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Latest News - 8th September 2006 |
The Lobby Lounge at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel will be featuring " Red Shoes ", a talented foursome from the "Land Down Under".
Made up of graduates of Australia 's most prestigious music schools, Red Shoes will amaze you with their amazing skill and versatility. The lineup consists of vocalist Verity Guthrie and guitarist Kim Murray, both with degrees from the internationally acclaimed Western Australian Conservatorium of Music, drummer Chris Oldman, a graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts, and bassist Desmond White, who holds a bachelor's degree in Music from Edith Cowan University.
Red Shoes have wowed audiences in 3 continents. Their repertoire is a sophisticated blend of jazz, blues, Latin, pop, rock, R&B and includes favorites like The Girl From Ipanema, You Don't Know Me, It Had to Be You, Dance With Me, I Love the Nightlife, Just the Two of Us, and More Than Words.
Drop by the Lobby Lounge to catch the red-hot Red Shoes band - you won't believe your ears! Red Shoes perform nightly except Sunday at the Lobby Lounge, 9pm-midnight Monday-Thursday and 9:30pm-1am Friday-Saturday.
The Brad Meldau Trio, scheduled to do a gig here for the US Ambassador has pulled out due to security reasons. This has left their support group The Marinucci Quartet all dressed up with nowhere to play. Unfortunately it was with such short notice that the whole thing will just fall through.
Also in November Robbie Williams is here (November 14 th .) and in October it is the big one: Elvis in concert on Saturday 21 st . For more details on these and other events go to Thaiticketmaster.
This coming Friday September 15, the pride of KL's music scene Purple Haze will be doing a one night only gig at Tokyo Joe's Blues Bar in Sukhumvit Soi 24. As events of this type are few and far between make sure to be there and hopefully with enough support it could become more of a regular thing.
The fate of Koh Samui Music Festival remains to be seen although the prognosis is not good. Many rumours surround Coco properties who funded last years extravaganza and discovered the hard way that organizing concerts is not for amateurs; unless they have very deep pockets. None of those rumours are indicative of a happy ending.
For more events see: http://www.bangkokgigguide.com/special_events2.htm
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Spin City: Red Letter Nights |
D.J. G CHILD @ CM2; NOVOTEL
Thursday 7th September
Birminghams freshest DJ export; G Child hits town and hits the decks on Thursday at Novotel's CM2 Club. Currently British Hip-Hop & RnB's brightest star, G Child rose to fame playing with the likes of Destiny's Child and Nelly! Luckily for us he's skipping his weekly BBC Radio 1Xtra show, The Refix to get booties shaking in Bangkok !
This talented 24 year old performs a rather unique style of beat mixing and matching acapellas with funky instrumentals. Get down early and dress smart for this rare event.
Entrance Fee: 899 inclusive of 2 drinks.
22:00 - 01:00 CM2, Siam Square
20+ Only; Bring I.D.
Full Moon Party @ Jazzit RCA;
Thursday 7th September
Those thoughtful Jazzit people present a full moon party in Bangkok for those too lazy or jaded to go to Koh Phangan! Tribal house and trance, plus exotic dancers set the scene for you lucky people, dress code beach, shorts, bikinis no Speedo's or male thongs allowed…
Free entrance before 20:30, 100 baht after.
20:00 – 02:00 Jazzit Rca
20+ Only; Bring I.D.
Rockit @ Jazzit RCA;
Friday 8th September
Supersub play classic Indy and a mix of futuristic electronica, followed by DJ Kitsch and Stargazer's, sleazy sordid beats. As they take you on a journey by genre into the realms of Electro Pop, Punk, Disco, Funk and Rock n' Roll! This rather twistedly fresh night promises a crowd pleasing freak show and features a special video performance by the mighty Electro Bacillus crew.
Dress code for the night is Cyberpunk so think Aeon Flux, The Fifth Element, Akira, The Matrix, Blade Runner etc.
Entrance Fee 200 baht with 1 drink.
20:00 - 01:00 Jazzit RCA
20 + Only; Bring I.D.
Timeout Grand Opening RCA ;
Sat 9 th September
Club Timeout may have been open for a while but tonight's Official Opening Party is set to be a scorcher, for those lucky enough to be in attendance…
Superstar guest DJs, The Discoboys (No.1 Hit Single; For you, I Came for you), featuring Manffred Manns Earth Band and resident DJ Marco Wong get steamy at this Red themed V.I.P. Party. Dress to Impress dress Red.
A free bar flows from 21:00-23:00!
This party is strictly by invitation only, try your luck and register for an invitation at www.club-timeout.com
21:00 - 02:00 Club Timeout RCA
Invite only.
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Gig
of the Week - 8th September 2006 |
Bully's
Now, Soi Nana is not exactly the place that comes to mind when you think of live music despite the fact that a couple, three years ago there was the venerable Warbler which still today is being mentioned with the kind of sentiment usually reserved for members of the opposite sex by some punters. Warbler did have a program of good solid live music ranging from the latest pop hits nightly to a blues jam every Sunday evening. Warbler was brought to its knees by owner Santos who pulled the classic scam of selling more shares in the bar than could ever exist. Of course today the new Hilary bar occupies the premises that was Warbler's as well as the building in front, and they have a full music programs which is let say contemporary in nature although me old mate Lambo (Lam Morrison) occasionally puts in an appearance. Thai contemporary in this context means hip hop and hotel California!
Soi 4 itself has since seen the opening of several new venues including the subject of our recent visit. Strictly speaking not in Soi 4 Bully's is located on the main Sukhumvit Road between Soi 4 and soi 2 next door to the Marriot. Bully's, is a spacious venue that now has all the right ingredients for a good night out. I say now because Bully's has had a few false starts with a certain lack of direction until recently. Now with Ed firmly at the helm Bully's has turned it's back on the product most sold in Soi 4 and settled into the good life as a real pub selling alcohol, food, pool, sports TV and occasionally live music. If you want that other product it is strictly BYO.
There are half dozen or so pool tables of the highest order (read quality), several flat screen TV's showing various sports from around the World. There is a row of comfortable booths lining one wall for a more private interlude, and the must for a good pub, a decent bar that begins just to the right of the entrance. A line of beers on tap pays tribute to the bars new found success since they all have regular customers. A grouping of stand alone tables fills the gap between bar and booths and a recent renovation makes the traffic between pool tables and the rest of the bar a breeze.
Bully's features a large menu with a variety that should satisfy just about everybody, from large burgers to steaks with a good sprinkling of Tex Mex thrown in for good measure. On the night in question I opted for the Chicken Fajitas. Fajitas are fun and if you are not prickly can be enjoyed much more if eaten using you hands. Bully's Fajitas are tasty and filling and the portion large enough to slow down all but the hungriest of big eaters.
Never good at pool I decided nonetheless to have a game against one of the staff and was of course thoroughly thumped. The pool tables are located to the front of the band stand in the back area of the room with a small area to one side reserved for darts. All of the tables were constantly in use but the wait between games was not long thanks to a good system. After taking a couple of beatings by a young lady I decided to retire gracefully back to my table as the band was about to commence the evening's show.
This being Friday night the band was Cannonball, a blues groove outfit made up of expats that plays slick covers of Allman Brothers classics and a range of well crafted songs from their debut CD. With song titles like “Texas Bound Train”, “Mercury” and the much closer to home “Suzie Wong” Cannonball front man Keith “EZY” Nolan is without doubt one of the best keyboard players around town these days. And he sings as well!! In fact most of Cannonball's originals are penned by EZY and the band released an album not long ago. Currently Bully's feature's two bands twice a week with Bangkok blues stalwarts Soi Dog Blues Band taking to the stage every Saturday night. As Bully's is still a fairly new operation the other nights of the week remain to filled once the right bands are found. A good policy in order to offer a well rounded entertainment program.
Bully's is the kind of place that attracts a large variety of customers and the room is large enough to handle them. From groups of visitors in for a drink and a look to couples that take their pool seriously enough to bring their own cues, and everything in between.
The staff are well trained and service minded and the loos which sport the signs “Sexy boy” and “Sexy Girl” in case there was ever any confusion are clean. If pool is your thing the tables are second to none from what I could see anyway, or if you just want to stroll in for a drink and some good live music from professional bands in a room with good ambience, you owe it to yourself to check out this new venue. Not to mention the fact that all the important games are shown nightly with enough TV's so that you can see the action no matter where you are situated in the room.
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Club of the Week - 8th September 2006 |
DJ Q Bert @ Q Bar;
Sunday 10th September
The Legendary DJ Q Bert aka Richard Quitevis, founder of the Infamous InvisiblSkratchPiklz and tourntableist extraordinaire; graces Bangkok with a second appearance in two months. Who says lightening doesn't strike twice! If you missed this living legend first time round at the New York Fusion night then do not miss out!
An honorary member of The Rock Steady Crew, Q Bert has won the DMC World Mixing Championships 3 times, and is a DMC Hall of fame member. This halfman half amazing's skills are beyond belief, with a technical brilliance that is best viewed in slow motion to truly appreciate his skills! Expect a showcase of scratching finesse and beat perfect mixing. Sounds like a show off? Not at all, do not be scared away by the classic ‘look at me' scratch DJ stereotype, Q Bert drops party tracks that register on the Richter scale!
It may be a while before a Hip-Hop DJ of this calibre drops in so get it while its hot, get to Q Bar early for this Event. Tickets are strictly limited to 400, these are only available at the door. Your 1000 Baht entry fee gets you 2 complimentary drinks. Cheap at twice the price…
22:00-01:00 20+ Original Passport/Thai I.D. Req! Entry Fee B1000 with 2 drinks.
Q Bar
A Bangkok institution, this quality New York style lounge/club has been running for over 10 years now! With great resident DJ's and some of the finest international DJ's and live acts playing each month. By no means the biggest club in terms of size, Q Bar gets very crowded on weekends attracting a mixed clientele, if it all gets too hot for you retreat upstairs to the spacious balcony. With a diverse range of themed nights, Q covers all the Bases proving to be a continued clubbers favourite, particularly during the week when other clubs are somewhat lacking appeal.
Décor has kept pace with the times and the new upstarts around Bkk have obviously drawn inspiration from this daddy of a club!
Cover Charge: Friday & Saturday 600 baht for 2 drinks or 400 baht deducted from your bill after 22:00.
Open daily from 20:00 – 01:00
Address: 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11
Phone: 02 252 3274
Website: http://www.qbar.bangkok.com
Regular Fixtures
Mondays
Massive Mondays @ Q Bar
DJ's Tul and Cavo play the funkiest Reggae, Bangrah, Dancehall, and Hip-hop. Get down and expand your horizons.
20+ I.D. Required.
22:00 – 00:00
Entrance Fee: 400 Baht
Tuesdays
Globalism @ Q Bar
DJ's Cavo and Jokei playing Afro, Latin, and Soulful house with monthly special guest Ronny Slama.
20+ I.D. Required.
22:00 – 01:00
Entry Fee 400 Baht
Thursdays
Liquid Thursdays @ Q Bar
Fresh and Funky house with DJ's Billy V, Joeki and DJ Arsit, with a monthly international guest DJ.
20+ I.D. Required.
22:00 – 01:00
Entry Fee 400 Baht
Fridays
Frisky Fridays @ Q Bar
DJ Jokei and Guests spinning Freestyle party tunes to start your weekend with a bang.
20+ I.D. Required.
22:00 – 01:00
Entry Fee 600 Baht
Saturdays
Saturday Night Fever @ Q Bar
DJ Billy V and Guest DJ's spin a range of House Music to a pumped up crowd.
20+ I.D. Required.
22:00 – 01:00
Entry Fee 600.00 Baht
Sundays
Beat Therapy Sundays @ Q Bar
DJ's Tul and Buddha Q spin you sublime Hip-Hop and R&B to round off your weekend in style, and start your week with a smile.
20+ I.D. Required.
22:00 – 01:00
Entry Fee 600 Baht
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