 1893 by Ferruccio Busoni, adding both orchestral quality and stereophonic perception.
Mei Lin has performed in a piano masterclass with world-renowned pianist-teachers such as Leon Fleisher, Byron Janis, Nina Svetlanova and the late Shura Cherkassky. A former student of Michael Ruiz at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Mei Lin Hii is a classical pianist that holds a Master of Music Degree and Professional Studies Diploma from the Manhattan School of Music in New York.
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.
JANUARY 27: Sunday at Le Noir KL
Muzza’s Mayhem performs early at 7 pm. Acoustic Fourplay carries on from 11 pm.
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-tableEmail: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
JANUARY 28: Le Noir KL Monday
Mazlina & The Players ft Fidi hit the stage from 10.30pm onwards. 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.
JANUARY 29: Le Noir KL Tuesday
James Wong hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Allan G performs early from 7 pm.
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.
JANUARY 29: The Joke Factory Open Mic
If you’ve ever wanted to try stand up comedy in any language, this is the platform for you.
Come and watch regular open mic-ers and established comedians try out their stuff and sign your name up too so you can get a chance to see if you’ve got what it takes to be funny. Get your TIX at http://thejokefactory.wasap.my/ OR Call 013-5231491
THE JOKE FACTORY: Lot 26, Level G3, Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, KL. Call 013-523 1491.
JANUARY 30: Le Noir KL Wednesday
Clinton Jerome hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Cass3y 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.
JANUARY 30: Iron Fairies Wednesday
Rozz hits the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8 pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
JANUARY 30: Open Crack Weekly Comedy Open-Mic Night
Netflix specials, sold out auditoriums, international tours - all of them started out at open mics. A place for comedians to try out new material, and for newbies to try to hold on for dear life. Witness the grassroots of Malaysia's very own comedy scene, have a drink or three, and maybe even jump on stage! If you'd like to be the Seinfeld or Shandling, Carr or Yashere, Iskander or Leong - Open Crack is where you'd start! Turn up at 8pm for slots with 3 minutes of material. So head on over to the Crackhouse Comedy Club every Wednesday,
Up to 20 comics, for 2 hours,* for a mere RM20!**
*Malaysian timing / **If you buy at the door. Showtime 9 pm, Door opens 8 pm
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM15 / Door RM20. Visit www.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
JANUARY 31: Le Noir KL Thursday
Acoustic Fourplay hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Lily Jannah 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.
JANUARY 31: Iron Fairies Thursday
Poova live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage from 8 pm.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Free entry. Call 016-221 3612
JANUARY 31: The Comedy DEATH Race - Hello 2019
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. To get a spot to perform, arrive by 8.30pm to sign up.
CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM40 / Door RM50. Visit stubapp.com/event/321 Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
