Kuala Lumpur Weekly Live Music Guide: 17 April 2019

Live sounds around Kuala Lumpur into April over the next week. Music with The City List weekly guide from jazz, classical to indie, rock, hip hop, electronic and pop.

APRIL 17: Le Noir KL Ladies Night Wednesday

Clinton Jerome - CJ hits the stage from 10pm onwards. An aspiring enthusiast of Music and Performing, now living in the big city of Kuala Lumpur.

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.

APRIL 17: Iron Fairies Wednesday

9 Lives hits the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8pm.

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

APRIL 17: Happy Hour – Swing Kings

For a totally different concert-going experience, come join the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra musicians and local guest performers as they let their hair down for an informal, early-evening events that are sure to surprise you and whet your appetite for more. With Miroslav Danis (violin), Peter Danis (mandolin & violin), Gigi (guitar), Hady (guitar),
Andreas Dehner (double bass), Matthew Larsen (clarinet), Ahmad Muriz Che Rose (saxophone), Rachel Guerzo (vocals & piano), Dado Guerzo (drums).

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL. Tickets: RM37. 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/

APRIL 17/18: Bobo KL presents Reza Salleh

Indie heart-throb singer songwriter Reza Salleh presents two different programs on Wednesday and Thursday this week – teaming up with Zalila Lee for some good old 90s hits on the 17th and his trusty trio for an evening of signature Indie Folk originals on Thursday 18 April.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL: RM60/ RM45 for Bobo Diners. Dine with them before the show. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

APRIL 18: Shumking Mansion live in Kuala Lumpur

Hong Kong based international dance rock/synth pop group Shumking Mansion is back in Live Fact KL for a second round of delicious dance moves. And food. Specifically, nasi lemak. Joining them on this night of infectious grooves are Son Of A Policeman - SOAP and psychedelic modern pop act Lukartsmusik, who will also be joining us for the rest of the tour in Penang and Ipoh.

LIVE FACT: No. 6-2 & M, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand Kota Damansara, PJ. Call 012-377 8558 / e-mail livefactkl@gmail.com

APRIL 18: It’s Just Two: Album Launches

You're invited for the launch of Jumero and Darren Ashley’s albums. There’s going to be TWO albums launching on one night.

THE BEE, PUBLIKA: 36B, Block C, Level G2, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL. Call 03-6201 8577 or e-mail bees@thebee.com.my

APRIL 18: Associates: Tribute to Ella Fitzgerad

Recognized worldwide as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald is arguably the finest female jazz vocalist of all time. Blessed with a highly resonant voice, wide range, and near-perfect elocution, Fitzgerald also possessed a deft sense of swing, and with her brilliant scat technique, could hold her own against any of her instrumental contemporaries.

Kirana Kay & Her Associates are a KL based quartet playing traditional and contemporary jazz with a fusion of Latin varieties. Having continuously break 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). A three-day music festival that showcases some of the best homegrown and international artists across the globe.

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.

APRIL 18: Iron Fairies Thursday

Dasha Logan live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage from 8pm.

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

APRIL 18: Le Noir KL Thursday

StanKonnexions ft Allan G. live on stage with pop and R&B from 10pm.

APRIL 18: Poolside Open Mic #85 ft. Leji

LEJI is a singer-songwriter, poet, grunge-rocker and multi-instrumentalist from Kuantan, Pahang. LEJI is a sad poet, but he believes we should all be happy, and we all deserve chances, and he hopes to see you on the teary dance floors.

With Open mic musicians/artistes Nakason, Human, Rudy & Chris, Alien Lipstick Fire and Ethan Harrison Smith, Amr Mohsen.

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

APRIL 19/20: Rozz: Tribute to Elton John at NBT

Sir Elton John, CBE, is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful solo artists of all time. Elton has achieved 38 gold and 31 platinum/ multi-platinum albums. Has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, "Candle In The Wind 1997”, which was a tribute single to the late Princess Diana. He is the third most successful artist in US Chart History, only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles. He has had 56 Top 40 Singles in the United States, and has achieved seven #1 albums from 1972 to 1975 - a period concentrated success surpassed only by The Beatles. For 31 consecutive years (1970 to 2000) Elton had at least one song in the Billboard Hot 100.

When it comes to describing ROZZ, words fail, he is un-categorisable. ROZZ’s reputation as one of the most compelling and sought after entertainers in Kuala Lumpur precedes him, with luscious jazzy vocals and sharp wit, making him a dream to watch. Every time he struts on stage, donning a brand new blazing outfit, one is transported to time when large feathered headdress and 10-inch heels were all the rage. ROZZ’s major influences on his singing and writing comprise of an eclectic mix from the likes of Barbra Streisand, Freddie Mercury, Diamond Galas and of course Sir Elton John.

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.

APRIL 19: Bobo KL presents Samantha De Lune with Michael Veerapen

Sultry vocalist Samantha de Lune teams up with maestro Michael Veerapen once again for a classy evening of cool standards and other evergreens.

BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL: RM60/ RM45 for Bobo Diners. Dine with them before the show. For reservations call 03-2092 5002.

APRIL 19: Friday Live at Le Noir KL

Nutserlar Lim live on stage from 10pm with pop, rock and R&B.

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.

APRIL 19/20: Nadir at Alexis Bistro

Nadir embodies the idea of celebrating our differences and revering our roots. The band operates as a collective with a fluid line up of regular featured musicians playing a wide variety of instruments such as Sitar, Violin, Gambus, Bagpipes, Erhu, Yangqin and many more. With their debut 13 track album out entitled Synesthesia, Nadir is busy working on their second album and are ready to take you on a journey through the pathways of the world’s soul and mesmerise you.

ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG: Great Eastern Mall, 303, Jalan Ampang, KL. Dress code applies: No Shorts & Slippers. Showtime 10pm. Table bookings for diners only. For more information, please call 03 4260-2288 or log on to www.alexis.com.my

APRIL 19: Friday at the Iron Fairies KL

Kaya the Band performs live on the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8pm.

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

APRIL 20/21: 20th Century Gems

Roberto Abbado conducts the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra with guest solo violinist Ryu Goto performing classical works from the 20th Century.

DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS: Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC, KL. Tickets: RM188, RM150, RM122, RM94. 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/

APRIL 20: Live at Pintu Lounge

Poova perform at Pintu Lounge on Saturday 20th April 2019

PINTU LOUNGE, OLD MALAYA: 8, Lorong Raja Chulan, KL. Call 03-2022 1680 / 017-680 8761

APRIL 20: Reggae Party Vol 2 at The Bee

Reggae Party is back for the 2nd edition at The Bee on April 20th, 2019. Highlighting the bands and selectas from around the region. Boom fiyah
Featuring: Bands: Purevibracions, Skudap Skudip, King Lhota, Rasta Syndicate. Selectas: Cee, Joe PV, Easybaba Sound.