Well, Phnom Penh jazz seems to be making a surge recently as demonstrated by the The Phnom Penh Hot Strings Jazz Club last weekend. It was a totally impressive gig and we are all hanging for more of the same at a later date. It is also evidenced by the formation and imminent debut of Eastern Jazz Brigade (name to be finalized) which will debut at Le Jardin sometime very soon - looking forward to that too. There is also the stream of jazz emanating from Studio 182. Michelle Manzo will be down there for only a short while longer - so if you haven't seen her yet then you had better get down there. This all augers well for the music scene here.
The Chinese House is proving to be a great venue for live music (albeit a little warm downstairs - renovations are in the pipeline to convert it to a fully functional live music venue). I suggest you do not miss this weekends special performances at this venue. On Friday there will be another highly anticipated gig by the Mekong Pirates. They are always a great time and usually play to a packed house - it will be a totally great. Saturday night sees the Bong Thom dot Com 10th Anniversary Party that will feature 4 bands - including a special appearance by the Espresso Thmei. Musicians will be invited get up and play later on in the night - so feel free to suggest it to the organizers. The party is FREE to get inside together with the Chinese House is offering a special $15 Open Bar all night - This includes water, soft-drinks, beer, wine and cocktails.
Also, keep your eyes open for a brand new music venue opening very soon. It will be called Dream Up and has been created as a live music venue in mind - with a permanent stage and equipment. It is the brain-child of Sergei (or Russian Dave as you may know him by). More details on that soon.
Also, The Cavern is back up again with the Bluesberry Jam Night - it is happening this Thursday and all musicians are welcome. If you are looking to join or start a band then this is a good place to start. More details via the link below.
If you are looking for something a bit different music wise then CCF are offering a Krom Monster - which is being billed as experimental contemporary Khmer music. This will be performed together with a video presentation. CCF will also organize the annual Fête de la Musique next month that will feature the Parisian group Java. They bill the band as a subtle mix of a rap beat with the sounds of accordion and a funky rhythm. Sounds coool!
OK, here is this weeks guide.
Live Music Gigs
- Wednesday 26-May-2010 - Bayon Blues at the Gym Bar [MORE INFO]
- Wednesday 26-May-2010 - The G10s at Gasolina [MORE INFO]
- Thursday 27-May-2010 - BluesBerry Jam at The Cavern [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - Bayon Blues at the Velkommen Inn [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - Masters of "King's Musick" at the CJCC [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - The Mekong Pirates at the Chinese House [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - Jam in Electro Jazz at Studio 182 [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - Cambojam at the Banana Leaf [MORE INFO]
- Friday and Saturday 28 & 29-May-2010 - Lost Highway at Sharky Bar [MORE INFO]
- Saturday 29-May-2010 - Espresso Thmei, The Hellhounds, The Cambodian Space Project and Bayon Blues at the Bong Thom dot Com 10th Anniversary Party at the Chinese House [MORE INFO]
- Sunday 30-May-2010 - D'Sco: The Geckos of Love at Paddy Rice [MORE INFO]
- Monday 31-May-2010 - Krom Monster at CCF [MORE INFO]
- Monday 31-May-2010 - Hachimoko at Paddy Rice [MORE INFO]
- Wednesday 2-Jun-2010 - Bayon Blues at the Gym Bar [MORE INFO]
- Thursday 27-May-2010 - DJ Jedie at the Riverhouse Lounge [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - The Phnom Penh Follies at the Riverhouse Lounge [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - DJ Roxy June at the Platinum Club [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - DJ Achaya and DJ Rob Little at Pontoon [MORE INFO]
- Friday 28-May-2010 - DJ Clockwork Soul at Rubies [MORE INFO]
- Saturday 29-May-2010 - Moulin Rouge party at the FCC Phnom Penh [MORE INFO]
- Saturday 29-May-2010 - DJ Radioactive Anne at St. Tropez and FLY Lounge
- Saturday 29-May-2010 - DJ Blue and DJ Illest at Pontoon [MORE INFO]
- Saturday 29-May-2010 - Fat Black Pussycat, DJ Tech 12 and MC Hydrophonics at the Riverhouse Lounge [MORE INFO]
- Eastern Jazz Brigade at Le Jardin [MORE INFO]
- Wanted Posse at the Chenla Theatre [MORE INFO]
- Fête de la Musique with CCF [MORE INFO]
- Lazy Jazz Drunks at Sharky Bar [MORE INFO]
- Mayors of Simpleton, Los Poporks and DJ Frankie at the Friends International 15th Anniversary Party [MORE INFO]
- Major Lazer at Pontoon [MORE INFO]
- Cambodian Space Project at Lotus Blanc and La Croisette
- The Phnom Penh Hot Strings Jazz Club at the Chinese House [MORE INFO]
- Bayon Blues at the Chinese House [MORE INFO]
- Bad Neighbors at the FCC Phnom Penh [MORE INFO]
- Kheltica at the FCC Phnom Penh [MORE INFO]