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DoPPel Music World [August 2012 edition



DoPPel Music World [August 2012 edition
here's what's coming up...
updated 17 August 2012

Now open daily from 12pm-9pm (later during weekends!). Satiate your appetite! We serve home-cooked DoPPel Nasi Lemak Ayam set with Sambal Pedas Gila, sandwiches, pizzas, ice cream and beverages like Monin mocktails, ice cool refreshers and the cheapest beers in town! Call us (03) 2022 0775 to reserve a table.

Announcement: Seeking organisers to host their own gig on Thursdays! Let us know! We wanna work with you :)
Email us at openmickl [at] gmail [dot] com.

What's happening in August?

DOPPELGANGERKL SWAP MEET + OPEN MIC
WHO
Only at DoPPel Kafe can you get rid of your unwanted and shop without cash at the same time. The whole idea is to exchange and share music related items or services amongst other peers from the music scene; whilst being entertained by local singer songwriters like Christina Sonja, Adam Yates, Clinton Liew, Vanessa Wu, Peter & Markiza,  Hassan Brown.

HOW RM5 per entry or FREE if you bring at least 5 items to swap. Event information at https://www.facebook.com/events/405713792818770/
WHEN 4pm - 7pm, Sunday 26th August 2012 (right before the event below)




J.O.M OPEN MIC
WHO Who's Open Mic? John's Open Mic! Strap on your guitar, break out your song book where friendly faces are encouraging to your crooning. There's no room for shyness; once you take to the stage, life will never be the same again.
HOW Entry fee RM 5. To get slots call John at +6012 354 9010
Event information at www.facebook.com/events/266920090085534
WHEN 7pm, Sunday 26th August 2012 (straight after the above event)



BANDS2GO MERDEKA GIG
WHO Downtown KL Music Community launches their Friday night open mic & gigs on 31 Aug 2012. Spend your public holiday Friday amongst great company and good music!
HOW Entry fee RM 10. Book your slot. Check the facebook event page or contact @Marx Aideit Samani. 

Event information: https://www.facebook.com/events/256121484499432/
WHEN 3pm-11pm, Friday 31st August 2012



172 RECORDS - 15TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
WHO
172 Records celebrates its 15 years in the music industry with a day power packed with hardcore bands. Featured bands are Naratu, Thy Regiment, Endzeil, Deadtruce, Savior, Awaken, Hurricane, Black Territory, Evidence Speaks, Rexxar, Tabaraka and Amarah.
HOW
Tickets are priced RM 18 presale / RM 20 at the door.
For inquiries please call +6012 244 4821 / +6017 609 7336
WHEN
3pm, Saturday 1st September 2012


UPDATE: THE ORGANISERS HAVE CHANGED VENUE TO OVO LIVE. WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THIS IS NOT AT DOPPEL KAFE.

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, California - As Blood Runs Black.
Event information at www.facebook.com/events/289313494492831
WHEN
Saturday, 8th September 2012





POP TO BALI
ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO PERFORM IN BALI, INDONESIA!

WHO Following up a music competition for English singers and bands from Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei organised by Indie TV Indonesia and Indie Media Network; the Top 20 chosen bands will battle it on stage to win a chance to perform at Taman Bhagawan on 23rd September 2012.
HOW Event information at www.facebook.com/poptobali
WHEN Monday, 10th September 2012.



BRIDGING OCEAN FESTIVAL 2012

WHO
Brought to you by Micronesia Management, United Front, Framework Records - featuring All For Nothing (Rotterdam, Holland), CDC (Pennsylvania, USA) and Born From Pain (Pakkred, Thailand)
HOW
Tickets are priced at RM 38 pre-sale / RM 50 at the door
Tickets can be purchased at all Rock Corner Outlets.
Event information at www.facebook.com/bridgingocean
WHEN

Saturday 15th September 2012



 













UPCOMING EVENTS

MALAYSIAN MUSICIANS LIVE! 
at CENTRAL MARKET

WHO 
Celebrating Malaysia Day the entire month of September with Good Malaysian Music! Chill-out afternoons with Malaysian-inspired Monin mocktails, iced cold whatevers and some delicious Malaysian Kuihs over a dose of good, good local music every weekend.
HOW
Dress code: Batik or anything Malaysiana
Cost: RM20 includes Malaysian Afternoon Tea
WHEN
Time: 3.00pm
Every Sunday in September (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th)

PT Foundation presents... 

SheLAH says 'LOVE HURTS' 

WHO
A charity fundraiser for HIV/AIDS awareness. 
HOW
Cost: RM100 (prior booking 3 days before event) / RM120 (at the door) 
WHEN 
6 October 2012 (previously 22 September, 2012)Time: 9.00pm-late



HALLOWEEN HORROR READINGS & PARTY

HOW 
Come this Halloween and raise some 'hell' from 9pm. Celebrating Julya Oui's newly launched book published by MPH Publishing 'Bedtime Stories from the Dead of the Night' with some deadly friends; Shelah - Mistress of the Night, Shh...Diam! the Band from Hell, Ayam Fared the Enchanter, Jerome Kugan the Jester of Death and Ady Suwardy the soothsayer!

Dress to kill! Prizes to be won for best dressed!
A Bottle of Wine & A Book in the 1st Degree
A Bucket of Beer & A book in the 2nd Degree
A Free Drink @ A Book in the 3rd Degree 
Cost: RM20 incl one drink 

WHEN 
Time: 7.00pm - late, 30 October 2012 



CONTACT US
Host-a-gig, private parties, functions, open mic events, we'll have you! Just call / sms Jaz 017 623 0288 or Luna Skye (03) 7727 0093 for reservations.

Note: Editors, you're most welcome to use photos from: https://picasaweb.google.com/107241735598220307670/DoPPelKafeCommunity

Thank you!

DoPPelganger Industries Mgmt

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