Kuala Lumpur Weekly Live Music Guide: 8 January 2019

Live sounds around the Klang Valley for the second week of January 2020. Music of all kinds from jazz, classical to indie, rock, hip hop, electronic and pop.

JANUARY 8: Wednesday

Le Noir KL Ladies Night

The Aether Live on stage from 10pm with indie, pop and R&B.

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

Gregory Ramanado hits the Fairy Dust Factory stage early from 8pm for Ladies Night.

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

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612.

JANUARY 9: Thursday

Poolside Open Mic #123 ft Zhana

The Poolside Open Mic is Open Mic Malaya’s longest running open mic night which happens every Thursday evening right on TOP of The KL Journal! Each installation features one of our finest musicians, with this one featuring..

Zhana, the Singing Cook who enjoys cooking and entertaining. Zhana has been singing since 6 years old and started cooking since she was 10. Her music influences range from ABBA, Carpenters, Roberta Flack, Adele, Rihanna, Celine Dion to Mariah Carey, Shakira, Dionne Warwick, Duffy, Whitney Houston and more. Sang in renowned hotel lounges and fine dining restaurants back in 2008 till 2014, Zhana now performs live at open mics and functions. Currently working on her 3rd Single with Damien V.E. and in pursuit of learning to write her own songs. She finds joy and peace in her singing. Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/zh4n4/

With Open mics from Gabriel Derek Tan, Shakir, Farid Othman, Two Voices, Adz King (UK) and the inimitable local legends that are Markiza and 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

Iron Fairies Ladies Night

Chris Jacob 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

Le Noir KL Thursday

The Big Band Live on stage from 10pm with pop rock, pop and R&B.

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.

Bobby and the Banned Live at Pisco Bar

Bobby Tan and The Banned are a 5 piece acoustic band with a little Blues on the side. Playful and sometimes naughty, the energy of the band can be quite addictive so you better watch out!

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

Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com

JANUARY 10: Friday

7th Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival

(January 10-12)

See Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival returns for Seventh Year at KLPAC

KLPAC: Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL

Call 03-4047 9000 or visit www.klpac.org

Cats In Love Live at Ril’s

See Rock n' Roll with Cats In Love at Ril's Bangsar

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

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

Bobo KL presents Ida Mariana

Ida Mariana is back with some kebaya jazz and a lot of Malay Jazz standards for the night.

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

Admission: RM60. RM45 for Bobo diners. For reservations call 03-2092 5002

Friday Live at Le Noir KL

Clinton Jerome and Yvonne Chong live on stage with pop 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

Ross James 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.

Alexis Bistro presents Christian Palencia

Christian Palencia’s 13 year storied career surrounds a theme of versatility. He has transitioned from Songwriting into Film and now to Musical Theatre but one thing that is consistent within his career is his love for music. He will also be debuting his EP ‘From A to Z’, so don’t miss out.

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

JANUARY 11: Saturday

Alternate (Live A/V Edition) ft After Art and Tsa Meera

Be treated to a full audio and visual experience with a special collaboration between After Art (UK) and Tsa Meera. After Art recently released an album via Dhaka based label Akaliko Records.

FONO KL: 80C, Zhongshan Building, Jalan Rotan, Kampung Attap, KL

Merdekarya 7th Anniversaruy

This original Malaysian Live Music Bar in PJ celebrates its 7th Anniversary of discovering original live music this Saturday. Performances from Fazz, Airwaves on Fire, Silvergun Superman, Ash Menon, Keith Kamalaraja & The Casualties, Jay Ridzwan and Adam Juhan.

MERDEKARYA: 352, First Floor, Jalan 5/57, Petaling Garden, PJ. 016-207 1553

Dani & The Nightshades Live at Ril’s

Jazzing up your Saturday night, welcoming= back the soulful lady of the night Dani Komari. Be immersed in her unique renditions of some classics and originals as Dani & The Nightshades put their own twist into the night.

Here’s an interview we did with Dani. See also An Interview with Kuala Lumpur Singer DANI

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

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

Saturday at Le Noir KL

Evelyn Feroza live on stage from 11pm onwards with pop, rock and R&B.

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

Free entry. Call 016-221 3612

JANUARY 12: Sunday

Le Noir Sundays

Acoustic Fourplay 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

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.

JANUARY 13: Monday

Ploy Open Mic #127 ft Helloluqman

Open Mic Malaysia’s second longest running open mic night which happens every Monday evening just outside the palace. Each installation features one of their finest musicians, with this one featuring Helloluqman. 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/