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T0 JAIRUS WITH LOVE
Oct 03, 2004, NST (Life & Times)

Compiled by Janagi Morugan

KUALA LUMPUR: THE Backyard Pub & Grill in Sri Hartamas will hold the first-ever Jairus Anthony Musical Festival from tomorrow to Nov 17.

“This festival is in memory of long-time pub-singer Jairus and everything he stood for. It will also be a platform for local musicians to show off their talent,” said pub owner Jerry Chong at the launch of the outlet's website www.Backyardpub.com.

Chong said the pub has tentatively signed on a "who's who" of local musicians for the event including Paul Ponnudorai, Gerard Singh, Greg Lyons, Lewis Pragasam, Rafique Rashid, Julian Mokhtar, Sherman Tan, Hassan Brown, Shelley Leong, Sara Lo and Bala.

Backyard's resident artistes will also be performing including Albert Sirimal, Vijay David, Bada, Viji & Fasy, Colin Jansen, Raymond Chia, Jason Noah, Justin Wan, Edmund Anthony and Simon Justin Leo. The musicians will rotate every Wednesday for seven weeks starting tomorrow.

“We want to make this an annual affair for talented musicians in the country to play at a single venue and attract the attention of recording companies,” said Chong.

The festival will also feature young, up-and-coming songwriters who will be able to showcase their works and jam with the more experienced musicians.

He said the idea for the festival came after Jairus died of pancreatic cancer last July. A highly respected singer and guitarist, Jairus performed in pubs for over two decades but never received the recognition he deserved.

It was only after he was diagnosed with cancer that a charity album entitled “Jairus & Friends” was recorded live at the pub through the kindness of fellow musicians, fans and friends.

“I decided to organise the festival in memory of Jairus as he was a true friend and the quintessential musician. He exemplified the kind of musician we plan to showcase. He was dedicated to his craft, had a humble and warm personality and was an inspiration to other musicians and everyone he touched with his fragile voice and unique ability," said Chong.

Backyard Pub is looking for sponsors for the festival.

The Soft Touch band will present an one-hour performance as one of the two support acts (the other is Az) for main act Greg Lyons Band on Oct 13. For more information, log on to the pub's website.

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