Live sounds around the Klang Valley into the last week of August for the next seven days with music from jazz, classical to indie, rock, hip hop, electronic and pop.
AUGUST 21: Wednesday
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 22: Thursday
Billie Blue & The Nowhere Men at NBT
Inspired by bands like Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Jefferson Airplane, Billie Blue & The Nowhere Man is an alternative rock outfit with a vintage sound echoing the sensibilities of folk rock and acid rock of the 60s and 70s. The band delivers driving rhythms, colourful melodic lines, and assured yet sensitive vocals with distinctive vibrato. In combination with dynamic guitar riffs and steadily nuanced bass and drums, Billie Blue & The Nowhere Man’s musical approach is decidedly introspective, bohemian and hard to ignore.
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.
Bobo KL presents Tarakucha
(August 22-24)
Sean Ghazi and Ida Mariana return with the full complement of TARAKUCHA led by Musical Director Nish Tham; big band Malaysiana with a retro twist. Always a special weekend at Bobo with wall to wall musicians, “horns to the right, and strings to the left” with the rhythm section and vocalists centre stage…giving you velvet vocals with old world charm and new world pizzazz. Saksikanlah IRAMA TARAKUCHA!
BOBO KL: 65-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, KL
For reservations call 03-2092 5002.
Iron Fairies Thursday Ladies Night
Chemistry live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage 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
Le Noir KL Thursday
Le Noir KL presents 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.
KL Journal Open Mic #103 ft 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 can be seen and heard at various open mic and singer-songwriter events in Malaysia. He is also the bass player and vocalist for his new band Roses4Juliet. Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/azlanbramli/
With Open mics from Juliana Heng, Juan, Nana Lee, Kazuhira, J and Amr Mohsen. To sign up for the open mic, email us@openmicmalaysia.org
1st 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 vocals for 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 23: Friday
Flume Live in KL
See https://thecitylist.my/blog/good-vibes-presents-flume-live-in-kl-23-august-2019
KL LIVE: 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
Ushera at Alexis Bistro
(August 23-24)
“Timeless” promises to be a night filled with great tunes from iconic singers, presented by the ever charming Ushera. Expect the renditions to be presented with a twist of groove and Latin rhythm with Steve Thornton on Percussions, Ganesh Bala on Piano and Norman Rahman on Bass.
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
Tribute to Bruno Mars at NBT ft Pete Kallang
(August 23-24)
Dubbed the Soul prince of Borneo, Pete Kallang is known for his joyful personality and emotional engagement during live performances.
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.
Friday Live at Le Noir KL
Evelyn Feroza performs live on stage with pop, jazz & 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 Allan G.
THE IRON FAIRIES: H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Free entry. Call 016-221 3612.
AUGUST 24: Saturday
Saturday at Le Noir KL
Stan Konnexions ft Clinton Jerome live on stage with hip hop, pop and R&B from 11pm onwards.
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.
Saturday at The Iron Fairies KL
Siblings live on the Fairy Dust Factory stage early 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
Warehouse Sessions #32
.and the Warehouse Sessions is back but this time as a curated evening of independent wholesome indie goodness happening twice* a month on Saturdays! Come with an open mind, and you will surely have a blast.
Featuring MARKIZA & PETER. Markiza & Peter Hassan Brown have been performing and recording for a few decades now in London and Malaysia. Between them they have released altogether 8 albums in UK and Malaysia. They are the nucleus of the band Soft Touch and are often joined by Wong Lip Kee who has been the band’s guitarist since 2004, and currently is helping with their latest recording project, a series of songs about different social issues: refugees, justice, human rights and the threat to the environment and vulnerable species, including Ecopocalypse, Losing Nature (video on Youtube), the popular Like a Polar Bear, Refugee, A Friend Like You & Choices. This new album to be called Losing Nature should be out later this year. The 6 new songs can be listened to on www.reverbnation.com/softtouchmusic
Meanwhile Peter has a new solo album out called “BLUES” on CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterbrown2 . The 14 tracks include some arranged songs and some pure acoustic numbers. This album is also available as a physical CD, and outlets where it can be purchased are available on the website www.lemang.com
Recently they have been gigging with Richard Joseph (guitar) and Jes Ebrahim (Percussion & vocals)
Also for the night:
Yuta Tanaka. He has peformed in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Philippine and Malaysia. His passion is to play the blues, however with years of dedication and countless hours of practice he has developed an extra ordinary technique and fingerstyle ability to simultaneously play complex bass lines, harmony and melody at the same time. His original compositions are influenced by roots music like blues, jazz, country and so on. Especially his ballads and bluesy compositions are popular with his audience. Peformed at Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival 2014, awarded audience prize at Fingerpicking Day 2016 in Japan.
Leji: a singer-songwriter, poet, grunge-rocker and multi-instrumentalist who was born in the sleepy seaside town of Kuantan, located on the east-coast of Peninsular Malaysia. He has been active in the local music scene since ’96. 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. Bring tissues.
RIL’s BANGSAR: 30, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, KL
Call 03-2201 3846 or e-mail reservations@rils.com.my
French Portraits with the MPO ft Tan Keng Hong on Harp
The lustrous scent of French perfume wafts through the air as conductor Jun Märkl and the MPO take on a musical Tour de France. Fauré’s Pelléas and Mélisande tells of a forbidden love while Pierné’s Konzerstück, featuring harpist Tan Keng Hong, soars on gossamer wings. Finally, Ravel’s decadent La Valse swirls with destiny of shattered dreams.
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 03 2331 7007, you may also purchase online. Visit the MPO website for more details - http://www.mpo.com.my/
Push to Play Vol 25
Performances by bands – Islands, Tenkills, Fickle Flute and Not Yet!
LIVE FACT: No. 6-2 & M, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand Kota Damansara, PJ
Admission: RM25. Call 012-377 8558 / e-mail livefactkl@gmail.com
AUGUST 25: Sunday
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.
Elvira Arul & Koolkutts at NBT
While soulful best describes her, this bubbly girl comes with a lethal combination of the 5Ps - power, passion, pizzazz, personality and panache.
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.
AUGUST 26: Monday
QSound at NBT
Q Sound grew up surrounded by jazz records and church songs. In 2003, he began his studies at the Juilliard School under Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic. In that time, he found continued success in solo competitions which led him to an impressive list of past performances, namely for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as opening for Jose James, BabyFace and Hiatus Koyote with the band Bassment Syndicate.
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 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 #107 ft Imran Halimi
Imran Halimi bin Zulfaa’ta, a singer-songwriter from Ampang. This 25 years old performer started his singing and performing passion since his school days, this diploma graduate off UiTM Shah Alam is actively seeking opportunities and development in spreading his performance all around the society. With influence by P Ramlee and David Foster, this singer always try to learn and understand the connection with audience through genres, rhythm, melody of music and how they can communicate emotions, communicate people to people, entertaining a heart after heart.
Open mics from Marco George, Juan, Nana Lee, Azlan Ramli, Zariq Syafiq and Wan.
PLOY @ CLEARWATER: G-2, WORK@Clearwater, Changkat Semantan, Damansara, KL
AUGUST 27: Tuesday
Le Noir KL Tuesday
Mazlina & The Players ft Fidi 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.
Header Picture credit Nadia J Mahfix
