Thrills and spills for music fans all through the week
MONDAY
BACKYARD
28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8,
Taman Sri Hartamas, KL
Tel: 03-6201 0318
Mark Renesh croons for the crowd with his own special brand of charm.
BROTZEIT BSC
G130, Bangsar Shopping Centre,
285, Jalan Maarof, KL
Tel: 03-2282 9516/7
Monday nights have seen the likes of acoustic troubadors Tam and Riswanto taking the stage, so there’s sure to be something relaxed to chill out to after a long hard Monday.
CHAPTER ONE BAR & BISTRO
70, Jalan 27/70A,
Taman Desa Sri Hartamas, KL
Tel: 03-6211 7484
Another hotspot that serves up some tasty live jams from time to time.
HOME & AWAY PLAZA TTDI LIVE
Plaza TTDI, Jalan Wan Kadir 3,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Home & Away has certainly been on an expansion blitz throughout the Klang Valley. More importantly, some of these outlets, including the one in TTDI Plaza, serve up some great live music. Monday nights see keyboard maestro Mizan and Rina taking the stage for some great vibes through the evening.
MANDOLIN
Plaza Glomac Kelana Jaya, PJ
Tel: 03-7885 9110 / 7886 8434
Raymond Lim gets into the groove with his keyboard along for the ride.
NAVIGATOR’S
Jaya One,
Jalan Universiti, PJ
Another new hotspot on the map for music lovers in the heart of Petaling Jaya.
OL’SKOOL
125, Jalan Gasing, PJ
Great vibes at this venerable joint that serves up some retro classics on Mondays with Broken Pieces taking over the stage.
ONLINE
32, Jalan SS20/10,
Damansara Kim, PJ
Tel: 03-7728 0532
The Sharin Trio takes no prisoners and turns it all the way up for a night of blazing rock favourites and classic cuts from the greats.
THE POUND 32 SQUARE
3 Two Square,
Jalan 19/1, PJ
The Pound has a spanking new sister outlet in the heart of Petaling Jaya. On Mondays, the outlet goes a little retro with the Mosaic duo of Deepak and Viji taking the stage.
ROCK BOTTOM KITCHEN & BAR
3&5, Jalan Telawi 2,
Bangsar Baru, KL
Rock Bottom is in the heart of Bangsar and it continues the fine tradition set by its Changkat branch. Things kick off early on Monday with Quizmaster Ram in the house.
ROCK BOTTOM KITCHEN & BAR
42, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Arab, Mathan & Dev take the stage.
SALTLICK
J-OG-13, Jalan Solaris,
Solaris Mont Kiara, KL
Tel: 03-6204 9797
Now part of the Home & Away group but still serving up great live vibes for music fans. Tonight, check out Spellbound as the turn up the heat from the stage.
SUTRAA
No 34, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Tel: 019-690 3266
Gerard Singh joins Colin Jansen on stage for some groovy guitar vibes.
WAIKIKI BAR
1 Lorong Sultan,
PJ Palms Sports Centre, PJ
Everybody’s favourite rock band, Hydra is in the house tonight.
TUESDAY
3 MONKEYS
2, Jalan Kasuarina 3,
Bandar Botanic, Klang
Tel: 03-3318 2278
Gerard Singh showcases his talent in the heart of Bandar Botanic out in Klang.
BACKYARD
For a taste of something completely different, check out Arumugam goes to Alabama for a blast of fusion vibes.
FORBIDDEN CITY
50A, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Tel: 03-2110 2088
Jazz is back in focus with the Tay Cher Siang-led WVC taking the stage next Tuesday.
GASLIGHT CAFE & MUSIC
15-2, Jalan Medan Setia 1,
Bukit Damansara, KL
Bukit Damansara is not left out of the music blitz in the Klang Valley.
HOME & AWAY TTDI PLAZA
Get a taste of some southern vibes when Project N9 come up to Kuala Lumpur to jam up a storm.
LIVEHOUSE
E-G-07, Electric Avenue,
TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, KL
TREC gets in on the live action with Livehouse offering both live bands and stand-up comedy. On Tuesday nights, TrueVox takes over the ground floor from 10pm onwards.
ONLINE
Jason and Reuben team up for some acoustic magic in Online.
THE POUND
50A, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Tel: 019-260 6667
After a quick change in ownership, The Pound is back in action. Riza from Alphabeat teams up with Adel for a night of charming tunes and relaxed vibes.
ROCK BOTTOM BANGSAR
Clinton is back for a second night on Tuesdays, he’s accompanied by Colin Jansen.
ROCK BOTTOM KL
Tuesday night thrills continue with Suresh (Artstream) and Chilli livening up the sounds in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
SOCIAL@PUBLIKA
31 & 32, Level G2,
The Square, Publika,
Solaris Dutamas,
Jalan Dutamas 1, KL
For some fun times in the heart of Solaris, check out the Social for some great vibes.
SUTRAA
Arab teams up with tabla talent Mathan to spice up the night with Shasha on vocal duties.
WEDNESDAY
CASTELL
19, Lorong Universiti C,
Section 16, PJ
The venerable steakhouse has been given a fresh makeover and now, occasionally also serves up some great live grooves.
FORBIDDEN CITY
It’s going to be a funk phenomenon next Wednesday, with Elysium serving up some funky vibes peppered with liberal doses of Afro and Java jazz.
GRIDIRON SPORTS CAFE & LOUNGE
11-15, Jalan Telawi 2,
Bangsar, KL
Tel: 03-2201 4820
Start the night with Hydra as they jam on stage and continue with VDJ Thomas Cross helping out on the decks.
LAUNDRY BAR
Lot 72, Ground Floor,
Western Courtyard,
The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, PJ
Tel: 03-7728 1715
Still a great place to catch some great grooves. Be prepared for a surprise or two when you drop by.
LE NOIR KL
H-G-07, The Hive, TREC,
Jalan Tun Razak, KL
Iconic Singaporean club Le Noir comes north of the Causeway with a brand new outlet in TREC. Dance may be a focus but there’s more to it than just that as a host of live acts, ranging from foreign bands to local talents are also slated to take the stage.
ONLINE
Acoustic night with Shasha & Deen taking the stage.
THE POUND 32 SQUARE
Wednesday’s see Muzza’s Mayhem taking it down a notch and turning to the acoustics in the heart of Petaling Jaya.
ROCK BOTTOM BANGSAR
Starstruck hits all the right notes as the band livens up Bangsar.
ROCK BOTTOM KL
It’s a night of Havoq in the heart of Changkat Bukit Bintang.
SUTRAA
Plenty of action in midweek with Havoc taking control of the stage in the heart of Bukit Bintang.
THURSDAY
BACKYARD
NRG gets their groove on and turn up the heat at Backyard on Thursday nights.
DR.INK
2-50, The Scott Garden,
289, Jalan Kelang Lama, KL
Malaysia’s first tattoo bar now serves up great vibes in Scott Garden.
FORBIDDEN CITY
The funk soul brothers run riot on stage with Funkatorie getting it on with a great mix of soul, jazz, and funk.
HEALY MAC’S 12 BAR
222, Jalan Ampang, KL
Tel: 03-4251 2700
Thursday’s will see the Gillaz in the house, singing out strong as only they can with some infectious takes on today’s biggest hits as well as the classics.
HOME & AWAY TTDI PLAZA
Timepiece is in the house to get the groove going.
ONLINE
Take it slow and easy with acoustic troubadour Tam serving up the grooves from the stage.
OL’SKOOL
For some real classic rock action, check out the Skool Gang with Jason Noah on vocals and a host of other luminaries backing him, including Jerry Felix on drums.
POUND 32 SQUARE
Thursday nights are also quite relazxed with Mazli & Kyra taking it slow and steady.
POUND TTDI
Tap your feet to a reggae beat with Chekdet Rs and Boy from the Rasta Syndicate spicing things up from the stage.
ROCK BOTTOM BANGSAR
Get your dose of the blues with the Sons of Adam in Bangsar ready to rock out and bring on the music.
ROCK BOTTOM KL
Thursday nights will see Gerard Singh joining Infusion for a romp through the night.
SOCIAL@DESA PARKCITY
GF2, The Waterfront@Parkcity,
4, Persiaran Residensi,
Desa Parkcity, KL
Social has more than one outlet and there is definitely some good grooves to be had here.
SALTLICK SOLARIS
Everybody’s favourite rockers Hydra get into gear and take no prisoners as they rock out on stage.
THE SPEAK
4, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar
Bangsar boasts a fair number of watering holes and now, can lay claim to some great live music as well. Thursday nights take a jazzy turn with blues queen Karen Nunis livening up the stage.
SUTRAA
Starstruck spices up the night with a selection of great tunes as they build up to a weekend full of great vibes.
FRIDAY
ALEXIS
Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall,
303, Jalan Ampang, KLTel: 03-4260 2288
Next week, Ushera returns to the stage with her take on Semalam di Malaya where she explores the contemporary Malaysian music scene of the 1940s and 1950s.
BACKYARD
Relive the glory days of the 1980s with the sounds of The Union as they jam up a storm. Remember the 1980s rule, and it’s only when the Union are in the house.
FORBIDDEN CITY
Next Friday, chanteuse Junji Delfino showcases her vocal talents in the Forbidden City.
THE FLAME
CT-G-02, Ground Floor,
Corporate Tower, Subang Square, Jalan SS15/4G, Subang Jaya
Tel: 03-5633 7252
Subang folk get more avenues for music with the Flame serving up some great vibes on Fridays and Saturdays. Tonight, get into the groove with the Gypsies.
OL’SKOOL
Friday nights belong to the Zarsardias Brothers as they bring some good, old-fashioned rock’n’roll to Ol’Skool.
THE POUND 32 SQUARE
The Rapture trio put in an appearance at the new Pound so go check it out and give them a listen.
THE POUND TTDI
For some stellar rock action, check out the Pound on Friday when guitar maestro Muzza joins his Mayhem to plug in, tune up and rock out.
SALTLICK SOLARIS
The Gillaz are on stage again, turning up the heat with their vibes.
STARCAFE
Jalan Rahim Kajai, TTDI, KL
Groovy nights in TTDI with a taste of some great vibes.
SATURDAY
ALEXIS
Tonight, Irma Seleman continues to charm her way into hearts. Next week, Ushera continues to explore classic Malaysian tunes with Semalam di Malaya.
ELSIE JO CAFE
Sri Damansara Club,
Persiaran Perdana, Sri Damansara, KL
Tel: 03-6273 3718
Weekends are always fun at Elsie Jo Cafe, with a selection of great musicians livening it up.
FORBIDDEN CITY
Tonight, it’s Gypsy jazz all the way with Douche Manouche feat. Mathilde Limal. Expect swing from the 1930s and 1940s as well as some great tributes to the amazing Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Next week, Junki Delfino continues to sing her heart out.
MARBELLA
Newcom Club,
413, 6th mile, Jalan Kelang Lama, KL
On Aug 16, Elvis fans throughout the world will mark the 39th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock’n’Roll, and Marbella will be paying tribute to the great man with a special night out next Saturday. From 2pm, the club will be featuring activities and stage performances in tribute to the King. Karisma, Mazlee Goldust and various Elvis impersonators will all be taking the stage. For reservations, call Allan (014-334 9354) or Addy (012-354 4662).
MEZZE
132, Jalan Kasah,
Medan Damansara, KL.
Tel: 03-2095 0122
Tonight, Sunset takes a turn on stage and next weeked, there’ll be even more on offer at this quaint place in Bukit Damansara.
ONLINE
Come get some with Starstruck on the prowl for some great grooves.
SUNDAY
LE NOIR KL
Sunday nights get a little jazzy with Purnama Booty joining his frieds to get into the groove on stage.
