Discover the hottest live sounds around the Klang Valley in November/December. Music from jazz, classical, indie and rock to theatre and comedy, here’s a look at the week ahead.
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DECEMBER 7: John Thomas Live at NBT
see https://thecitylist.my/blog/john-thomas-live-at-no-black-tie-kl-7-december-2018
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.
DECEMBER 7: Crackhouse presents Jinx Yeo (SG)
Hard-hitting punchlines, effortless delivery, and witty material puts Jinx Yeo in a class above the rest. Singapore based but internationally renowned, Jinx has performed across Asia, Australia, and the UK. He also won 1st Runner-Up at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival in 2011 and was a finalist in the 2014 America Meet World Global Comedy Competition.
Having shared the stage with comedy greats Rob Schneider, Emo Philips, Gina Yashere, Steve Hughes, and Ronny Chieng to name just a few, Jinx's relatable observations transcend cultural differences making him Singapore's most international comedian!
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 24A (1st Floor) Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, KL. Tickets online RM40 / Door RM50. Visit www.peatix.com Call +6017-260 3654 or email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia for more info.
DECEMBER 7: 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.
DECEMBER 7/8: Bobo KL presents The Frankie Sixes
Making their Bobo KL debut – meet KL's newest swing band featuring familiar faces (and Bobo regulars) - Reza Salleh, Ee Jeng, Che Wan and KJ. A side project of Reza's and the live music proponent of the Lindy Hop Dance craze that is slowly carving a nimble niche in town – expect to hear songs by the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong & Nat King Cole. Get ready for a foot-tappin', finger snappin' time!
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.
DECEMBER 7: Fridays 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
DECEMBER 8: DPR Live at KL Live
kohai presents the DPR: Coming To You Live 2018 World Tour in Kuala Lumpur. Along with DPR Live, the show features the legendary DJ DaQ of the reality tv series Show Me The Money. DPR (Dream Perfect Regime) Live is a Seoul-based multi genre music video group that creates, produce, edits all types of visual work as well as curates artistes derived from various musical backgrounds and influences.
KL LIVE: 8, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL. Tickets: http://KL.CTYL.WORLD/
DECEMBER 8: Schumann Meets Brahms
Mark Zuckerberg had Steve Jobs as his mentor; Yves St. Laurent – Christian Dior; Oprah Winfrey – Maya Angelou. As for the young Johannes Brahms, his friend and champion came in the form of fellow composer Robert Schumann, who famously predicted that Brahms was destined for greatness. Hear the genius of both mentor and mentee in two superb symphonies written 33 years apart, ushered in by a solemn and dramatic overture.
SAT 8 DEC 2018 8:30PM & SUN 9 DEC 2018 3:00PM
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Stanislav Kochanovsky, conductor
BRAHMS Tragic Overture, SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3 & BRAHMS Symphony No. 3
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL. 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 www.mpo.com.my
DECEMBER 8: ROZZ Live at NBT
ROZZ's luscious jazzy vocals and sharp wit make him a dream to watch. When you watch him perform, you see beyond all the accoutrements - you see a skilled performer for whom no genre is a challenge too big, not even Xmas tunes!!! Let the smooth, soulful ROZZ entertain you with his take of Jazzy tunes, Pop songs, and Xmas melodies in his inimitable aplomb and musical style that is a far cry from anything generic.
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.
DECEMBER 8: Warehouse Sessions #16 live at Ril's
A curated evening of independent wholesome indie goodness happening twice* a month on Saturdays. Watch out for:
Keith Kamalaraj: A singer-songwriter who loves blues and good old fashioned rock 'n roll. He sings about life, love and loss and believes in the new Malaysia and the joy of making music from nothing.
Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/keithkamalaraj/
Fabian Mark Peter: With a love for indie, folk, psychedelic and alternative rock, Fabian takes listeners on a journey through the ages with versatility on the pipes and the beat of his the guitar. Heavily influenced by icons such as Damien Rice, Glen Hansard, Radiohead and The Beatles, this self taught singer-songwriter released his seven-track debut album Rocking Chair in 2016.
Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/naibafkram/
Azlan Ramli: Born and raised on a healthy diet of 80s new wave, Brit-metal and 90s angst, Azlan's music transcends genres, with influences as diverse as The Police, Jimi Hendrix, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Kate Bush and a dash of The Beatles. First making waves in the 90s with his band Two Hats, in which Azlan was the primary singer and songwriter, their sole Malay album Di Mana Suara Ku achieved critical success and was commonly regarded as ahead of its time. After the disintegration of that band, Azlan picked up bass duties for Spunky Funggy, and was one of the three driving forces (the other two being Wolf and Chong) that propelled the band from unknown misfits to the darling of the Malaysian late-90s underground and indie scenes - culminating in the band's seminal album Smile For The Revolution. Azlan disappeared from the music scene in 2001, but has recently returned, and can be seen and heard at various open mic and singer-songwriter events in Malaysia.
Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/azlanbramli/
Tim Lim: His looks may be ordinary from the first glance, but little would strangers know that he is one of the faces of the local independent music industry. This is the musical journey of Timothy Lim, also known as Tim Lim. Coming from the rustic town of Ipoh, Tim hopes his music is able to create some positive vibe in local music scene. His first album 'THIS ROAD' was released on 9th September 2009, after years of patience and perseverance. The project is financed entirely by his own and was recorded in Kota Kinabalu with the help of singer/songwriter Jonathan Tse. Building on the momentum and hoping that the music will continue to reach out to more people. Tim continued to work with Jonathan Tse on the follow-up to the 1st album as well. On 21st July 2012, THE DAY AFTER was released.
Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/timlim12/
RIL’s BANGSAR: 30, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. Call 03-2201 3846.
DECEMBER 8: Saturday at Le Noir KL
Irma Seleman kicks the night off early at 7pm. At 11pm, Syima and Fidi 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.
DECEMBER 8: Saturday at Iron Fairies
Lucille 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
DECEMBER 9: Sunday at Le Noir KL
Muzza’s Mayhem performs early at 7pm. Acoustic Fourplay 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.
DECEMBER 9: Kuroneko feat. Julian Mokhtar at NBT
A band of highly talented, seasoned musicians. Individually they're good, together they put an electric energy, a humming vibe and a great groove into whatever they play. You could call them a blues band, a classic rock band, or a rock n' roll band and you'd be right on all of them.
JULIAN MOKHTAR – Guitar & Vocals, Band Leader. Julian is a well-known and respected, even legendary name in the Malaysian music scene since his days as lead guitarist for The Blues Gang, beginning in 1980. He recorded 10 albums with them and had a hand in creating some of their hit songs, including the signature intro of “Apo Nak Di Kato”.
Julian left Blues gang in 1993 and has performed both as a solo singer/guitarist and with other musicians. A highlight was jamming with blues legend Buddy Guy at Hard Rock Cafe KL in 1993. He recorded a self-produced and released solo album “About Time” in 2000. He has also appeared as a session player on albums by Amir Yussof and Karen Nunis Blackstone, with whom he also played a number of gigs in Akita and Niigata, Japan.
Munir Shamsuddin - Drums, Munir is best known from his days as a member of the popular Malaysian band Mega.
Norman Abdullah - Bass, Norman has gained a wealth of experience travelling and playing in Canada, Europe and Africa. He blends funk, rock, jazz and ethnic influences into a unique style which he displays to good effect in his solo pieces.
Richard Gomez -Keyboards, Richard is an expressive player with a great feel, and can rock with the best of them. He has played with a number of bands on the local scene. Best known among them are Freedom, Storm, Bonfire and Sharin Band.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM42. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
DECEMBER 10: 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.
DECEMBER 10: Gypsy Jazz Project
Gypsy Project, led by Wan Gigi, pays homage to the style of gypsy swing popularised by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Their repertoire consists of mainly jazz standards and classic Malay jazz tunes composed by Tan Sri P Ramlee, Jimmy Boyle and the likes.
NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Admission: RM42. Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
DECEMBER 11: Le Noir KL presents Stan Konnexion ft Nurul
Stan Konnexion ft Nurul hits 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.
DECEMBER 12: 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 9pm, Door opens 8pm
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL: 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.
DECEMBER 12: Wednesday at Le Noir KL
Cass3y starts the evening off at 7.30pm with Clinton Jerome 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.
DECEMBER 6: Le Noir KL Thursday
Lily Jannah hits the stage from 10.30pm onwards. RJ Kevin 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.
