Kuala Lumpur Weekly Live Music & Comedy Guide: 3 January 2019

Live sounds around the Klang Valley for the beginning of 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 with The City List's weekly guide.

JANUARY 4/5: Deborah Davis & Michael Veerapen Trio at NBT

see https://thecitylist.my/blog/deborah-davis-michael-veerapen-trio-at-nbt-this-4-5-january-2019

NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM80. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.

JANUARY 4/5: Crackhouse Presents: Sam See (SG)

Sam See is part of Asia's new wave of stand-up comedians, entertaining audiences from around the globe for over half a decade with his unique blend of jokes, stories and humour. Based in Singapore, he has worked in clubs and theatres with comedians like Dara Ó Briain (IRE/UK), Bert Kreischer (US), Gina Yashere (US/UK), Peter Berner (AUS) & Kevin Bridges (SCO/UK). He has also headlined shows internationally, in cities like Melbourne, Malaysia, Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Oman and the Philippines.improvized.

Sam has appeared on MTV, iFlix 5 (Singapore’s nation-wide English broadcaster), and Comedy Central Asia, where he is one of their featured comedians. He has also been selected for numerous comedy festivals, including the Singapore Comedy Fringe Festival, the Crackhouse Comedy Carnival and the Magner's International Comedy Festival.,Channel

Sam was also on Singapore's first ever comedy panel show, OK Chope!, which was filmed and telecast who spent each episode joking about news and current events happening both locally and internationally, along with mainstays to the Singapore entertainment scene Vernetta Lopez and Najip Ali.live weekly. He was one of the permanent panellist

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

JANUARY 4: Friday Live at Le Noir KL

Irma Seleman starts the acoustic evening off at 7.30pm with Evelyn Feroza 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.

JANUARY 4: Bobo KL presents Chelsia Ng

Singer-songwriter showcase with originals plus covers of Alanis Morissette, Jewel, Regina Spektor and more.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL: Dine with them before the show. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

JANUARY 4: Friday at the Iron Fairies KL

Stan Konnexions and his band live on the Fairy Dust Factory Stage .form 8pm

THE IRON FAIRIES: -06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KLH-G . Free entry. Call 016-221 3612

JANUARY 4/5: Amy Yeoh at Alexis Ampang

Based in London, Amy Yeoh is a highly sought-after singer and vocal coach from Malaysia. Amy has worked with some of the country’s most prolific , producers and musicians including Jaclyn Victor, Amy Search, Ning Baizura and some of Malaysia’s top producers, Aubrey Suwito and Daniel Veerapen.

She currently focuses most of her time in London, doing album productions, performing at events as well as private vocal coaching to students of all ages. Blessed with a soulful and versatile voice, many will agree that Amy has a lot to offer to the music industry as well as to arts education.artistes

ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG: Great Eastern Mall, 303, Jalan Ampang, KL. For more information, please call 03 4260-2288 or log on to www.alexis.com.my

JANUARY 5: Saturday at Le Noir KL

Zharif Slowjamz kicks the night off early with an acoustic set at , Stan Konnexions ft Irma and Syima hit the stage.7pm. At 11pm

LE NOIR KL: Unit -07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KLH-G. 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 5: Saturday at The Iron Fairies KL

Kaya the band live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from . 8pm

THE IRON FAIRIES: -06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KLH-G . Free entry. Call 016-221 3612

JANUARY 5/6: New Year’s Waltz with the MPO

Let’s waltz into the New Year with the MPO and energetic Filipino conductor Gerard Salonga (yes, brother to the legendary Lea Salonga). Indulge in sweet treats from the land of fairy tales, where favourite dances of yesteryear sweep you off your feet. The splendid Emperor Waltz and nostalgic Blue Danube will transport you to the most opulent Viennese ballrooms, lavishly decorated for the holidays.

SAT 5 JAN 2019 8:30PM /SUN 6 JAN 2019 3:00PM

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL: Tickets: RM141 RM113 RM84 RM56. Become a subscriber when you buy a minimum of any 5 concerts across all series to enjoy 20% off and other special privileges. 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. Visit the MPO website for more details - http://www.mpo.com.my/

JANUARY 6: Sunday at Le Noir KL

Tasha Aleia performs early at . 7pm. Muzza’s Mayhem carries on from 11pm

JANUARY 7: Le Noir KL Monday

Russell Curtis hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Allan G performs early at 7.30pm.

JANUARY 8: Giorgi Mikadze & Friends

Giorgi Mikadze is Georgian pianist, composer and arranger. Born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Giorgi first sat down on the piano bench at the age of five. Playing the music seemed to come effortlessly to him and by the time he was 12, he was performing piano concertos with symphonies in his native Tbilisi, Georgia. Giorgi absorbed his classical music studies and began composing at 14.

In high school, he became more fascinated with Jazz, after discovering Errol Garner, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock. He has won numerous classical piano competitions and has received awards in many different countries. Giorgi’s concerts have been broadcast on several radio stations and television in Europe, Asia, and with Jack DeJohnette. His current jazz composition work explores the microtonalities of traditional Georgian folk music and reimagines those structures in innovative new musical motifs.Americas. He has appeared at major festival venues such as: Newport Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Tbilisi Jazz Festival, Young Euro Classic, Bean Town Jazz Festival, Kavkaz Jazz Festival, Black Sea Jazz Festival, “Autumn Tbilisi” Festival, and Berklee's high school jazz festival. He recently finished American concert tour with Lee Ritenour and recorded album

Also featuring Zayn Muhammad (guitars), Jingles (bass) and John Ashley Thomas (drums).

NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM53. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.5pm or visit

JANUARY 8: Le Noir KL Tuesday

Stan Konnexions ft Lya hit the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Allan G performs early at 7.30pm.

JANUARY 9: Pharaohs of Neptune. Patrick Terbrackfeat

A Jazz-like band based in Kuala Lumpur, Pharaohs of Neptune will be performing again at No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur. Featuring a very special guest this time they are going to have Patrick Terbrack joining them this night.

NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM32. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.5pm or visit

JANUARY 9: Le Noir KL Wednesday

Irma Seleman hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Cass3y performs early at 7.30pm.

JANUARY 9: Iron Fairies Wednesday

Rozz hits the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from .8pm

THE IRON FAIRIES: -06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KLH-G . Free entry. Call 016-221 3612

JANUARY 9: 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 for slots with 3 minutes of material. So head on over to the Crackhouse Comedy Club every Wednesday,8pm

Up to 20 comics, for 2 hours,* for a mere RM20!**

*Malaysian timing / **If you buy at the door. Showtime 9pm, Door opens 8pm

CRACKHOUSE COMEDY CLUB: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Ismail, KL Dr.. Tickets online RM15 / Door RM20. Visit www.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.

JANUARY 10: Le Noir KL Thursday

Janine Annice hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. Allan G performs early at 7.30pm.