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You know a legend when you see it. And if you've seen Aerosmith, you'd have understood what a legend truly represents. I have to honestly admit I didn't expect much from this gig but something told me i just had to catch one of America's greatest rock n roll bands and boy was I in for a treat!

It was the third time Santana graced our tiny island but it was my first time seeing him and his wonderful team of band mates in action. Well known for pioneering rock, latin music and jazz fusion since the 1960s, the composition of his music just blew me away. The tunes that were familiar to me were just Black Magic Woman, Oye Como Va, Maria Maria and Smooth. 

At any one time, there were around 10 band members on stage, including the drums, timbales, congas, trombone, trumpet, bass, guitars, keyboard, vocals etc. The wonderful layering of 3 percussions topped by melody from the wind instruments, the keyboard, vocals and most importantly, the guitar lines from Carlos Santana himself.

Venue: Beer market
Date: 27th Dec 2012
Band: Zsa + Claire + Charmaine



So we haven't covered live bars in a long time! Time to get our butts moving again so here's our take on a live bar with one of the most unique concepts in the island, Beer Market.

The Sigur Rós concert at Fort Canning Park on 23 November 2012 was a tour de force. The 9,000-strong crowd were awed and entertained as one, amidst the Icelandic aura emanating from the performing band itself.

The crowd started to gather early at 5pm, and by 7pm Fort Canning Park was teeming with eager fans. With the very aptly chosen songs by the "opening DJ act" of mostly trip hop hits, everyone eagerly waited for Sigur Rós's appearance at 9pm on the damp grass underneath an appropriate overcast sky.

The band took to the stage on time, and performed Lagið Í Gær to kickstart the concert. The crowd was treated to a whirlpool of beautiful songs from all their albums, the most anticipated ones being the haunting Svefn-g-englar, Hoppípolla and Olsen Olsen. It was both an audio and visual treat, with the effects of the stage lights, haze machine and pretty glowing bulbs situated on the stage itself, perfectly synchronised to their songs. Frontman and vocalist Jónsi, and drummer Orri Páll Dýrason siezed the crowd's focus with their incredible performances.

 Official setlist can be found here: http://instagram.com/p/SYRv5-zLtY/

The highlight though was their two-song encore of Ekki Múkk and Popplagið. Both band and fans were treated to a blessing of rain amidst the two songs. Jónsi went wild with the crowd and closed the concert on a massive high, the only acceptable way to end the night.

We're giving away 1x Rick Price bundle:

1. 1 pair of tickets to Rick Price Live in Singapore (7th Dec 2012)

2. Rick Price "Revisited" Album     

• Not a Day Goes By
• River of Love
• Walk Away Renee
• Bridge Buildin' Man
• Tenterfield Saddler
• What's Wrong With That Girl
• To Be With You
• Heaven Knows
• Church on Fire
• You're Never Alone
• Fragile
• Love Never Dies

3. Rick Price "The Water's Edge" Album     

• The Water's Edge
• I've Got It Good
• Shape of My Heart
• Angels
• I'm Coming Home
• River
• Killin' The Blues
• It Starts With A Kiss
• When I Fell For You
• The Last Goodbye

Both of these albums are not readily available in Singapore so good luck!

All you have to do is to RSVP by 31 Oct 12, 6pm, on this event page: http://www.live4music.com.sg/events/profile/651

Winner will be contacted via private message on Live4MusiC.

All the best!

Cheers!

Yuda

Central Singapore CDC together with Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang West YECs are organising a youth outreach event that aims to encourage youth volunteerism. One highlight is our first ever online contest called “GET OUT! 2012 People’s Band Competition” where bands have a chance to win attractive prizes and cut their own studio single. If you know of any friends or interest groups who are in a band, simply visit our Facebook or Website and “share” GET OUT! 2012 with them!

Most importantly, we want to invite YOU to GET OUT! and join us at Marina Bay. You can expect an evening of fun where an audio mob, flea market, food kiosks and live performances awaits you. There will also be free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, while stocks last!

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

As some of you might have known or haven't known, I happen to have the privilege to play in Assault! And I just want to express my gratitude to Cynical Sounds for inviting us to play and for all the fans who came down early to catch our set! 

An apt day for a very talented blues-rock star. And what a better way than to end a bluesy Monday with Joe Bonamassa! This is the 2nd time he's been here in a year showing how much he loves this sunny island 23hrs worth of flight away from his homeland.