Kuala Lumpur Weekly Live Events Guide : 30/11/17 : The City List
Another extensive Kuala Lumpur nightlife live gig guide for this week. Live sounds and beyond from live music to comedy, from jazz to classical, from indie pop to hard rock around the Klang Valley.
DECEMBER 1 (Until Dec 3)
Thicker Than Water
In countries all over the world, very different people share the same dream: The American Dream. They don’t just want to live like Americans: they want to BE AMERICAN.
After decades of absorbing American pop culture, two Malaysian screenwriters set out to write the perfect American film but which is it? The liberal-arthouse-movie which America needs or the white-saviour-summer-action blockbuster movie which it wants?
Low on sleep, high on caffeine and short on time, these two dreamers must find common ground quickly if they are to achieve their pursuit of identity, fame and fortune.
Can these two Malaysians convince America that they are more American than apple pie? It’s go time! Take me out to the ball game and bring the rain! USA! USA! USA!
Starring Douglas Lim and Gavin Yap.
Thicker Than Water will premiere at Joe's Pub, The Public Theater, New York City in May 2018. This version in Kuala Lumpur began a couple of days ago and is a part of a month long creative development culminating with 8 showings where audiences will be invited to give their feedback after each show.
THE BEE, PUBLIKA : Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Admission: RM125 includes F&B / RM105 includes beverage only. Visit www.tix.my
Call 03-7960 22160 or e-mail here
DECEMBER 1
Adam Hall & The Velvet Playboys at No Black Tie
Formed by Trumpeter and vocalist Adam Hall in 2005, this classic Rhythm & Blues band is somewhat of an institution of the Perth music scene and renowned for its captivating live performances, marked by slick presentation and raw energy. Alongside Adam (Vocals, Trumpet) it features some of Western Australia’s finest musicians, including Mark Turner (guitar), Anthony Dodos (trombone), Matthew Hanson (drums), Ashley de Neef (double bass)
Matthew Schmalkucke (keys).
The band’s repertoire is rooted in the Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music of the 40s and 50s, from artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Sammy Davis Jr, Harry Connick Jr, Jackie Wilson, Chuck Berry and The Blues Brothers. They also include a large library of Adam Hall originals and unique arrangements, which can be found on their four albums:
I’ve Got News For You (2007, feat. Big Jay McNeely); When It’s Party Time Down South (2011, feat. Richard Jackson and Rick Smith); It’s You, It’s Me (2012, feat. Jessie Gordon);
The Rhythm Spectacular - The Music of Beyoncé (2014, feat. Jessie Gordon and Yara Neto).
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Admission fee: RM75 * Option of special Wine & Jazz Concert Menu at RM 298++ inclusive of admission fee. Please drop them a message for bookings. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
DECEMBER 1/2
Crackhouse Comedy Presents RO Campbell (AUS) featuring Gajen Nad
UK based Aussie Ro Campbell’s relentlessly entertaining and award winnning brand of cheeky slightly dark humour has wowed audiences everywhere from Adelaide to Bangalore, Helsinki to Singapore and many places in between.
He has performed at the last 10 Edinburgh Fringe festival’s and made The Scotsman’s pick of Best Jokes of The Fringe in 2009. In 2010 he was crowned Scottish Comedian Of The Year (slighty controversial being Australian and all).
He has also written for British TV and Radio, featured regularly on BBC Radio Scotland and Kevin Bridges and Friends Live at The Stand, and has performed at the NZ Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, performed all over Europe, toured Middle East twice, South East Asia 6 times, two short runs in India, 4 gruelling tours of Outback Mine Sites in Western Australia,
played to captive audiences in several Maximum Security Prisons and supported Live At The Apollo Star Tom Stade on all 47 dates of his 2011 UK Theatre tour and Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Russell Kane on a number of his 2010 and 2011 tour dates. He also recently opened for Kevin Bridges in Australia.
From 2013 to 2015 Ro co-produced 5 Star hit show Comedian Rap Battle at the Edinburgh Fringe with Glaswegian YouTube star The Wee Man.
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://crackhouserocampbell.peatix.com/ Call +60172603654 or email for more info
DECEMBER 1
Amrita Soon & Friends live at Ril's
Amrita Soon started creating music as a way to drift out from the chaos of life and has since garnered a small following online and also through her live performances.
She has performed on local radio and TV stations and raised her own funds to travel to Nashville, where she was a featured performer at various songwriters’ nights and performed alongside the likes of Ella Mae Bowen and Lance Carpenter.
Amrita released her first EP ‘Clues’ in December 2014 and her song ‘Goodbye’ has been included in the compilation album ‘Rock for Ronan’ which aimed to raise funds in support of research on childhood cancers.
RIL’S BANGSAR : 30, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, KL
Call 03-2201 3846 or e-mail reservations@rils.com.my
DECEMBER 1
Gregory Ramanado and Syima at Le Noir KL
Le Noir KL presents Gregory Ramanado and Syima live on stage at 10:30pm
LE NOIR KL : Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Cover charge may apply after 11pm. To reserve your spot:
Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table
Email: HERE / Phone/WhatsApp: +60122245416
Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 1/2
Let's Rock at KLPac
Continue to rock your way into the New Year. Let’s Rock is set to shake things up in the music world with a concert of epic proportions. Headlined by Fuad of Kyoto Protocol fame, songstress Bihzhu and singer-songwriter Nick Davis, the trio will be backed by the KLPac Symphonic Band, the 4-piece band led by Loh Ui Li and the 20-member Young Choral Academy Chorus.
Under the direction of Ian Chow supported by Co-Music Directors Kevin Christensen and Loh Ui Li, Let’s Rock will bring you the best of the best of rock music from the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, to pioneering bands like Guns N Roses and as well as some of the hottest bands today such as Coldplay and Snow Patrol. Presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
1st Dec 2017 @ 8.30pm / 2nd Dec 2017 @ 8.30pm
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KLPAC : Pentas 1, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets: Regular 1 (Centre Seat): RM80 / Regular 2 (Side Seat): RM60 /Concession (TAS Card Member / Senior / Disabled / Student): RM40. *All inclusive of RM3 ticket handling fee and 6% GST. www.ticketpro.com.my or call 03-4047 9000
DECEMBER 2/3
Ella ‘Live’ with the MPO – A Rock Queen’s Journey
Ella, the legendary Malaysian rock icon will rock the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS in a special concert with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra celebrating her illustrious 30-year career.
Ella is the region’s first woman in rock and has earned the title “Queen of Rock” with her many successful multi-platinum records, and her songs ruled the radio stations since the 1980s.
This event marks the first solo concert featuring a local rock artist with the MPO at the prestigious hall presented in full symphonic splendour. Experience musical frisson as Ella rocks you down memory lane with her biggest and most memorable hits you have grown to love.
https://www.facebook.com/EllaAminuddin/
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS : Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, conductor
Ella, vocals
8.30pm both nights.
Tickets: RM380 RM270 RM210 / Suite seats: RM608/seat RM684/seat
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. Visit our website for more details - http://www.mpo.com.my/
DECEMBER 2
Soma Jazz Band at No Black Tie
Soma Jazz Band featuring Princess Netashiva (vocals), Dmitry Resser (guitar), German Mamaev (bass) & Vasily Kalinin (drums). Formed by Siberian bassist German Mamaev and Ugandan vocalist Princess Netashiva while the former was touring in Africa,
Soma Jazz Band performs an eclectic mix of modern genre, typical Ugandan styles as: Chiganda, Bakisimba, Baganda, Kidandali, Soukous, Sebene, Bongo Flava, Muwogola, Ugandan gospel, reggae, Afro jazz, World music, fusion, jazz and electronic music.
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM53. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
DECEMBER 2
ARUS - Split 7" Release Party at Live Fact
Featuring the main acts Killeur Calculateur (MY) and Vague (IDN), together with The Fridays and Elmu Hisab. With add on DJ sets from Alijo, Rawdeal and Agato.
LIVE FACT : 33-2, Plaza Danau 2, Jalan 3/109f, Taman Danau Desa, KL
Admission: RM25 (8pm) / RM30 (after 8.30pm). E-mail livefactkl@gmail.com to pre-boo
DECEMBER 2
Evelyn Feroza Live at Le Noir KL
Le Noir KL presents Evelyn Feroza live on stage at 10:30pm
LE NOIR KL : Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Cover charge may apply after 11pm. To reserve your spot:
Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table
Email: HERE / Phone/WhatsApp: +60122245416
Valet parking available.
DECEMBER 3
Billie Blue & The Nowhere Men at No Black Tie
Billie Blue & The Nowhere Men is a folk-rock outfit comprised of four members, with American-Malaysian Billie Blue Blackstone on vocals, Soheil Sanjabi (guitar), David Harding (bass) and Reuben Devanesan (drums/percussion).
Often described as raw and vintage, the band draws their influences from groups of the late 60s and early 70s, while also experimenting with the various musical sensibilities that each member brings.
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 5
Grzegorz Karnas Formula at No Black Tie
Grzegorz Karnas has worked with Poland's jazz legends as well as top-line artists of Europe's jazz scene. In 2006 and 2007 he was awarded the Grand Prix of jazz vocal competitions in Bruxelles and Crest, France. The band has toured many corners of the world including France, Germany, Norway, Ukraine, Great Britain, Romania, Moldova, Belgium, Morocco, Denmark, Hungary, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Azerbaijan, Vietnam and China, including appearances at major jazz events such as London Jazz Festival.
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur
Admission: RM64. * A special Wine & Jazz Concert Menu is available at RM250++
Please drop them a message for reservations. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
DECEMBER 6
Crackhouse Comedy Presents The Crack Gong Vol. 5 Featuring host Kavin Jay
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 with Kavin Jay this night as seen on Comedy Central Central Asia, Astro Warna, YouTube, and more. 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://thecrackgong5.peatix.com/. Call +60172603654 or email for more info
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
KLPAC : Studio 9, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan, Kuala Lumpur
Tickets: RM38. Call 03-4047 9000 for more information on tickets.
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