March ends with a selection of what's going on with Live Music, Arts, Stage, Comedy across the Klang Valley this week ahead. Be Supportive. Be careful. Be Alert, Be Kind. Stay Safe and Enjoy. Be mindful of all SOPs in place.
BOBO KL
The Frankie Sixes are back at BoboKL this weekend with their Lindy Hop swing take on jazz favourites. Led by Led by award-winning singer-songwriter Reza Salleh on vocals the band features Ee Jeng on keys, Che Wan on double blass, KJ on drums, Isaac Marvin on sax and guest sax player Kenny Lee. They perform at Bobo KL this 30-31 March 2023 and 1 April 2023.
BoboKL also has music All Week Long. Go with friends for casual fun and good music. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are Bobo LightNights. Tuesdays showcases Guitar n' Jiwa with various guests.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE; with a mix of comedy and jazz courtesy of Rizal Van Geyzel, joined tonight by Papi Zakl, and BoboKL’s resident pianist and singer David Gomes. Reservations are to be WhatsApped to 012-263-8603 . Entrance fee is a minimum spend of RM50 on drinks.
And there's Wednesday Jazz with David Gomez. WhatsApp +6012-263 8603 for reservations or just head up.
Tickets required. WhatsApp +6012-263 8603 for reservations . Visit https://www.cloudjoi.com for tickets to shows available and https://www.facebook.com/BoboKualaLumpur for details and SOPs.
Bobo, 65-2, Jalan Bangkung, KL
Live at Jao Tim presents
Table Lamp Concert this 29 March 2023 features Zharif Nawawi (vocals) and Grace Leong (keys) for an evening of R&B and soul with songs from Brian Knight.
Table Lamp Concert this 30 March 2023 features Armand Ross (vocals), KK (keys) and Desmond (guitars) taking you through an evening of pop, rock and alternative songs from Maroon 5.
You can visit Jao Tim, purchase tickets and for more information on more performances all across the week, their regular jam sessions, table lamp concerts and dinner at https://www.jaotim.com or https://www.facebook.com/JaoTimKL
Jao Tim, 61 (First Flr), Jalan Sultan, KL
Simply Live & Simply Jazz by Tin Box
Want to relax and forget the chaos of the city life? The doors at Simply Live by Tin Box are wide open and they are ready to have you over. Come on down to unwind and get your fill of live music, delicious food and even better company. They have their very own Resident Band ready to put on a memorable stage show every Wednesday to Saturday. Stars of Simply Live include singers June Wong, Hoyee Chan, Xing Mars, Karmun Ooi, Scott Jerome, and musicians David Nooi, Lee Peng, Chit Wei, JC Lew, CJ.
In the mood for some jazz tunes? There's also their newly opened Simply Jazz by Tin Box. Expect great classics such as Charlie Parker's Summertime, Crystal Silence by Chick Corea and so much more, as their musicians takes the stage every Wednesday through Saturday. Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the intimate space at Reserve your table today. This week, there's Michael Veerapen (piano), Julian Chan (saxophone), YHFoo (bass) and Cliff Wong (drums) on Wednesday. Thursday with David Gomes (piano), with YHFoo (bass) and Cliff Wong (drums). On Friday Michael Veerapen (piano) will be joined by Junji Delfino (vocals), YHFoo and Cliff Wong. Saturday see Veerapen, Delfino and Foo joined by Terence Ling (drums).
Opening times: Tues - Thurs: 6:30pm – 12am / Fri & Sat: 6:30pm – 1am /Sun & Mon: Closed . Make your reservations: https://tinbox.my/
Simply Live/Jazz, HIVE, TREC 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Crane KL Live
Live music at Crane KL to accompany your eats and drinks and cocktails in the heart of Chinatown KL. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Crane KL welcomes everyone to their scenic restaurant and Upstairs bar where you can expect excellent service, tasty food, fine wine, draught beers and deliciously interesting craft cocktails in warm and comfortable surroundings.
On the Live front this week, Crane KL restaurant downstairs brings you some of our hometown greats in our live and jazz music scene from 8pm onwards. The inimitable Russell Curtis performs on Friday. On Saturday David Mark Nair makes his debut at Crane KL.
All-day dining begins at noon (Sunday 10am) and closes at midnight with the last order at 11.30pm. A breakfast menu will be offered on Sundays. Upstairs cocktail bar opens Tues-Sunday from 4pm with 1+1 on Cocktails from 4pm to 9pm Wed & Thur. Bookings available +6012-209 7057 / +6013-218 5712. Visit http://cranekl.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/CraneKL / https://www.instagram.com/thecrane_kl/
Crane KL, 78, Jalan Sultan, KL
The Iron Fairies KL Live
There's live music at The Iron Fairies KL this Friday and Saturday from the Fairy Dust Factory Stage from 8pm. Friday sees Love Bullet perform. Elate Band, meanwhile, perform this Saturday.
The Iron Fairies KL opens 5pm onwards Tuesdays to Sundays. Call +6016-221 3612 or visit https://www.facebook.com/theironfairieskl for more information and reservations.
The Iron Fairies KL, H-G-06, HIVES, TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Pisco KL
Pisco Live its Thursday Night Live this 30 March 2023 with music performance by Maha Jeffery featuring making a return to Pisco KL for the evening 8Pm onwards.
Call +603-2142 2900 for bookings and information. Visit Pisco KL on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/piscokl for more information and dates and more booking details.
Pisco KL, 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
MERDEKARYA LIVE
The grassroots live music bar continues with music and performances and highly original music from homegrown artistes.
Wednesday: Singer-songwriter Ian Tai. Acoustic open mic: Clarissa Say.
Thursday: Original finger stlye guitar with Yuta Tanaka. Acoustic open mic: Azizbodoh.
Friday: Alternative rock with Skies Are Red. Full badn open mic: Junosuara.
Saturday: Rock with Cats In Love the band itself.
Tickets for this week: Free entry.Tips for musicians expected. Check out their website at https://www.merdekarya.com for information, ticketing/entry/reservation. Member reservations: +6018-661 4553.
More information https://www.facebook.com/Merdekarya-379447802136079. Opening times: Live Bar 8pm, Bar B and The Balcony Bar 7pm.
Merdekarya, 352 1st Flr, Jalan 5/57, Petaling Garden, PJ
Kinda Blue Jazz Club & Restaurant
The KL Jazz Club promotes monthly Jazz, Blues, Funk, R&B, Classic Rock and Creative Music shows by both international and local artistes. There's usually live music on Saturday nights with Rodin JS Kumar on Bass, Jordan Rivers guitar/vocals, VJ Thison on drums and D. Jumawan on Keys/Piano. For reservations and booking Whatsapp +6012-571 7759 or book via www.cloudjoi.com/org/kindablue. Visit www.klinternationaljazz.com for more information.
Kinda Blue Jazz Club & Restaurant, Basement, KL Jazz & Arts Centre, 1 Lorong Kapar, off Jalan Syed Putra, KL
The Joke Factory
March is ending on a musical note at The Joke Factory! With a lineup of musically inclined comedians including veteran radio announcer Faisal Merican, opera singer Jan Yuen, horn player Nat Kang, comedic chaos incarnate Aaron Aw, and hosted by shower singer Juliana Heng, come on down for an evening of Rock and LOL! This 30-31 March 2023.
It's that time of the year again, with April Fools Day at The Joke Factory! With a diverse lineup of comedians with Ming Yue, Danial Sham, Hindra, Shaq, Phoon Chi Ho and host, Nat Kang. Set for maximum silliness, it's guaranteed to be an evening with the funniest fools this month, and that ain't a prank.
On Tuesdays 8.15pm, head over to TJF for Open Mic. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is the platform for you. Come and watch first-timers, regular open micers and established comedians try out their newest stuff all for your enjoyment. Every famous and hilarious comedian you have ever watched started out the same way, so witness the birth of great bits and even greater performers.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/thejokefactory.com.my for information about the Publika based comedy house. Whatsapp Link for tickets: https://wa.link/d1lu8x. Seats are limited due to SOP.
The Joke Factory, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) celebrates Rachmaninoff
MPO celebrates 150 years of Rachmaninoff with the wildly popular 2nd piano concerto, with acclimed international pianist Anna Fedorova as guest soloist, followed by the magnificent 2nd symphony. Conducted by Junichi Hirokami.
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC, KL
KLPAC
Pentas 1: Let’s Rock 3 (klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraiser). 30 March – 2 April 2023. Brainchild of Ian Chow, this rock concert with a difference brings together a group of amazing vocalists with a four-piece band, The klpac Symphonic Band and YCA Chorus to create an experience and sound like any other.
Crowd favourites Fuad of Kyoto Protocol and AIM nominee Bihzhu are back as headliners. They’ll be joined by vocalists and fellow mentees Kathleen Roshene, LeonieTunez, Hannah Ahmad and Sean Kok with Cheryl Mah as Music Director, Ui Li as Co-Music Director and Mak Chi Hoe as Chorus Master.
Headbang to all the hit rock songs from the 80s to the New Millennium by Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Ed Sheeran, Christina Perri, Jason Mraz and more. From folk rock to grunge, industrial rock to alternative, they've got it all.
Visit KLPac's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/theklpac and https://www.klpac.org for information about KLPac and for more information on what's coming up.
Buy Tickets. Online Purchase @ CloudTheatre: https://www.cloudjoi.co No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.
KLPAC, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, KL
PJPAC
Visit PJPac at https://pjpac.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/pjpac to find out more on what's coming up. Get your tickets at http://onetix.com.my
PJPAC, S611, Second Floor, 1 Utama E, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, PJ
DPAC
Visit DPAC at https://www.dpac.com.my / https://www.facebook.com/damansaraDPAC to find out more on what's coming up and for ticketing information. Or call the box office at +603-4065 0001.
H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, PJ
