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Event Announcement: The Actors Studio presents 'Poetry in Music' FREE @ Pentas2, klpac

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...

Gig: 29 May 2011 Doppelganger Open Mic Gig + SwapMeet Bazaar

  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

Gig (9 May): FEYST: LIVE @ No Black Tie

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 j...

Concert (6-8 May): FEYST brings music + e-sports to Pavilion KL

  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...

Gig: 24 April 2011 Doppelganger Open Mic Gig + SwapMeet Bazaar

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...

Doppelganger Indie Picks with Nordic flavour!

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 ...

Gig: 27 March 2011 Doppelganger Open Mic Gig + SwapMeet Bazaar

Crossing Boundaries Ariff AB DoppelgangerKL presents... KL's Monthly Music gig + Swap Meet. Bring bring things things to swap swap, y'all! And we will have more RUME recycle bags made of long-lasting material sponsored by www.tinytapir.com for next month! We accept anything that is music or video games related, electronic gadgets that still work, guitars, guitar picks, original CDs especially local stuff, clothes accepted so long as you can link it to the t ... heme, sunglasses, cool shoes, sneakers, ipods, ipads, iphones, phones, any other electronic goods in working condition. Last month, someone swapped an old film CAMERA and took home a GUITAR! We also welcomed the folks from TUMBLR. So we invite you guys to come meet again. Or any other Meet.  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 ...

Gig: 27 Feb 2011 Doppelganger Open Mic Gig + SwapMeet Bazaar

  Folks at the recent SwapMeet. View FLICKR photos HERE . Tiny Tapir sponsors RUME bags for the Swap Meet! Come get yours! Dzamira - http://www.myspace.com/ dzamiradzafri    Taysha's Ink: www.myspace.com/tashyas ink 27 Feb 2011 Dis is a swap meet. So bring things to swap, y'all! Remember, anything goes, so long as it's still in good condition. Starting this month, we will accept hand held electronic goods in working condition. Last month, someone swapped a GUITAR! That's right now... and that will be contributed to a charity home. We'll keep you updated once we hand over the GUITAR. 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! Let's meet to SWAP! 12.00pm Check-in 12.30-2.00pm Open Mic featuring: NAJHO, RADIO PRESSURE, TEN THOUSAND TALENTS www.facebook.com/ tenthou...

Tribute to YUNA

Here's a tribute to someone whom we've followed for awhile in the singer songwriter scene. It's so comforting when you see someone as talented as she is, relentless reinventing herself and pursuing her career in music. Earlier this month, she joined the Fader Label to debut her EP 'Decorate' in the US . She is YUNA . We're always in awe of you. Keep on writing the music you do and we look forward to featuring you at one of our shows in future. Read more yunamusic.com. Here are some of the gigs/concerts organised by Go International Group & community project - Doppelganger that featured YUNA: Yuna, Indie Youth Fest 2008 in conjunction with Electronic Sports World Cup Yuna, Indie Youth Fest 2009 in conjunction with DreamHack Sweden Qualifiers Yuna, Rockin' for the Environment Fundraiser Yuna, Selangor Muzikal Ekstravaganza 2009 Shah Alam ROCKIN' FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: A very old and not so good vid of YUNA performing at environmental awareness gi...

Doppelganger Indie Picks: Hello 2011!

Here we are at another band selection choice by Doppelganger. This January 2011, I'm pleased to introduce to you this refreshed act from Malaysia, and another act from somewhere across this Earth - Sweden, to be exact! Robyn! A singer songwriter who's worked her way for more than a decade to where she is today! See, it takes tenacity! Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Artiste: Free Deserters Free Deserters is an alternative pop / Brit pop / Noise pop. Here's what they say about themselves: we ain't cheerleaders... we dont prance around... we dont wear tights... we dont cut our wrist.. we dont wear "lamb of god" shirts. By the way, in case you didn't know, the lead singer is also the brains behind the rockin' radio show on BFM89.9 - 33RPM. Visit http://www.myspace.com/deserterstheband . <p><p><p>&amp...

Gig: 30 Jan Doppelganger Open Mic Gig + SwapMeet Bazaar

Welcome to the 2nd installation of Doppelganger Gig + SwaptMeet Bazaar @ Palate Palette! This gig happens every last Sunday of the month until June 2011. Need we say more? Don't forget to bring stuff to SWAP! RM10 entry, or bring 10 items for free entry. 12.00pm Check-in 1.00pm - 3.00pm Open Mic 3.00pm Latte at Dawn (new!) Super new band that calls itself a Motown/ Jazz Blues outfit 3.15pm Niqi (Indonesia) 3.30pm Music for Food (new!) Singer / songwriter duo 3.45pm Fragments and Frictions http://www.myspace.com/fragmentsandfrictions 4.00pm Ray Cheong http://www.youtube.com/stingeray http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ray-Cheong/161295410550677 4.30pm Saturday Afternoon (acoustic folk) http://www.facebook.com/saturdayafternoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuYeP_E_UYM 5.00pm NARMI http://www.facebook.com/narmiadventures 5.30pm George Wong http://www.myspace.com/2storeyheart 6.00pm See ya next month! Ray Cheong George Wong http://www.myspac...

Gig: Doppelganger Open Mic Gig + SwapMeet Bazaar

The first one kickstarts on Boxing Day 26 Dec 2010. After that, every last Sunday of the month, we'll be seeing you at Palate Palette. Interested to perform? Sign up on the spot by just turning up. Don't forget to bring up to 10 items to gain free entry & to start swapping at the SwapMeet Zone. Each item checked in, gains ONE Doppelganger Dollar (Dp1). Join us on FACEBOOK.   Listen to an interview about the SwapMeet on Business FM 89.9 here

Gig: 26 December 2010 Doppelganger Open Mic + Gig + Community Swap Meet Bazaar

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...

Doppelganger rolls out PR for Bands

PR for Bands  is a publicity service to assist bands in creating the buzz about their newly released EP. It's simple! Get a 500 word press release inclusive writing, 1 song link, 1 photo link sent to hundreds of music editors and people in the music industry within the region via our network of electronic syndicated databases. Through our global networks, we help connect YOUR BAND to the rest of the world so you can reach a targeted audience. There are two packages: 500-word press release write-up, 1 song link, 1 photo link sent to thousands of contacts!  -- USD849 / MYR3500 (Malaysia only - DOP-M001) -- USD1499 / MYR5800 (Southeast Asia - DOP-A001) 1. Email us to make an inqury at  prnews@gointernationalgroup.com . 2. Once job is confirmed, we'll email you an invoice. Make a payment by Bank Transfer to 'Go International Group Dotcom Sdn Bhd'. 3. Type in the subject header 'Payment by Band Name - PR for Bands". 4. A media report will be sent to you!  NB. Terms ...

Wrap-up: A year of music in pictures

Hi everyone! It's almost the end of the year and we'd like to firstly say THANK YOU for participating at our events.  JAN 2010: Many things have happened this year. We kickstarted with the Malaysia Airlines MAS TOUCHDOWN event in January at Skypark, remember? How cool was that? With Pesawat, Liyana Fizi, Najwa, Ady Suwardy and many more fine acts, we invited Anuar Faiq to host the show and it was a roaring success! Even the Bijou Bazaar vendors participated to add to the activities. All in all, air tickets were auctioned off and the event raised $$ for charity. Thanks, MAS. FEB 2010: Doppelganger goes to Penang! MAR - MAY 2010: Doppelganger Gigs Series @ Skypark Subang Airport JUNE 2010: Doppelganger @ ESWC Finals, Bangsar Shopping Centre JUNE 2010: Doppelganger @ Fete de la Musique, Palate Palette JULY 2010: Doppelganger @ GO-11 Padang Timur AUG 2010: Doppelganger @ Lune, Shanghai AUG 2010: Doppelganger Flash Gig @ Laila's Lounge  OCT 2010: Doppelganger ...