Viji is the veteran journeyman of the local pub scene. He says he's "seen it all, done it all" and nobody will dispute that. Viji has performed solo for 15 years, collaborated with various others -- most successfully with Alex Peters for the inimitable Flower Power!! -- and also once owned a pub called Concept in Damansara.

With new partner Fasy on the electric guitar, Viji has re-emerged with a powerful blend of his growly voice, scintillating solos and a repertoire that harks back to the guitar-driven days of 70s.

Viji and Fasy are probably the most under-rated duo in the country. Most patrons of Backyard find themselves blown away by their tight combination, Fasy's energetic playing and some surprise lesser-known blues and mellow rock numbers.

Fasy has garnered a popular following of late as a soloist and with his band Playin December. He hails from a musical family from the Maldives and first came to Malaysia in 1996 as a student. He has two self-recorded albums on the market called Cruising and Fasy: A Compilation, which are available at the Backyard counter. More on Fasy here.

Expect some Deep Purple, CCR, Bob Dylan, Santana, Muddy Waters, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel and James Taylor. (updated Oct 5th, 2005)

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