a switch ON production presents... TETRAS - an improvising trio formed in 2010 with Jason Kahn (drums, percussion), Jeroen Visser (organ, electronics) and Christian Weber (contrabass). The group is based in Zürich, Switzerland and is on its way to New Zealand and Austral ia to perform at the Now Now Festival in Sydney. Visit http:// tetras.jasonkahn.net/ They take a long-form approach to their music, with live sets approaching one hour or more. The gradual structural development of their pieces blurs the sense of time passing, moving through various fields of improvisation which owe as much to rock (This Heat, Can), jazz (Sun Ra, electric-era Miles Davis), minimal music (Steve Reich) or drone (Phil Niblock). Invited to play at the 2012 NOW now Festival in Sydney, the last date on this tour, Tetras are also playing shows in New Zealand, Malaysia and several other Australian concerts in Melbourne and Canberra. This tour has been made possible with the support of

Come celebrate the end of 2011 and bring in 2012 at DoPPel Kafe. Book your table at the mezzanine outdoor deck by SMS 0176230288 Doors open at 3pm for you eager beavers- We'll have hoola hoops and other things to keep you entertained. Then join in the fun from 6pm at the latest arts & music venue in town - DoPPel Kafe to countdown to 2012! Bring your guitars, djembes, keyboards, let's jam! Featuring Peter Hassan Brown & Markisa, Daymien Nathan, Phlox, Kevin of Fazz, Ariff AB and more! We'll cross over to the new year with a different NU beat!! Rm50nett / Rm40nett (pre-sale) includes delicious home-cooked buffet meal, 2 drinks (soft drinks or beer) & party pack! Happy hour until 8pm. Please reserve tables to avoid disappointment. Facebook Friends of Doppelgänger open mic / DoPPel Kafe network enjoy free entry with any drink purchase. So just come on down to the riverside... Let's party!! Nearest lrt: pasar seni / masjid jamek Parking tips: Dayabum

For one night only.... Two of the most passionate singer songwriters in the Klang Valley come together this Thursday. Mia Palencia shares new songs from her recent foray in Australia, while Zalila Lee presents an intimate session of intense lyrics within a musical bouquet. So don't miss this night, as it's only once a year you'll have these two singer songwriters in one space. Open mic guests are invited to sign up at the door or email us at openmickl [at] gmail.com to reserve your spots. RM15 cover. Happy hour all nite long! See you at DoPPel Kafe @ Central Market Annexe.

Event Description The Art Platform is open to anyone who wants to showcase their artwork. Be it music, culinary, paintings, sewing, crafts etc. A stage will be provided for musicians and bands to showcase their work. A slot of 30 minutes will be given to each performer. A jazz jamming session will also take place. Inviting performers to join us on stage and vendors to add spice to the bazaar. A portion of sales from the bazaar will go to OrphanCare Malaysia. 17 DEC 2011 11am - 6pm Venue: Doppel Kafe, Mezzanine Floor, Central Market Annexe 11am - 6pm ART & FOOD BAZAAR 12pm - 3pm ART PERFORMANCES 3pm - 5pm JAZZ JAMMING SESSIONS Performers Line-up: 12:00 ARIFF AB 12:30 THE FVE PROJECT 13:00 AMANDA CHARMAINE & BAND 13:30 AZIM ZAIN 14:00 QUARTER AFTER TWO 14:30 NIKKI & DJ BASTAROTH CHARITY: ORPHANCARE MALAYSIA www.orphancare.org.my This event is organised by MacWeed Productions. For more info, contact Ady Suwardy on FB or on gmail.

Feature Night 16 Dec 2011 Khatulistiwa Night @ Doppel Kafe with Liyana Fizi, Francis Wolf, Azmyl Yunor, Ray Cheong, Ferns Friday 16 December 2011 8.30pm RM10 entry Food available. Happy hours all nite.

All Shall Perish LIVE @ DoPPel Kafe Date: 11 Dec 2011 Time: 6.00pm Tickets: RM70 (early bird - limited to first 150) / RM90 (normal) Venue: Doppel Kafe - Mezzanine Floor, Central Market Annexe, KL For more info, contact the Organiser, Ann Dys - www.facebook.com/DYSbooking Matt Kuykendall - Drums Ben Orum - Rhythm Guitar Chris Storey- Lead Guitar Mike Tiner - Bass Hernan Hermida - Vocals Photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/jasminelow/DoPPelKafeCommunity

Me likey! Rendang Baguette at Doppel Kafe will be our mainstay! Ours comes with cucumber and onions in a freshly made Swiss Baguette - RM8 only. (note: picture not our own)

A nice to have donchatink? Introducing the BOSE L1. We want we want this for Christmas!!!! 11 Dec 2011 update: DoPPel Kafe is a very proud owner of the BOSE L1 and invites all artistes to come check it out! Yeah!!! Since purchasing the L1, we've had no regrets. Just wish now that we could have two of them! Of course, if we had invested in the L1 in the first place, we would have been better off... but that was also almost double the price if we had purchased it in Malaysia. The beauty about the L1 compact, is that we use that together with a 16-channel Mackie mixer loaned to us from our friend, Peter Hassan Brown. The most number of instruments we've plugged in at one time without any issues was 4 - lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboard and microphone. It works well, and we have also sometimes brought in stand alone guitar & bass amps, with the L1 left to just manage the vox. Now, because we're on a budget and most of the time when we run larger gigs, sound syste

- gig postponed -  Starting Dec. 3rd KENNY PEAVY, Benchmarx band vocalist/guitarist will be organizing a monthly Open Mic at Doppel Kafe @ Pasar Seni (Sentral Market).. as a platform for musicians and artists to escape the confines of their living rooms and play in public! Message from Kenny: Doppel Kafe is a mellow cafe atmosphere with food, drinks and beer on the menu-  you will feel like you are playing in your own home! The Open Mic will go from 3 pm - 7 pm ... with an early start and finish to accommodate an early crowd! It is meant to be inclusive.. so please forward to others you know that might be interested in performing. This is part of the Doppelganger efforts to support a local indie arts and music scene in KL and Malaysia!  http://doppelgangerkl. blogspot.com/   and https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=1664812438 We will be looking for folks to perform spoken word/poetry, perform songs, instrumentals etc. etc.. You can perform solo.. as part of a

Regular nights at Doppel Kafe - Thursday Open Mic / Friday Retro Chill / Saturday Swap Meet Arts & Muzik Bazaar 31 Dec NU year's eve LIVE + countdown 29 Dec Doppelganger Open Mic 22 Dec Zalila Lee & Mia Palencia 17 Dec The Art Platform Gig + Bazaar 16 Dec Khatulistiwa Night with Azmyl Yunor 11 Dec All Shall Perish (California, USA) 9 Dec The Casualties (NYC, USA)

presents It's Open Mic All Night! Acoustic acts, readings, solo guitarists all welcome! 7pm - 11pm Featuring Lisa Zahran OTAM Ariff AB -free entry- mocktails + snacks + cerveza happy hours all nite! Lot 2.04, Mezzanine Floor Central Market Annexe Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050  Kuala Lumpur t: +6017 623 0288 view map  

mark your calendars... coming soon If you're a Malaysian musician/artist/designer and you made it, bring it on! We're looking for stuff for our retail store: CDs, band merchandise, t-shirts, hand painted shoes, zines etc. If you're a Malaysian experimental chef/cook and you want to make some food for your friends, contact us too to see how you can 'rent' our kitchen/bar. If you're Malaysian, living in Malaysia or just passing through and would like to gig, contact openmickl[at]gmail.com for a gig slot.    http://www.facebook.com/doppelkl FB: "DoppelKL"

  Here we go! Another series of Doppelganger begins this 1st October. As a part of the FEYST celebrations, we're pleased to kick start a few gigs to mark the finale of 2011. So if you have some pre-loved items idle at home, music or video games related, bring it over. The deal is, there's no rules. You bring something, you find something you like, you bring it home. If you don't, your pre-loved is save with us. Then you're always welcome to return to find a suitable swap item. See you at ECOBA, PJ Trade Centre (that Bata Building). Ciao! Next gig? Penang in October + Central Market on 5 November 2011.

We're well rested and will begin with our slurry of gigs for the rest of 2011 on 1st October in KL. If you'd like to perform, just fill up the form. If you'd like to come chill and relax with us, stay tuned :) In addition to our space in Penang on 15 Bangkok Lane , Pulau Tikus, our latest project is the Doppelganger Music Cafe in the heart of KL - a creative space for all. We welcome all musicians regardless of genre and we don't even care to audition you during our open mic sessions. That's what keeps us an 'inclusive' space so we'll let the audience judge your music for themselves. Snigger. Sometimes, they're harder people to please that we are! Be seeing you soon! We'll be in touch soon with more news!

It's time again for our special indie selections by Jaz. This month, we're pleased to share with you two artistes. One, whom many of you would have already been following, is ZEE AVI. The Sarawak-born singer songwriter, is only 23-years and was signed up by Jack Johnson's US label, Brushfire in 2008. She's been based in the US since then. Her latest album (released 23 Aug) titled "Ghostbird" takes on a new 'Calypso' twist says a review. Have a listen to how simple the production is, yet it's tightly produced. And of course, one of the secrets of success, we believe, for any artiste, is the tour. Her calendar seems to be real full! We just hope to invite Zee Avi to one of our shows next year. Go, Zee! The other talent we'd like to showcase is someone who I have full respect for, and has been a strong supporter of the indie scene in the Klang Valley. He's off-the-cuff, a complete natural and is also a passionate cyclist! Yes, that's

From the organisers: A word of thanks to all who attended. We hope to host more shows in our favourite city up North :) Photos will be uploaded soon. Event: Doppelganger Open Mic Venue: 15 Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus, Penang (click to view map) Date: Saturday, 30 July, 2011 Time: 6.00pm-10.00pm Featuring performances by: AZ SAMAD (guitarist), JASMINE LOW (spoken word) Just behind Bangkok Lane, lies this amazing temple - Wat Chayamangkalaram, home of the reclining Buddha. Jasmine Low Hello hello! Check out this creative arts & music space. We invite you to come join us at a fully acoustic, non - electric gig at 15 Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus, Penang. This quaint heritage house party is open to all. So make sure you book your open mic slot in advance by emailing therealopenmic.kl (at) gmail (dot) com.  Plus, while you're in Penang, be sure to check out these two events happening that same weekend: 

27 June 2011 - It's tonight! Join us at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas for THE SHOW of the year with Reza Salleh and 8 piece band, also special guests Liyana Fizi, Zalila Lee and Az Samad. Email us to enjoy our special group rates. See you there! Reza Salleh backed by 8 piece band - Photo copyright The Star The Star newspaper: http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/6/22/soundnstage/8937016&sec=soundnstage

Hello there! It's been an amazing 7 months since we started our Swap Meet gig at Palate Palette Bar & Restaurant at Jalan Mesui near Changkat Bukit Bintang. Many CD swaps later, we're here at our finale show at PP. We'd like to thank the management and crew of Palate Palette for their unending support of the indie scene and also to the performers who've graced the stage during this series.  Join us on Facebook for latest updates: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127528773995937 More updates will be posted here in a bit.

Hi guys! Hello! Well, this is utterly embarrasing. Doppelganger is having trouble recovering our email account from the hijackers. Tsk. Bloody bots. They claimed we were in Spain and thus, we're very sorry to inform you that GMAIL has disabled our account until we're able to prove our identity. You can email as at our NEW EMAIL account. Note there's no spacing in between. Just a DOT: the real open mic [dot] kl [at] gmail [dot] com

Dear you, Come fly the red blue and white with Doppelganger KL this month! Fete de la Musique is a global celebration of music started off by the French Cultural Minister in the 70s. It has simply just grown into a global event! Yeah! So this year, together with Alliance Francaise and official venue Palate Palette at Jalan Mesui in Changkat Bukit Bintang. So once again, Doppelganger is pleased to present you, our slots during this amazing day of music. Fete de la Musique in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%AAte_de_la_Musique Fete de la Musique official website: http://fetedelamusique.culture.fr/en/International/presentation/ Fete de la Musique & Doppelganger Gig @ Palate Palette on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event. php?eid=211551428885496& pending#!/event.php?eid= 211551428885496   Date: 18 June 2011 Time: 3.00pm - 3.00am Venue: Palate Palette Cafe Restaurant Jalan Mesui, Bukit Bintang,  Kuala Lumpur 4.00pm - 6.00pm Dzamira Dzafri Ariff

Event Announcement Just spread the word The Actors Studio would like to invite you to 3 nights of nothing but the original “Poetry in Music”. Singer songwriters are musicians who compose it how they feel it. The Actors Studio showcases a medley of independent music talent. All happening Live @ The Actors Studio. Date & Time: 26 – 28 May 2011 @ 8.30pm Venue: Pentas 2, klpac Tickets: Absolutely Free Free Seating Food and drinks are allowed in the theatre. Come as you are. 26 May 2011 (Thu) @ 8.30pm Set 1:  S.C.A.M. | Min’z | Wong Siew Jye Set 2: Izuan Shah | Jasemaine Gan | Azmyl Yunor 27 May 2011 (Fri) @ 8.30pm Set 1: Ida Lisa | Nightlights | Rashdan Harith Set 2: Priscillia Xavier | Joshua Foong | Ariff Akhir 28 May 2011 (Sat) @ 8.30pm Set 1: Ian Chow | Wani Ardy | Tony Leo Set 2: Markiza & Peter Hassan | Khairil M. Bahar | Devon Chew Duration approximate: 2 hours with 15 minute intermission. Live @ The Actors Studio series will be recorded in front of

  That's right! It's here again, another last Sunday of the month before we enter mid-year! Yikes! Have you cleaned your room yet? Or cleared the desk? Bring your junk (make sure it's music or video games related) and let someone else love it and bring it home!!! Open mic all afternoon. So come sing your hearts away. Covers OK. Let's just chill out and have a great Sunday chilled out afternoon. Thanks to the peeps at www.palatepalette.com for sponsoring the venue and cut-price menu. Lightcraft Cece helping out at the Doppelganger Swap Meet - thanks, Cece!!! Chilled out green green shady area

FEYST is proud to be associated with: 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. View map. Reservations & bookings, call 03-2142 3737 Sweden Malaysia Collaborative Gig will be RECORDED LIVE. For one night only, No Black Tie will host this special night featuring a “Sweden Malaysia Collaboration Gig” between Malaysia’s homegrown singer songwriters – REZA SALLEH , LIYANA FIZI , JEROME KUGAN , IZZY MOHD , ZALILA LEE & BEDROOM SANCTUARY (BO AMIR IQRAM) and also Sweden’s homegrown folk/blues/americana duo, THE HARVEST . Also joining the fray, will be a 19-year old newcomer - DZAMIRA DZAFRI . The show will be recorded LIVE at No Black Tie on 9 May 2011. Tickets sold  at the door and pre-sale tickets are available by emailing us at hello@indieyouthfest.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . RM30 per person. Limited release of the CD compilation will go on sale end of May! Dzamira Dzafri joins

  6-8 May 2011 @ Pavilion KL Outdoor . FREE ENTRY Don't miss this event! An integral part of the Sweden Malaysia Innovation Days forum & exhibition, FEYST11 celebrates digital lifestyle and brings music & e-sports together at Pavilion KL from 6-8 May. Over 55 bands and singer songwriters will perform during the weekend starting from Friday 6th May. So be sure you come because we want all spectators to become participants too!  100,000 meatballs are given out by IKEA. So come and get some (if you prove you're environmentally friendly). 8 May 2011 @ Pavilion KL FEYST is not just fun & games. It's also a platform to discuss issues that matter to the digital lifestyle, games & music community. We question and challenge the norm. We learn from the experienced, and also our peers. Patrik Larsson of Headlock Management, a leading management firm for the entertainment industry in Sweden will be visiting Malaysia to speak at the FEYST Music Forum on 8 May 2

The Indie Youth Fest season kick start is just around the corner (6-10 May 2011). Join FEYST on Facebook. So here's one more gig before that! DoppelgangerKL Swap Meet Gig @ Palate Palette series brings you music & swap-meet activities. 1. So make sure you bring things to swap! This month, we will be giving away funky "RUME" Fair Trade recycle bags sponsored by www.tinytapir.com again! Thanks!! Ro' Halfhide SWAP MEET RULES:  Ok, sorry folks, we won't be accepting clothes. We ONLY accept music or video games related, electronic gadgets (that work), guitars, guitar picks, original CDs especially local stuff, sunglasses, new sneakers, ipods, ipads, iphones, phones, any other electronic goods in working condition. Indie CDs MOST WELCOME! 2. RM10 entry charge applies if you have nothing to swap. Free entry for performers & those who bring a minimum of 10 items to swap. Be a part of the Doppelganger REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE policy. Let's do our part! L

So every now and then, we will curate two musicians and recommend them to our readers at Doppelgangerkl.blogspot.com. Today in April 2011, we're pleased to share an Americana/Folk singer songwriter duo from Stockholm, Sweden - The Harvest . And to introduce to you a triple helix performer who exists as three personae. He's Bo Amir Iqram of Kuala Lumpur, also known as Bedroom Sanctuary, also known as Mr Fluff and Cosmic Space Munkys. Stockholm, Sweden Artiste: The Harvest  Both Caroline (vocals) and Linus (guitar) make up The Harvest. Cool sounds of Folk/Americana/Blues melodies and strong lyrics with a Nordic touch. When I met Caroline, she explained that each jamming session incorporated the joy of eating GOOD FOOD.  Well, we surely look forward to The Harvest coming to Kuala Lumpur to perform at the FEYST11. Indie Youth Festival this May 2011. Visit www.theharvest.se for more. Latest tracks by The Harvest Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Three different genres from one a