Kuala Lumpur Weekly Live Events Guide
30/11/17
The Live Kuala Lumpur nightlife scene continues to grow from strength to strength on a daily basis with a huge array of gigs to see from Concerts to Classical, Jazz to Indie and Comedy from international acts. This week proves no different with another extensive live gig guide.
DECEMBER 7-17
Losertown at the KLPac
Losertown is an original, experimental, devised musical piece of theatre, starring a band that is about to break up. They will be taking on the Hero(ine)’s Journey from The Call to Adventure to a tragi-comical stumble into the Belly of the Whale. Featuring award-winning (youngest winner of HK Intl Comedy Competition) and internationally touring stand-up comedian, performer, and musician – Hannan Azlan.
Presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat. Featuring Hannan Azlan, with Coebar Abel, Ian Francis Khoo, Endee Ahmad and Khairil Imran.
Dates and times: 7th – 10th December & 12th – 17th December @ 8.30pm / 9th & 16th December @3pm
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KLPAC : Studio 9, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets: RM38. Call 03-4047 9000 for more information on tickets.
DECEMBER 8
Puzzleman(TW) Organic Melodies Release Asia Tour
PUZZLE MAN a.k.a MASCHINE MONSTER, rated as the representative Finger Drumming in Taiwan. The groove from his fingers injects soul to the electronica. Let's leave it behind and dance.
This time they bring their new album"Organic Melody", to Malaysia. Come to attack your heart!
With Pradan, Orang and IZTRU also performing.
BEHAVE AMPANG POINT : 21C, Jalan Mamanda 4, Ampang, SELANGOR
Door charge RM30.
DECEMBER 8
Keep It Local Live : Chindian The Album Showcase
Keep It Local Live Presents The Official Showcase for Chindian The Album featuring Ashtin and Music Kitchen, happening at The Bee Publika on the 8th of December 2017!
Featured Guest : LIL J, Coex, Laskar Sonas Project and Altimet
Presented by : Keep it Local Entertainment
Co Presenters : Music Kitchen
Official Production Partners : Laskar Sonas Productions
THE BEE, PUBLIKA : Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Admission: RM15. Call 03-7960 22160 or e-mail bees@thebee.com.my
DECEMBER 8
Kaya The Band live at Ril's Bar
Kaya the band is no stranger to the scene. Bravely independent and having grown on strength, have now evolved into a funky blues powerhouse. Definitely a force to reckon and an act to watch out for. Logan's on stage dynamite persona, is coupled with his flair on a regular Strat strung upside down. He prefers it like Hendrix.
RIL’S BANGSAR : 30, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, KL
Call 03-2201 3846 or e-mail reservations@rils.com.my
DECEMBER 8
Live sessions at Kyo with Q Sound and band.
Q-Sound is a versatile and dynamic trombonist, bandleader,singer-songwriter and composer who performs and explores a wide array of musical genres. Born in Wichita Falls, TX, he grew up in Fort Smith, AR. He moved to New York City to study music in 2003. Since moving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2009, he has profoundly contributed to the development of the growing jazz/art music culture in SE Asia. Through his band, Q Sound has led numerous performances at jazz venues throughout the region, including sold-out performances at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas as part of DFP’s Happy Hour Series.
KYO KL : (Ren Room) Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Admission (with one drink): RM40 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. Free entry before 11pm. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
DECEMBER 8/9
Crackhouse Presents : Zainal Bostaman (BRU) feat. Dan Tackage (AUS)
Zainal is the number one comedian in Brunei, (okay, so there’s only like.. 4 of them) and is the founder of BruHaHa Comedy, the first standup comedy group in the Sultanate. They put on regular shows, open mics and workshops in hope to build up the grassroots comedy scene where Zainal serves as show producer, coach as well as a mainstay regular on the stage.
Since starting comedy in Singapore in 2013, Zainal had been performing all over the globe, including stages in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, London, Los Angeles, New York City and of course, his home country, Brunei Darussalam. He chronicles his sprint to reach the milestone of 100 shows in 5 months when he was in London in his badly titled upcoming book, "Zainal Does London 100 times". You can read all about that as soon as he finishes writing the damn book, which, he said since Feb 2016, is ‘any day now!"
Alongside standup comedy, Zainal co-hosts the weekly Wayang Crew podcast, discussing and critiquing movies that are playing in Brunei as well as worldwide. He is also one of the founders of the widely popular sketch team, Filterworks Productions, where he’s written and acted in some of their viral videos and national ads. Currently, he serves as Head Writer for their upcoming comedy drama series, The Bungsu Story, slated to come out mid-2018.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL : 1st Floor, 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Time : 9pm Showtime, Seating 8pm. Ticket : RM40 online / RM50 at the door.
https://crackhousezainalb.peatix.com Call +60172603654 or email for more info
DECEMBER 8/9
Classics at the Movies
Conductor Naohisa Furusawa and the MPO join forces with the MPYO to bring us musical Hollywood highlights. Enjoy Finlandia, the triumphant closing music to Die Hard 2, followed by catchy music from Pirates of the Caribbean. James Horner’s evocative Oscar winning Titanic theme song never fails to lift one’s spirits while Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries accompanies a famous battle scene in Apocalypse Now. John Williams’ Superman March and music from Star Wars ensures that “The Force is with you!”
FRI 8 DEC 2017 8:30PM
SAT 9 DEC 2017 8:30PM
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Naohisa Furusawa, conductor
SIBELIUS Finlandia from Die Hard 2
BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 mvt 3 from Goodbye Again
BADELT Music from Pirates of the Caribbean
BARBER Adagio for Strings from Platoon
HORNER My Heart Will Go On from Titanic
WAGNER Ride of the Valkyries from Apocalypse Now
JOPLIN The Entertainer from The Sting
SHOSTAKOVICH Jazz Suite Waltz No. 2 from Eyes Wide Shut
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9 mvt 2 from Clear and Present Danger
WILLIAMS Superman March
WILLIAMS Star Wars: Imperial March
Suite Seats: RM270/seat RM240/seat
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS : Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC
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DECEMBER 9
Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius at No Black Tie
Two of the greatest jazz guitarists in the world, Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius, have joined forces for an unforgettable live show. They
bring with them a unique legacy in European jazz from years of touring and recording with Stephane Grappelli and Oscar Peterson.
Martin Taylor worked with Stephane Grappelli for 11-years, filling the guitar chair for Django Reinhardt while Ulf Wakenius worked with Oscar Peterson for 10-years, filling the guitar chair for Joe Pass, Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel. In addition to that Taylor and Wakenius have also collaborated with greats including Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, George Harrison, Mike Brecker, Jamie Cullum, Ray Brown and Michel Legrand to name just a few.
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Admission fee RM175. * Opt for their special Wine & Jazz dinner package featuring our best wine selections and special menu for RM350++, inclusive of admission fee to the show. Dinner starts at 8PM.. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
DECEMBER 9
Push To Play Vol.14 featuring Spacehawk, Delinquent, SBU, Unravel
List of performers:
Spacehawk:
and Unravel
BEHAVE AMPANG POINT : 21C, Jalan Mamanda 4, Ampang, SELANGOR
Door charge RM25. E-mail livefactkl@gmail.com to pre-book
DECEMBER 10
Lighthouse Xmas Colours - A Charity Sunday
Pisco and Jules INKPRESSION proudly presents LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTMAS COLOURS, an initiative to raise funds for the support of underprivileged children from the Lighthouse Children Welfare Home Association, Kuala Lumpur & Selangor.
This charity has been a platform to hone the children's skills, provide them opportunities and to help youth develop a passion and find a purpose in life.
Artwork made by these children will be sold at the event, apart from amazing performances by: Priscillia Xavier, The Trubrudurs - Jordan Rivers, Zarul Albakri, James Cheah, Din & Ruban Nathan, Gerard Singh, Albert Sirimal, Rozz Matazz and Bobby Tan
3pm to 1am
PISCO BAR : 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail
DECEMBER 12
Feedback Open Mic ft Shafizal & Kita:Orang
Don’t stay in the shadows. Step into the limelight and show them what you’ve got. The stage at The Bee, Publika is warm and ready. All that's missing is your musical talent, so give your best at Feedback Open Mic, happening next Tuesday! Featuring performances by Shafizal and Kita:Orang. Sign-ups start at 7pm, while showtime begins at 8pm onwards. Entry is free!
THE BEE, PUBLIKA : Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Call 03-7960 22160 or e-mail bees@thebee.com.my
DECEMBER 13
Crackhouse Comedy Presents The Crack Gong Vol. 6
First Wednesday of every month. The only comedy show where the audience has a say on who stays and who slays. A brutally honest night of OPEN MIC comedy with a sadistic twist. Watch just about anyone attempt to reach five minutes for comedy glory OR suffer THE CRACK GONG! Each show features a guest host. Last surviving comic WINS RM200 cash and an opening spot at our weekend headliner shows. To perform, sign up from 8pm till 8.30pm at the door.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL : 1st Floor, 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Time : 9pm Showtime, Seating 8pm. Ticket : RM25 online / RM30 at the door.
http://thecrackgong6.peatix.com/. Call +60172603654 or email for more info
DECEMBER 14
Pisco Bar presents Nickyta & Co.
If you're thirsty for some musical therapy so good for the soul, Nickyta & co. is definitely for you.
PISCO BAR : 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Free entry. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail
DECEMBER 14
Reza Salleh at No Black Tie
One of the top names in Malaysia’s acoustic scene, Reza Salleh is a central figure in Malaysia's thriving singer-songwriter circuit. His music is “a little bit of everything”, drawing from pop, grunge, R&B, folk and a lot of other genres he grew up listening to.
Reza has played in Australia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia and Japan. He was the first Malaysian to be invited to play a major stage at Japan's 19th Annual Sunset Live Festival in Fukuoka, Japan in 2011 and was invited to play the Asia Music Found showcase and the Nakasu Jazz Festival last year in the same city. In 2016 he played the Daegu Folk Festival in Daegu, Korea.
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM42. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings
DECEMBER 14
Yalla Comedy 7
Malaysia’s First Arab mixed English Comedy Open Mic Night every second Thursday of the month. The name says it all, catered to all speakers of the Arab Nations, a guaranteed night of HaHa-Lal. To perform please email laugh@crackhousecomedy.asia or private message crackhouse.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL : 1st Floor, 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Time : 9pm Showtime, Seating 8pm. Ticket : RM15 online / RM20 at the door.
http://thecrackgong6.peatix.com/. Call +60172603654 or email for more info
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