January 2014 Edition : www.doppelgangerkl.blogspot.com Want to attend an open mic but where???  So you've written some materials and want to explore how a live audience reacts to it. So you attend an open mic night. Watch the people who go up on stage. Watch the audience. And decide, hey, it'll be my turn next! Here's a guide to your journey, inspired by an email we received from Ashida (who's soon to launch her EP) - asking about open mics in KL! Useful links: Open mic events in KL & PJ, Malaysia http://www.openmicmalaysia.org - a website that lists all the open mics around town. It's managed by singer songwriter Shaneil Devaser. http://www.moonshinekl.blogspot.com & Feedback Open Mic - Singer/songwriter Reza Salleh organisers one of the longest standing open mic series in KL. Head to Facebook.com and search 'Feedback open mic'. Usually held at The Bee in Publika M'ont Kiara or Jaya One in Petaling Jaya, Feedback happens reg...

DoPPel Music World: Gig news Find it on FB There's a new show to the Moonshine series! This one's called Moonshine: Online. Besides it being a show that will be streamed online (hence the Online bit) it revives a long missed music format - the Songwriters Round! All 4 singer-songwriters will be onstage at the same time, taking turns singing songs as well as talking about them.  This first one will feature the amazing talents of: REZA SALLEH - Filling in for a sick Bihzhu. Singer-songwriter and has a sweet tooth problem. AZMYL YUNOR - A veteran singer-songwriter who's work inspired an entire theatre performance recently is no stranger to the scene. His songs have an "every day man" feel to it, a quality not many share and he can be an absolute joy to watch and listen to. PAOLO DELFINO - Cheeky self-depreciation is what makes Paolo the "every day awkward young dude" to Azmyl's "every day man". If genres were important...

::: Doppelganger Music World  ::: Festival & Event News ::: March 2013 Festival Gitar Antarabangsa Malaysia 2013 (MIGFEST)   Festival Gitar Antarabangsa Malaysia 2013 (MIGFEST) merupakan sebuah festival muzik antarabangsa terbesar di rantau Asia Tenggara. Objektif utama pelaksanaannya adalah untuk membolehkan para peserta berkongsi pengalaman, kepakaran dan pengetahuan gitar daripada pemain gitar tempatan dan antarabangsa seperti Az Samad, Andy Ngew, Faridian Jazz Trio,Hady Afro, Alder Don, Akihiro Tanaka, Adam Del Monte, Huang Chia Wei, Shun Ng, Dan Lavoie, Roger Wang, Grigory Novikov dan banyak lagi. Festival ini akan diadakan pada ketetapan seperti berikut: Tarikh : 26 - 29 Mac 2013 Masa   : 11.00 pagi - 6 Petang Tempat : Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur  Seksyen 63, Jalan Conlay 50450 Kuala Lumpur Laman web: www.migfest.com Artiste Line-up Don Alder  Canada acoustic guitarist plays with a passion thats rarely seen and is often referred t...

Event Announcement AZ SAMAD & FRIENDS DoPPel Kafe Musician-in-Residence, October 2012 6 Oct, 4.00-6.00pm, Beatlemania with Kevin Theseira   20 Oct, 4.00-6.00pm, Guitar + Spoken Word + Uke with Davina Goh 27 Oct, 4.00-6.00pm, The Wonderful World of Disney with Irena Taib of The Impatient Sisters Venue: DoPPel Kafe, Central Market Annexe, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Reservations: +6017 623 0288 or (03) 2022 0775 Video updates: Press Release AZ SAMAD & FRIENDS bring sounds of music to Central Market this October KUALA LUMPUR, 1 October - From Rap to Comedy and from Ukulele to the Electric Guitar, DoPPel Kafe has seen it all. The DoPPelganger KL name is no stranger in the local music industry, having hosted a wide variety of events from grassroots gigs to charity fundraisers. What remains a significant signature is the warm support given to many artists and musicians who are exploring the ever-growing local creative industry. (C) Phot...

Doppelganger KL Open Mic Open Stage presents... an evening of music, poetry and short films. Expect to experience a show brought to you by the BEST upcoming talents in the Klang Valley. These acts will be featured in the Doppelganger Compilation Album 2010. So don't miss this last gig of the year! Save the planet! Come join us at the Doppelganger Community Music or Video Games SwapMeet Bazaar! 2nd hand stuff & new things. Bring your stuff to swap. Remember, this is not about the value of the goods. It's about finding a home for pre-loved items. Each person is welcome to bring as many as 10 items to swap. Remember, it's not about the value of your item. And please don't bring trash or things that don't work. Be fair. If you're not using it at home, Recycle Reuse and Reduce trash at home :D. Hey! Your trash could be someone's treasure. That's the spirit! We're looking for ONLY music & games stuff. No clothes unless it's r...

DAY 1 REPORT: Ooooooo thanks to you guys who came by to Doppelganger @ Youth09 on Saturday. What a day! The best of the lot? Well, all acts were super and aside from Bo Bedroom Sanctuary's last minute cancellation due to illness, the stellar acts that were crowd favourites were the oversears - San Jose-based Az Samad , melbourne-based kevin brokenscar , another melbourne-based band scene at the movies , new band car crash hearts , the boys from the sound rhythm beatboxers . Keep up the great work peeps and we'll see you tomorrow from 3-7pm @ the registration area level 2! DAY 2 REPORT: Ahhhh well.... another fantastic day though not as crowded as the first. We had scene at the movies return to do another set and sell more CDs!! That's the trick, peeps. Gotta gig, then sell CDs. That's how it moves ya. so a big shoutout to aimran, lightcraft , sallyfairie all the way from batu pahat, a band i met at artrage lab thanks to shydee's effort - velvet, the dynamic duo r...

Shelley Leong Tis' the season to be... Christmas Season Greetings & Celebrations at Schokolart @ SohoKL Join us this Christmas Eve at Schokolart SohoKL Solaris Mon't Kiara 24 Dec 2008 It's Christmas Eve and there's no time better than to get together with your family & friends. Featuring acoustic performances and a delicious menu of savouries, a heavenly spread of chocolate desserts and chocolate cocktails, this Christmas will be indeed memorable! ::: Acoustic Performances by singer-songwriter and pianist, Shelley Leong accompanied by long-time collaborator and one of Malaysia's leading acoustic guitarist, Az Samad. Shelley graduated from Berklee College of Music last year and is currently playing for Bogofusion, a world-jazz fusion band that has played for Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and opened for Stevie Wonder and The Foo Fighters. She also tours performing her original songs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2005, Shelley was nominated Best New Engl...