Musical magic after dark

Musical magic after dark

AFTER a long hard day at work, there are few things better than kicking up your heels, relaxing with a long, cold drink and enjoying the sweet sounds of music, especially if it happens to be played live.

ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG

Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4260 2288

If you’re ever tired of Top 40 hits or old school rock’n’roll, then Alexis is probably the best place to check out. Jazz takes centre stage here, but only on Friday and Saturday.


LAILA’S CAFE LOUNGE
B-7-1, Block B, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Jln SS7/13A, PJ.

Tel: 03-7877 6787

Laila’s is a great place to kick back and relax and the best part is there’s something special going on here almost every week. Great music to be had here with a selection of guest artistes lined up. Sunday nights are particularly memorable with some great relaxed vibes.

OVO LIVE BISTRO

Terrace Level, Up Town 2, No 2, Jln SS21/37, Damansara Uptown.

Tel: 03-7725 2288

Ovo is the latest addition to the bustling nightlife industry and promises a touch of something different for a night out. It’s not just a nightspot but a full-fledged restaurant as well, with a wide selection of various cuisines to pick from. There’s a great line-up of music to choose from next week.

Mon: Cool Gang

Tues: Touch Mahal

Wed: E6

Sun: Talent experiment

RAINFOREST SPORTS BAR

C4.07, Lvl 4, Pavilion KL, Jln Bukit Bintang, KL

Tel: 03-2163 0163

Looking for a place to chill out in the heart of the city? Well, the Rainforest is a good bet as it is right in the heart of the Bukit Bintang area. Now, there is more on offer with a mix of live music thrown in to the mix.

Thurs: Mark Renesh

Fri: Victor & Mark Renesh

Sat: Artstream

CHILLOUT BISTRO & RESTAURANT

G31, Ground Floor, Subang Parade, Subang.

Tel: 03-5635 5508

Another great addition for those in the Subang area. A great selection of food complements the nightly entertainment which ranges from bands to a deejay spinning some great grooves. Currently, local legend Bala hits the stage here on Wednesday nights and there is a lot more to offer with live music almost every day.

Mon: Ice, Vishnu & Mizan

Tues: Bongga Bongga

Wed: Allan G Trio

Thurs: Bongga Bongga

Fri & Sat: Freedom

LA RAMBLA

B-0-15, Megan Avenue 2, 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL

Tel: 03-2161 3010

For some great music in the heart of the city, be sure to drop by La Rambla, which also serves up some great food to go with the after-dark vibes. Right now, the outlet boasts a good collection of musicians.

Monday: Clifford Jay & Jason Noah

Tues: Charles Barnabas & Alya

Wed: Mizan:

Thurs: Vishnu

Fri: Alphabeat

Sat: Ashik

ARTISTA RESTAURANT & BAR

G-13, Tropicana City Mall, 3, Jln SS20/27, PJ

Tel: 03-7710 6585

PJ’s newest mall also boasts one of PJ’s newest pubs that features live music. Pretty cool place to kick back and relax to the sounds of some great acts.

MANDOLIN

C5-1 & C6-1, Plaza Glomac, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, PJ.

New kid on the block Mandolin recently opened its doors, offering another outlet for live music fans in Petaling Jaya. So far, some great acts like The Union and Big Game have already taken the stage here. Music will be on offer seven nights a week at Mandolin so watch this space to find out more about who’s going to be taking the mic at the outlet.

Mon: Big Game with Mary Jackson

Tues: Alphabeat

Wed: Small Stones

Thurs: Strollers 2

Fri: The Union

Sat: Five & Dime

Sun: Touch Mahal

ONLINE

32, Jalan SS20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7728 0532

It has been 21 years but the boys at Online show no signs of slowing down so be ready for a blast. Friendly owners and a friendly crowd all add up to a great night out when you party at Online.

Mon: Shahrin Band Trio

Tues: Muzza & Din

Wed: Vishnu

Thurs: Mizan

Fri: David Mark

Sat: The Corn Cake Kings: Julian Mokhtar & Aznan Aziz

Sun: Crow

CJ’S BISTRO

D 37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square, Jln 19/1, PJ.

Tel: 012-306 1769 (CJ)

It’s back but with a slightly different name. Ceejay’s used to be one of the better spots in town to check out some live music and the new outlet doesn’t disappoint. Expect some great bands to hit the stage. Still a hotspot for some great partying with great bands and some good stuff from the kitchen. Sunday nights are extra special with Clinton and the Revolution throwing open the floor for anyone to come in and jam with the band.

Tues: Quiz Night followed by Mizan

Wed: Artstream with Suresh

Thurs:Alleycats

Fri: Malaysian Requlars

Sat: Hydra

Sat: Revolution

BACKYARD PUB & GRILL

26/28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-6201 0318

Mention Backyard and live music will definitely be one of the first things to come to mind. That and, of course, a good selection of food and a great venue to catch up on some live sports on the tube. Next Tues (May 24) there’s something special brewing with Peter Dickson performing on stage.

Tues: Artstream

Wed: Bongga Bongga

Thurs: Albert, Badar, Azmi, Aj & Russell

Fri: Blister

Sat: Big Band

Sun: Raymond Chia

THE REEF

78, Jln Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Still going strong with hefty doses of music, good drinks to help wash them down, and, of course, some great food from the kitchen. As an extra treat, Five & Dime performs every third Thursday of the month.

Tues: Ashik

Wed: Roland Choi

Thurs: The Union

Fri: Revolution

SPARX

29, Jalan Bukit 11/2, PJ

Tel: 03-7954 2490

New kid on the block Sparx is housed in a familiar venue. However, it’s an entirely different team at the outlet so there have been some changes to the bands playing here.

Mon: In Fuzion

Tues: Sons of Adam

Wed: Heavy Machine

Thurs: D ‘All Frenz

Fri: Alleycats

Sat: Chemistry

Sun: Cool Gang

HARD ROCK CAFE

Ground Floor, Wisma Concorde, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Tel: 03-2715 5555

Hard Rock Cafe has always lived up to its reputation of serving up some great music and next week will be no different. Legendary local band May will be reuniting for a special performance on May 29 in conjunction with the bands 25th anniversary. Cover charge is RM50.

OL’SKOOL BISTRO

Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya.

Seven nights of live music? Who could ask for more, especially since this place caters to the retro crowd with bands playing some of the best sounds from the 60s, 70s, 80s and even the 90s. Bands like The Stroller’s 2, Heavy Machine and Broken Pieces have all played here and do come back for regular repeat appearances.

Mon: Vernon & Fats

Tues: Broken Pieces

Wed: The Wow Factor

Thurs: Os Pombos

Fri: Zarsadias Brothers

Sat: Heavy Machine

Sun: Small Stones

CAFE SPORTIVO

346, Jalan S2 B8, Uptown Avenue, Seremban 2

Tel: 06-601 5559

Get a dose of some great music down south with the latest nightspot to hit Seremban. A decent group of musicians regularly hit the stage at this sports bar so the next time you’re in Seremban, check them out. You can also keep up with them on Facebook by searching for Cafe Sportivo Seremban.

Mon: Sherman Tan

Tues: Mary Jackson & Raymond Chia

Wed: Zarsadias Brothers

Thurs: Nature Ground

Fri: HypnoRush

Sat: Adagietto

MONKEY BAR

Level 10, Legend Hotel KL, The Mall, Jalan Putra, KL

Tel: 03-4042 9888 ext 1027

The Monkey Bar has a long pedigree and has been in the business for quite some time. A laid-back chill out venue for some great fun. Currently, Revive perform here every night, except on Sundays.

WAIKIKI BAR

First Floor,

Kelab Syabas, Lorong Sultan, PJ.

This place is a Petaling Jaya institution and would be a familiar name to many. Every Sunday, join in for a great jam session with some of the scene’s veteran acts with Five and Dime taking the stage from 10pm.

Mon: Hydra

Tues: Acoustica

Wed: Acoustic Foreplay

Thurs: Juanophobia

Fri: Bala

Sat: Acoustica

Sun: Jam Sessions with Five and Dime

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