Music 2004 - 2

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: Lemang Music Presents: 'The John Peel Tribute'. Coming together to bid "So long and thanks for all the tuna" to the irascible John Peel: Carburettor Dung, Ben Harrison (Singapore), My Pet Alien (Penang), Spunky Funggy, 360 Degree Head Rotation, KLPHQ, Spongebag, Private Whizz and CPILAQ. Venue: Paul's Place, 105M, Mezzanine Floor, Jalan SS21/1A, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Date: 24 Dec 2004 (8.00 pm). Ticket $10.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Music For Good presents 'Quiet: The New Loud'. Experience intimate acoustic performances ala MTV Unplugged in the pristine auditorium of the Singapore Art Museum with... 1. Electrico - Formed in 1996 initially as Electric Company, Electrico released their brilliant debut album, "So Much More Inside", in August 2004 and have been performing live extensively including a two-week concert tour of Australia. Expect something different and special from this quintet at this concert. Official website: www.electricomusic.com 2. Shelley Leong - This talented Malaysian is a self-described "dreamy singer-songwriter" who writes about life, love, pain, irony, joy and of course, dreams. Her impressive debut album, "Storyteller", released in July 2004, is an intoxicating blend of folk and pop rock. Shelley will be performing with her three-piece band for this concert. Official website: www.shelleyleong.com 3. Force Vomit- Formed in 1993, Force Vomit are one of the hardest working indie rock bands in Singapore. Their brand of energetic surf rock fused with infectious Malay pop sensibilities gave them massive radio hits in 2002 with the songs, 'Siti' and '(Are You) My Number One?' from their second album, "Give It Up For The Trustfund Rockers". Official website: www.forcevomit.com 4. Kelvin Tan - Many may know Kelvin Tan as the lead guitarist of The Oddfellows but he is also a prolific and captivating solo artist in his own right with 16 albums to his name since 1998. A powerful solo acoustic live act whose music is difficult to categorise, he performed at the 16th North Korean Spring Art Festival in 1998 and, more recently, at the Esplanade last year. Official website: www.dialecticrealm.com Venue: Singapore Art Museum. Date: 18 Dec 2004 (7.30 pm). Ticket $16. For more information, please visit: www.musicforgood.org

Location: Singapore
Posting: Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents 'Babies Proms'. Hosted by the acclaimed maestro Peter Moore, the event focuses on giving young children up close and personal with instruments, music and musicians. Highlights include Bizet's 'Carmen Suite', Kabalevsky's 'The Comedians', Offenbach's 'Orpheus in the Underworld', John Williams' 'Star Wars' and Rossini's 'William Tell Overture'. Venue: Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place. Date: 10 Dec (2.00 pm & 3.30 pm) and 11 Dec 2004 (10.30 am & 12.00 pm). Ticket $17 and $21. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents 'Lunch Hour Classics - Music Unmasked'. A special lunch hour concert hosted by the acclaimed maestro Peter Moore. Highlights include music from Strauss, Haydn, Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky and Mascagni. Peter will also discuss about the music to be performed. Venue: Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place. Date: 9 Dec 2004 (12.30 pm). Ticket $15 *. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555. * (Exchange your ticket stub for a lunch bag of sandwich, fruit and drink!)

Location: Singapore
Posting: West East Productions presents 'Boney M' LIVE 2004 featuring Liz Mitchell. The disco cult band of the 70's and 80's remains a living legend. Featuring the original lead singer with popular hits 'Daddy Cool', 'Sunny Ma Baker', 'Belfast', 'Rivers of Babylon', 'Brown Girl in the Ring', 'Rasputin', 'Mary�s Boy Child' and lots more! Venue: Neptune Theatre, 7th Floor Overseas Union House, Collyer Quay. Date: 25 Nov 2004 (7.30 pm). Ticket $150,$170,$180 and $190 (includes a 4 course dinner provided by Mandarin Singapore). Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: UBS presents 'UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra' conducted by Charles Dutoit. Featuring violinist Julian Rachlin on Beethoven's 'Violin Concerto', Mozart's 'Overture from the Marriage of Figaro' and Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'. Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive. Date: 1 Nov 2004 (8.15 pm). Ticket $22,$32,$52,$82,$102 and $122. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Borneo Motors Singapore presents 'Toyota Classics 2004'. This year focuses on music of Anton�n Dvor�k in marking the centennial of his passing performed by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra of the Czech Republic conducted by Leo� Sv�rovsk�. Featuring cellist Johannes Moser, silver medallist in the 2002 Tchaikovsky Competition. Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive. Date: 30 Oct 2004 (7.30 pm). Ticket $35,$45,$65,$85,$100,$130 and $150. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Lushington Entertainments presents 'Eagles Live In Concert 2004 Farewell I'. Featuring Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit with the hits classic such as �Hotel California�, �Desperado�, �Tequila Sunrise�, �One of These Nights� and their solo projects. Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk. Date: 18 Oct 2004 (8.00 pm). Ticket $99,$125,$225,$350 and $499. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents 'Maxim Vengerov Live!' Conducted by Lan Shui, this concert feaatures renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov performing Beethoven's 'Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61'. Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive. Date: 16 Oct 2004 (7.30 pm). Ticket $36,$46,$61,$81,$101 and $121. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: La Guitarra presents 'Classic Meets Cuba'. Feature the Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion performing a unique combination of classical European music with a diversity of Cuban rhythms from their debut album 'Classic Meets Cuba'. Venue: The Centre for the Arts, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore. Date: 16 Oct 2004 (8.00 pm). Ticket $40,$55,$75,$95 and $120 (Free CD). Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Lushington Entertainments presents 'Alicia Keys World Tour 2004'. The singer songwriter and extraordinary pianist will perform current hits from her platinum album 'The Diary of Alicia Keys'. Venue: Suntec Hall 602, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City. Date: 7 Oct 2004 (8.00 pm). Ticket $58,$88 and $128. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: CITIBANK presents 'American Idols LIVE IN SINGAPORE!' The only Asian stop concert featuring 'American Idol 3' winner Fantasia Barrino, runner up Diana DeGarmo and finalists Jasmine Trias, Jennifer Hudson, George Huff, Jon Peter Lewis, La Toya London and Camille Velasco. Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk. Date: 5 Oct 2004 (8.00 pm). Ticket $59,$79,$106,$136 and $158. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Esplanade presents Courtney Pine 'Devotion'. "The UK�s most important jazz instrumentalist" (Observer Music Monthly) will showcase his 2003 recordings. Meet the saxophonist in person after the performance for an autograph signing session. Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive. Date: 2 Oct 2004 (7.30 pm). Ticket $35,$50 and $70. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: Esplanade presents 'Jazzkids'. A spunky jazz band made up of young talents between eight to 14 years performing big band, swing and Jazz standards like 'Route 66', 'L-O-V-E' and 'Tuxedo Junction'. Venue: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive. Date: 1 Oct 2004 (5.00 pm). Ticket $18. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Singapore
Posting: The Centre for the Arts and Singapore Symphony Orchestra present 'Film Music by Takemitsu & Kako'. Toru Takemitsu is known for his scoring of Kurosawa's films and Takashi Kako won Best Artistic Contribution Award for his works in H�nsel's 'The Quarry' at the Montreal World Film Festival. Conducted by Belgian conductor Robert Casteels with musicians from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place. Date: 26 Sep 2004 (5.00 pm). Ticket $11 and $15. Call SISTIC at 6348 5555.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: Amir Yussof " LIVE". After a long break, Amir Yussof will be performing at La Bodega Lounge Bangsar this month. An informal show, Amir will be jamming with Jamie Wilson (lead), John Ashley Thomas (drums), Casy (bass) and whoever else turns up. Expect a variety of covers songs and originals. Seating is limited. Date: 14 Jul 2004 (10.00 pm). Admission: Free