Funnyman Harith Iskander (right) joins Michael Veerapan for a night of comedy and jazz at Bobo KL next Wednesday.
KLANG Valley, brace yourself: The party is about to begin! There are only two weekends that stand between you and 2024, and they are packed with enough beats and baubles to chase away those end-of-year blues.
Ready to unleash your inner groove goblin? We have got your nights mapped out.
BOBO KL
65-2, Jalan Bangkung,
Bangsar, KL
Tel: 012-683 8603
Tonight and tomorrow night, Elvira Arul is in the house until Christmas Eve for a very special Christmas with Elvira Arul and the Last Notes. On Wednesday, jazz meets stand-up as veteran pianist Michael Veerapen takes on funnyman Harith Iskander on stage for A Funnier Malaysia. Next Thursday night, the laughter and the fusion continue with the inimitable Douglas Lim bringing along Evelyn Feroza for the ride. Joy Victor and her 9 Lives are in the house with a surprise in store for music fans on Dec 29, while on Dec 30 and 31, Dasha Logan helps count the crowd down to 2024 with two nights of great music.
JAO TIM
61, Jalan Sultan, KL
Tel: 03-2022 3897
Website: www.jaotim.com
Crooner Kai Chalmers makes an appearance at Simply Jazz on Christmas Eve.Tonight, it’s a special mother-daughter Christmas celebration as Chanelle Guerzo and Michelle Nunis take the stage for an evening focusing on pop and country. Tomorrow night, show tunes get an airing with Sophia Ng and friends coming together for a night of familiar Christmas favourites and a dose of Broadway musicals. On Christmas Eve, Clinton Jerome pulls out all the stops for a festive night of fun with a host of special guests. On Boxing Day, the Sound of Music gets a turn in the spotlight thanks to Nicolaz, Pete, Yvonne and Sharon. Next Wednesday, David Soh, Simon Peters and Ross Farren team up to get into acoustic hits from the 1990s. On Dec 30, Dani Komari is in the house for Cessation, which throws a light on R&B, soul and jazz.
MERDEKARYA
352 (Annexe), Jalan 5/57,
Petaling Garden, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 018-661 4553
Tonight, what is probably Malaysia’s only genre-fluid outfit takes the stage at Merdekarya, with The Panda Head Curry? serving up great vibes and fun tunes. Tomorrow night, it’s The Christmas Show with Keith Kamalaraj singing songs for the season all night long. There is also a special Christmas open mic session at 9pm.
PORKVILLE
Lot 3, Lorong Utara (B),
PJS 52, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 016-324 1455
Comedian Douglas Lim will make an appearance at BOBO KL.The interestingly named Porkville in the heart of Petaling Jaya serves up more than just delicious grub as it also plays host to some great rocking times.
BATS
Sunway Giza,
Jalan PJU 5/14, PJ
Tel: 012-969 8557
BATS is fresh off a charity fundraiser and is back in the thick of the action with a host of acts performing regularly, with crooner Vishnu keeping it tight on stage alongside a host of other musicians. Their special Christmas menu is also making a comeback soon.
KIND A BLUE
KL Jazz & Arts Centre,
1, Lorong Kapar,
off Jalan Syed Putra, KL
WhatsApp: 012-571 7759
Kind A Blue is a great spot to enjoy some jazzy vibes for a little something different.
LAVAA RESTOBAR
25, Jalan 17/56
Section 17, PJ
Tel: 03-7931 5446
Great vibes, good food and a selection of original cocktails make this nifty outlet in Petaling Jaya a great place to chill. It’s a great time to just relax for an afternoon with the sounds of Sharin going solo with his acoustic and jamming up a storm. On Wednesday evenings, Victor sets the tone from 6pm onwards.
SIMPLY JAZZ BY TIN BOX
28 & 29, Block C5, Level G3,
Publika, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Reservations: https://tinbox.my
Jazz fans in Klang Valley have another new venue to enjoy. This weekend, piano man Michael Veerapen is back in the groove, leading the pack. Tonight and tomorrow night, Jessica Teh sings out strong while on Christmas eve, crooner Kai Chalmers is in the house to entertain.
H&A THE ORIGINAL
37, Jln 23/70a,
Desa Sri Hartamas, KL and 24, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KLWednesday and Sunday nights are for music, with alternating guests. Get your thinking caps on as quizmaster Ram has brought his challenge to H&A The Original, alternating between Desa Sri Hartamas and TTDI. Next Wednesday, get into the groove with Tam as he serves up some great solo vibes at the TTDI outlet.
HANGOVER PJ
D-37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square,
2, Jalan 19/1, Petaling Jaya
Tel: 012-248 2098
On Wednesday nights, Joy Victor and the rest of 9 Lives get into the groove at Hangover. On Saturday nights, the Soulseekers are in the house to entertain.
ON LINE PUB
32, Jalan SS20/10,
Damansara Kim, PJ
Tel: 03-7728 0532
On Friday nights, KDee Razman gets the ball rolling for a load of fun ahead of the weekend. On Saturday nights, On Line comes alive as the Temple of Rock kicks it into high gear with the inimitable, and irrepressible, rocker Sharin picking up his axe for some major mayhem with his backing crew.
TWENTY EIGHT @ BANGSAR
26, Jalan Telawi 5,
Bangsar, KL
Tel: 019-870 0493
Friday nights serve up something a little different at Twenty Eight, with quizmaster Ram headlining in his own inimitable way, but it’s not just any other quiz night as there will be a live band on stage to keep punters entertained before, after and maybe even during the quiz.
NAVIGATORS BAR & RESTAURANT
C-43-P2 and Mezzanine,
Block C, Jaya One,
72A, Jalan Universiti, PJ
Tel: 012-530 0013
Navigators is back in action with a selection of great offerings for the fans. On Sunday nights, it’s time to chill out and mellow a little with the sounds of Victor M on stage.
LOCO TTDI
11, Jalan Wan Kadir 2,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL
Tel: 016-380 8477
The cheer-filled, Mexican-themed Loco TTDI serves up more than just 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 gets in on the action on Sunday evenings.
ROCK BOTTOM BANGSAR
Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 016-315 3072
The DJs keep the music going most of the week, with a selection of awesome tunes both live and from the DJ console.
ELLI ROCKS TTDI
26A, First Floor,
Jalan Datuk Sulaiman,
TTDI, KL
Tel: 011-3422 5566
Another spot for a night out in the heart of TTDI, Elli Rocks is also home to “gin o’clock” and a host of great musicians, especially over the weekends.
ROCKAFELLERS BUKIT DAMANSARA
15-G, 17-G, 19-G
Jalan Medan Setia 1,
Bukit Damansara, KL
This venue hosts regular Nightcoustic sessions where the likes of Priscilla Xavier, Gareth and Fairul, Mizan and Kyra and Yasher and Andy have all previously appeared. Check out their social platforms for more information on current musical acts.
CRANE KL78, Jalan Sultan, KL
WhatsApp: 013-218 5712
Website: cranekl.com
Good selection of cocktails and great food add to the charm of the ambience here as well as a great selection of music from Wednesday to Saturday. Every Friday, get into the groove with the soloists as they take to the stage to entertain.
