TROUBADOURS

2009-10-21T14:01:00.003+08:00

KL SING SONG 2009!
The 5th Annual Showcase of Malaysian Singer Songwriters Music Concert

Date: Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct, 8.30pm & Sun 1 Nov, 3pm
Venue: The Annexe Gallery
Address: 2nd Floor, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel +603-2070 1137
www.annexegallery.com
Presented by Troubadours Enterprise
Admission: RM25 (Presale), RM30 (Door)
Passes available online at http://www.applause.org.my

Troubadours Enterprise is proud to present KL Sing Song, an annual showcase of the best of Malaysian singer songwriters. Now in its 5th year, KL Sing Song 2009 presents yet another smashing instalment of soulful and endearing songs of love, life and survival as written and performed by our very own modern troubadours. This year we’re featuring 19 singer songwriters performing in three concerts held over three days at our new venue, The Annexe Gallery, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This year’s list of stellar performers include Najwa, Nick Davis, Wani Ardy, Esam Salleh @ Slowjaxx, Ray Cheong, and Nik who will be performing in KL Sing Song for the first time. Also featured are KL Sing Song stalwarts Pete Teo, Meor, Liyana Fizi (from Estrella), and Karen Nunis Blackstone. We also welcome back to KL Sing Song our favourites Yuna, Melina William, Rendra Zawawi, Edwin & Albert, Paolo Delfino, Sharidir & Nizam P, Otam and special guest David Knight.

Passes for KL Sing Song 2009 will be available for sale online at http://www.applause.org.my starting 26 September 2009.

+ FRI 30 OCT, 8.30pm
Melina William, Rendra Zawawi, Paolo Delfino, Nick Davis, Izzy Mohamed, Wani Ardy

+SAT 31 OCT, 8.30pm
Pete Teo, Karen Nunis Blackstone, Liyana Fizi (from Estrella), Meor, Slowjaxx, Edwin & Albert

+SUN 1 NOV, 3pm
Yuna, Najwa, Otam, Sharidir & Nizam P, Nik, David Knight, Ray Cheong

Poster designed by Shahril Nizam

SINGER SONGWRITER BIOS
In alphabetical order

DAVID KNIGHT
David Knight has played widely within the San Francisco Bay Area, most notably during his run with the ambient/rock band Day One Symphony. He has also toured the east coast of the US, played shows in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and a solo tour in Kuala Lumpur in 2008. His current catalog includes the Day One Symphony EP 'A Vicious Circle' (2005), his own 'Collected Works (2005-08),' and the online EP 'Mandala.' David is also a member of Bay Area band Panthelion as a singer/guitarist/effects technician.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/knightdavidl

EDWIN & ALBERT
"We're not a duo, not a band, not a group…we're cousins!" says Edwin, one half of, well, Edwin & Albert. They both have different taste for soft drinks and the brand of hair gel they use but they both share a love for The Beatles. Members of the same church, they've been performing on and off since 2005 and write mostly happy, catchy uplifting songs that smell of rainbows and morning dew. Music has always been a way of finding beauty and happiness in the midst of their chaotic lives and playing music and writing songs helps them to do just that.
Visit: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40822552488

IZZY MOHAMED
Coming soon!

KAREN NUNIS BLACKSTONE
Karen Nunis Blackstone is a Malaysian singer songwriter, and visual artist currently based in Singapore. Her songs are a fusion of blues, jazz, folk and rock, with lyrics that explore her “East meets West” background. Karen has performed extensively locally and overseas, including Japan, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Los Angeles, and New York. She released her first album “Give Me Sanity” in 2000, followed by her second album “Dark Sun Big Rain” in 2008, which was nominated for Best English Album at the AIM 2009.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/karennunisblackstone

MEOR
Meor Aziddin Yusof is an independent Malay language folk singer-songwriter who has been performing since 1984 and has had a major label recording release Pesta Jiwa (2000) before deciding to take the independent route and continued his craft as a busker in Kuala Lumpur, notably in Kuala Lumpur's Central Market. He is the most prolific local independent singer-songwriter with six albums to date. His critically acclaimed album “Itu Padang... Aku Disitu” (2003) is considered a classic in the non-mainstream music scene.
Visit http://www.pestajiwa.net

NICK DAVIS
Nick Davis is an actor, singer songwriter and composer. He composed and performed music for Helena Foo's directorial debut "The Shape Of Things" and recently acted and composed music for "Lao Jiu, The Ninth Born" directed by Chee Sek Thim. He is recently worked on a new project composing for Helena Foo's "Three", a physical theatre piece and acted as the character William, a play written by Shanon Shah, and directed by Jo Kukathas and Zalfian Fuzi, AIRCOND. He currently produces an acoustic show called "This Is Acoustic" with singer songwriter Ian Chow at KLpac.
Visit: http://nickdavismusic.blogspot.com

LIYANA FIZI
Liyana Fizi, from the pop band Estrella, has been wowing local audiences with her heartfelt songs of youthful romance, showcasing her sensual girl-next-door vibe, melodic songwriting and chilled out bossa nova-ish groove. Their self-titled debut album was a huge hit and their songs “Stay” and "Ternyata" have topped almost every local music chart.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/estrellaband

MELINA WILLIAM
Renowned as the feisty, energetic and accomplished vocalist, guitarist and bassist of local rock band Tempered Mental, Melina William originally hails from Sarawak and has been gradually building a reputation as a talent to be reckoned with in the local music scene. Tempered Mental recently released their debut album, produced by Greg Henderson.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/temperedmentaltm

NAJWA
Coming soon!

NIK
Hailing from Pahang Darul Makmur , Nik bin Jidan is a full time music busker who also performs at indie shows and corporate gigs. He has released 2 EPs entitled ‘Garisan Abstrak’ and ‘javidnamah c4-llpk’. His songs deal with themes of love and humanity. Known for his aggressive strumming and loud, raspy vocals, Nik, a self taught musician, is a familiar face at Central Market where he sometimes busks as well as various popular spots in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.

OTAM
Having lived and busked in Calgary, Canada, for several years, Otam made a splash in local circuit with his chilled out acoustic jams, laid back songs and gruff vocals upon returning home. One of the most affable personalities amongst the acoustic performers in town, Otam is sure to wins hearts and new fans at his gigs.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/otamandnovak

PAOLO DELFINO
Dirty sneakers, broken guitar picks, lush guitar playing and soulful sounds would aptly describe Philippines-born and Malaysia-bred, Paolo Delfino. With a style of music that incorporates strong melodies, acoustic textures and old-school soul mixed with pop sensibilities and a dash of retro vibes, Paolo is quickly garnering attention with his fresh sound and quirky songwriting. No self-indulgent 5 minute solos here, he’s on a mission to entertain and he aims to please. He released an EP in 2008 called “In Between The Odds & Evens”
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/paolodelfino

PETE TEO
Pete Teo achieved cult fame in the Hong Kong alternative pop scene as one half of the duo Mid-Century. After disbanding the group, Teo returned to Malaysia, and gradually returned to making music industry as an independent solo artiste. Known for his intelligent and accomplished songwriting and performances, his debut solo album “Rustic Living for Urbanites” (2003) was released to critical acclaim, winning awards and backed by promotional performances in Japan, USA and Singapore. Teo also founded a series of concerts called “The Songwriters Round” which featured many local singer songwriters. He released his second album “Television” (2007) which won Best English Album at AIM 2008. He is very active in the film industry, appearing in films by James Lee and Ho Yuhang and contributing to film soundtracks including Yasmin Ahmad’s “Talentime”. Most recently he produced 15Malaysia, a short film project involving 15 Malaysian filmmakers and artistes.
Visit http://www.peteteo.com

RAY CHEONG
Ray Cheong has a voice as true as a bell, world-weary as a Charlie Chaplin smile, as broken as a heart. Hailing from Penang, Ray has performed both as a solo artiste and with his band on numerous stages including the “U-Countdown 2007 New Year’s Eve Concert” with famous Taiwan artistes, Project OMG, KL GP Couture and Cusine Festival, No Black Tie and more. Ray was winner of Digi Celebriteen Singing Competition 2006 and was featured as one of CLEO magazine’s 50 most eligible bachelors. His music is a funky blend of bluesy pop rock that has drawn comparisons with John Mayer and Ben Harper.
Visit http://amp.channelv.com/raycheong

RENDRA ZAWAWI
Rendra Zawawi is a soul-folk acoustic singer-songwriter known for his strong vocals and his honest yet dynamic songs. Rendra writes about everyday life - love, turmoils, environment, wars. His studies abroad in UK have given him unique influences on his music - both in melody compositions and lyrics. He has performed extensively locally and overseas, including Japan and Dublin. Rendra released an independant EP in the year 2005 which was recorded in Luncai Emas. In 2007 he released a CD-R of his new materials.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/rendrazawawi

SHARIDIR & NIZAM P
Known to be one of the most talented buskers around, Sharidir or formerly known by his nickname Sherry, is a veteran independent folksinger-songwriter who writes distinctively unique songs, with equally unique and melodious vocal styling that is both strong and raw. With experience of busking overseas and performing songs in both English and Malay, he has been entertaining passersby in the streets of Central Market , KL for the past decade or more. His performances are also supported by fellow partner Nizam P on percussions.
Visit: http://www.the-wknd.com/index.php/sessions?task=videodirectlink&id=35

SLOWJAXX
Founding member of The Stoned Revivals, Esam Salleh dabbles in stripped down acoustic music on his solo project Slowjaxx, cheekily branding his form of music as “void deck rubber soul”. Born in Singapore, Esam moved to KL in 2006 and has performed and collaborated extensively with musicians and artists in both countries and overseas in Vietnam, Thailand, San Francisco and Haight Ashbury. Esam plans to invade Melbourne next.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/thestonedrevivals

WANI ARDY
A pasisonate wordsmith, Wani Ardy personifies the bipolarities of modern twentysomething. Her campfire-esque singalongs are celebratory, intense and nurturing, the perfect soundtrack to growing up, getting lost and finding your way back home in the big city. She released a self-released EP in 2008 which has been making its rounds around town and winning new listeners.
Visit: http://www.myspace.com/waniardy

YUNA
Yunalis Zarai began writing songs when she was 14 years old, and started performing at 19 for small acoustic shows for cafes and events, and continued performing at numerous places around Malaysia for the past 3 years. Yuna’s meteoric rise into the local independent scene is largely thanks to the strong following she gained through her Myspace Music account. It is hard to resist the charm she enthuses in her music, causing her daily listenership that to rack up to a thousand or two; an astonishing feat by a local act.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/yunaroomrecords

2008-06-20T11:08:00.003+08:00

KL SING SONG RETURNS

Troubadours has been taking quite a long break... Azmyl's been busy recording his album, Sei Hon's been up to his neck with his day job at the National Art Gallery and Jerome's been busy promoting his album. But no worries, we're still alive. And we're returning to organising KL Sing Song 2008.

Mark the dates on your calendar: 18, 19 and 20 July!

2007-08-18T15:22:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone, This is way way over due, BUT, all good things come to those who wait what, right? So, here it is, the pics for KL SING SONG 2007!!!

PICS FOR THE SECOND NIGHT

2007-07-13T18:45:00.000+08:00

Hope you guys are all excited about KL Sing Song 2007. To help warm yer cockles for the show, check out this special Poptopus player on the right that the nice folks at Popfolio created especially for the concert, featuring songs by some of the singer songwriters who will be performing.

If you like, you can copy the link code and embed it on your own blog or webpage to share with others. We encourage it! The link will be expiring two weeks after the show.

Enjoy!

2007-07-06T15:15:00.000+08:00

Yep, it's back. Our annual showcase of local singer songwriters, this year to be hosted by KL Performing Arts Centre for the second time. Sorry about the lateness of this post. We had a bit of a problem with confirming our list of performers. But we finally did it and here's the rest of the news!

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Troubadours Enterprise and KLPAC
are proud to present

KL SING SONG 2007
12 Malaysian Singer Songwriters in Concert

Featuring:
* Pete Teo
* Shanon Shah
* Mia Palencia
* Reza Salleh
* Melina William
* Azmyl Yunor
* Mei Chern
* Jerome Kugan
* Estrella
* Tan Sei Hon
* Mili'z
* Meor

emcee: Fahmi Fadzil

Venue: KL Performing Arts Centre, Pentas 2
Date: 20 and 21 July 2006
Time: 8:30pm – 11pm
Tickets: RM25 (Adults), RM20 (Students, Disabled)

Tickets available at KLPAC (03 - 40479 000) and The Actors Studio, Bangsar Shopping Complex (03 - 2094 9400). Or email tickets@klpac.com. No advance bookings.

Tickets also available directly through Troubadours Enterprise. Call Tan Sei Hon (012 - 285 0931) for more info.

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What will the performances be like? Who'll be performing on which night?

The performances will be held in a "round" format in an acoustic setting. (With professional stage lighting and sound!) Some of the artistes will be backed by one to three muso friends.

On Friday 20 July, the lineup will be: Mia Palencia, Reza Salleh, Melina William, Mei Chern, Jerome Kugan, and Mili'z.

On Saturday 21 July, the lineup will be: Pete Teo, Shanon Shah, Azmyl Yunor, Meor, Estrella, and Tan Sei Hon.

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Who are the singer songwriters?

Glad you ask...

PETE TEO
Pete Teo achieved cult fame in the Hong Kong alternative pop scene as one half of the duo Mid-Century. After disbanding the group, Teo returned to Malaysia, and gradually returned to making music industry as an independent solo artiste. Known for his intelligent and accomplished songwriting and performances, his debut solo album “Rustic Living for Urbanites” was released to critical acclaim, winning awards and backed by promotional performances in Japan, USA and Singapore. Teo is an avid supporter of the singer songwriter scene in KL, having founded a series of concerts called “The Songwriters Round” which featured many local singer songwriters. His latest album “Television” was released to critical acclaim and won three Anugerah Industri Muzik awards, including Best English Album.
Visit http://www.peteteo.com/

SHANON SHAH
Shanon Shah is a singer songwriter whose earnest and affecting songs have won him a loyal following among KL’s metropolitan crowd, which led to his winning the Mandarin Oriental Fan of the Arts Most Promising Artist Award at the 2nd Annual Boh Cameronian Arts Awards. His debut CD Dilanda Cinta was released in 2005 to critical acclaim. He won Best Male Vocalist at Anugerah Industri Muzik 2006. He is currently working on new material for his upcoming album, and on his first play. He also writes for The Sun, Kakiseni and supports and advocates various efforts to uphold human rights and women’s rights.

Visit http://www.myspace.com/shanonshah

MIA PALENCIA
A favourite of the local jazz circuit, Mia Palencia burst onto the scene as the velvet-smooth vocalist of the duo Double Take with guitarist Roger Wang, with whom she released an album of cover songs which gained nationwide FM radio play. The duo has toured extensively, playing in several countries around the region. She is also a talented singer songwriter in her own right, as was revealed during several solo appearances at “The Songwriters Round” and other notable concerts. A part time lecturer at ICOM, Palencia is currently working on original material for her debut album. She recently released her single called “Sayang.”
Visit http://www.miapalencia.com/

REZA SALLEH
Reza Salleh has been attracting a loyal following in the past few years in the Klang Valley for his smooth soulful voice and tuneful songs that are influenced by black American music. He also organises a number of shows, including the successful Moonshine at Laundry. He recently released an EP entitled “Smoke City” which has garnered a lot of radio play, and voted #1 on Fly FM’s Campur Chart.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/rezasalleh

MELINA WILLIAM
Renowned as the feisty, energetic and accomplished vocalist, guitarist and bassist of local rock band Tempered Mental, Melina William originally hails from Sarawak and has been gradually building a reputation as a talent to be reckoned with in the local music scene. Tempered Mental recently released their debut album, produced by Greg Henderson.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/temperedmentaltm

MEI CHERN
Known for her graceful and insightful songs, Mei Chern has been writing and performing ever since she returned from her studies overseas. Her single “Feels Like Falling” was Musiccanteen.com’s most downloaded song of 2004. Also active in the NGO scene, she wrote “Do You See Me Like You”, the theme song to Ong Ju Lin’s awardwinning documentary “Alice Lives Here.” She’s currently working on her debut full length album.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/meichern

AZMYL YUNOR
Azmyl Yunor’s music evokes the working class down-to-earth folkiness of American singer songwriter heroes such as Bob Dylan and Neil Young, but imbues it with his own brand of infectious humour and colour. A fiercely independent artiste, the multi-genre and multi-instrumental Yunor has performed and released recordings as a solo artiste on his own Rapidear label and as a member of The Maharajah Commission, Ben’s Bitches and Thunder Coffee Club. He has organised various gigs including the “Sapu-Sapu” series and Troubadours which featured various local talents. He is currently working on his full-length album as a follow up to his well-received 2005 EP “Tenets.”
Visit http://www.azmylyunor.com/

MEOR
The music of the mercurial Meor has been described as raw, edgy and sublime, drawing strongly from his readings of existential and Sufi thought. A top-rate guitarist, Meor has released several DIY recordings of his music including the critically acclaimed “Itu Padang… Aku Di Situ” (2003). Unpredictable as a performer, Meor never ceases to delight audiences with his songs, which range from soft ballads to energetic romps, all unified by his signature wavering voice and mystical musings. Meor has also organised various concerts featuring local talents, most notably “Artist Jam” at Central Market, KL. He recently released his latest album “Yang Terlintas Di Fikiran” which was produced by fellow singer songwriter Ariff Akhir.
Visit http://www.pestajiwa.net/

ESTRELLA
Although only formed in 2006, Estrella has been wowing local audiences with their heartfelt songs of youthful romance, showcasing vocalist Liyana’s sensual girl-next-door vibe, and guitarist Yoby’s simple sparkling melodies. Their song “Take It Slow” was featured on the TV program “Impian Ilyana”.
Visit http://www.myspace.com/estrellaband

TAN SEI HON
Visual artist by day, singer songwriter by night, Tan Sei Hon has been actively performing in various acoustic gigs around KL. Cynically charming, Sei Hon’s songs describe urban life and sexual politics in a humorous way. He also organises various music and visual arts events. One of his earlier songs, “City Of The Cats” was covered by Kuching-based band Evenstarr.
Visit http://myspace.com/tanseihon

JEROME KUGAN
Originally from Sabah, Jerome Kugan is a self taught poet musician who has been actively involved in the KL arts scene since 2000. At the 3rd Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, he was awarded Mandarin Oriental Fan of the Arts Most Promising Artist Award and Best Original Music (Theatre) for “Ops Ophelia: A Fashion Opera” directed by Rohaizad Suhaidi. He also organises various music and spoken word events including Troubadours and Wayang Kata. His music incorporates acoustic and electronic elements, influenced by artistes such as Bjork and Depeche Mode. He’s currently working on his debut album and a collection of poems.
Visit http://myspace.com/jkugan

MILI'Z
Piano and vocal duo Michelle & Ling are among the latest wave of talents to emerge in the local music scene, only just formed earlier this year. But already they are accomplished performers with a clutch of winsome and heartfelt songs. KL Sing Song 2007 is their first major appearance.

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Do we have a little press release thingy?

Yes, we do.

PRESS RELEASE - Kuala Lumpur, 5 July

MALAYSIAN SINGER SONGWRITERS REACH OUT TO WIDER AUDIENCE AT KL SING SONG 2007

This 20 and 21 July, KL Sing Song 2007 will bring together some of Malaysia’s most talented and original singer songwriters for a two-night musical showcase at the KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC). The two-night showcase will feature live acoustic performances by twelve singer songwriters, including AIM winners Pete Teo and Shanon Shah, and critically acclaimed emerging talents such as Mia Palencia, Reza Salleh and Melina William (vocalist of rock band Tempered Mental).

Organised by Troubadours Enterprise, KL Sing Song is an annual event and this year’s instalment will be the third, held for the second time at KLPAC’s Pentas Dua auditorium. It’s also a part of the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage’s list of events under the KL Arts Fest calendar which is happening throughout the month of July. Other singer songwriters set to perform KL Sing Song 2007 include Mei Chern, Estrella, Mili'z, Meor, and Troubadours Enterprise’s co-artistic directors and concert organisers Azmyl Yunor, Tan Sei Hon and Jerome Kugan.

According to the organisers, KL Sing Song 2007 is aimed at showcasing Malaysian singer songwriters who write and perform their own original material, as well as encouraging more public interest in local talents. “There are a lot of talented local singer songwriters with original material who deserve to be heard beyond smaller venues such as pubs and cafes. KL Sing Song 2007’s aim is to provide that platform for our local talents to reach out to a broader audience, in a more formal setting such as KLPAC,” says Jerome Kugan.

KL Sing Song 2007 is also a showcase of the diverse musical talents in the local music scene. “We select artistes whose music we feel represent diverse worldviews, various genres and performance styles. That’s why we put well-established veteran artistes like Pete Teo alongside new talents like Estrella and Mili'z, to make it interesting for the audience. So they can see and hear the rich musical diversity in the local independent music scene,” adds Tan Sei Hon.

Ceh wah.

We'll be putting up the poster image in the next couple of days! Look out for it!

2007-06-21T10:56:00.000+08:00

Troubadours in The Attic: June edition!

Thursday 21 June 2007,

8pm

Admission is FREE

(but please buy drinks to support the artistes as they will get paid a cut off the bar)

The Attic KL

Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar(http://attickl.blogspot.com )

(Just go up the hill from the turn-off on Jalan Maarof, go past the primary school on your left, you'll see a few shops, that's where Attic is. You have to look for the door--the sign is rather small. Walk up to the second floor.)

(Show starts on the dot at 9pm so come early to get seated)

featuring

PAOLO DELFINO

IZZY MOHAMED

plus Surprise Guests and Open Mic session

*if you wanna be featured in the Open Mic session, please come at 7pm*

2007-06-08T13:37:00.000+08:00

Finally.....

Hello All, this is way way overdue, but better late than never right?
Here they are, pics from our 1st Troubadours this year at THE ATTIC!

Open mikers Rina, Hansel and Li Pei came to kick start the show with some original songs and even some fancy gee-tar chops... Even our good friends Peter Hassan and Markiza came to show support by playin some new songs with witty lyrics, one of them about open mike slots

.. it got Azmyl thinking" hmm....
Then came our first feature act of the night: Ariff Akhir, launching into a self penned number, after a quick disclaimer about how he aint a fan of U2 and all.....!

Ariff with another number, while Jerome our other feature act for the night, moolights as soundman as well for the show!

AHHH....even Effa is here to show support. Hey! where's Mien? (She was at another gig, there were more cute guys there lo..) HAIYA....

What can we say about Estrella? Sweet, heart warming, dreamy...this, that and much more!!! (We sure Chi Too would agree...hehe)

Our amigo Jerome's turn came to strut his stuff (he told the audience he went bear hunting the night before!) Don't worry, no REAL animals were hurt in support for this gig.....grrr, i think? well, with Jerome, you'll never know...

Our final open mikers for the night were this two lovely ladies, MIchelle on vocals and Ling, one mean piano player who came to pass us a track for the Voices from next Door #2 compilation. They were excellent!!!

Yes! it was a good show (don't believe aa? aske Ariff and his buddy..Fly la..) Thanks very much to the cool people at THe ATTIC(even met some friends who worked at La Bodega last time when we had shows there!) To all the open mikers, thanks very much for coming to share your labor of love with us that night and finally to our feature acts, what would we do without your commitment, dedication to the art of song and a great performance? You make this all worthwhile!!

See You At the next TROUBADOURS In The Attic on June 21st!!!!!

2007-06-08T01:03:00.000+08:00

KLPAC & Troubadours Enterprise Presents:
Music at the Lobby!

Beginning from 10th June 2007, KLPac and Troubadours Enterprise will be lauching a new series known as 'Music at the Lobby' happening every fortnight Sunday (2pm to 2.30pm for Open Mike and 2.30pm to 3pm for feature performer).

The performance will happen for 1 hour before the matinee show start in either Pentas 1 or Pentas 2. The approach is very similar to busking.

The objective of this new series remains very much the same as our other series before this, to promote the singer-songwriter scene in Malaysia as well as to feature talented Malaysians who write and perform original material.

If you are interested to play in the open mike, please do not hesitate to contact us or ian@klpac.com

2007-05-10T11:30:00.000+08:00

Troubadours in The Attic
17 May 2007, 8pm
Admission is FREE
(but please buy drinks to support the artistes as they will get paid a cut off the bar)
The Attic KL
Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar

(Just go up the hill from the turn-off on Jalan Maarof, go past the primary school on your left, you'll see a few shops, that's where Attic is. You have to look for the door--the sign is rather small. Walk up to the second floor.)

(Show starts on the dot at 9pm so come early to get seated)

featuring

Ariff Akhir
The gruff lead vocalist of The Sofa Sessions performing a set of acoustic originals reminiscent of the quieter moments of The Band and U2.

Estrella
Melodic jazzy acoustic pop quartet featuring Liyana's sweet vocals singing sweet songs of youthful love. Think Frente and Lisa Loeb.

Jerome Kugan
Multi-talented singer songwriter performing a set of original and quirky electronic songs inspired by Kylie Minogue and Magnet.

plus Surprise Guests and Open Mic session

*if you wanna be featured in the Open Mic session, please come at 6pm

2007-05-08T14:18:00.000+08:00

MIDWEEK JAM @ ROCK CITY

You are invited for our Midweek Jam @ Rock City School of Music.

Date & Time: 9th May 2007, Wednesday, 8.00pm.
Venue: Rock City School of Music
5th Floor Wisma Konwa, 40& 42 Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 KL Near Masjid Jamek LRT. Its the building beside Guardian Pharmacy ( after the Mcd's joint)

Come enjoy our student and teacher performances.
Don’t know music? Find out how you can perform on stage in just 2 months!
Special performance by Living Room & D Travellin Troubadours Trio (yep, that's us!)

For directions call:
016 607 2200 – Kit
012 665 5450 – Tony

Hope to see you

2007-04-25T16:25:00.000+08:00

Hi Folks,

As you may have read on our myspace, Troubadours will be returning to the stage at The Attic KL @ Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, on 17 May. We're still looking for our feature artistes now. But fear not all those who love our Open Mic section. That will return as well. Our hope is to somehow re-create that intimate atmosphere we shared at La Bodega KL at Tengkat Tong Shin. The Attic KL is a bit different. We hope you'll give it time to grow into you. We'll publish more details about the gig once we have them.

In other news, we're currently putting together the sequel to Voices From Next Door, the compilation CD we put out last year featuring 24 songs by some of the best Malaysian singer songwriters who have graced the scene. The second volume will feature an all-new lineup of singer songwriters. We've already got confirmation from Owen Nicholas, Melina William, Rafil Elyas and some others. As you can imagine, we are much excited.

Also, we'd like to wish fellow Troubadour Sei Hon a very warm get-well-soon greeting after his recent recovery from a bout of dengue fever. Meanwhile, fellow Troubadours Azmyl Yunor (with back band The Sigarettes) and Jerome Kugan have a few upcoming performances to look forward to. Also check out the rest of the guys linked to this page and on our myspace page.

Cheers, Troubadours Enterprise

2007-02-08T10:55:00.000+08:00

Walking the line

BY RIZAL JOHAN

Not many singer-songwriters can emulate openly-emotive statements like Meor's voice of heartbreak.

What life holds for you is anybody's guess but for Perak-born folk singer-songwriter Meor Yusof Aziddin, music is his life force and inspiration. Having actively written music and produced ragged recordings since the late 1980s, this soft-spoken artiste is a true pioneer and is regarded as one of the country's best Malay singer-songwriters. His music, often wedged between intense and openly-emotive statements, has found a keen new audience in his young fan base.

At last year's KL Sing Song festival at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Meor received rapturous resp

An unfortunate incident in late 2005 proved to be a life-changing experience for Meor, who was then busking regularly at Central Market in KL. He was rounded up by the police on suspicion of drug use and although the results came out negative, Meor had to spend four days in the lock-up.

Singer-songwriter Meor is targeting the mainstream audience with his fifth album, Yang Terlintas Di Fikiran."I graduated from the 'university of life' when that happened," recalled Meor, 39, in a recent interview. "After that, my family and I moved to Ipoh and I've been working in an engineering firm for a little over a year now."

Busking didn't seem like a good idea with the authorities clamping down on street musicians without a valid reason. Meor's love affair with music might have suffered a bit after his relocation to Ipoh, but that didn't stop a bunch of singer-songwriter friends in the Klang Valley from getting him back in the groove. The KL Sing Song fest appearance was his biggest show to date and he was also featured in the Voices From Next Door compilation.

According to Azmyl Yunor, a fellow singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Troubadours Enterprise, it was important for the live scene to continue having a voice as distinctive as Meor's.

"It would have been a tragedy if Meor had given up his music. Something had to be done. A few of us (singer-songwriters) got in touch with him and asked if he was interested in recording a new album," said Azmyl.

With the help of Troubadours Enterprise and recording support from Purple Sound Productions, Meor set aside time to nail down some new tracks.
His new album, Yang Terlintas Di Fikiran, his fifth independently-produced album, is a collection of songs penned over the last 10 years. This is the follow up to 2004's Aku Dan Bulan.

"Yes, I moved to another city after being thrown in jail but to me, it's just something that happens in life. I'm not complaining about it," said Meor, who still comes down to KL and busks whenever he gets the chance.

"I'm still busking but not as much as I used to. I think busking is very important. It's something practical in life. You get to know your environment and the people around better when you're a busker."

The new album was produced by his friend, musician Ariff Akhir (of The Sofa Sessions fame). Ariff decided to make a recording of the Meor's music after setting up his own post-production company, Purple Sounds.

"When I started it in the middle of last year, I had no intention of recording an album because what I have is not a studio. But I decided to record Meor's album and make it the flagship product for Purple Sounds," said Ariff.

As reported earlier, Meor took just two hours last July to record the basic tracks for the album – retaining his usual no-nonsense approach to keep his music spontaneous. It was Ariff's job to fill in the other musical parts – but Meor's raw compositions can be clearly identified on this CD.

"I'm targeting the mainstream audience with this album.

"It's for people who like to think. That is why the album is called Yang Terlintas Di Fikiran (loosely translated as 'what crosses the mind')," said Meor.

Meor's Yang Terlintas Di Fikiran is priced at RM25 and can be obtained through http://www.pestajiwa.net/ or http://www.purple-sound.com/

(source: http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/1/26/music/16523772&sec=music )

2006-12-28T14:42:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone, Happy New Year!

We've got good news! Swedish singer songwriter Jens Lekman is coming to town and Troubadours alongwith Ain and Junk Magazine are proud to present him in concert at Little Havana on 20 January, 9pm. Price of admission is RM30 (with 1 soft drink) and RM35 (with 1 beer). Opening for Jens will be Lurks, Laila's Lounge and Jerome Kugan. Hurray!

Don't know who Jens is? Don't know where Little Havana is? Go here.

2006-12-06T12:31:00.000+08:00

2006-11-06T13:32:00.000+08:00

Good news, everyone! Troubadours will be back with a special gig for Junk magazine's Fortnight series of concerts on 17 December at a new venue, Atrium, Asian Heritage Row, 8:30pm. Our line-up so far: Lightcraft, Deserters, Azmyl Yunor & The Sigarettes and Panda Head Curry. And yep, there will be our ever popular Open Mic section. Spread the word. Tell your pets and parents about it. More updates soon.

2006-09-24T23:07:00.000+08:00

Got this SMS from Peter Hassan Brown just now.

"Jack Nathan guitarist from 360 Degree Head Rotation passed away last night in an accident. Wake @ 6, Jalan SS3/32. Body arriving 6pm tonight. Funeral 4pm tomorrow Kg Tunku crematorium."

We're very sad about this piece of news. Jack was a good friend, excellent guitarist and above all a wonderful person. Godspeed Jack wherever you may be.

Rafil and Jack at a Troubadours gig last year.

Jack tuning up his electric.

2006-08-07T21:55:00.000+08:00

Sad news, everyone....

We found out yesterday at our monthly Troubaganger Bodega KL gig that it will be closed down in mid-September.

To end it ceremoniously, we'll be organising three Troubaganger gigs there

30 August - Merdeka Eve Special
3 September - Voices From Next Door CD Launch

and a Finale show to be confirmed...

See you at the gigs...

2006-08-04T14:06:00.000+08:00

Yup, sad but true..our monthly gig at La Bodega, Tengkat Tong Shin is coming to an End. And guess what, so is our other gig at KLPac! After discussing with our co organizers (our good friends Ian and Meng Jin) at KLpac, we've decided its time to take a looooonnnnggg break la...

BUT!! we'll probably have a few shows here and there (will keep y'all updated) around town la...in support of our compilation cd 'Voices from Next door, and maybe a year end gig ..(fingers crossed!)

So this coming sunday is our 'last' Troubadours/ Open doors gig at KLpac for this year. Please do come and make it a good one ok? Below are some info of some of the cool performers and film that we have lined up for you, check it out..

About the Musicians Peter Brown is a solo acoustic artist who has been writing songs since the 1970s. He released his first album, "Young & Foolish" in 1979. It was followed by two other albums, "Wild Place in the Sun" (1981) and "The Searcher" (1984). After relocating to Malaysia in 1984, he started his own company Lemang Music and formed Passion with Markiza. They subsequently released two albums "Open Secret" (1993) and "Love & Music" (1996). His critically acclaimed fourth solo album "Warm" was released in 2001. Peter and Markiza has since formed a five-piece named Soft Touch and released an album with the band. Sherry has been a street musician for a number of years now. In fact, he is one of the pioneers who started the busking scene in Kuala Lumpur. Along the way, he completed a few recording sessions as a guitarist and backup vocalist. He has also performed in a few clubs with various bands and recently started venturing into the singer-songwriter scene. One of his songs, Sighyoung, is featured in the singer songwriter compilation released by Troubadours in 2006. Panda Caput capitis Curry? A loud manus manu consisto of men. Exitosus, etiamnunc, molior. Loving totus praeter qui discrepo per lemma. They mos adepto quis they volo! Etiam, vero. Illic est scilicet super ut. Panda Caput capitis Curry est an urbanus lifestyle. They volo futurus vestri amicus. They volo sumo vos domus quod hug vos quod loco vos in suum propinquus per ceterus amicitia they have brought domus communico suum diligo quod magninamity. They mos nutritor vos per victus scraps ex suum valde own patella. Quod subsequens ut vos adepto totus nutritional supplements vos postulo subolesco futurus teres tener populus. Oh etiam. About the Short-Film by HAKIM Romantiknya ISA captures the untold stories of I.S.A. detainees in Malaysia. Since 1960, more than 10 000 people were detained under the I.S.A. act but there are not many people out there who know the real stories behind it. The short-film will feature interviews with ex-detainees, lawyers, NGOs and the public. It was the winner of the Freedom Filmfest in 2005.
Status : Active	Category : General
Duration : 20 August 2006	Venue : IndiCine
Price : RM12
Presenter : Troubadours Enterprise and KLPac

2006-07-25T13:58:00.000+08:00

UNCLOGGED returns!

It's been a while. But Unclogged's back! For those who don't know, Joe Kidd's Unclogged series of concerts at the original No Black Tie was one of the shows that inspired us to do Troubadours. We got details about next week's gig from an email that Joe sent us. Check out ricecooker.kerbau.com for more info.

Friday, August 4th 2006

Little Havana, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Admission: RM15 (+ first free drink)

Door Opens: 8.30 PM

featuring

FORCE VOMIT - Singapore's joget lambak-revivalist

REFLEX REACTIONS – improv-duo Yandsen & Siew-Wai Kok

THE MINDLESS SHOW – Shah Alam's latest punk sensation featuring members of Disgruntled

KILLEUR CALCULATEUR - Abrasive post-punk, ex-members of Sgt Weeners Arm & Utarid

HANDSOME RAIS - Breathlessly suave, debonair rib-tickler from the decadent 70s

YR DAWG - Yet unformed probably malformed foetus from the union of ex -Vertical Speed/DISH & Deflowered

All of whom lean towards the more abrasive end of the sonic spectrum. Thank God. We were getting a bit tired of our acoustic guitars. Screeeccch!

2006-07-24T02:35:00.000+08:00

Finally it's OUT! We present to you "VOICES FROM NEXT DOOR"

That's what the cover of the CD looks like. For those who don't know what it's all about, it's the compilation CD we've been working on for the past few months, featuring 24 songs by 24 solo singer songwriters and bands, most of who have played at our shows previously. We're so happy to finally get it yesterday from the CD printers. Yippee!

We previewed some of the tracks off it on the Sunday night Clash radio show on Red FM 104.9, with Daryl Goh and Zack Yusof the past two weekends. Those of you who heard it will know that it's choc-ful of goodies! Yes!

For now, it's available personally from the three Troubadours (Azmyl, Jerome and Sei Hon) for RM30 each. We'll update you when it'll be available in the stores - we're still sorting our distribution. If you don't know us, come to any of the Troubadours gigs. We'll be there!

The tracklisting for the CD is as such:

CD1

01. Broken Scar – Venus In September
02. Izzy Mohamed – Pelangi
03. Yuri – Red Dress
04. Sherry – Sighyoung
05. Jasemaine Gan – Syurga Di Bumi
06. Rizal Hefni – Some Time For Yourself
07. Fathulistiwa Soundscapes – Sendiri
08. Jerome Kugan – Song For The Service Industry
09. Meor – Hari-Hari Autistik
10. Warren Chan – I Won’t Forget
11. Rhapsody – So Scared
12. Ian Chow – It’s OK

CD2
13. Mei Chern – Do You See Me Like You
14. Tan Sei Hon – These Days
15. Zack Yusof – 24 Hours
16. Izuan Shah – Endless Summer
17. Azmyl Yunor – Flesh
18. Oddstar – Andai
19. Nightlife Camera – No Pretending
20. Estrella – Take It Slow
21. Imam – I Don’t Know What It Is
22. Ariff Akhir – When I Am King
23. Ida Lisa – Breakthrough
24. Reza Salleh – A Relic Is What I Live In

Also, please also look out for the official CD launch party... we haven't got a date yet for now... but soon!

2006-07-11T01:36:00.000+08:00

2006-07-08T02:04:00.000+08:00

We were featured in a little write up in Star Two today about our appearance on Clash at Red FM this Sunday. Tune in as we play songs from the compilation CD! And talk about the singer songwriter scene. Don't think we'll be able to swear and curse but look out for the euphemisms. ;-)

The Star Online > eCentral > Tv & Radio

Friday July 7, 2006

Voices on Clash

The KL Sing Song 2006 fest is scheduled for next week. The Voices from Next Door compilation is also slotted for a launch at the fest. It is heady times for those in the local singer-songwriter circuit and Clash on Red fm this Sunday pays tribute to the unsung heroes behind this scene.

Starting 10pm, Clash listeners will be the first on the block to preview tracks from the Voices from Next Door compilation, featuring 24 tracks across two CDs. The compilation, pieced together by the Troubadours Enterprise, unleashes music from Azmyl Yunor, Meor, Nightlife Camera, Fathulistiwa Soundscapes, Jasemaine Gan, Broken Scar, Izuan Shah, Tan Sei Hon, Reza Salleh, Jerome Kugan and more.

The Voices from Next Door compilation contributors to feature on Clash this Sunday.

With an array of singer-songwriter styles spanning folk, indie pop, jazz, blues and beyond, Voices from Next Door is a compilation to write home about. The curators of the compilation – Jerome Kugan, Tan Sei Hon and Azmyl Yunor – will be at the Clash studios to introduce the music.

With parallels drawn to Scotland’s Fence Collective (a folk army), the Klang Valley singer-songwriter movement has found a champion in the Troubadours collective, a bunch of musicians aiming to build a platform of opportunity for the niche music circuit.

Also featured on the show this weekend is the weekly bag of new records that have been delivered to Clash towers.

Suggestions to (clash@thestar.com.my). Listen online at www.red1049.com.my.

The Star operates Red fm.

2006-06-26T23:21:00.000+08:00

2006-06-26T22:57:00.000+08:00

VOICES FROM NEXT DOOR update

We just finished mastering the compilation and will be taking it to the printers this week. Yippee!!!

And yup, you guessed right. We're fu*king excited!!! To celebrate, we're having a little listening party at Zouk's The Loft this Friday night, 30 June, from 8-10pm, when we're going to play the two CDs (121 minutes and 40 seconds total running time!).

Unfortunately, we can't accommodate for everyone cause it's only really meant for the singer songwriters who contributed to listen to plus a few friends and members of the music press.

If you want to come anyway, you'll have to pay RM20 to get in. Yes, it's a bit dear. But that's the admission entry for Twilight Action Girl, a night of sweet rawking alternative music and rah rah debauchery courtesy of DJs Bunga, Ribut and Xu!!! That starts at10pm after our little listening party. We have to say thank you to Twilight Action Girl and Zouk for hosting us.

If you want to catch the songs of your favourite singer songwriters, come early as we'll play them according to the tracklisting above, starting at 8pm sharp. No soundchecks so no delay... LOL.

About the release date for the CD, we don't have one yet. But it'll definitely be ready when KL Sing Song 2006 swings around. So watch out for it there! And we'll also definitely be organising a launch party (or several) for the CD. And yep, so you should definitely look out for that too!

2006-06-20T10:42:00.000+08:00

News of Voices From Next Door, the compilation CD we're putting together, came out in The Star (Star Two, T14) yesterday. The link to the online version is here. The process of putting it together is going well. We've sent it out for mastering. Should be done by the end of this week. And then it's off to the printers. We're also planning to hold a listening party sometime the end of June for friends. It'll probably be out in early July. We'll put up details about exact dates, the full track listing and where it will be available soon. Look out for it!

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The Star Online > eCentral > Music

Monday June 19, 2006

DIG THE NEW BREED


Singer-songwriters Azmyl Yunor and Jasemaine Gan to feature on the Voices From Next Door compilation.

THE very existence of the homegrown singer-songwriter circuit has been one of the stories of the live scene here. And contrary to popular belief, it has not been the Pete Teo show. In the last two years, the pool of talent has widened with many young and emerging names staking a claim on stage with independent music derived from various genres.

Built along the lines of Scotland’s Fence Collective (a folk army), the Klang Valley singer songwriter movement has found a champion in the Troubadours collective, a loosely assembled bunch of music fans, out to make a difference in the music circuit.

Arguably, the Troubadours gang is not the only active singer-songwriter collective currently operating in the live scene. But it is definitely taking things a step further with the Voices From Next Door compilation due next month.

The compilation, featuring 24 tracks across two CDs, will feature material from Azmyl Yunor, Meor, Nightlife Camera, Fathulistiwa Soundscapes, Jasemaine Gan, Broken Scar, Izuan Shah, Tan Sei Hon, Reza, Jerome Kugan, Zack Yusof, Rhapsody, Mei Chern and more.

With an array of singer-songwriter styles spanning folk, indie pop, jazz, blues, Goth folk and beyond, Voices From Next Door is as diverse as it gets when it comes to home town music. It also represents a collaborative effort between Troubadours and the artistes.

The compilation, as reported by a Troubadours source, is officially supported by Ministry of Culture, Arts & Heritage, KLPac and Artsee.net. In related news, the KL Sing Song festival seminar/workshop is schedule to roll at the KLPac on July 14-15.

Performances from the artistes featured in Voices From Next Door are expected.

For more details on the compilation release date and Troubadours activities, email (troubadourskl@gmail.com) or browse (www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com).

2006-06-08T13:44:00.000+08:00

KL SING SONG 2006 @ KLPAC

KL Sing Song is happening on 14 and 15 July, at KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)! It's going to be a singer songwriter extravaganza, featuring no less than 12 Malaysian singer songwriters in performances and workshops. TICTING DETAILS ARE OUT NOW! Check this blog regularly for updates.

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KL SING SONG 2006 singer songwriters

Shanon Shah ~ Best Male Vocalist, AIM 2006
Pete Teo ~ Nominated for four AIM awards in 2004
Shelley Leong ~ Best New English Artist nominee, AIM 2004
Pak Pandir ~ Winner of Juara Lagu (Irama Malaysia) 1992
Mia Palencia ~ Best Solo Vocal nominee, Cameronian Arts Awards 2005
Mei Chern ~ Musicanteen.com's Most Downloaded Artiste 2005
Reza Salleh ~ Founder of Moonshine concert series
Meor ~ Legendary independent singer songwriter
Fathulistiwa Soundscapes ~ Local independent music pioneer
Broken Scar ~ Emerging fiery singer songwriter
Ariff Akhir ~ Charismatic leader of The Sofa Sessions
Rhapsody ~ Upcoming female duo with melodic jazzy songs

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Performance 1
14 July, 8:30pm
Pentas Dua @ KLPAC
featuring Mia Palencia, Shelley Leong, Reza Salleh, Ariff Akhir, Pak Pandir and Fathulistiwa Soundscapes
Tickets: RM25 Adult; RM15 Student, Elderly & Disabled (limited to 50 seats).

Workshops 1, 2, 3 & 4
15 July, 1pm to 5:30pm
Indicene @ KLPAC
"Singing With Style" – Shelley Leong; "Lyrics & Creativity" – Pak Pandir; "Make It Live" – Shanon Shah; "The Indie Path" – Pete Teo
Tickets: RM20 Adult & Student.

Performance 2
15 July, 8:30pm
Pentas Dua @ KLPAC
featuring Pete Teo, Shanon Shah, Mei Chern, Meor, Broken Scar and Rhapsody
Tickets: RM25 Adult; RM15 Student, Elderly & Disabled (limited to 50 seats).

Tickets available at: KLPAC (03 - 40479 000) and The Actors Studio, Bangsar Shopping Complex (03 - 2094 9400). Or email tickets@klpac.com. No advance bookings.

Note: We'll be having preview shows for KL Sing Song at Bangsar Shopping Centre on 24 June. Look out for that! More info in the next coupla days.

We've also created a blogsite especially for KL Sing Song 2006. Check it out!

TROUBAGANGER @ FETE DE LA MUSIQUE

In the meantime, you can catch us (and a whole load of other musicians) at Fete de La Musique at Alliance Francaise, 15 Jalan Gurney on 17 June. There are four performance spaces altogether, with acts playing various genres of music. The main draw is La Casa, the French band that's flown in especially for the fest. But we heard rumours that Ning Baizura's going to make an appearance. Maybe she'll sing a few Piaf numbers, eh? Full list of performers and performance times *soon* to be found at kl.alliancefrancaise.org.my).

If you don't care for "foreign music" and *really really* wanna catch Troubaganger acts, we'll be happening at the Indoor Stage from 1pm to 3pm, and then again at the same place from 9pm to 11pm.

Notice: An early version of the flyer for the event has us mistakenly billed as "TROUBAGANDERS" - we have since berated the organisers about this but it's too late to make changes to the flyers. Are we people or are we geese? We'll be making sarky comments about this during our performances no doubt. So watch out for some xenophobic mudslinging at dim-witted frogs... LOL... no lah... we're polite people, you know!

Some Troubaganger acts set to make an appearance (God willing!) at the "Fate Deee Lala Muzische" are: Jerome Kugan, Tan Sei Hon, Azmyl Yunor, SuperBar, Malokai Gruv, Zach Tay, Plush Velvet, Broken Scar, Dalin & Edy, Nick Razman, Hanafi, Imam, The Wans, and Go (featuring Jaz, Zalila and Jerral) plus more...

TROUBADOURS/OPEN DOORS @ KLPAC

On 18 June, if you really really enjoyed our outing at the French picnic, we'll be having our monthly Troubadours/Open Doors at KLPAC featuring The Sofa Sessions, Wei Jun and Silent Scenery. Plus we'll be screening the documentary of KL Sing Song 2005 that Kino-i did for us. Come lah!

2006-06-08T13:27:00.000+08:00

VOICES FROM NEXT DOOR

More announcements! This time it's about a double compilation CD we're putting together called "Voices From Next Door" featuring songs by 24 Malaysian singer songwriters. We're still working on it right now and will probably be out by the beginning of July. We can't reveal the tracklisting yet, but we can reveal the names of the singer songwriters who are featured in the compilation. A drum roll please...

* Broken Scar
* Izzy Mohamed
* Yuri
* Sherry
* Jasemaine Gan
* Rizal Hefni
* Fathulistiwa Soundscapes
* Jerome Kugan
* Meor
* Warren Chan
* Rhapsody
* Ian Chow
* Mei Chern
* Tan Sei Hon
* Zack Yusof
* Reza Salleh
* Azmyl Yunor
* Oddstar
* Ariff Akhir
* Imam
* Izuan Shah
* Ida Lisa
* Melina William
* (and maybe Jit Oei aka Nightlife Camera)

2006-06-01T21:45:00.000+08:00

2006-06-01T16:18:00.000+08:00

Troubaganger Anniversary Show

June 4, Sunday, 8pm

La Bodega KL, Tengkat Tong Shin
RM5 entry

featuring

Superbar
Azmyl Yunor 
Ida Liza
Tan Sei Hon
Hanafi

Sharanya Manivannan
Mekarnya Satu Kematian

Alan Lim 

Jac Kee

Jerome Kugan
& Jasmine Low

TO PLAY >> sms 016-657 2357 or email openmickl@gmail.com
GIG NEWS >> www.webprojx.com/troubaganger
BLOG >> www.doppelgangerkl.blogspot.com | www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com

2006-05-15T16:41:00.000+08:00

Troubadours / Open Doors IV @ 21 May (Sunday)

Troubadours / Open Doors is a monthly series of live performances and short-film screenings jointly organised by KLPac and Troubadours Enterprise. It features talented Malaysians who write, perform and / or present original materials. The series serves as a much-needed platform for such talents to showcase their work. Troubadours / Open Doors takes place on the third Sunday of each month at KLPac. Those interested to showcase their work, please email biodata, song lyrics (for musicians) or synopsis (for filmmakers), high resolution photo to troubadourskl@gmail.com and ian@klpac.com

Time: 3.00pm
Venue: IndiCine, KLPac
Tickets: RM12 only

F E A T U R I N G

Mei Chern
An open mic session at NBT in 2002 led her to billed gigs at The Songwriter's Round, Acoustic Jam 13 and opening set for Amir Yussof. Her single, Feels Like Falling / Games We Play debuted at No.1 on muisccanteen.com!

Izzy Mohamed
Izzy's passion was sparked by R&B and soul music. Her journey as a singer songwriter started with a stint at Fete de la Musique. Since then, she's formed a duo outfit which plays pop jazzy tunes with Jeremy Lim in 'Plush Velvet'.

Saer Ze
Starting out with an R&B / hip hop outfit, followed by a rock band and numerous open mic sesions, Saer Ze has finally found her musical direction in the world of electronic music. Her recent debut, Shameless, has even led her to an AIM nomination.

D O C U M E N T A R Y

"Alice Lives Here" ( updated version of Clean Shit )
This award-winning documentary tells the moving and powerful tale of how the villagers of a small, uknown village unite to fight against the construction of the largest municipal waste incinerator in Asia. The entire story is told through the eyes of one villager, Alice Lee.

Box Office:
KLPac 03-4047 9000 or TAS@BSC 03-2094 9400

www.klpac.com / www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com

2006-05-09T18:49:00.000+08:00

Friday MAY 19: KL SING SONG MINI COLLEGE TOUR
@ TAYLOR'S COLLEGE SUBANG JAYA campus

Sunday MAY 21: TROUBADOURS / OPEN DOORS
@ KLPac, SENTUL WEST

Wednesday MAY 31: KL SING SONG MINI COLLEGE TOUR

@ HELP Institute, PUSAT BANDAR DAMANSARA

flyer/details COMING SOON!

2006-05-03T13:22:00.000+08:00

TROUBAGANGER Sunday May 7!

Hello everyone! After the thunderous nationwide celebration (or was it?) of Labour Day on May 1st, it's time for the second round of worker's playtime for you discerning listeners out there! Our May installment looks very interesting indeed. Bring the family (and friends, lovers, boss, colleagues, blind date etc...!).

@La Bodega KL, Tengkat Tong Shin
time: 8pm onwards as usual!
entry: RM5
Happy Hour All Night!

FEATURING!

Broken Scar

No stranger to the Troubadours/Troubaganger series, early listeners will remember that Broken Scar began as a solo singer-songwriter outfit in January 2003 just Kevin and his trusty acoustic guitar. These days Broken Scar features a lineup including Alda Tan (Cosmic Funk Express) on bass and Manshaan (Dragon Red) on drums, with Kevin still at the helm. The band has just released their debut album Midnight In St. Kilda in last month. Best known for the song 'Scratch' which went to #1 for 2 consecutive weeks on the independent charts on Xfresh FM , audiences have been noted to request for the song to be played (one even cheekily yelled out ' Garu' the literal equivalent in Malay) and singing along to its infectious chorus! Visit - http://www.brokenscar.com

Shock System

Local guru Joe Kidd described these hard-rockin' Bangi lads as, "...playing a mixture of metallic hardcore, heavy but groovy breakdowns, slight rap-rock elements and soaring modern rock/grunge bits, Shock System is pretty hard to pin down. The band not only mixes it all up but also very progressive in its collective vision, always working for something a bit different from the rest of the herd...Not only that, but the band also plays and sings well, singer Xumb has huge pair of lungs and he can roar with the best of them. In short, the band delivers, tight and full of might. It’s not like a bunch of talentless airhead dudes trying to ape MTV’s hardcore." Hot off the heels of their new Stagnantation Disorder EP, their debut appearance at Troubaganger will be special indeed as they will be playing an acoustic set! Check 'em out - http://www.myspace.com/shocksystem

Jasemaine Gan

Jasemaine started out writing songs in 2002 for two reasons that inspired her : Firstly because she had a competitive spirit (You see, her brother Jason was participating in a Battle of the Band competition and his band was required to perform one of their own compositions. So Jasemaine hadthe thought of 'If my brother can write a song, so can i!' Thattriggered her to start toying with the keyboard). Secondly because she was influenced by Taiwanese singer songwriter Jay Chou...but "that was back in 2002 lah", she adds. Anyway, after four years of writing, Jasemaine landed herself asa MobiMusic artiste (available for download at http://www.mobimusic.com.my/) where she recently performed at Genting Arena of Stars along with other local Mandarin artistes. She is also an active member of thelocal singer-songwriter scene and is back again to grace Troubaganger!

Oddstars

Oddstars have been around since end of 1999 and have been gigging and making music ever since their name changed from Drugstore to Oddstar13 and now Oddstars. Their last gig was at Baybeats 2005 and they last appeared at the last Troubaganger open mic, very chillin indeed! Currently, on top of being busy with their carriers, they are working on more new materials and is in process of recording an EP very soon. With the talents of Alang the go-lasts with everything, Pedd Farhana the gorgeous supermodel, Boy Gembrod the slap-machine and Aki the yikkey pornstar, you will witness the musical connection that bonds them together. To quote them, "Happy checking us out, cheers !" Visit - http://www.myspace.com/oddstar13

Justin Wong

Currently a communications student, this Bangsar kid has been writing songs since he was 16. In those days, he channeled his music through experimenting with home recording. Three years later, his appearance in the independant music scene has just begun to skim the surface after he valiantly took to the the open mic with two songs at the February Troubaganger (with adoring fans in tow!). We welcome him back and look forward to a longer set with more songs and more screaming groupies! Visit - www.wongkeenhing.com/music

INTRODUCING!

Estrella
Mekarnya Satu Kematian

2006-04-24T19:18:00.000+08:00

Yes, this is abit overdue, but ...hehehe, here it goes..

The crowd for April’s Troubadours / Open Doors was way better than last month despite the rain. Though we had a really good performances by The Rhapsody, Jerome kugan and others, as well the really cool short films by Tan Hui Koon, Nasim Esa, Liew Seng Tat etc, we didnt get enough audiences (mainly due to the heavy downpour). For that we do apologise to the film makers and performers.

This time around, the show got off bit late as we had to wait for (more) people to slowly trickle in! So remember peeps,, please come in on time as a sign of courtesy to the performers and film makers as well as to the other audiences who were punctual.
We started with an open mic session (a first for TOD), with Kevin a.k.a Broken Scar kicking things off. Kevin even managed to slip in a simple contest giving out three copies of his recently released debut album titled “Midnight in St. Kilda”. As usual Kevin delivered an energetic set, though we were abit disappointed he didnt sang material from the new album. For those who missed his set, do catch Broken scar at Troubaganger next month ok? He might even give away some cds!!

Imam, a young singer songwriter from Indonesia who is currently studying here is the second act for the open mic session. A mixture of Indo pop and British alternative rock (?), this newcomer is an act to look out for. Don't believe us? Catch him at the next Troubaganger show at La Bodega!

In this series, 4 short films by Jimmy Choong, Nik Haslinda, Jeffrey Loh and Chawirat Tan titled “Ada Bola”, “Cermin”, “3 Months Later” and “Burning Sensation” respectively were featured. This time round, all the 4 filmmakers were present at the event to give short commentaries on their film and answered questions that were fielded by the audience. Some of the questiones revolves around the creative aspects behind the films, others were more about logistics. whatever it is, there's seems to be no stopping them from making the kind of films that are intelligent, witty, cheeky and wholly entertaining!!!

As for the featured singer songwriters, first up was Ferns, a 5 piece pop band, who brought the audience into a dreamy mood with their mind haunting music arrangement and unique vocal style which incorporates a lot of falsetto. For fans of Travis, etc good news!! they'll be releasing their debut album soon. Watch this space!

Next was Pak Pandir, a veteran performer singing a mixture of favourite old and new tunes. Most of the audiences, even the younger generation, seem to recall Pak Pandir’s award winning hit back in the 90s, “Yang Remeh-Temeh” when he sang it. Being a veteran, Pak Pandir definitely knows how to woo the crowd and got the audience singing along and laughing at his witty lyrics.

Paul Lau, one of the founders and spokesperson for Tugu, went on stage to explained the collective's philosophy and history .A jamming session by Tugu Drum Circle at the main lobby area brought the gig to a grand finale. The whole building reverberated with the sometimes frenzied and catchy beats of the percussions. The session also involved members of the audience playing various percussion instruments, which lasted for about an hour.The dedication and passion for drumming is visible from the not so young to the youngest member (7 year old!!) as they relentlessly attack the skins. Paul and another prominent young singersongwriter Reza even went around enticing the audience with the universal language of the rhythm to get everyone into the groove. WHOA!!! was that a cool ending to a great show or what?!!

Kudos and thanks to all who came made it a success. Special thanks to Norman Teh and ChanWAn@ Tendouji for designing those really extra cool poster/ flyers, To Albert and friends for past photos, To Yue May for the latest pics (coming soon!!) and to the audiences, thank you very much, hope to see y'all soon!!

Ian Chow, SH, AY and JK

2006-04-06T16:19:00.000+08:00

Troubadours / Open Doors is a monthly series of live performances and short-film screenings. Launched in February, it is jointly organised by KLPac and Troubadours Enterprise and takes place on the third Sunday of each month at KLPac's IndiCine.

The core objective of this series is to feature talented Malaysians who have written or produced 100% original material. It is also driven towards introducing new musicians or filmmakers to the local scene and serves as a much-need platform for such talents to showcase their work.

In April, we have lined up an eclectic mix of talented musicians including Pak Pandir, Tugu Drum Circle and Ferns. There will also be short-film screenings between the music performances by indie filmmakers - Jeffrey Loh, Jimmy Choong, Chawirat Tan Paisarn (presented by MioMii) and Nik Haslinda.
Those interested to showcase their music or short-films, please e-mail: biodata, song lyrics (musicians), synopsis (filmmakers) and photo to ian@klpac.com or troubadourskl@gmail.com:

About the Musicians

Pak Pandir aka Azmi Ali is a veteran local singer songwriter whose career has spanned more than 2 decades. A champion of Malay folk genre, he is an entertaining yet critical voice whose songs touch on social concerns.

Tugu Drum Circle consists of people who all share the love of playing drums and percussions. The aim of the group is to promote the playing of drums and percussion to society at large. They meet every Sunday at Lake Gardens.

Ferns used to be a loud emo rock outfit known as This Body Broken. It has since been renamed Fern and is now known as a lean, mean, green pop song machine. The band is in the midst of recording a full-length album.

About the Filmmakers

3 Months Later
Jeffrey Loh is a freelance filmmaker who grew up watching a lot of Chinese operas and Shaw Brother's sword-fighting movies. He was inspired by films like Yellow Earth, Awakenings, The Unbearable Lightness of Being and Silence of the Lamb to be a filmmaker.

Ada Bola?
Jimmy Choong is a storyboard artist, clay animator, editor, art director and videographer.

Burning Sensation
Chawirat Tan is an inspired advertising student. She will be showcasing her very first short-film at Troubadours/Open Doors. Woohoo!!

Cermin
Nik Haslinda is a freelance director, producer and editor. She has been volunteering for arts events and workshops since she was 8 years old.

For more Info, please do visit www.Klpac.com

Hope to see y'll this sunday!! AND, for those who like jam with percussions, do bring any instrument/ or sound making objects so that we can jam with Tugu Drum Circle ITS GONNA BE A HECK OF A SHOW!!!!

2006-04-01T16:38:00.000+08:00

Here's our flyer for Wayang Kata!

2006-03-30T18:40:00.000+08:00

WAYANG KATA, word is spoken.

as you may have noticed on the blog masthead,
there's an enticingly-titled event that's happening
at La Bodega KL on 5 April, which is next
Wednesday. well, to elaborate: it's a spoken
word event organised by Troubaganger in
collaboration with The British Council.

we're very excited about this cause we've
never really organised one whole event totally
dedicated to spoken word (not merely a reading).

appearing are Francesca Beard, a renowned
performance poet from the UK. plus our own
local band of poets: Bernice Chauly,
Rahmat Haron, Sharanya Manivannan,
Ruhayat X, Fahmi Fadzil, Jasmine Low,
Pang Khee Teik and Jerome Kugan.

and for anyone who wants to read their stuff,
there's going to be an Open Mic section.
so bring it on, y'all. and don't be shy.

come one. come all. it's only RM5 to get in and
it starts at 8pm.

2006-03-26T22:08:00.000+08:00

Hey y'all, here's the flyer (plus bios!) for our next Troubaganger on 2 April.
It's gonna be fantastic. We've got Fathul, who's just released his
Romantikarat CD. We got Couple, who are about to release their
CD in the States. We got dancer Wei Jun who's singing his own songs
live for the first time. And we've got Yuri, who's putting in a rare
solo performance. And last but not least, we got SkyJuiceCoffee
to share some more of their funky music! So come one, come all!
And tell your friends about it!

And don't forget! We've also got Open Mic for anyone who wants
to share their thing, be it singing, poetry, a little dance, magic trick...
whatever! So far we have one confirmed open-mic act: Two Aside.

Couple
One of the few true blue power pop bands in the region, Couple has been plying its trade for about 10 years now, dedicating itself to remind people of the virtues and magic of 'the song', and the power of the pop!! Taking cues from bands like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Big Star, The Who, The Raspberries, The Beat, The Rooks, Enuff Znuff and Weezer, Couple has kept on doing what they do best and hope to put a smile (and hopefully a headbang or toe-tap or two) on all youse guys' faces. But, making you wet your pants will make us equally happy too!! Visit - http://www.myspace.com/couple

Fathullistiwa Soundscapes
Fathul terms his work on Romatikarat as "pop pontianak" (vampire pop), that is grounded in "zaman silam yang akan datang" (the futuristic past). Yes, it's pretty out of this world, especially if you have been cooped up in nothing but Akademi Fantasia's world of manufactured pop. It's like a meeting of 80s synth-pop (from Depeche Mode to Yazoo) with post-punk goth (Sisters of Mercy to The Mission) with early 90s indie rock (Curve) and also bits of hip-hop, dance and, of course, the recent Indonesian indie-rock sound that's taking over the country like the smog coming in from Sumatra! Visit - http://www.myspace.com/romantikarat

Wei Jun
No stranger in the Malaysian performing arts scene, Wei Jun's first full-length solo SINFUL LEGS SACRED BODY premiered at Sutra Dance Theatre (artistic director Ramli Ibrahim) in July 2002. It received a nomination for Best Solo Dance Performer for The Cameronian Arts Awards 2002 and Weijun was also nominated for Most Promising Artist. A multidisciplinary artiste, he contributes not only as a dancer, choreographer and dance instructor but also
as a singer, songwriter, actor, TV program host and script writer among other things. Visit - http://www.wjpowerhouse.com

SkyJuiceCoffee
Comprising of Myo (Vocal & Guitar), Hazlami (Drums) and Zhafran (Bass), these PJ-based lads have been paying their dues and plying their trade around the local circuit, parties, colleges and schools with their brand of infectious indie-pop-punk, winning band competitions and the hearts of new fans along the way. Visit - http://www.myspace.com/skyjuicecoffee

Yuri
Formerly a slave to the corporate world, Yuri left to pursue his dreams, although what dreams they are still elude him. Currently a music composer at TwoAM studio. Also does scriptwriting for teeveemusic show Aftershock. Plays with bands Wednesday and FrequencyCannon. Wants to help local musicians with ProjectBazooka.com. Visit - http://www.projectbazooka.com

2006-03-25T13:15:00.000+08:00

ACOUSTIC GIGS HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY (26/3/06)!

- HATI Launch and Charity Fair
where? ABC Market, Courthyard, Plaza Mont Kiara
what time? 11.00 am-4.30 pm
info? http://www.hati.org.my

- Shady Tree Circle: Green Acoustic Fingers
where? Desa Blonde, Kg. Sg. Lui, Hulu Langat
what time? 12.00 noon-5.00 pm
info? http://www.kampongfest.com/shadytree_index.html

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

2006-03-23T14:36:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

We're still designing the flyer for our Troubaganger 2nd April show at La Bodega KL. But we have no qualms about leaking info about our exciting line-up of performers. In alphabetical order:

Couple
Fathulistiwa Soundscapes
Skyjuice Coffee
Wei Jun
Yuri

And we have a little cover charge of RM5. OK what? Heh heh... anyway, see you there!!!

2006-03-15T11:25:00.000+08:00

Hey Everyone, we've got a Troubadours/Open Doors gig at KLPAC this Sunday, 19 March. Yes, it's F1 weeekend at Sepang. But, you know, we singer songwriters are a strange bunch. Celebrate local talent at Indicene with us! Ha ha ha... we've got Rhapsody (we love these two girls) and Khai (woo-hoo!) and films by Liew Seng Tat and Tan Hui Koon (whoopee!). Plus, you can drink cause Indicene is a bar! Yeay! It's only RM15 and starts at 5pm!

2006-03-02T00:46:00.000+08:00

Flyer for this Sunday's gig! Pass it around!

2006-02-28T05:43:00.000+08:00

Abigail DeVries, writer and keyboardist for Ferns, wrote a feature on the singer songwriter scene in KL, talking about its rise in the late 90s up to its present state, in the March issue of KLue magazine. Look out for it! It features quotes from singer songwriters Pete Teo, Peter Hassan Brown, Reza Salleh and Jerome Kugan. Ha ha ha. Toot toot!

2006-02-28T04:58:00.000+08:00

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL: Celebrating Women in Music

International Women's Day falls on 8 March each year. In conjunction with this special day, Troubaganger's decided to put on a special gig to celebrate this year's theme: "Unleashing Potential" with an all-women line-up. Actually, this time the Troubadours team is taking a bit of a rest from organising duties as Jaz aka Jasmine Low, the organiser Doppelganger (our sister night), and her band of sistas have taken over the steering wheel. We're looking forward to it!!! This special edition of Troubaganger won't just be a celebration of talented women, it'll also be helping to raise money to purchase a guitar or two to be donated to an orphanage for galz. Cool, eh? Come lah!

UPDATE from Jaz: The guitars will be for House of Peace - a home for galz in Taman Seputeh. Also, any singer/songwriter looking to offer two hours of their time to share some songwriting skills and to teach a couple of basic chords on guitar, pls contact Jaz at openmickl@gmail.com

Troubaganger International Women's Day Special
Sunday, 5 March 2006
La Bodega KL, Tengkat Tong Shin
Show begins 8.30pm
RM20 with a free drink

8.30pm Ida Liza (aka Lisa Zahran)
9.00pm Jasemaine Gan
9.30pm Izzy Mohamed
9.50pm Rhapsody (Nicole & Ywena)
10.10pm Melina William
10.30pm Zalila Lee
11.00pm Lynie
11.30pm Jac Kee (reading)
12.00pm Jaz (reading)

Also, there's going to be a Doppelganger show at No Black Tie on 8th March, the special day itself! Go to Doppelganger's blogsite for more details!

2006-02-28T02:11:00.000+08:00

TROUBADOURS/OPEN DOORS
GIG REPORT

Troubadours/Open Doors, 26 February 2006, KLPAC, 3pm

Hey hey, we just did our Troubadours/Open Doors kick-off show at KLPAC. About 80 people came on what at first seemed like a cloudy-drizzly afternoon (which cleared up soon enough) to enjoy performances by Azmyl Yunor, Broken Scar, Ian Chow and Da Praise Project. Plus there were screenings of short films by James Lee, Tan Chui Mui and Azharr Rudin.

To be sure, the Pentas Dua space where the kick-off was held is bigger than the other spaces where we've done previous Troubadours events, and of course that affected the ambience and feel of the show. But still the performances retained their intimate feel.

The show started off with two short films "Dancing Kites" by Azharr Rudin and "Esperando Por Felicidad" by Tan Chui Mui. After that, Broken Scar aka Kevin Teh (plus bassist buddy Alda) delivered a sweet set of his rocking, uplifting songs. Kevin even got the crowd to sing along to one of his songs "Come back down... Won't you come back down!"

Then Ian Chow, a newcomer to the scene and also the guy behind the Open Doors concept, took to the stage, backed up by friend Tony Leo Selvaraj and a percussionist friend (sorry we didn't catch the name, forgive us!) to share with the audience his tender acoustic numbers. After Ian's set, the music took a bit of a break for James Lee's darkly ironic short film "Survivor".

Azmyl Yunor, a perennial favourite at Troubadours, then bravely rocked the mic as the sole soloist of the day. Though one of his guitar strings broke during the middle of his set, he kept the audience fixated and tapping their feet to his irresistible songs. Tony Leo then returned to the stage with four of his friends as Da Praise Project to close the afternoon of wonderful music with their gospel songs.

Thanks to all who came. Thanks to KLPAC for having us.

The next Troubadours/Open Doors show will be held on Sunday, 19 March 2006 at KLPAC, 3pm. A little note: the next show won't be inside Pentas Dua but on the second floor up the stairs at Indicene, KLPAC's own bar. List of featured performers and short films to be screened will be announced here as soon as they're confirmed. See you there!!!

Here's a few nice photos for you to glean through!

Broken Scar

Broken Scar

Broken Scar

Ian Chow

Ian Chow

Ian Chow

Azmyl Yunor

Azmyl Yunor

Azmyl Yunor

Da Praise Project

Da Praise Project

Da Praise Project

And please don't forget our Troubaganger International Women's Day Special this Sunday at La Bodega KL featuring an all-women line-up!!! See you there!!!

The Star Online > Central

Saturday March 4, 2006

A musical collaboration

TROUBADOURS, the brainchild of Azmyl Yunnor, Tan Sei Hon and Jerome Kugan, is a regular music event that has been held around the Klang Valley since April 2005. Originally organised at La Bodega KL as a showcase for local talents to perform their original music, the event has become a get-together for young arts lovers as the shows gained prominence.

The new collaboration with KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) has given Troubadours a more exciting venue to continue their efforts. With the better infrastructure, the event has grown to encompass not only music acts but also film screenings by local independent filmmakers.

“Our tagline for Troubadours is ‘Real people, real music.’ We want to feature people with real substance and talent,” said Tan.

They have also been working with several other young arts groups like Doopleganger to organise young events for the arts community.

“It’s very encouraging for us because people just come out of nowhere and play their original music at Troubadours that blows the audiences away. Talents are unearthed at our sessions,” Tan continued.

“We have very supportive audiences and they are usually young people. We meet new faces at every session, which means that word has been going around about our event,” explained Azmyl.

To kickstart their new collaboration with KLPAC entitled Troubadours Open Doors, they featured a mix of old and new acts. The singer-songwriters were Azmyl Yunor, Broken Scar, Ian Chow and Da Praise Project.

The independent filmmakers featured were James Lee, Azharr Rudin and Tan Chui Mui.

“The small space at La Bodega KL was very cosy and playing for the first time in Pentas 2 KLPAC was a little daunting. But, of course, I got used to it after the first song,” said Kevin Teh of Broken Scar.

Troubadours will continue to run on the first Sunday of each month at La Bodega KL while Troubadours Open Doors will run on the third Sunday of each month in KLPAC.

For details, visit www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com

2006-02-25T04:12:00.000+08:00

Troubadours / Open Doors

Come 26 February, KLPac & Troubadours Enterprise will be launching Troubadours / Open Doors, an all-new monthly series of live performances.

For those who are unfamiliar with Troubadours, it is a regular music event held around the Klang Valley since April 2005. Helming this enterprise are singer songwriters Azmyl Yunor, Tan Sei Hon and Jerome Kugan who organise Troubadours as a showcase for local talents performing original music. Troubadours nights are intimate and friendly, and attended by a diverse group of musicians and music-lovers.

With this new collaboration, the core objective remains the same – to feature talented Malaysians who write and perform original material, solo or in a band. However, this series is partly driven towards introducing new musicians to the local scene. It serves as a much-needed platform for such musicians to showcase their work.

To kickstart Troubadours / Open Doors, an exciting line-up of old and new names on the local circuit promises a refreshing fusion of original music. Featured musicians include Azmyl Yunor, Broken Scar, Ian Chow and Da Praise Project. Exclusive to the launch will also be an independent short film screening prior to the performances, featuring the works of James Lee, Tan Chui Mui and Azharr Rudin.

Troubadours / Open Doors series will take place on the third Sunday of each month at KLPac.
Those interested to showcase their music, please email your biodata and song lyrics to troubadourskl@gmail.com and ian@klpac.com.

Status : Active
Category : Concert
Duration : 26 February 2006
Venue : Pentas 2
Price : RM10
Presenter : KLPac & Troubadours Enterprise

website: http://www.klpac.com

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Check out this article that came out in The Star

The Star Online > eCentral > Sound & Stage

Friday February 24, 2006

Opening doors

By RIZAL JOHAN

In its first step to bridge the divide between local indie musicians and filmmakers, Troubadours Enterprise and the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac), are launching a new series, which will feature live performances and film screenings every third Sunday of the month. The show’s debut, entitled Troubadours/Open Doors, kicks off this Sunday from 3pm to 6pm, at KLPac.

It is set to feature four live performances by Azmyl Yunor, Broken Scar, Ian Chow and Da Praise Project and three short films by James Lee (Survivor), Tan Chui Mui (Esperando Por Felicidad) and Azharr Rudin’s Dancing Kites.

“We’re going to have a short film followed by a live performance for the show this Sunday,” said Azmyl in a telephone interview. He is also part of the Troubadours Enterprise alongside Jerome Kugan and Tan Sei Hon.

Azmyl, who has been performing under the Troubadours banner around the Klang Valley since last year, is, as the banner suggests, a one-man-and-his-guitar act that is heavily influenced by folk and country music.

Azmyl Yunor is a one-man show that’s part of the Troubadours.

One of the main highlights of the show is to introduce new musicians to the scene. While there are plans to introduce bands later on, the show currently only accommodates musicians with the least set-up.

“At the moment, the music performances feature musicians with a minimal setting. If the response is great, then we will include full bands in the future,” said Azmyl, who will be lining out his acoustic guitar to the PA system for this Sunday’s show.

Azmyl, however, prefers a “moderate” sized venue for the show.

“We will be playing at (KLPac’s) Pentas 2, which is very intimate, and is only slightly bigger than La Bodega (where the Troubadours perform once a month).

“I prefer a moderate-sized venue myself, with the kind of performances under Troubadours, it’s better to be close to the audience,” he said.

Azmyl, who recorded and released an EP – Tenets – in 2005 will be singing some new songs for the show.

“I will be playing a new song, Anak Dara, for the show. I’ve got a bunch of new songs but I’m still recording a new album that should be ready by the end of the year,” said the 29-year-old.

So if you want to experience what’s new and what’s happening in the local independent music and film scene, then just make your way to KLPac on Feb 26 and catch the action.

Tickets are priced at RM10 and can be booked through the KLPac box office (03-4047900 or tickets@klpac.com) or via The Actors Studio Bangsar (03-20949400 or tickets@theactors studio.com.my).

For more information, you can visit www.klpac.com or visit www.troubadourskl.blogspot.com.

2006-02-24T23:09:00.000+08:00

TROUBAGANGER Feb 5th report: We're back!
Selamat Tahun Baru 2006 and Gong Xi Fa Cai from the Troubaganger gang!! Hope this year of the mongrel will bring in more big juicy chunky bites down to the bone than 'tin kosong' barks!! After a month of hiatus, with Jerome in Sabah celebrating CNY with his loved ones, and Jaz being overwhelmed with work and serious business, it was up to the two remaining banditos, Azmyl and Sei Hon, to hold the fort for the year's first Troubaganger (Sun, 5th of Feb). Despite their initial fears of having to run the show themselves, the night lived up and went beyond their journeyman expectations!! This show's line-up has to be one of the most extensive we have served so far, and boy, was it a night! It was night with a good mix of familiar and new, some sacred, some profane but endearingly profound... Thanks to Albert Ng for the photos!

Justin Wong, the night's sole open miker, appeared all by his lonesome with his geetar (sans bag or case) just abt an hour before the show and one thing's for sure: he'll be back. He played us two earnest self-penned acoustic numbers that will definitely grow with repeated performances (he even had a small group of adoring female fan friends!).

Resident troubadour Kevin a.k.a. Broken Scar, fresh from a stint on the national airwaves, added to his bread-and-butter kick ass energetic performances by going electric this time around with buddy Alda in tow on funky bass for an extra uumph.

The sweet serenades of Lisa Zahran was next which touched upon matters such as lost loves that melted some hearts and kept the crowd glued to their seats (and floors). If you missed her this time around, fear not, she'll be back next month!

Local pub circuit journeyman Errol de Cruz followed complete with the cowboy hat and swagger and proceeded to belt out a flow of downhome country gems by Johnny Cash, Don McLean, John Denver and Kris Kristofferson to bring y'all dowwnnn memory lane which might as well been a crash course in roots music appreciation to the mostly young but appreciative crowd...he'll definitely be back to spread the country gospel.

Zack Tay, who's back on holiday from studies, played a set of radio-ready tunes (plus a John Mayer cover) with his band mates displayed that the good ol' instrument virtuosity department is alive and kicking that delighted old skool folks who miss guitar solos that that is at a dearth in today's corporate pop rock.

Ian Chow and his guitarist Tony showed us some shades of 90s rock ala Deep Blue Something and Better than Ezra with some energetic singing (plus harmonica!). Ian is also the co-organizer of another upcoming gig at KLPAC on the 26th of this month that provides platforms for aspiring musicians (more on that soon!).

Growing crowd darlings The Sofa Sessions delivered a flawless set of covers plus an original flavored with Ariff Akhir's tongue in cheek jabs on life. Their set ended with our very own La Bodega resident crooning waiter, Fikri, rendering the Kembara classic 'Hati Emas' which got the crowd going and cheering.

One of the music scene's best kept secret is finally out of the pandora's box and the beast is named…Panda Head Curry. A truly multi-media and -sensory experience, they dished out original sing-alongs (complete with lyric sheets and chicken nuggets for everyone) on spicy topics such chicken tasting endangered species, homophobia, killing whales, rabies and mutant elephants, satanism and laced cigarettes. 'Politically incorrect' or 'incorrectly political', their set (only their second appearance and already approaching a comedic nadir!) got the crowd and organizers in the right frame of mind to face the impending beast of Monday to the point that they had to be dragged offstage.

Sweet and shy Su Ann also dropby and recited two lovely personal poems about life and the lessons one could learn from it.

Well that was it…a success by any measure, a measure of success by our standards because of all the wonderful people who came and warmed our quiet Sunday nights with meaning and rejoice (and nuggets). Keep coming and make every first Sunday a night lovelier every month! Thanks for tuning in, see you on 5th March! Keep on songing!

2006-01-12T00:02:00.000+08:00

Blogger/photographer/music enthusiast Albert Ng put up a little page featuring photos and comments on his site www.glaringnotebook.com about our show at No Black Tie on 15 January 2006. Thanks Albert. Here's the link. Go check it out!

THIS JUST IN! (14/3/06) -

More photos (minus Euseng, Zach Tay and Rafil) courtesy of Matthew Ong (thanks!):

The comfy surrounds of No Black Tie prior to an invasion of songsters.

Jerome Kugan conjures the eternal light of lost songs out of the pristine No Black Tie woodworks.

Deserters (Izuan Shah and Kid Kowalski) gettin' into the mood in their maiden performance.

Azmyl Yunor & the Sigarettes (Adrian Yap, Keng Lee and Jeremy Liew) kickin' out the jams.

Broken Scar (Kevin and his bro) bustin' out double servings of acoustic chops.

The Sofa Sessions contemplating the science of the sweetest chord progression.

2006-01-03T02:19:00.000+08:00

Photos from the "Black Metal" Press Conference

(Sorry, everyone, this came out a bit late. Experienced some problems with loading up the photos. Anyway, here's a little report on the Black Metal PC.)

About 300+ people including musicians, politicians, activists and journalists turned up to the press conference at Paul's Place on Monday afternoon to hear the indie music community's response to the police raid earlier on New Year's Eve at 10:30pm at the same venue. And the response is: the police carried out the raid unlawfully and the media coverage (especially the local Malay language tabloids) of the whole incident was heavily biased and unethical.

There was a panel of eight people made up of Azmyl Yunor (musician, lecturer) , Amir Hamzah (lawyer), Rafil Elyas (musician, engineer), Julian Mokhtar (musician), Paul Milott (musician, owner of Paul's Place), Jaclyn SM Kee (activist), and two musician guys whose names I didn't quite catch ("Sorry!"-JK), discussing why the raid was unjustified and how it was a senseless and hostile attack on the peace-loving indie music community in KL.

Among the police actions that came under criticism was how they didn't have a warrant or a valid reason to raid Paul's Place and arrest 380 young people who were there to enjoy a "punk" concert (not a "black metal" concert as was claimed by the police and the media).

The panel said the raid was tantamount to a gross violation of basic human rights, that the police's cited reason of "suspicion of black metal activities" was not acceptable for their dramatic arrests. The media too came under fire for what the discussion panel members called "irresponsible journalism" that grossly violated the journalistic code of ethics of fair reporting of the incident.

The panel also explained that dramatic symbolism seen on the posters and merchandise available at Paul's Place that night was mere fashion and not to be taken too literally. Hip hop followers wear lots of bling, so punk fans like to wear black T-shirts with rather gory prints. But that doesn't mean the kids are Satan worshippers or drinkers of darah kambing.

After the press conference, a group of about 30 t0 40 musicians and supporters went to the Brickfields Police Station to enquire about the condition of the four who were by then still in police custody. We found out that three of them had been charged under the printing act, and one other under the entertainment act.

After waiting almost an hour, we found out that three out of the four were in the process of being released, while the last one (we presume him to be David, Paul's Place staff) had to wait for someone (the OCPD was not there, for some reason) to process his case. After finding this out, much of the crowd dispersed.

While things are still uncertain about the fate of Paul's Place--now that its image has been tarnished in the eyes of the wider public with this sham of a raid--and its equipment confiscated--it was very heartening to see members of the indie music community there supporting the venue and their right to musical expression without police harassment and media misrepresentation.

For more info on this strange case, go to Centre for Independent Journalism's site.

2006-01-02T00:46:00.000+08:00

PAUL'S PLACE RAIDED!!!

If you don't already know, Paul's Place (on Old Klang Road) was raided on New Year's Eve. And yes, we are shocked (especially after Meor's arrest just the other day)! Since other sites are already writing about it (check out ricecooker.kerbau.com), we're only summarising some of the details (taken from reports by Centre For Independent Journalism and ricecooker):

*Brickfields police raided Paul's Place during a punk concert called "This Year's Final Threat". They were accompanied by the press. The raid was apparently done to stamp out the so-called "black metal" culture. Sound equipment and musical instruments were confiscated *tools of the devil?* yeah, right. All the musicians involved during the gig have denied that it was a "black metal" gig. Come on people, get your dictionaries out: punk is not metal.

*About 380 young people were arrested by the police, including those inside and outside the venue plus some others who were drinking and hanging out in some shops near the area. They were forcibly taken to the Brickfields police station where they had to take urine tests. Apparently, three tested positive for drugs. These three plus Paul's Place bartender David remain in police custody while the others were released without charge. Four out of 380! You do the math! What was really the point of this circus?

*Six of the detainees, three men and three women, were chosen by the police and paraded on New Year's Day in front of a hostile and obviously-biased media. The report made it to TV and look out for the so-called "official" reports. One of the detainees who was paraded said that she was forced by the police to appear before the media, adding that the media were not interested in the her side of the story. Obviously, this is one of those media publicity stunts organised by the police to prove they're apparently doing a good job of stamping out the "black metal" threat. Wha?

PRESS CONFERENCE AT PAUL'S PLACE, 2 January 2006, 2pm

In response to what appears to be a gross misconduct of power and violation of human rights by the police, Rafil Elyas (of 360 Degree Head Rotation and Disarseter Records) and a few friends are assisting Paul's Place owner Paul Millot to fight for redress. In lieu, they've set up a press conference at the venue to address the following issues:

a) Definition and characterization of the Black Metal sub culture; music, lifestyle and philosophies.

b) Superficiality of sub culture embracement in Malaysia. Here, youths follow the fashion but not the philosophies and beliefs.

c) How Black Metal clamp down operations have spilled over to other sub cultures and musical genres, punk, hard core, rock.

Rafil will chair the discussions, with Julian Mokhtar, Azmyl Yunor, Hana Abd Aziz, Paul Millot and Jaclyn SM Kee talking. It should be a stimulating discussion, we reckon.

If you're at all interested in local music, human rights issues or just want to show your support for Paul's Place, please come one and all to show that music has to remain free from police brutality and stupidity.

Paul's Place Press Conference
Date & Time: Monday, 2 January 2006, 2pm
Address: 8, 2/137B (Top Floor), Resource Industrial Center, off Jalan Klang Lama, KL
(It's situated "behind" the block of shops that's directly across the highway from Pearl International Hotel.)

See you there!

2005-12-25T00:37:00.000+08:00

THANK YOU!!!

On Sunday 18 Dec, we had the last Troubaganger gig of 2005, a year which we look back on proudly for the six months worth of gigs at La Bodega KL we (the Troubadours/Doppelganger team, who are Jasmine Low, Azmyl Yunor, Tan Sei Hon and Jerome Kugan). We held two gigs a month (the first Sunday of every month being Doppelganger and the third Troubadours, or our joint shows) plus one or two more, which altogether makes for a total of 14 or so shows.

Simply said, it was a really wonderful experience for us. Thank you so so so much to our sponsor La Bodega KL for giving us a living room where we could share the music, words, joys, sadnesses, aspirations and dreams of our wonderful performers and you, our audience. Thank you. Hope to see you next year.

Yes, that's right. The Troubaganger team are taking a little break in January 2006 to enjoy the new year. We will see you at La Bodega KL on Sunday, 5 February 2006.

Anyway, to keep things going, here's a drumroll for the performers who've appeared at Troubaganger, Doppelganger, and of course, Troubadours: Meor, Shanon Shah, Furniture, Mei Chern, Shelley Leong, Reza Salleh, Ferns, Broken Scar, Kohl, Euseng, Lurks, Soft Touch, Izzy Mohamed, Jasemained Gan, Auburn, The Sofa Sessions, Lied, Nell & Hannah, Rizal Hefni, Fergus Ong/Gracecars, Bernice Chauly, Ady Suwardy, Zalila Lee, Az Samad, 360 Degree Head Rotation, Lucy In The Loo, Couple, Mils/Prozac Nation, Lisa Zahran, Justin Chan, Skyjuice Coffee, Melina, Rhapsody, Pang Khee Teik, Lynie, Akustik 39, Panda Head Curry, Wei-Yin, Detrimental Reliance, Hanafi, Jay, plus ourselves (heh heh hehe) and more... sorry if we left out any names... the mind can only remember so much.

Before we say goodbye to a wonderful year, here are some parting shots from the 18 Dec gig... were you there?

"Don't make me laugh!" Hari Azizan pleads, while Koon looks on. Not incidentally, we would like to thank Hari for letting us borrow her camera to take these photos. Thank you!

Sharing dirty jokes before showtime is but one of the many traditions that have been established at Troubaganger. Here, Azmyl, Lee Kwang, Sei Hon, Kevin and Ron laugh about their girlfriends.

Sei Hon (aka Green Man) kicked off the show, which started very late (also another tradition at Troubaganger). Minta maaf!

Meor is alive and free! "Tapi beer tak free pun!"

Azmyl Yunor played after Sei Hon, with Keng as his guest guitarist.

Jasmine Low read some of her poems and then sang for the the first time at Troubaganger!

... And then the bald dude had to ruin it all. Thanks to Danny Lim for braving the risk of blindness and taking this photograph of the beast aka Jerome Kugan.

Yuri and Khailee of Project Bazooka tells everyone about their wiki venture to create an online community resource centre for local musicians and everyone else to reach out to one another. Hmm... does that mean we can reach for Yuri? Oh, Khailee also can...

"Really? Can ah?" We're smiling too, babe.

Skyjuice Coffee played a rousing set full of funky numbers.

Broken Scar gone wild!

"I'm ready for my manicure now." Yvonne in her librarian disguise.

The bad boys of Panda Head Curry show you how to be death folkists! Rafil and Ben are so damn hardcore that PHC's appearances are never announced...

Is Meor the Iwan Fals of Malaysia? No, because he's better... wahliau!

Presenting Justin and the Chan brothers plus a nice shaved friend. By the way, Justin is not...

All the contestants of Troubaganger's Next Top Model instintively know how to pose at a moment's notice. Smile!

Well... hmm... some of the models need a bit more training. Hands, Ron! Where are you putting your hands?

Kevin/Broken Scar with his fast hands, which explains why his songs are played at lightning speed.

One of the Chan brothers is a tattoo enthusiast. We wonder what other things he likes to be done to his body.

"Make up your mind. Is it Justin or me?" "But can't I have you both?"

The evening has entered a wonderful shade of melancholic.

Alex is proud of showing off his eye. Lee Kwang looks scared.

"Nah, man! We didn't come here for the scenery. We really like the music!"

Su Ann (hope we got the spelling right) approached the stage very shyly and read us a very tantalising poem. Hurray for self-expression!

"For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains."

Hari, Koon and Yvonne had to suppress their laughter when asked about their boyfriends.

"You talkin' to me!" Sei Hon just a few seconds before pounced a heckler.

"Hey!" Justin Chan steals a side-glance at his adoring fans. Kawaiii!!!

We at Troubaganger are adoring fans of Sasha and Gerardine, our resident sound ladies!

"Let me tell you a story." Jas wants the whole world to know about...

"When is the show starting?"

"Yes, yes. We've bought a villa in Florence. And the puppies are coming with us!"

Jas's friend shows you how to turn a beer bottle into a musical instrument. "Never over-blow!"

Meor in a mercurial moment.

Justin in the middle of his romantic set.

A Transformers fan, obviously.

"Don't forget to dream about me."

Azmyl and Keng in the middle of creating a new genre called post folk.

Human rights supporters Alex and Hazri believe everyone should wear orange.

"Has the show started yet?"

Hazri spots something that he wouldn't mind biting. Pang doesn't seem to mind at all.

Yet another photo of the bald dude. Enough!

Photojournalist Danny Lim is also a Green Man.

Strutting their chops, Skyjuice Coffee tastes like this, y'all!

Meor never stops entrancing!

It ain't easy maintaining that hardcore death folkist persona but Rafil makes it seem so effortless.

Yet another contender for Troubaganger's Next Top Model not even breaking a sweat to deliver a killer smile.

"You mean, a villa in Florence costs about as much a Kelisa?" Troubaganger is the centre of strange-and-unreal information, yo!

Koon and friend wrestling on the stairs. This move is called Squeeze Your Enemy and Smile!

Thank you Justin for breaking our hearts. Are you...

"This song is called Anak Dara. It's what you can't get when you only makan gaji."

Peace! Some of the guys from Skyjuice Coffee thrilled to be playing.

Yes, we're all related! The Troubaganger team

"Now, about our deal. When can we meet the next top model?" Gerardine and Sasha already making plans for next year.

Ha ha haha... well, that was nice for a few laughs, yes? Anyway, see you next year. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

BTW, there is a Love Boat Party at Frangipani on Xmas Day. Please come to watch Ady Suwardy, Rhapsody and JK play plus food and drinkies and DJ set by J_Sun. More details at http://www.geocities.com/girl_gungho/

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Hey, hey, it's our last show for the year and everyone's invited! Share the love!

2005-12-11T23:39:00.000+08:00

Get ready to be Moonshined again, folks!

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Azmyl Yunor, Jerome Kugan and Tan Sei Hon will appear at KLue's Words & Tunes at MPH 1-Utama (new wing) on 16 December, alongside Bernice Chauly. See you there!

2005-12-07T13:24:00.000+08:00

MEOR: UPDATE*

Meor was released on Tuesday (6/12/2005) after a group of supporters successfully raised donations for his bail over the weekend. The bail was set at RM3,000 but was successfully appealed to RM1,300. Lukman, Black, Rahmat Haron and Meor's wife were present on the first day of his arrest to settle the paperwork. Thank you to the following who contributed to the bail appeal:

-Rahmat Haron & friends
-Joe Kidd & I-lann
-Lisa Zahran
-Bernice Chauly & Razman
-Ariff Akhir
-Tan Sei Hon
-Azmyl & Yvonne
-Rafil
-Justin Lim, Jagu & Edwin
-Siang

*Last Friday (2/12/2005) evening, at around 6pm, our singer-songwriter/busker friend Meor was arrested at Central Market. Meor was reportedly manhandled during his arrest while he was busking and was locked-up. Due to the technicality of an arrest on a Friday evening, he had to stay in jail over the weekend.

We were alerted by poet-artist Rahmat Haron on Friday via SMS:

Meor kena tahan operasi random pembersihan ****** ******, minta tolong raise fund untuk bail out. Dia ditahan sewaktu busking. Tq.

We deployed a donation appeal with Rahmat for Meor's bail over the weekend and successfully raised enough funds for it. Thank you all for your concerns and contributions.

More insight -
Ricecooker

Meor -
pestajiwa.net

SH & AY

2005-12-05T17:16:00.000+08:00

A WOMAN'S WORLD

Troubaganger 16 Days of Activism Special, 4 Dec 2005, at La Bodega KL.

Last night was a Troubaganger special gig organised with Katagender in order to raise awareness about gender-based violence, in conjunction with the 16 Days of Activism period. Quite a few people came and listened to what was an almost all-women line-up of solo singer songwriters and bands performing original material with a few choice covers thrown in. We also had two readers.

While music and words can be used to entertain, they can also be used to raise awareness about society's injustices, including violence against women. While violence may not only concern women, they are often the victims of acts of violence in society. Women and children anywhere in the world are always at risk of violence comitted mostly by men. Acts of violence is not only physical (beating, abduction) or sexual (rape, incest, forced prostitution), it can also be economy-based (child labour) and psychological (coercion, threats). Worse, gender-based violence can be institutional, including traditional customs and beliefs (marriage customs, women in schools, sex-selective abortion) which can disadvantage a woman's ability to be self-sufficient and independent.

A few quick facts:
*Globally, it's estimated that 1 out of 3 women have been beaten, forced into having sex and abused at least once in their lifetime.
*At least 60 million baby girls and female foetuses are killed every year in Asia through sex-selective abortion, infanticide or neglect.
*More than 90 million African women and girls are victims of female genital mutilation.
*The International Organisation for Migration estimates that around 2 million women are smuggled across international boundaries every year.
*Globally, between 40 and 70 percent of all homicide cases where the victim is a women, the crime was committed by their partner, usually in an abusive relationship.
- taken from UN Handbook on SGBV

Violence against women doesn't only affect women but all of society, including men. And that's why the responsibility to eradicate violence against women should be in the hands of both women and men. If not, the cycle of violence continues. Stop it now!

That's that for the serious stuff. On a lighter note, a lot of people came to support last night's gig. We didn't really do a headcount, but we think that about 60 people came. And they came to see, in order of appearance: Lynie, Lisa Zahran, Akustik 39, (little shpiel by Jaclyn Kee), Kohl, Melina, (surprise reading by Wei Yin), Zalila Lee, Bernice Chauly, Lucy In The Loo, Detrimental Reliance and Panda Head Curry.

Sorry to all who didn't know we were charging RM20. Usually Troubadours and Doppelganger nights are free. But last night we wanted to raise some extra money for charity. We managed to collect RM426 for charity which will be used to buy groceries for a women's shelter run by Women's Aid Organisation (WAO). Thank you to all who came to support this special gig.

Now, here comes the part you really want. Go spot yourself!

Troubadours teamsters Jerome, Azmyl and Sei Hon. Stop grinning! FYI, we will be selling our calendar for 2006, featuring all three Troubadours in suggestive poses. Wha?

It's good to be a woman. You can wear huge things around your neck and look fashionable.

It's good to be a woman. You can share little secrets and giggle about it to no end. There's Melina on the left. In the background, Lucy In The Loo sing.

It's good to be a woman. You can act nonchalant and people think you're being funny. Jac and Ezrena doing... we have no idea.

Jas, Nikky and Ben (of Ben's Bitches and Panda Head Curry) talking shop about something funny. Obviously.

Obligatory crowd shot to show how much Troubaganger people enjoy themselves. Hmmm...

You can always say Thank You. This is Keong, barkeep on duty at La Bodega KL at last night's thingy. Do you accept tips, man?

Rizal Hefni's hypnotic stare. We dare you to look away.

Kohl in action.

One of the singers of Akustik 39 in action.

Lisa Zahran in her element.

Lucy In The Loo... but you know they're not reeaallly in the loo.

Three women in deep concentration. Who are you?

More women in deep concentration. Who are you?

Hey funky with a camera! Send your pics to us at troubadourskl@gmail.com

Doppelganger Chief and Honorary fourth Troubadour Jasmine Low making sure the performers are amusing.

Do Zalila Lee and Wei Yin look amused?

This is something we don't see everyday. Sei Hon and Hui Koon on holiday.

Bernice Chauly, a multi-hyphenate, reads some of her wonderfully written poems. BTW, Bernice is organising a words and music event at No Black Tie on Dec 13.

Jaclyn Kee, a self-professed feminist and rep for Katagender, talking about the 16 Days of Activism.

Who are you? We are intrigued. Write to us!

Gorgeous women have made Troubaganger their second home. We know, we know. We can't believe our luck!

Our favourite sound ladies Sasha and Gerardine of Kaleo Entertainment. Thank you for the beautiful sound!

Reza "Djembeboy" Salleh dropped by with a cute smile.

Yvonne, we love you! For obvious reasons, obviously. Just make sure Azmyl's not looking!

Lucy and friends.

Sometimes we wonder if people come to Troubaganger to pose. Not that we mind. Not at all.

Where's Wally?

Sei Hon and Sonia, waiting for the other one to say something intelligent. Hmm...

"Did you see what she was wearing?" We did!

Lucy In The Loo playing acoustic!

Lynie opened the show for us. Thank you!

Zalila Lee didn't want to open the show for us! Oh! The stress of performing live!

Sorry. The photographer got distracted for a few seconds. Who's the pretty boy?

Pretty boy part two. The saga continues!

Sara Lo of Kohl shows you how to put emotion back into the song.

Katagender member Zapa and friend.

Melina and friend.

Detrimental Reliance sang two wonderful covers.

Bernice Chauly performing her moving poems.

Akustik 39... aka The Five Most Eligible Bachelors in KL.

And that was Troubaganger 16 Days of Activism Special!

Don't forget to make a date with us on 18 Dec when we'll have our Troubaganger Thank You Special! Celebrating six months of performances at La Bodega KL! Everyone's invited!

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STOP GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE!

50% of proceeds from show will go to an NGO tba.

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We're Awestruck too! Sadly, I won't be able to be there. But go, go! - JK

2005-11-30T03:06:00.000+08:00

FOR EVERYONE'S READING PLEASURE!!! A while ago, we sent out a request to singer songwriters who have performed at Troubadours, asking them if they wouldn'd mind sharing their lyrics on the blogsite. Izuan Shah of Auburn has wonderfully sent us lyrics to three of their songs: "The Endless Summer", "Beloved" and "Aurora Blues" with permission to share them with all of us. Yay! Izuan has also included comments at the end of each song. Thanks Izuan and Auburn. Go and buy their Karya EP if you haven't already got one. If you don't know where to get a copy at the next Troubadours gig where we set up a small CD stall. Enjoy!

"The Endless Summer"
(Words & Music by Izuan Shah & Auburn)

Love begins with meeting your one kismet kind, with a seasonal greeting…

On a dreamy night…
When tomfoolery is nice…
With our faces in disguise,
I’ll pretend that you are mine, time being.

If the endless summer comes…crashing down when we are not together then,
Will the winter sinners turn…to sapphire burns?
When we are lost…in each other’s arms now.

Make-believe our story as I laugh and cry,
Honestly, it’s a dream…

Strong in absolution…
To be whole enough to please…
Another mortal being,
On the days when I’m sincere...warmth within.

Shall the end of summer come…crashing down, when we are not together,
Now...
Will the winter sinners turn…to sapphire burns?
When we are lost…in each other’s arms…

In summer, in this endless summer, will she find her love then…alone and in time?

This endless summer, they’re lost in the summer…he’s lost in her shrine.

When winter is worn,
Then autumn will come.

She plays…always,
He plays…all the games,
They pray…and wait,
In this, endless summer...

*Rationale: An Auburn song, it's really actually a heavy number, quite longdrawn with a lot of parts...bordering on prog rock, but I premiered it's acoustic cousin at Troubadours. An eternal favourite of mine, although I haven't yet done it justice the few times I've played it at Troubadours nights. I hope to do so one day, when I find the essence of the song again and can sing it properly. It has been two years since it was written, during a spell when I was going through quite a painful transition to "real" adulthood, and trying to leave a past of unrequited love and other adolescent concerns. "The Endless Summer" was my metaphor for the "endless summer of unrequited love", as well as our Malaysian summers. - Izuan Shah

"Beloved"
(Words & Music by Izuan Shah & Auburn)

I understand, the need to compare,
The cards we've been dealt,
And you say, it's not fair...

I'll fall to my knees
When we all just see as one
When we all just feel as one

Well God only knows, why our hearts feel so low,
Sometimes so as to test, where our purity rests,

So it's true, you can't dance,
With the human pretense...
When they all seem so dense,
It's the world you can't stand...

I'll fall to my knees
When we all just see as one
When we all just feel as one

I'd fall
When we'd all just feel the same
When we'd all just feel the same

And I understand, the need to pretend,
When you say, it's not fair,
You're quite alone, as you dare.

*Rationale: Another song I haven't done justice to acoustically at Troubadours. It's on our record Karya, and is one of the few Auburn songs actually meant to be done quietly and acoustically. When I first wrote the words, I thought they were some of the cheesiest phrases ever, but was reassured and comforted by Ron Khoo of Furniture that the song was "earnest". So I'll take that. Thanks Ron. - Izuan Shah

"Aurora Blues"
(Words & Music by Izuan Shah & Auburn)

Now…
Mourn all the souls…
In our darkest of hours…

Mourn all the souls…
In the hall of Valhalla
In the face of the Morta

Epiphany and prophecy…
Sheds the light on all these dreams…

That lie beneath auroras…
And the moon…

Hide...
The sorrows and fears…
In our darkest of hours…

Mourn all the souls…
In the hall of Valhalla
In the face of the Morta

*Rationale: Not on the Auburn record, and it's another rocker due to be out on a compile called ...Dari Bilik Bedah out on Bilik Bedah Records next year...a juvenile first stab at realising our once-relevant "Bohemian Rhapsody" aspirations. It's as incomprehensively mumbo-jumbo as I'll ever be as a lyricist...part fairy-tale, part nursery rhyme...entirely fantastical bullsh*t. Was inspired a lot by Narnia (the book), the aurora borealis phenomenon (the northern lights) and Norse mythology. Basically written around a weird little lick, that sounded at first like "blues" from the "auroras", hence the song title. - Izuan Shah

2005-11-28T15:48:00.000+08:00

Hi Hi, News from the interim. Just when you think the three Troubadours are chained to the the flowery backdrop at our resident stage at Bodega KL, we strike out this December to perform alongside other regular faces at Troubadours in non-Troubadours gigs this December. And yes, yes, they're all FREE!

On 2 and 3 December, Jerome Kugan will be playing the Starbucks Music Series. Alongwith Izzy Mohamed and others.

Starbucks Music Series in association with KLue
2 December, 8-10pm, Starbucks @ Borders, The Curve.
3 December, 3-6pm, Starbucks @ Borders, The Curve.

Jerome will also appear alongside Meor, Mei Chern and Will Ng at The Songwriters Round 21 on 10 December. For more info, go to www. peteteo.com/weblog

The Songwriters Round 21
10 December, 10pm till late, Alexis Ampang.

On 16 December, Azmyl Yunor and Tan Sei Hon will be performing alongside writers (inlcuding Bernice Chauly) at KLue's Words & Tunes @ MPH 1 Utama.

KLue's Words & Tunes
16 December, 8-10pm, MPH 1-Utama.

Also, don't forget the two Troubaganger Specials in December.

On the 4th, we have Troubaganger 16 Days of Activism Special.

And on the 18th, we'll have our Troubaganger Thank You Special. Hmm... what's that all about? Stay tuned to find out more.

In the meantime, stay well, party hard, and see you at the gigs!

2005-11-27T20:00:00.000+08:00

TROUBAGANGER 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM SPECIAL
presented by Troubaganger and Katagender, supported by La Bodega KL
featuring Lucy In The Loo, Kohl, Leow Mei Chern, Zalila Lee, Nell and Hannah plus readings by Jasmine Low, Bernice Chauly and more.
4 December 2005, La Bodega KL
RM20 cover (half of proceeds will be be donated to an NGO tba)

Hi Everyone! Make a date with Troubaganger this Sunday, 4 December as we celebrate the International 16 Days of International Activism (25 November to 10 December).

FYI, Katagender is a collective of artists and activists who met at a workshop organised by Sisters in Islam a couple of months ago. After the workshop, a group of artists and activists decided to do something for the 16 days of activism.

During the whole duration of the 16 days , Katagender will be working in tandem with three NGOs (Sisters In Islam, Malaysian AIDS Council and Women's Aid Organisation) and on their own to carry out various artistic activities to raise public awareness about gender-based violence. Those activities inlcude mural paintings, performance art, invisible theatre and other events.

In conjunction with Katagender's roster of activities, Troubadours and Doppelganger have decided to pitch in by devoting our 4 December gig to support the worthy cause. Gender-based violence is one of the most heinous things in society today. It's the root of so much social injustice and disempowerment. Most victims and survivors of gender-based violence are are women and children. Stop the cycle of violence.

To find out more about Katagender, go to their blogsite.

Come and support this worthy cause and enjoy an evening of wonderful music and readings by an almost all-women line-up at our Troubaganger 16 Days of Activism Special. Half of the proceeds will be donated to an NGO tba.

2005-11-24T20:11:00.000+08:00

MOONSHINE

Hey there everyone! There's a new acoustic night in town called Moonshine, organised by regular Troubadours performer Reza Salleh. It's happening at No Black Tie this Saturday, 26 November. Go check it out!

2005-11-24T17:45:00.000+08:00

F R E S H D E L I V E R Y !

Photos from Troubadours 8 which turned out to be a Troubaganger event (ha ha) due to a collision with our sister event Doppelganger. But we didn't mind at all, because more is definitely merrier.

Thus, instead of the usual two headliners, Troubaganger Happy Accident Special featured, in order of appearance: Rhapsody, Couple, Jay, Justin Chan, Kevin (Broken Scar), The Sofa Sessions, Fikri, Gracecars, and Lurks.

All of whom were fantastic, playing to a full-capacity crowd. We had over 50 eager audience members who came to support their favourite acts. The two girls plus one guitar dude trio Rhapsody sparked off the night to a wonderful start with their sweet wistful sounds. Couple jangled through a set of old and new songs, infecting all with their bittersweet youthfulness. Jay, an open miker, did a strange medley of Smells Like Teen Spirit and Zombie. Justin Chan who only recently returned home after several years in the UK broke more than a few hearts with his romantic set. Kevin (Broken Scar) roused the crowd with his folk rockin' numbers to great effect. The Sofa Sessions got everyone tapping their feet and singing along with their feel-good melodies. Then Bodega waiter Fikri joined the band for a Peter Pan number. Gracecars, aka Fergus Ong, shared his charming tunes about love and not being afraid to die. Then, last but not least, Lurks ended the night on a majestic tone with a set of melodically dark and haunting electro-acoustic songs.

And below we share with you some photos from the night. We like to thank Hari for letting us borrow her camera.

Our next date will be Troubaganger 16 Days of Activism Special on Dec 4. Stay tune for more details in the next few days.

Jasmine Low, Doppelganger organiser and honorary fourth Troubadour, tells Kevin (Broken Scar) he has to go up onstage and play otherwise she'll call the Troubadours gang and maim him for life.

Couple. But actually, who is the couple here?

Sasha, one half of the two-woman sound company (the other half is Gerardine who is camera shy) that tweaks the sound for both Troubadours and Doppelganger. Everyone is in love with Sasha. Oh!

Rafil of 360 Degree Head Rotation scanning the crowd to recruit for some head-spinning. What does Satan want? The Disarseter Records compilation Panic In The Peninsula, y'all!!! It features a whole lot of bands. Look out for it at the next Troubaganger if you don't already know where to get it.

Sometimes the only way to respond when listening to good music at Troubadours and Doppelganger is to cuddle up next to a person you like. Aww! Lurks really sets the mood. Oh my!

Ariff Akhir of The Sofa Sessions gives his best impression of a teddy bear. Aww!

Kevin (Broken Scar) has no fear of the crowd. If you want to know how and the rest of us do it, scroll down.

Nicole from Rhapsody sharing a laugh with Justin Chan. What are they laughing about?

Alex Yong, longtime supporter of Troubadours, turns up with a mysterious pretty friend. Alex, Alex, what are we supposed to think?

When he's not serving those demanding customers, La Bodega KL waiter Fikri loves to rock out and sing. Word has it that he's working on original material. Look out, Mawi!

Fergus Ong (who performed on the night as Gracecars) with a friend. Who is she, Fergus?

Our friend, the experimental musician and sound artist Goh Lee Kwang makes an appearance, surrounded by spectral shapes no less. Check out his latest CD Punk Guitar, available at Troubadours gigs.

Ide. First time at Troubaganger. Percayalah!

"We want you as our sex slave!" Troubadour Azmyl Yunor with Zack from Lurks are serious! But their girlfriends most probably don't know.

We have reason to believe this cute girl's name is Nyla (sorry if we got the spelling wrong). She didn't sing any songs but nevertheless stole a few hearts. Write to us!

"How does he do it?" Sasha peers over the mixing desk to peek at what Lurks's The Other Zack is doing to his elaborate spread of drum machines.

All we know about this hottie is that she's spoken for. So admire from afar only! Otherwise Azlan from Lurks will call on the two Zacks and twist you into pretzels.

Lurks, otherwise known as the Men In Black, is ready to sing you a song.

Members of Rhapsody take a minute to settle down after sound check.

Concentrate. Focus. Concencentrate. Focus. Look serious. We love the crowd at Troubaganger.

"This song's about a girl." Lead singer Aidil explains that all of Couple's songs are about girls. And then more girls.

Gig organiser Shah being photographed while photographing. If you want his number, you can...

Open miker Jay lets it all out. Yeah, man, that's how you do it!

Yet another sultry pose of Sasha. What can we say. We are in love!

The delectable Justin Chan with his equally delectable friend Laura. Our question is: who is the luckier one?

Usually Troubadours and Doppelganger get small crowds. But Troubaganger always seems to pack Bodega KL to the brim. Then riots ensue. The crowd goes ballistic! The papparazzi go mad! Arrgghhh... the inhumanity!

Zack (there are two Zacks in Lurks) and Azlan from Lurks in a moody pose. As you can tell, black is their colour of choice. But, of course.

The talented Zalila Lee shows us her collection of earrings. BTW, Zalila will be appearing in our next Troubaganger Special on Dec 4.

Hey, where's that photo gonna go? If you have photos of Troubadours you wanna share on this blogsite, send them troubadourskl@gmail.com Of course, they don't only have to be about Troubadours. They can be any picture you don't mind sharing with us. The nastier, the better.

Jasmine Low is our shepherdess. We love her!

"Hey Zack, what's up?" Zack from Lurks waits for Zack from Lurks to start up the beat. "I need a beat, Zack." "Beat it, Zack!" "Come on, Zack!" "You come on, Zack!" Oh dear.

Rhaspody. Don't play play!

Here's another shot of cutie Justin Chan. To all the girls out there, yes, Justin is available. You can call him at...

Is love in the air? Oh yes! The romantic vibes at Troubaganger is as thick as cheesecake, baby! Ow!

"Can't take my eyes off you!" Everyone scream for The Sofa Sessions! 1, 2, 3...

This is what the performers see behind the mic at Troubaganger. Isn't it intimidating, folks? But you know how we do it? We imagine everyone naked. Now, look closer and do it yourself.

"Didn't you guys remember to bring the gimp?" Couple are more mysterious than you think, boys and girls.

Sometimes, moments of reflection just overcome you at Troubaganger. "Did I turn off the kettle?" Oh.

Azmyl, Alex and friend. We love our friends at Troubaganger. We do. We do.

Fergus Ong, performing as Gracecars (the other two members couldn't make it), bravely holding the singer songwriter torch! Go Fergus!

As a parting shot, we have Janet Lee, who dropped by Troubaganger to have a look. We asked if she could sing a song but she didn't have anything prepared, but maybe next time (we look forward to it, babe). The young lass is also a singer who recently appeared as one of the chorus girls in KLPAC's Pygmalion. If you want her number, you can call...

Well, that's boys and grrls. See you next time. Remember, next date is Dec 4. Don't forget to bring the love.

2005-11-23T14:57:00.000+08:00

My SEI:

Ok,Ok, like we freakin finally got a blog space to blog, and none of the three busker-teers are blogging! Only JK has been dilligently putting up pics and announcements and reporting how much fun and successful each gig we've had and how much the rest of you losers missed out for not checking it out!! (what a freakin liar!)
But Ddamn, we aint natural buggers..oopps i mean bloggers.(Dont know bout JK though..the bugging part i mean)
So like, a month ago, me and JK were hanging out at KL Central brainstorming abt wht we can pursue under the Troubadours banner and enterprise etc, and he was complaining la about how come me and Azmyl aint bloggin like the worlds goin to end tommorow..so i told the fella, 'who the heck wants to read abt us anyways??' We're just your average 'joe+jane makan gaji' what, nothing exciting to share la' our daily routine is as common as everybody else.The fella thought that WE singer-songwriters are a DIFFERENT breed. (Ooooo.....i can hear charges of elitism from the leftist tendencies within my psyche) Haiya, we're as different as Tom'sDick'sHarry la...But, i thought maybe we should like write abt juicy stuffs la, like who's fucking who's brains out and all that jazz, u know stimulating intellectual 'stuff', Now these are the kind of material WE at troubadours should be proud to blog abt!! (Sure win one i told the fella) Wht else could bring in truckloads of decent Malaysian readers who care abt 'real music, real people' flocking to our blogspot for the 'latest'?
That fella shake his head, abhorred at the idea that im bringing down the singer songwriter image to a new low (lazy bums, drunkards, arrogant asskissing opportunists, horny bastards And bitches (must'nt leave the ladies out..PC what) copycats, shameless imitators and now gossip mongers and rumourmillers?!!)
But i know, that fella is in denial one, he KNOWs thats wht we need one,anyways, have to keep on convincing the fella la, because if he dont agree, i can't write abt the things you dear readers, really want to read abt in blog what, i know i would, im constantly checking this blogspot for the latest, until i realise I have to pump in the goddamn info myself...damn!

S.H

2005-11-22T01:21:00.000+08:00

THIS JUST IN!

Photos from Troubadours 7, 13 November featuring 360 Degree Head Rotation and Kohl.

No photos from Acoustic Fingers, 11 November featuring (oh so many!) just scroll down please

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the delay in putting up the photos from Troubadours 7. It's been pretty hectic these past two weeks.

Anyway, before we move on to Troubadours 7, we would like to apologise for not being able to put up photos from Acoustic Fingers at NBT on 11 November, which was a frikkin' runaway success. We took photos but they didn't turn out so well because... well, Jerome's still learning how to take flashless photos in dim light. And the photos were too damn dark.

But we'll try to give you a picture. The place was packed to the brim, with the singathon happening onstage. Although we started an hour late, there was electricity in the air. The audience heckled. The performers heckled back. Lots of booze flowed in between.Altogether we had about 17 singer songwriters plus a few open mic acts.

In order of appearance: Kevin (Broken Scar), Zalila Lee, Tan Sei Hon, Mils, Soft Touch, Izuan Shah, Jasemaine Gan, Jerome Kugan, Shana, Reza Salleh, Izzy, Shanon Shah, Aznan, Rhapsody and Zarul Albakri. Later on, Reza Salleh, Soft Touch and Shanon Shah went back up onstage to sing a bit more before we ended the night at around 1:30am.

We thank you Evelyn and NBT for letting Troubadours organise this gig. We thank you all the performers for being so wonderful to share your songs with us. We thank you all the audience members for being such crazy, supportive lovelies!

Troubadours 7, which happened two days later, however, was a very quiet affair. Kohl (made up of Sara Lo and her bandmates--sorry Sara for billing the band as only Sara Lo) and 360 Degree Head Rotation charged on anyway, despite the lack of audience members. Kevin (Broken Scar) and the three Troubadours Azmyl Yunor, Tan Sei Hon and Jerome Kugan also appeared as open mikers.

Kohl was sweet and pleasant as expected. The band's written some lovely new songs about love and friendship and those other types of relationships, and though they apologised for being unrehearsed, they were anything but. It's very good to see Sara Lo performing again. For those of you who committed the crime of missing out on this talented band, they'll be performing again at the Troubaganger 16 Days of Activism Special on 4 December at La Bodega KL.

Does Satan want your lovely wife? Or does Satan want a four wheel drive? The answer to that, my friends, according to Rafil and Jack of 360 Degree Head Rotation is a resounding Neither. What does Satan want? Repeat after me, kids: Satan wants more of 3DHR's caustic, irreverent and wholesomely raucous "out there" music. These two guys should come with a parental warning sticker. And, oh yeah, after Satan has had enough of the music, we pretty much agree that "Satan wants a cigarette." Cork!

And now... drumroll please... here are the pixies!

Do you come here often? Maybe you should. View of La Bodega KL from the street at night.

The writing's on the wall, dude!

Sei Hon is actually a guitar god disguised as a Chinaman.

With deep concentration, Kohl shows you how to feel.

We've had our share of surprise open mic acts in the past, but surprise guests? Imagine our surprise when Paul and David (of Paul's Place fame) came to Troubadours. Those who have never seen them outside of Paul's Place before, here's proof that they're not chained to the bar.

We're sure that all conspiracies to take over the world starts with coffee and song. Jack, Sei Hon (distracted by that chord), Kevin and Azmyl talk shop.

Rafil and a frightening close-up of Jack. Where did he get that Abattoir Blues T-shirt?

Flap faster, Kevin. Flap faster. "How many times do I have to tell you? I'm not guilty!"

Sara Lo and mum and friendly man (who looks like he loves his beer) strike a pose.

Saint Rafil, Patron Saint of the Ungodly, makes regular appearances at Troubadours. When he's not lighting Satan's cigarettes, that is.

A whole lot of talking goes on at Troubadours. Rafil and Jerome yak yak yak.

He works hard for the money. Azmyl makan gaji, buka perniagaan sendiri!

Sei Hon and Azmyl are nothing like the May and Choy. But maybe that's a good thing.

Teh tarik satu! What does Satan want now? Jack and Rafil of 360 Degree Head Rotation know the answer.

"I have a dream." Jack and a student who came to talk to us about Troubadours listen very intently to Azmyl's plans to overwhelm Bangi with folkies.

Jerome waits for that all-important pling!

Do you know where your fingers have been, Rafil?

Stay tuned to this page for pictures from Troubadours 8!

2005-11-15T14:38:00.000+08:00

ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI
plus Twilight Action Girl and DJ Goldfish
23 November 2005, Zouk KL Mainroom
RM30 (includes 1 drink)

Hmm, for those of you might not know who Architecture In Helsinki are: they are an eight-piece band from Melbourne, Australia. Their music is kind of poppy, kind of rocky, kind of school band-ish--it's all extremely cute. Like Belle and Sebastian meets Fiery Furnaces. And our friends at KLue have organised for them to drop by in KL for a one-night performance in Zouk's Mainroom, which should be a nice treat since it's usually doof-doof stuff. Finally live music invades the big molar! Even if you're not familiar with the band's music, it'll be quite fun to see how they recreate their music live, because they use instruments like recorders, glockenspiels and accordions. To find out more, go to www.klue.com.my/upfront or to listen to the band's music, go to www.architectureinhelsinki.com

Cheers, JK

2005-11-10T15:13:00.000+08:00

CHANGE TO LINEUP AT ACOUSTIC FINGERS

Due to unforeseen problems, there's been a slight change to the lineup of Acoustic Fingers at No Black Tie. Meor and Azmyl Yunor will unfortunately not be able to perform (but they'll be appearing at Unclogged the night after so catch them there instead). But Amir Yussoff and Sara Lo will be appearing. Hurray!

For details about Acoustic Fingers, just scroll down. See you there!

2005-11-08T23:29:00.000+08:00

UNCLOGGED @ No Black Tie
Saturday, 12 November, RM12 admission, start 8pm
featuring Meor, Sherry, Azmyl Yunor, Rahmat Haron, 360 Degree Head Rotation, Fathullistiwa Soundscapes, and Farmhouse.

Joe Kidd, if you don't already know, is a dear friend to the singer songwriter scene in KL. Way back when nobody gave a damn about us, the 'Godfather of the Malaysian Underground' and leader of Carburetor Dung started organising a series of singer songwriter gigs entitled Unclogged. So many Uncloggeds have happened that he's even forgotten how many he's done. Unclogged has featured a variety of acts in the last few years, giving a platform to those exquisite screamers who might have otherwise been clogged up in obscurity. For a while now, Unclogged's been on hiatus, awaiting the reopening of NBT, its spiritual homeground. Go to ricecooker.kerbau.com right now for more details. Go and support Unclogged!