Gerard Anthony rocks Elli Rocks TTDI tomorrow night.
AFTER a long day of work, kick back with a few friends and enjoy some great music.
The Klang Valley’s crop of talented musicians certainly won’t let you down.
There’s something for almost every musical taste out there.
Here are just a few places to get your groove on in the Klang Valley.
DUA KL
5 Jalan Setiapuspa, Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 019-524 2011
A brand establishment, Dua KL is a live music venue that brings a great selection of talented musicians to the stage for great times after dark.
Tonight, rock fans are in for a treat as rockers Hydra get into gear and storm the stage.
Indianapoli gets into the groove, complete with a saxman for a night of good vibes.
Tomorrow night, retro fans are in for a treat as 1980s specialists The Union will be on stage.
On Sunday night, Prime Time will be in the house to entertain.
ROCK BOTTOM BANGSAR
3 & 5 Jalan Telawi 2 Bangsar, KL
Tel: 016-315 3072
Set in the heart of Bangsar’s Telawi commercial area, Rock Bottom Bangsar is a great place to chill after a long, hard day.
It’s also a popular spot for football fans to catch the best of live football matches.
There’s plenty of musical action as well.
Every Friday, take a trip back to the 1980s with The Union rocking up the stage at Rock Bottom.
On Sunday nights, the Lighthouse trio of Gerard Singh, Vijay David and Raymond Chia entertain with their retro vibes for music fans.
On Tuesday evenings, beat the Bangsar jam and enjoy Rock Bottom’s weekly trivia night with Quizmaster Shiv from 7pm to 9pm.
Gerard Singh is in action both solo and with The Union this week.
MERDEKARYA
352 (Annexe), Jalan 5/57
Petaling Garden, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 018-661 4553
For the past 11 years, Merdekarya has been at the forefront of promoting the indie scene, playing host to not just household names but also up-and-comers.
Tonight, it’s all about the original indie as Euodia takes the stage to sing her heart out.
Tomorrow night, jazzy vibes are the order of the day with the five-piece Fazz in action upstairs.
No cover charge but a minimum tip of RM10 for the musicians is expected.
JAO TIM
61 Jalan Sultan, KL
Tel: 03-2022 3897
Website: www.jaotim.com
An elegant venue in the heart of the city, Jao Tim absolutely drips with Old World charm and also serves up an interesting array of offerings.
The outlet gives life to a whole new set of musical offerings that include something for everyone.
Tonight, Jao Tim plays host to the Soft Spots EP launch by Yiny, with Daude serving as the opening act.
Tomorrow night, David Soh and friends turn the tables and bring their originals to the fore for a night of pop, soul and R&B.
Cover charges apply, tickets are available via its website.
SWIG @MEGAH
3A Jln SS24/11,
Taman Megah, PJ
Tel: 016-951 6627
Swig continues to share great musical vibes in Taman Megah.
Tomorrow night, the Living Room Concert series continues with Chiyi singing from Bruno Mars’ songbook, so it’s sure to be a fun evening.
BOBO KL
65-2, Jalan Bangkung,
Bangsar, KL
Tel: 012-683 8603
Bobo and its baby grand, have played host to many a musical great. It’s a great spot with everything from comedy to jazz and great sounds.
Tonight and tomorrow night, Evie & The Evolution kick it up a notch.
Next week’s schedule is a busy one, kicking off with Elvira Arul joining the Last Notes on stage from Tuesday to Thursday.
Then, on Friday and Saturday, Michelle Nunis presents a night of Soul Sisters, while on Aug 22 and 23, Dasha Logan is back on stage.
For tickets, visit cloudjoi.com/org/bobokl
Brendan de Cruz entertains at Elli Rocks Damansara Heights tomorrow night.
ELLI ROCKS DAMANSARA HEIGHTS
46-M, First Floor
Plaza Damansara Jalan Media Setia 2
Bukit Damansara, KL
There is also a host of musicians who drop by Elli Rocks to sing their hearts out. Every Wednesday, Gerard Singh has his solo sessions, while tonight, rock fans are in for a treat as veteran guitar maestro Sharin teams up with Hafiz and Izral.
Tomorrow night, Brendan de Cruz is in the house with his special vibes.
SAM’S INTAN
Unit G-09, Block A,
Lobby 3, Damansara Intan,
1, Jalan SS20/70, PJ
Tel: 017-885 1187
Sam’s Intan serves up some great vibes after dark, and plays host to an array of talents entertaining the crowd with everything from evergreen oldies to today’s chart-toppers.
On Thursday nights, rocker Muzza slings his axe into gear. Next Wednesday, join Colin Jansen and Ice as they heat up the night.
On Friday nights, the Half-Baked Duo get in on the action while on Saturday nights, The A-Street Band takes the stage.
ELLI ROCKS TTDI
26A, First Floor,
Jalan Datuk Sulaiman,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
TEL: 011-3422 5566
Junji Delfino will be performing at Simply Jazz tomorrow night.
Another spot for a night out in the heart of TTDI. Tonight, the Savanna trio is in the house to entertain.
Tomorrow night, troubadour Gerard Anthony is back in the house with D&A in tow to get into the groove.
BATS
Sunway Giza,
Jalan PJU 5/14, PJ
Tel: 012-969 8557
BATS is a fun spot in the heart of Kota Damansara with a host of live acts.
For a full list of musicians performing here, check out www.facebook.com/bats.restaurant.bar
SIMPLY JAZZ by Tin Box
28 & 29, Blok C5, Level G3
Publika, Solaris Dutamas, KL Reservations: tinbox.my
Jazz fans in the Klang Valley have another new venue to enjoy besides its original location in TREC KL.
It’s a breath of fresh air for jazz fans in the suburbs.
Tonight and tomorrow night, pianoman Michael Veerapen is back to lead the band, with Samantha de Lune providing the vocals.
Tomorrow night, chanteuse Junji Delfino is back to get into the groove.
LAVAA RESTOBAR
25 Jalan 17/56
Section 17, PJ
Tel: 03-7931 5446
Michael Veerapen takes the lead on the music side of things at Simply Jazz.
Great vibes, good food and a selection of original cocktails make this outlet in Petaling Jaya a great place to chill and not just after dark.
Musical magic happens twice a week here, with an extra special Sunday afternoon session from 3pm to 7pm.
It’s a great time to relax with the sounds of Sharin going solo acoustically to jam up a storm.
H&A THE ORIGINAL
37 Jln 23/70a
Desa Sri Hartamas, KL
While it originally started off as a sports bar, H&A The Original in Sri Hartamas also offers some great chilled-out vibes.
For those who enjoy pub quizzes, put on your thinking caps on Wednesdays as Quizmaster Ram brings his special challenge to H&A the Original.
TWENTY EIGHT @ BANGSAR
26, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar, KL
Tel: 019-870 0493
Now located just next door to its previous premises, Twenty Eight is not short of offerings for fans of a great night out.
Friday nights serve up something a little different at Twenty Eight, with Quiz Master Ram headlining in his own inimitable way.
But it’s not just any other quiz night as there’ll be a live band on stage to keep punters entertained before, after and maybe even during the quiz.
For details, email enquiries@twentyeightbar.com
On Line Pub32, Jalan SS20/10,
Damansara Kim, PJ
Tel: 03-7728 0532
The one and only Temple of Rock continues to thrill nightlife enthusiasts as it shows a whole new generation just what it takes to get it right with a mix of pub grub, chilled beers and loud music.
What a selection the boys behind the bar serve up.
On Saturday nights, On Line comes alive as the Temple of Rock kicks it into high gear with the inimitable and irrepressible rocker Sharin picking up his axe for some major mayhem with his backing crew.
