Kuala Lumpur Weekly Live Music Guide: 14 August 2019

Discover the hottest Live events in Kuala Lumpur for the next seven days ias we move into the third week of August with The City List. Music of all kinds from jazz, classical to indie, rock, hip hop, electronic and pop.

AUGUST 14: Wednesday

The Frankie Sixes at NBT

The Frankie Sixes bring you a Night of Swing Jazz. The Frankie Sixes is a swing jazz side project of AIM award-winning singer-songwriter, Reza Salleh. His debut album “Realise” topped radio charts the year of its release and has led him to perform around the globe, such as Australia, Korea, Thailand and Japan to name a few. The band consists of Ee Jeng on keys, one of the most well known jazz musicians in the local jazz scene and is seen normally leading Ee Jeng Trio or Funkatorie.

On double bass is Che Wan, who has played for some of the top jazz practitioners in the Malaysian music industry, such as Michael Veerapen and Junji Delfino. Outside of jazz he’s sessions for the likes of Yuna, Tony Eusoff and Guba. On drums is KJ, who trained musically at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.

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.

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

9 Lives Band hits the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8pm. The Courtyard features Ross Faren.

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

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612.

AUGUST 15: Thursday

Kirana Kay: All That Jazz at NBT

Having continuously broken records in her singing career, Kirana Kay has covered top-tier nationwide events such as the Malaysian Songket Fashion Award (MASFA) and the World Youth Jazz Festival (WYJF).

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.

Iron Fairies Thursday Ladies Night

Chemistry live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage from 8pm. The Courtyard features Syima.

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 presents Stan Konnexions featuring Zharif Slowjamz live on stage for a night of soul and R&B 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.

Poolside Open Mic #102 ft Faith Ling

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. Her music is inspired by the likes of dodie, Rusty Clanton, Steffany Gretzinger and Kina Grannis.

Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/afaithling/

With Open mics from Ian, Juan, Nana Lee, Repllika, GK Chee and Markiza & Peter. 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

9 Lives with Arab

9 Lives band collaborates with Arab who was previously lead guitarist and vocal fror NRG, Bonga Bonga and Karma. They plan on going Motown. funk and soul live on stage to hype your night.

HANGOVER PJ: D-37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square No. 2, Jalan 19 /1, PJ

Call 012-248 2098

AUGUST 16: Friday

The Devils & Libido (JP) Asia Tour

See The Devils & Libido (JP) Asia Tour Live in KL at 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

Rachel Guerzo Quartet at NBT

(August 16-17)

Back for her first show of the month at No Black Tie, Rachel Guerzo is a renowned Malaysian Jazz singer and a fluid pianist. She learned to play the piano from her late grandfather and pioneer musician, Alfonso Soliano, whom she credits as a major influence in her music career. With Steve Nanda (drums), Tony Rizal (guitar) and Wan Azfarezal (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.

Bobo KL presents Nadia Aqilah & friends

(August 16-17)

Actress and singer of stage and screen, the smouldering Nadia Aqilah finally headlines her own show on the Bobo stage; featuring songs from the 90s, R&B hits and even some of her own originals. With Special Guests: Ruzana Ibrahim, Eenaz Mokhtar, Fitri Hiswady & Pat Ibrahim and Musical Director Duan.

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

For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

Karen Nunis at Alexi Bistro

(August 16-17)

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.

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: RM10++/pax. For more information, please call 03 4260-2288 or log on to www.alexis.com.my

Friday Live at Le Noir KL

The Rowdy Gentlemen perform live on stage with pop, funk & 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 perform live on the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8pm. The Courtyard features Christian.

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

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612.

Publika Sessions #5

The Publika Sessions is back but this time as a once a month 4-act affair! With hand picked acts from Open Mic’s roster of over a hundred musicians, be prepared for the best of the best and then some.

Darien Foo: Known for his soul-foo vocals and big personality, Darien never fails to entertain with his contagious smile and ever-engaging stage presence. Armed with his six strings and his voice, he has improved musically by leaps and bounds since starting out just over two years ago. Darien is currently in pursuit of his first single and debut album. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/darienfoo/

Music has been a part of HelloLuqman's life since he was a very young boy. Forming a deep passion for both local and international music, the young singer-songwriter found joy in singing but he never thought of turning it into a serious thing. Citing Brendon Urie, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars as his influence. HelloLuqman has garnered more than 620,000+ views on his videos plus 3.3k+ subscribers on his YouTube Channel. He further proves himself as a force to be reckon with by winning the 2014 edition of Publika Live, beating other more established acts along the way. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/hellolqmn/

Nazim Ifran is an indie, pop singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur. He began writing music at early age and drawing inspiration from various artist. In 2013, he started performing in and around Kuala Lumpur, and in 2014 released his debut single. He has since actively been promoting his music through various platforms. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/nazimifran/

Keith Kamalaraj is 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/

PUBLIKA: Solaris Dutamas, KL

AUGUST 17: Saturday

Saturday at Le Noir KL

Stan Konnexions ft Kyern Thomas and Jocelyn Wong live on stage with hip hop, soul and funk 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

Sounds of Jane live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage early 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

Originals Only Open Mic #13

The Originals Only Open Mic is Open Mic’s super brand spanking new open mic night which happens on the 1st Saturday of every month at Geographer Café KL. As the name suggests, it's a full blown originals only do. This month with Alternate Jane, Nana Lee, Hesper, GOLYAT, Fadirul, Jay Ridzwan, Keith Kamalaraj and Ezra. To sign up for the open mic, email us@openmicmalaysia.org

GEOGRAPHER CAFÉ KL: 98, Jalan Tun H.S Lee, KL

Call 03-2022 2193.

AUGUST 18: Sunday

Julie Byrne Live in KL with Alena Murang

See Julie Byrne returns to Kuala Lumpur for a one-night only performance

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.

Banyak Bunyi Republik at NBT

Formed in 2015 and consisting of members between age 14 to 17, BanyakBunyikRepublik (or translated as ‘Lots of Sound’) is a big band that brings a fusion of energetic Funk, Jazz and traditional music. After being awarded Gold at the International Youth Music Band and Silver at the International Youth Arts & Culture Performances in 2018, the band was motivated to seek new experiences and challenges to express their music curation.

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

Admission: RM42/RM32 (students). Concert menu available. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.

AUGUST 19: 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 #106 ft Jay Ridzwan

Jay Ridzwan is a Malaysia born singer-songwriter. Grew up in the 80s and 90’s, he spent most of his time listening to Seattle music with his major influences are Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Nirvana just to name a few. After experiencing playing with quite number of underground bands in the pasts, he currently plays as a frontman and guitarist for Sacred Crow which they have released their first single titled ‘Lady Fraud’ (available on Spotify, Amazon, Tidal & YouTube) in 2016. The band also released their first Malay single and MV called ‘Perlukah Kau Pergi’. Jay also plays guitar for Zhana during her open mic shows and wrote her second original ‘Leaving You For Good’.