Discover the latest in Live sounds and events around KL with music of all kinds from jazz, classical to indie, rock, hip hop, electronic and pop with The City List nightlife guide.

NOVEMBER 13: Wednesday

David Bowie Tribute Night by Johan Sultan & The Moonbeams at NBT

Formed in 2017. Johan Sultan & The Moonbeams is a project band led by Johan Sultan specifically for David Bowie tribute shows. The band have been involved in 3 very well celebrated David Bowie tributes at No Black Tie and The Gaslight KL. In 2018 the band presented David’s final masterpiece Blackstar the entire album from start to finish. Definitely it was a night to remember. And after 9 months, they are back for a weekly show playing David’s classics and hits every Wednesday this November.

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.

Le Noir KL Ladies Night Wednesday

Clinton Jerome hits the stage from 10pm onwards. A music enthusiast passionate about all things art. Aspiring singer trying to make it in the big city of KL.

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.

Iron Fairies Wednesday

Plug Into The Blueroom: That 90s Rock Show hits the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8pm. The Courtyard features Louie & G Money.

THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612.

NOVEMBER 14: Thursday

Irma Seleman Live at NBT

The funky songbird from the East, Irma puts together grooves, melodies, and harmonies that reflects her journey in life, love and music. With the ability to arrange and produce music organically and electronically, Irma brought her Malaysian root sound into the music of Soul and R&B and make it her own distinct blend. Finding her ground in all the giant cities like New York City and Los Angeles, Irma has carved her name throughout the globe through her tours for her debut album My World in the US, Europe and South East Asia, Irma is constantly spreading her wings reaching out to new souls with one mission; bringing people together through music. Influenced by Funk and R&B musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, Heather Headley, Rachelle Farrell, Etta James. Also by the bigtime neo-soul Erykah Badu, Jill Scott. Not to forget the Jazz queens like Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald.

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.

Iron Fairies Ladies Night

Christian live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage from 8pm. The Courtyard features Chris Jacob.

THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612

Le Noir KL Thursday

Le Noir KL are excited to introduce E H R, who will be bringing an unparalleled live experience exclusively to Le Noir KL every Thursday and Saturday. Hailing from USA, E H R are multi instrumentalists Jupiter Seven and Attozio.

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.

Poolside Open Mic #115 ft Monoriff

MONORIFF is what happens when an electronics rock group meets pop sensibility at the dancefloor. Putting aside their experimental indie rock style to evolve into catchy dance beats, the duo strengthens their music production capabilities with this new setup. Starting off as a five-piece band, the group began playing unreleased demo tracks at live performances including Fresh Bottle, MMU Cyberjaya and World Youth Festival, Putrajaya. However, opening for Estranged at Music Republic, MMU Malacca in 2012, propelled them into public consciousness, growing enthusiastic local fans. After a one year break as a band, MONORIFF is back as an electronica duo, prepared to release five singles that explore the melancholy attached to the modern pursuit for love. Followed by hints of an upcoming album with their present music influences from instrumental, symphonic and orchestral music. Armed with love-struck beats, MONORIFF continues propelling as a volatile wave of musical genius with the momentum they have built to date. Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/monoriff/

With Open mics from Wilson & Fathee, Juan, Nana Lee, Emiri, Mia, Fadirul, Clement Kee and Amr Mohsen. To sign up for the open mic, email us@openmicmalaysia.org

THE SWIMMING CLUB, 11th Flr, KL Journal Hotel, 30, Jalan Beremi, off Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Live at Pisco Bar

Kaya The Band Live on The Terrace at Pisco Bar.

PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Call 03-2142 2900. E-mail info@piscobarkl.com

NOVEMBER 15: Friday

Orquesta Yambeque at NBT

(November 15-16)

Latin Jazz Band Orquesta Yambeque star over 2 nights at No Black Tie KL

NO BLACK TIE: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.

Nadir at Alexis

(November 15-16)

Nadir embodies the idea of celebrating our differences and revering our roots, embracing the colourful ups and downs of our past while bravely exploring the unwritten future to create a meaningful now, worthy of a lasting legacy. By fusing sounds that represent our different worldly experiences, culture and the spirit of collaboration, the band moulds what is uniquely Malaysian music with limitless sonic & cultural boundaries. Where carnatic vocals duel with rock riffs; where sitar melodies permeate through explosive percussion and tabla cadences; where tin whistles sing with saxophone melodies, the music is most definitely not what many would expect. The band operates as a collective with a fluid line up of regularly featured musicians playing a wide variety of instruments such as Sitar, Violin, Gambus, Bagpipes, Erhu, Yangqin and many more. In 2017, Nadir went on tour in Cambodia and performed to 10000+ people at The Cambodian Water Festival in Phnom Penh and collaborated with Cambodian superstar Laura Mam, with a single due for release internationally in 2019.

ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG: Great Eastern Mall, 303, Jalan Ampang, KL

Dress code applies No Shorts & Slippers. Showtime 10pm. Table bookings for diners only. Minimum age 10 & above. Music charge: RM25. For more information, please call 03 4260-2288 or log on to www.alexis.com.my

Bobo KL presents Junji Delfino

(November 15-16)

Junji Delfino makes her return to the Bobo stage with two different partners-in-crime over her Bobo weekend. Michael Veerapen accompanies on Friday the 15th and Sharon Chong takes over piano duties on Saturday the 16th.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL

RM60. RM45 (for diners). For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

Friday Live at Le Noir KL

Muzza’s Mayhem live on stage with pop, rock and R&B at Le Noir KL from 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.

Friday at the Iron Fairies KL

Kaya The Band performs live on the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8pm. The Courtyard features Samantha Diana.

THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612.

TMJB Live at Ril’s

Known for their energetic live shows and eccentric personalities, TMJB a six-piece rock fusion band that draws inspiration from all styles of music.

RIL’s BANGSAR: 30, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, KL

Call 03-2201 3846 or e-mail reservations@rils.com.my

NOVEMBER 16: Saturday

Rock Tri-O at the DFP

(November 16-17)

Enjoy a ‘rochestral’ experience featuring the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and rock stars Dato’ Hattan, Azlan Typewriter and Hazama, best known for their outstanding vocals and stage presence. Come and rock on with them as they bring you their most popular hits and iconic rock tunes, enhanced with symphonic arrangements and the rich orchestral sounds of the MPO, conducted by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose. Among the rock hits to be performed by the MPO are Gerhana, Biso Bonar, Tiada Lagi Kidungmu, Stairway to Heaven, popular songs by rock group Sweet Charity and also evergreen medleys.

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL

Tickets: RM299 RM199 RM139 RM99. 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 03 2331 7007, you may also purchase online. Visit the MPO website for more details - http://www.mpo.com.my/

Saturday at Le Noir KL

Stan Konnexions Live featuring E H R, who will be bringing an unparalleled live experience exclusively to Le Noir KL. Hailing from USA, E H R are multi instrumentalists Jupiter Seven and Attozio. From 11pm onwards.

LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Saturday at The Iron Fairies KL

The Siblings live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8pm. The Courtyard features Ross James.

THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612

NOVEMBER 17: Sunday

LITE Multiple Asia Tour

See Japanese instrumental rock band LITE brings tour to Live Fact KL

LIVE FACT

No. 6-2 & M, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand Kota Damansara, PJ

Call 012-377 8558 / e-mail livefactkl@gmail.com

Le Noir Sundays

Acoustic Fourplay Live on stage from 10pm.

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.

NBT Project Band

The NBT Project is an exclusive one-night show that revolves around an exceptional and passionate jazz quartet who will explore jazz standards through the drums, saxophone, piano and bass.

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 18: Monday

Le Noir KL Monday

Muzza Live on stage from 10pm.

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.

Ploy Open Mic #119 ft Sounds of Kites

Wan Umar Shahid Wan Ibrahim is a Malaysian singer-songwriter, musician and composer, who performs under the stage name of Sounds Of Kites. An avid listener of folk music, experimental and post-rock, Sounds Of Kites is his amalgamation of sound ideas blending together in an effort to create the images he pictures. With soldiers of guitars behind him on stage, coupled with a baritone vocal, the songs he plays paint the audience pictures ranging from the galloping sounds of taking a ride on a steam-engined locomotive, to the soundscape that is justifiable only by drifting in a vast black sea. Having collected the necessary ammunition, pebbles and experience, Sounds Of Kites began recording his debut album Remember Sycamore in April 2017. Releasd September 2018, the album speaks of a reminder to always remember the trails and climbs done in the past, to desperately breaking away from the constraints that have chained us down, and to salute a solemn farewell to changing faces. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/soundsofkites/

Open mics with Aiman Amin, Juan, Nana Lee, Raymond, Azlan Ramli, Ravi, Raden Suchi and Chunky Munky.

PLOY @ CLEARWATER: G-2, WORK@Clearwater, Changkat Semantan

Damansara, KL

Ivory Series at NBT

(November 18-19)

Ivory Series is the brainchild of Malaysian classical pianist Mei Lin Hii, initiated for Kuala Lumpur’s Premier Jazz club No Black Tie in March 2018. It is a classical music series, aiming to combine classical music with various living art forms such as visual arts, dance, and poetry. With its monthly thematic happenings, Ivory Series has seen collaboration and experimentation from paper art installation to dance duets, and from poetry reading to video mapping, all within the intimate frame of a piano recital or chamber music concert. With Mei Lin Hii – Piano, U-En Ng – Viola Da Gamba, Chia Koon Ong – Calligraphy, and Zahim Al-Bakri, Nikki Basharuddin, Ghafir Akbar – Spoken Word.

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 19: Tuesday

Le Noir KL Tuesday

Stan Konnexions 7 friends hit the stage from 10pm.

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.

Chamber Concert at the DFP

Relax after work (concert starts at 6,30pm) and explore the richness and depth of the chamber music repertoire in our Chamber series, featuring the MPO musicians performing in small ensembles. Featuring Ionut Mazareanu (violin), Lee Yin Hwa (piano), Tan Ka Ming (violin), Loo Bang Hean (piano), Grzegorz Curyla (horn), Runa Baagoe (violin).

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL

Tickets at RM28. 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 online at http://mpo.com.my/47-chamber-concert-viii/ or call 03 2331 7007.