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Event Listings: June - July 2012

SOUNDSCAPE RECORDS PRESENTS JAPANESE INSTRUMENTAL BAND "LITE" WHO Soundscape Records bring you yet another quality live acts from the land of rising sun, a one-night only performance by Lite, supported by Amateur Takes Control from Singapore and home-grown band The Metaphor. Formed in Tokyo in 2003, the band –Nobuyuki Takeda (guitar), Kozo Kusumoto (guitar), Jun Izawa (bass), Akinori Yamamoto (drums) – are cited as an influence by a new wave of young instrumental bands around the world. HOW Tickets are priced at RM60 pre sale / RM75 at the door. Available at Rock Corner outlets and DoPPel Kafe. For more information, log on to  www.soundscape-records.com WHEN 8pm - Saturday, 7th July 2012 PRESS CONTACT Mak Wai Hoo, Soundscape Records,  mwaihoo@soundscape- records.com AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK: LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR WHO Back with an Instinct! Fast Youth Records and The Band Shop presents the American metal band hailing from Los Angeles, Californ

In the news: Dance Punk Party - Joy Division Tribute

In the news As reported by JUICEONLINE.COM Thank you, folks! Event flyer What Went Down: DancePunkParty pres. Joy Division Tribute @ Doppel Kafe by Alif Omar Mahfix on Friday, 22nd June 2012   Love shan’t tear us apart… love for Joy Division that is. In fact the band had united 2 formerly disparate entities; dance and rock. After all, this is the same band that inspired that godawful Wombats track ‘Let’s Dance to Joy Division’. But nevermind that, there has never been a band that exemplifies the dance punk spirit more than Joy Division, it is only fitting that the 9th DancePunkParty! was a tribute to the band. The night started off with pretty much a mingling session over cheap beer to Joy Division as Xes Xes Loveseat warned the crowd with post-punk tunes. Opening with drone rockers, troll-y named Zooey Deschanel Intergalactic Copulation Machine, whose droning made any recognition of

10 July: LAUGH YOURSELF RED w Douglas Lim & Kuah Jenhan (PT Foundation)

Post-event report - THE STAR: Night of laughs raises RM15,000 to aid fight against HIV http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/12/nation/11642161&sec=nation http://www.douglaslim.com - one of Malaysia's funniest stand-up comedians! http://www.kuahjenhan.com - witty funny man set to get you OFF your seats rolling with laughter PT FOUNDATION PRESENTS LAUGH YOURSELF RED WITH DOUGLAS LIM & KUAH JENHAN IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN, WOMEN AND MEN INFECTED AND AFFECTED   BY HIV/AIDS A HILARIOUS NIGHT TO KEEP DREAMS ALIVE WHEN: Tuesday, 10 th July 2012 WHERE: DoPPel Kafe ( Lot 2.04, Mezzanine Floor, Central Market Annexe , Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur)  LAUGHTER BEGINS AT :  8:30PM TICKETS: SEATING:  RM 120.00 with 1 complimentary drink STANDING ROOM:  RM 75.00 with 1 complimentary drink For tickets and more information please call PT Foundation: 03-4044 4611 (Laika or Jeremy) or Laika: 016-6261365 .

8 July: As Blood Runs Black LIVE FROM USA (POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)

 FAST YOUTH PROJECT & THE BAND SHOP proudly present... AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK (USA) LIVE IN KUALA LUMPUR also featuring: Massacre Conspiracy Maria Campbell Kiss The Fallen Caladrius Daarchlea Artefacts   date: SUNDAY, 8 JULY 2012 time: 2pm til end tickets: RM45 presale (limited) rm60 door venue: DoPPel Kafe @ Central Market Annexe

7 Jul: LITE (Japan) in Kuala Lumpur

LITE (Japan) live in Kuala Lumpur Formed in Tokyo in 2003, the band – Nobuyuki Takeda (guitar), Kozo Kusumoto (guitar), Jun Izawa (bass), Akinori Yamamoto (drums) – are cited as an influence by a new wave of young instrumental bands around the world. Extensive touring since their formation has won them fa ns in Europe, the US and beyond thanks to their intense, incendiary live performances and a steady stream of EPs and albums has firmly established them as one of the most exciting bands to have emerged from Japan in the last decade. http://lite-web.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ liteband http://www.myspace.com/ liteband http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=BlWiRjIcjOk&feature =relmfu http://www.youtube.com/ watchv=HX0nRqJTcZ4&feature= youtu.be Supporting acts: Amateur Takes Control (SG) http:// kittywurecords.wordpress.co m/our-bands/atc/ Amateur Takes Control creates music which is undeniably diverse in style and influence, yet still manages

1 July: Tribute to Silverchair

    A Tribute to Silverchair featuring... AFTERLIFE EXORAGE WEIRDLOVE MEOTRA PRIVATE WHIZZ DISH SOYA LOVE ENEMIES KELADAK SONIC STAR RADIO JAM INSTAKE BEXTER ............................................................................................................................................................................... Date: 1st July 2012 Cover: RM15 Time: 2.00 - 8.00pm Venue: DoPPel Kafe, Lot 2.04, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur Organiser: JR Pro Dangdut  Supported by: DoppelgangerKL

29 Jun: KL's Secret Suppers feat. Songs & Memories from Boom Boom Room KL

Block this date! DoPPel Kafe is pleased to bring you a series of artistic performances that are new, fresh and innovative juxtaposed with the best of the 80s, 90s, early Millennium! Introducing KL's Secret Suppers - an evening of fantastical discoveries. KL's Secret Suppers #1 features songs & memories by cast of the former Boom Boom Room KL, one of the longest standing cabaret bars in town. Delicious Malaysian supper is served, together with a house drink (red or white wine, beer or soft drink). Make your table reservations to avoid disappointment. Date: Friday, 29 June 2012 Time: 9.00pm - late Showtimes: 10.15pm / 11.30pm Ticket: RM45 presale / RM60 door inclusive supper, drink & show Sms: 017 623 0288 or email: openmickl [at] gmail.com for inquiries

24 Jun: DoppelgangerKL Swap Meet Gig

Singer songwriter Kevin Vong of FAZZ will be performing Date: Sunday, 24 June 2012 Time: 5.00pm -  9.00pm Venue: DoPPel Kafe, Lot 2.04, M Floor, Central Market Annexe FREE?!   YES! ONLY AT OUR MONTHLY MUSIC & VIDEO GAME SWAP MEET :) RM5 cover charge if you come empty handed! Free entry if you bring a minimum of 5 items to swap!  Wanna perform? We have limited slots.  So register to play now by emailing openmickl [at] gmail.com thanks! Swap Meet Bazaar + Gig is now a main stay at DoPPel Kafe once a month (Saturdays or Sunday) . Bring anythi ng music or video game related. Use this as a chance to promote your services too if you're a music studio - you could give away one free hour of your studio time perhaps? Or bands, you could also swap your time with organisers. Basically the idea is to build a strong and healthy swap meet community here, at the heart of music - DoPPel Kafe. The whole idea is to exchange and share - have something or wan

23 Jun: What-ever Suits You Vol4

Penganjing Tegar & Gerakan Grunge Bangkit presents another installment of What-Ever Suits-You series! Have a rocking Saturday with superb performances from: Meatplow https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Meatplow/ 250568071700542 Stereo Android https://www.facebook.com/ SuperStereoAndroid PipeVolume https://www.facebook.com/ pipevolume Nameless https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Nameless/ 111062182313315 Stillaway https://www.facebook.com/ stillaway Rock N Roll John https://www.facebook.com/ pages/ROCK-N-ROLL-JOHN/ 106165852782700 Melodychain (All the way from Sabah!) https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Melodychain/ 253279168046945?ref=ts The Outbreak https://www.facebook.com/ theoutbreak 8 hard rocking bands! Come and join the mosh-ness! RM15/Entrance. 5pm onwards! Official venue (major thumbs up!): Doppel Kafe http://www.facebook.com/ DOPPELKL Backline provided by: Cry Baby Music & Studio http://www.facebook.com/ pages/ Cry-Baby-Music-Studios/ 206

22 Jun: Art Rock's Night - An Exposure of the Art & Miseries

Free Deserters The second installation of Art Rock Night – An Exposure of the Art and Miseries will be yet another avenue for art rock music lovers to gather and get washed away by the beautiful and strange sounds of the Free Deserters, Phlox and Keladak. All three bands will take the stage for a set that will last 45-minutes each on Friday night, 22nd June. Please share this page with other like-minded folk and we promise that you will be rewarded with great music (and 1,556,423 karmic points). Bring along your friends and fellow worshippers of art rock music and get your miserable souls exposed! BANDS: FREE DESERTERS    Psychedelic and Alternative Rock  http://www.facebook.com/freedeserters PHLOX    Progressive and Psychedelic Rock  http://www.facebook.com/phlox726 KELADAK    Noise and Stoner Rock  http://www.facebook.com/keladak Kindly RSVP your attendance by visiting the Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/236048013168164/ Thank you.

16 June: J.O.M. open mic

JOM (open mic) is where live music is the best music!  Featuring Suzie Mz Markiza N Peter Brown   Roy Rosen Date: June 16, 2012 Time: 7.00-11.00pm Venue: DoPPel Kafe, Lot 2.04, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Cost: RM5 (performers free) IF YOU LOVE PLAYING OR LISTENING TO MUSIC, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! We will close the evening by inviting all performers on stage to perform a mashup of Stand by me and Beautiful Girls (Sean Kingston), together. Lead sheets will be provided. Performers: Acoustic, ecliptic, indie, covers, originals all welcome. Minus 1, also can. LIVE MUSIC IS THE BEST MUSIC For more information, please contact John Newman: Email: john_newman2@yahoo.ca FB: jackpoi

9 Jun: Dance Punk Party JOY DIVISION TRIBUTE

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dance-Punk-Party/170940836322875 Venue: DoPPel Kafe Date : 9th June 2012 (Saturday) Time : 7:30pm onwards Cover: RM 20 Yes, you read right. It's another PARTATYYY! This time around, your favorite DPP bands will be showing a lotta love to the one band that us DPPians can agree we're ALL fans of: JOY DIVISION Who'll be playing: 1. Kyoto Protocol ( http://www.facebook.com/ kyotoprotocol ) 2. Enterprise ( http://www.facebook.com/ enterprisekl ) 3. Dizkopolis ( http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Dizkopolis/ 104493639610767 ) 4. Free Deserters ( http://www.facebook.com/ freedeserters ) 5. DJ Xes Xes Loveseat 6. M.O.I.S.T ( http://www.facebook.com/ pages/MOIST/116447341733386 ) 7. Partimelovers ( http://www.facebook.com/ prtmlvrs ) 8. Pastel Lite ( http://www.facebook.com/ pastel.lite ) 9. Zeue Come one, come all. Dress in black, scrawl 'HATE' on your back, Dance the epileptic fantastic. Come in