Here’s a round-up of establishments in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya with live entertainment after dark.
MERDEKARYA
No.352 (Annexe), Jalan 5/57,
Petaling Garden, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 018-661 4553
Merdekarya has been at the forefront of promoting the indie and grassroots scene. Tonight, there’ll be a special Valentine’s Eve gig, with those merchants of mayhem Panda Head Curry taking no prisoners from the stage. An entry fee of RM30 applies for tonight’s gig. Tomorrow, the Indie Logic open mic night is back with Big Mic Out. Among those slated to take the stage are Marco George, Shashank, Kingsley Chen, Zura, Arq, Emma and the Kronis and Al. Next Friday, Kien Lim is in the house to serve up some original rock numbers, while next Saturday, the focus is on funk rock with Otam taking the stage. Merdekarya welcomes post black metal act Mirthless on Feb 27 and folk musician Mei Thistle on Feb 28. No cover charge, except where noted, but a minimum tip of RM10 for the musicians is expected.
ELLI ROCKS TTDI
No.26A, First Floor,
Jalan Datuk Sulaiman,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 011-3422 5566
Tonight, an awesome reunion takes place on the Elli Rocks stage, with Bongga Bongga coming back for a night of awesome vibes. Join Sherman Tan, Mark Felix and Arab for a night of great entertainment. Tomorrow night, Gerard Anthony joins Nina on stage for a night of great music.
ON LINE PUB
No.32, Jalan SS20/10,
Damansara Kim, PJ
Tel: 016-380 8477
Tonight, Mojo Hand, led by the virtuoso axeman Julian Mokhtar, takes the stage. Tomorrow night, rocker Sharin is back with his band to get the party going.
BOBO KL
No.65-2, Jalan Bangkung,
Bangsar, KL
Tel: 012-683 8603
What started out as an intimate jazzy space has grown to encompass music to stand-up nights, even the occasional bit of theatre. However, music is still a big focus at this unpretentious hotspot. Tonight and tomorrow night, it’s a candlelight Valentine’s special with Celist, featuring Ee Jeng on keys, Jin Yen and Jing Yuan on violin and Pu Yen on cello.
Next Wednesday, comedy fans are in for a treat with the Ong Show comedy competition hosted by funnyman Rizal van Geyzel and featuring 10 comedians going head-to-head with the audience deciding who’s going to get more time.
Next Saturday, Kavin Jay and Nuha take the stage with “You Started It”. Beatles fans are in for a treat on Feb 24, with Poova and Raymond presenting “Day Tripper: A Ride With The Beatles”.
For blues fans, Feb 25 sees Vanessa Barker and Josh Thomas with the Straits Soul Connection. Rounding out the month on Feb 27 and 28, comedy queen Joanne Kam joins Papi Zak for “Love’s a Pitch”, also featuring Clinton Jerome. Cover charges apply, visit bobokl.com for details.
ROCKAFELLERS PJ
G.001, The Square,
Jaya One, PJ
Tel: 019-207 5211
Rockafellers PJ has a good selection of live sports on screen and live music from the stage. Tonight, the Vamps are on while tomorrow, Sound Addict take the stage. Rock fans are in for a treat on Sunday when veteran rock outfit Hydra get into the groove.
JAO TIM
No.61, Jalan Sultan, KL
Tel: 03-2022 3897
Website: www.jaotim.com
Tonight, Ronnie showcases a Valentine special with a focus on Love Tune’s. On Sunday, Aditya, Lia and Diah present a “Serenade to Indonesia”, celebrating all things Indonesian pop. Next Friday, Dasha Logan and Poova ride the “Motown Express” – expect a night of soul and R&B. Next Saturday, Clinton Jerome is back on stage to take Y2K Divas and beyond. Cover charges apply, visit website for tickets.
SIMPLY JAZZ by Tin Box
No.28 & 29, Block C5, Level G3
Publika, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Reservations: tinbox.my
Veteran pianoman Michael Veerapen sets the direction for this jazz venue.
Tonight, it’s a Double Bill with Callista Lim and Jessica Teh swapping vocal duties as band leader Michael on piano joins Jeremy Quek on bass and Cliff Wong on drums.
Tomorrow night, Simply Jazz presents a Valentine’s Special with Samantha de Lune taking the stage.
The outlet then takes a break for CNY before returning on Feb 27 with David Soh on vocal duties and while Kirana Kay takes the stage on Feb 28.
SWIG @MEGAH
No.3A, Jalan S24/11,
Taman Megah, PJ
WhatsApp: 016-252 4199
Swig@Megah serves up great grub while hosting events that cater to many tastes. Tonight, funnyman Russell Curtis is in the house for “Couples Therapy”, a Valentine’s Day special.
ROCK BOTTOM BANGSAR
3 & 5, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, KL
Tel: 011-2729 2383
Set in the heart of Bangsar’s Telawi commercial area, Rock Bottom Bangsar has live EPL and plenty of musical action.
Tonight, Sofa Sundays are on stage with a blend of alternative vices and modern soundscapes.
Tomorrow night, Afterdreams get into the groove, while on Sunday, Project Virus is in the house.
MANDOLIN SS3
No.22, Jalan SS3/35,
University Garden, PJ
Bookings: 012-366 1839
Mandolin has long been a stalwart of the PJ nightlife scene and delivers live music most nights.
Tonight, the Knightriders are on stage, while Ramesh and Remia liven it up tomorrow night.
On Sundays, it’s a more chill vibe with K’Dee and Man On. Monday nights see Arab & Bada taking over.
BARUMBA PJ
No.7, Jalan 8/1E,
PJS 8, PJ
Tel: 016-241 7560
Barumba serves up great music, saving PJ folks a trek out to the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
On Wednesday nights, Glitter is on stage, while on Thursdays, Fahmy & Amelia entertain.
On Friday, Karisma rocks the stage while Nora and Friends take over on Saturday nights.
