Ida Mariana spices up Jao Tim’s Malaysia Day celebration with a night of kebaya jazz.
WITH National Day just past and Malaysia Day around the corner, you can be sure there will be something special in the works.
From rock and pop to blues, jazz and everything else, here are a few places to jam the night away.
LAVAA RESTOBAR
25 Jalan 17/56
Section 17, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7931 5446
Great vibes, good food and cocktails make this outlet in Petaling Jaya a great place to chill. Musical magic happens twice a week here with a Sunday afternoon session from 3pm to 7pm. It’s a great time to chill to the sounds of Sharin going solo with his acoustic jam. On Wednesday evenings, Victor sets the tone from 6pm onwards. Special Merdeka cocktails and mocktails are also available at Lavaa up to Malaysia Day.
JAO TIM
61 Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2022 3897
Website: www.jaotim.comTonight, Al Terry’s Blues Syndicate takes music fans through a “History of the Blues”. It’s all here from the Delta blues of the 1950s right up to harmonica-driven Chicago blues and, of course, the music that it inspired – rock ’n’ roll. Tomorrow night, Amanda Imani is in the house for a night of alternative pop. On Sunday, Helloluqman & The 3005 Cru explore a short history of boy bands and girl groups. Next Tuesday, jazz fans, especially of the Nanyang variety, are in for a treat when the Shang Sisters take the stage. On Sept 16, Ida Mariana brings a touch of Malaysiana as she presents a night of kebaya jazz. Songstress Atilia Haron will be making a special appearance at Jao Tim on Sept 23 for an evening of jazz, R&B and pop. Cover charges apply.
MERDEKARYA
352 (Annexe), Jalan 5/57
Petaling Garden, PJ
Tel: 018-661 4553
Tonight, Zuura brings bedroom pop to the Merdekarya stage at the Live Bar. Tomorrow night, it’s going to be a double header with a twist as rockers Demondolls and Priyawat get into the thick of things. Next Wednesday, head honcho Brian Gomez brings folk rock to the stage, while on Thursday night, it’s Armand Tanzarian and his post-rock stylings. On Malaysia Day, Merdekarya plays host to “The Malaysia Day Show” featuring Lab The Rat, Sindrom Anak Kedua, Panda Head Curry and Ayop (or Azmyl Yunor and Orkes Padu, as their full monicker is). It’s a special fundraiser for Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia (Gerak) and tickets are priced at RM30 at the door. Tomorrow is the last day for early bird tickets of RM25. On other nights, there’s no cover charge but a minimum tip of RM10 for musicians is expected.
BOBO KL
65-2 Jalan Bangkung
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 012-683 8603
Tonight and tomorrow night, Izen Kong and Ee Jeng continue to pay tribute to the great Nat King Cole. Next week, Elvira Arul and The Last Notes are in the house from Sept 14 to 16. For those who want something a little jazzier, look out for Tea for Two, featuring the inimitable Janet Lee and Cher Siang. For tickets, visit www.cloudjoi.com/org/bobokl
The Shang Sisters bring Nanyang jazz to Jao Tim next Tuesday night.
On Line Pub32, Jalan SS20/10
Damansara Kim
Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7728 0532
On Friday nights, KDee Razman gets the ball rolling. On Saturday nights, On Line comes alive as rocker Sharin picks up his axe for some major mayhem.
HANGOVER PJ
D-37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square
2 Jalan 19/1, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 012-248 2098
The Hangover is set to get into the groove with a wide selection of everything from R&B and retro to blues and rock. On Friday nights, explore the sounds of the 1980s with the Union reunion. On Sunday nights, it’s a whole lot of fun as Julian Mokhtar welcomes everyone to sing, and play along with the T-Jam sessions.
SIMPLY JAZZ by Tin Box
28 & 29, Block C5, Level G3
Publika, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Reservations: tinbox.my
Tonight and tomorrow night, pianoman Michael Veerapen and his band host vocalist Kirana Kay. Next Thursday, Michelle Nunis takes the stage alongside Veerapen and his team. Next Friday and Saturday night,
Old-school rocker Sharin trades his electric ax for acoustic one for Sunday afternoon sessions at Lavaa Restobar in PJ.
TWENTY EIGHT @ BANGSAR
26 Jalan Telawi 5
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 019-870 0493
Friday nights at Twenty Eight see Quiz Master Ram headlining with a live band on stage to keep punters entertained before, after and maybe even during the quiz. For reservations, email enquiries@twentyeightbar.com
ELLI ROCKS DH
46-M First Floor
Plaza Damansara Jalan Medan Setia 2
Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 011-1511 8866
The home of gin’o’clock also serves up some great musical vibes three nights a week, with a host of luminaries gracing the stage. Every Wednesday, Gerard Singh continues his solo sessions while tonight, guitar virtuoso Sharin teams up with percussionist Al Hafiz.
LOCO TTDI
11 Jalan Wan Kadir 2
TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 016-380 8477
The cheer-filled, Mexican-themed Loco TTDI serves great food and drinks with its live sessions on Thursday and Sunday nights from 6pm onwards. Join Sharin for the live sessions on Thursday, while troubadour Tam takes the stage on Sunday evenings.
Folk and indie rocker Azmyl Yunor joins the Orkes Padu for a special Malaysia Day fundraiser at Merdekarya.
ROCK BOTTOM CHANGKAT
42, Changkat Bukit Bintang,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 011-6172 9892
DJs spin the wheels of steel during the week but on Sunday nights, from 9pm onwards, the Sons of Adam brings back the spirit of Woodstock and the rocking tunes of the 1960s and 1970s.
BATS
Sunway Giza,
Jalan PJU 5/14, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 012-969 8557
Piano man Vishnu Shakhti is a regular here with a host of friends to liven up the nights. Tonight, Vishnu jams with Nina and Agy and tomorrow night he returns with Nina on vocals again, joined by Jason. For a full list of performances, check out www.facebook.com/bats.restaurant.bar
9FiveQ Restobar34 Jln USJ9/5Q
Subang Jaya
Tel: 010-277 2909
Tuesday nights see regular Gerard Singh get into the thick of acoustic action.
