The City List Kuala Lumpur : Weekly Live Events Guide : 14/09/17
From live music to comedy, from jazz to classical, from indie pop to hard rock, it’s a busy week ahead here in the Kuala Lumpur scene. Here are just some highlights of what’s on offer in and around the Klang Valley.
SEPTEMBER 15 & 16
Amy Winehouse tribute specials
No Black Tie, KL’s favourite Jazz Bar/Club brings you two nights of special Amy Winehouse tributes featuring Dasha Logan, Dani and Robin Banerjee.
Daughter to legendary Loganathan from the Alleycats, Dasha Logan has been exposed to the music scene from a very young age and been passionate about it since she could remember. A true artist with a passion for music, Dasha Logan usually jams to her favourite genres of jazz, funk, soul and R&B.
DANI is an aspiring Jazz/blues singer. With her unique voice, she makes covers sound vintage, and has most recently been writing and performing her own originals.
Robin was a personal friend to Amy Winehouse and they had a special chemistry onstage and soulful sound when performing together. He has Winehouse between 2006 and 2008 appearing in the music videos for Back to Black and Rehab. Robin also played on 6 songs on the Back to Black Deluxe CD Album.
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
10pm. Cover charge : RM74 /Dinner concert RM183 : Call 03-2142 3737 or visit www.noblacktie.com.my
SEPTEMBER 15/16
Live movie screening with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Live screening of Ola Bola with live music accompaniment from the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestrra featuring Juwita Suwito.
Ola Bola is the famed 2016 Malaysian football film inspired by the glories of the Malaysian national football team in its quest to qualify for the 1980 Summer Olympics. The film has won awards in Malaysia and Taiwan in the Best Original Score and Theme Song categories.
Enjoy two nights of screening of this inspiring film at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, enhanced by ‘live’ music performed by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Don’t miss the exciting soundtrack composed by Onn San, including new music written especially for this concert, and featuring AIM winning vocalist Juwita Suwito.
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Jessica Cottis and there will also be an appearance by the UCSI Chorale.
DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS : Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC
8.30pm. Tickets: RM240 RM190 RM160 RM120. To purchase tickets, visit our Box Office at Ground Floor, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC or call 603 2331 7007, you may also purchase online here
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SEPTEMBER 15/16
Aidan Killian featuring Sulaiman Azmil at Crackhouse Comedy
LOL Events brings you Aidan Killan, one of the most daring, original and thought-provoking comedians Ireland has ever produced to Crackhouse Comedy Club for two nights. He has performed his unique comedy style for seven Edinburgh Fringes and was a ‘highlight’ at Glastonbury Festival 2016 / 2017. In 2017 he was nominated for best comedian at The World Fringe and has been sharing laughter on stages all over the world since.
During his two-year world comedy tour he was described as “Deliciously subversive”, and in Edinburgh the critics wrote, “Hysterical... Passionate driven intelligence”.
Crackhouse Comedy Club KL : 1st Floor, 24A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14 Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
9pm Showtime, Seating 8pm. Tickets: RM40 online / RM50 at the door
SEPTEMBER 17
THE GASKET ALLEY F1 PREVIEW PARTY
Once again, the season of loud engines and pit stop wizardry is upon us. Cast aside all your age-related hearing problems to join MoveFwd at an exclusive Formula One viewing party in Petaling Jaya this Sunday (Sept 17).
Witness the ever fleeting dreams of the international speed demons and their champagne revelry, amidst the beautiful wheels at The Gasket Alley. And, of course, breakneck tunes from buskers-extraordinaire 3AM, as well as the volume-defying selection music selection from the one (or four) and only Twilight Actiongirl crew.
THE GASKET ALLEY : 13, Jalan 13/6, Section 13, PJ
Entry via registration at the main entrance. Starts 5pm.
SEPTEMBER 17
Tiger #UncageMusic presents FKJ
Always holding a recognizable groove, the multi-instrumentalist FKJ (French Kiwi Juice) is touring the world for his French Kiwi Juice album debut - and Tiger #UncageMusic is bringing him in to perform live in Malaysia at The Bee, Publika this Sunday.
Supporting the show is producer and multi-instrumentalist Shelhiel who explores different musical genres, leaving listeners with a mystical musical journey.
Taking this audio visual experience to the next level is freelance illustrator, designer and painter Brindha Kumar who will be transforming the venue with her artwork.
Perfect for mellowed chillers and energetic ravers alike, don't miss a night of incredibly groovy loops, classy hip-hop rhythms and gloriously funky bass lines.
THE BEE, PUBLIKA : Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Tickets: RM150 – Regular. Grab your tickets now at here
SEPTEMBER 17
Metallica fans gathering at Black Box, Publika
Get set for Malaysia's first ever Metallica fans' grand gathering. It’s bound to be a mini rock fest in the Black Box as Metallica heads from Indonesia and Singapore are also set to join in.
Among the features for the day (starts at 3pm) included Metallica collectors' gathering, Metallica memorabilia and collectibles display and a screening of the movie Through the Never movie screening.
The biggest highlight will be a Metallica tribute concert by our own ‘tallica fan boys Maxxxter, The Ironman Band and Distorted Outlaws.
BLACK BOX, PUBLIKA : Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
3pm onwards. Entrance RM30.
SEPTEMBER 17
Brendan de Cruz at No Black Tie
Passion and persistence without exception are the two key components that can best describe Brendan James de Cruz’s persona, and most of all, as a musician. His strong vocals make up for his seemingly reserved personality, but stay a little longer and you’ll learn that this talented musician is so much more than meets the eye.
With a heart made for music & a voice that leaves quite an impression, Brendan James best defines who he is & what he does when he says, “As long as I’m making music, I’m happy.”
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
Cover charge : RM42 /Dinner concert RM160
Cal 03-2142 3737 or visit No Black Ties's booking page
SEPTEMBER 20
Lucy Rose: Kuala Lumpur Cinema Show 2017
The Bee are thrilled to be hosting UK singer-songwriter Lucy Rose once again for her Worldwide Cinema Tour 2017.
You’re in for an extra special treat, as this show includes a fascinating documentary screening of her debut tour of Latin America last year, plus a full live performance by Lucy and her band. This tour is to promote her latest record, Something’s Changing.
The new documentary acts as an intimate account of Lucy’s 2016 Latin America tour, where she asked her Latin American fans to plan and book her shows. The tour became a huge inspiration for the record and the film chronicles how it all came together.
Backed up by an exciting new band and supported by a new partnership with Communion Records, Lucy Rose is as revitalised as it gets. This is a show not to be missed by fans and music-lovers alike!
THE BEE, PUBLIKA : Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
Tickets: RM70 – Regular. This is a free-standing show. Get your tickets here
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