The Acoustic Show.

Hey kids. I've put together an acoustic installment of the show that's happening this Saturday at the Apartment KLCC. It'll be a quiet, toned-down affair so if you're in the mood for some homemade music come down for the show.

MOONSHINE: a homemade acoustic show

featuring

Isaac Entry
The roots, reggae and blues man is back from extended stay in Sydney. Eager for some stage time and even more refined and engaging than I remember (if that's possible), he'll be plucking that heart of yours out. Watch out for 'Cinta-cinta'.

Reza Salleh
I was supposed to be in Singapore for work but that got canceled so here I am kepo-ing.

Yuna
If you haven't heard of her shame on you. Easily one of the brightest gems to come out of the woodwork recently. Yuna writes, sings and interacts on stage effortlessly, pleasantly shocking followers of local independent music with her simple, honest and engaging lyrics and her disarming level 67 vocal capabilities. Not. To. Be. Missed.

Zalila Lee
Annoyingly modest and probably one of the most underrated singer-songwriters in the scene, Zal pops up from time to time and and when she does you better count you lucky ganoodles. She'll put a smile on your face with her spontaneity (if she's in the mood for it :-p) and slow you with the emotional freefall that is her music. Hell of a guitar player too.

Bo. - Bedroom Sanctuary
Bo's all over the place when it comes to music. He fronts a jazz rock/funk band called Seven, is one half of CosmicSpaceMunkeys a down tempo/house duo, works at local sound studio 2AM and does his own solo stuff too. He's known for having a technical and experimental take on things so expect an interesting set. He'll also be backed by a sax player and violinist (or so I've been told) for Saturday night.

17th May 2008
930pm - Free Admission
The Apartment, Lot 139, 1st Floor, Suria KLCC
Off Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
moonshinekl@gmail.com

Reza

posted by bob @ 2:41 AM 4 comments

Almost at the halfway point.

Hey folks.

Two thousand and eight is looking more and more like the year for music. Releases left right and center, international acts raiding our shores and local bands and shows going all out. I like. Have a look at May's serving of Moonshine:

F.L.U.
F.L.U. or Fugue Liberalize Underground have actually been around since '95, a young band part of the grunge wave back then. Recently re-activated and heavily recommended by a few reliable sources who saw them play at a recent Annexe gig, this will be their first time at Moonshine.

Forty Winks
A big ska sound, a big line-up and feel good vibes are what make up this young band I saw earlier in the year. They were playing at a youth fest BOB (which they won) and looked like they were having a hell of a time doing it. Check 'em out here.

Reza Salleh
My favorite colour this week is green. More here.

John's Mistress
A member of the local music vanguard of old, John's Mistress is back. They were signed to top (but now defunct) label Positive Tone, got nominated for AIM awards and received a generous amount of airplay. I'm looking forward to what they have cooked up for the show. More info here.

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Moonshine next week!

MOONSHINE is back with a brand spankin' new line-up of acts from the local independent music scene. Check it out:



Catterpillars & Butterflies
A fairly new act but in no way a stranger to the scene, Catterpillars & Butterflies consists of They Will Kill Us All frontman Hafizul and vocalist Alice. Essentially an alternative folk act, this will be their first time playing Moonshine. Think mid-tempo progammed beats meets the Beach Boys.



Paolo Delfino
Singer-songwriter and part of a team that organised the Fireflies & Something Something series of shows last year, Paolo's known for his witty, down-to-earth lyrics about life and love and Mraz-ish approach towards guitar playing. He describes his music as 'soul mixed with pop sensibilities and a dash of retro vibes'. A fairly calm and collected guy, he's as comfortable on stage as they get. He'll be backed by a band for the night.



Neomedicus
Their 2nd appearance at Moonshine, the band has gone through numerous line-up shuffles and now features Jimmy from Tempered Mental on drums and Stonebay frontman Ojie on vocals. Citing major changes in their sound (which were a cross between RATM and Incubus-like modern rock) as part of their new outlook on music, I'm looking forward to what they've cooked up.



E.V.O.L.
Billed these guys way back when I did Feedback in KL Jam Asia but they couldn't make it due to unavoidable circumstances. This time around they'll be gracing the stage for real. A huge band, this 8-piece act includes the presence of a sampler and sax player that adds a few more layers to their modern rock sound. Come and check them out.

See you there folks!

MOONSHINE: a homemade music show

featuring

Catterpillars & Butterflies
Paolo Delfino
E.V.O.L.
Neomedicus

10th April 2008
930PM - Free Admission
Laundry Bar, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, PJ, Selangor
moonshinekl@gmail.com

Reza

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Moonshine Oh Eight

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Moonshine 2nd Year Anniversary!

Moonshine is baaaack. And just turned 2!


I honestly can't believe its been another year. This one went pretty fast. There won't be any fanfare this time around (there never is anyway :-p) but do come down and check out the super sweet acts we have lined-up for you:



Estrella
I see more and more of these 2 these days. Essentially made up of stage sweetheart Liyana and laidback Yob, they'll be playing their sweet calm melodies backed by a full band. They've been playing a lot, getting a lot of stage time under their belt. Always a joy to watch and hear. More info here.



Kluk Kluk Adventure
One of my personal favs in the scene, they're tight, seasoned and will make you wanna groove. With musical direction by keyboardist Ajeep, sweet manja tones by vocalist Keeta (jangan marah! :-p), sessionist Duan's guitar licks, Lin's tight drum lines and backboned by Congo's bass, their pop-ska-rock sound is infectious. More info here.




The Otherside Orchestra
I saw them play at KL Jam Asia once and they blew me away. It sounded like a post-rock band had fornicated with a drum 'n' bass DJ and out came these guys. Fronted by Man Under Zero Effort frontman Wan, he applies alot of M.U.Z.E.'s unpredictability into the band's arrangement. At the same time their stuff is very much driven by strong, unforgiving drum beats and ambient electronica sounds. A must watch. More info here.



Push
A mysterious act on the bill. These boys are led by boy-genius John Thomas, a very young drummer who regularly makes his rounds in the local jazz circuit. I knew he was doing a side thing and have been asking him to come on to the show for ages. He asked,"Do we have to play jazz?" to which I replied, "You can play anything you like,"

They're coming in as a drum 'n' bass band. This will be interesting.


So there you have it folks. We're turning 2 and like every other Moonshine, there's a very talented line-up of homemade acts waiting for ya. Make sure you mark your calenders.

MOONSHINE: a homemade music show

featuring

Estrella
Push
The Otherside Orchestra
Kluk Kluk Adventure

date: 8th November 2007
time: 930pm sharp
venue: Laundry Bar, The Curve
admission: FREE
e-mail: moonshinekl@gmail.com


Reza

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We Shall Bring The Rain.

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Moonshine in July

*Click poster for larger version*
I can't believe it's already July. Anybody going to the Rainforest Music Festival this week? Well if you can't wait for the weekend we've got a rockin' line-up waiting for you this Thursday at Laundry. Enjoy:



Mili'z
Spearheaded by vocalist Michelle and keyboardist Ling, I heard these two jamming with their band in Gombak one day. Whatever they were playing then sounded dark, edgy and digestible. They claim a wide variety of styles, from acoustic folk to heavy rock. This will be their first time on the show.



Meet Uncle Hussain
Made up of musicians not-so-new to the scene, this relatively new act has been increasingly active in terms of gigs. Plays straight up rock. Voted 'Best DIY 2005' by local music mag ROTTW. listen to them here.



Stonebay
The played Moonshine about a year ago if I remember correctly. They played an acoustic set back then (I had a whole acoustic theme going back then) but this time they'll be going all out. Expect a lot of grunge-tinged 90s rock. Listen to them here.



Lied
Another rock act, Lied's track 'Binky' (as well as one other, can't remember what its called) will, from time to time, pop up in my head for no reason. I blame it on their dark 90s rock hooks. Listen to them here.


See you there!


Reza

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