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WRAPPED AROUND HIS FINGERS
Oct 12, 2004
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Update by Backyardpub.com/Press Release
Guitar virtuoso Paul Ponnudorai dazzled the audience last Wednesday for
the kick-off of the inaugural Jairus Anthony Annual Music Festival at the
Backyard Pub & Grill.
Paul mesmerized the attentive crowd with his every song, including
numbers like Police's Wrapped Around Your Finger, James Taylor's Fire and
Rain, Stevie Wonder's Superstition, Franki Valli's My Eyes Adored You and
Van Morrison's Have I Told You Lately. The last was dedicated to his wife
-- who turned away at one moment to dry an eye.
Paul's talent is the way he strips away the clichéd renderings of the usual
cover and imbues it in his own style. His appearances in the local pub
circuit these days are so rare that - when he does show - any price is worth
the price of admission.
For the record, the Backyard Pub is not charging any cover for the
first-ever Jairus Anthony Music Festival 2004, so the packed house got
to enjoy his music for nothing more than a nominal drink at the bar.
Earlier, guitar duo Julian Mokhtar and Aznan Aziz, known as the The
Corn Cake Kings came on to warm up the crowd with renditions of various
country and blues tunes while entertainer/musician Rafique Rashid
came on for two crowd-pleasing sets, including favourite parodies
Leprosy -- a take on the Beatles' Yesterday.
As usual at the Backyard, several musicians came unannounced and
performed jams on stage including mystery guest Alphonse Jerome of La Viva with
some reggae standards and full-bodied Sherman Tan with some funky numbers.
Powerhouse singer Vijay David lent his talents with his mouth harp
while a regular Backyard guest and flamenco dance instructor showed up
with her castanets to join in the jam!
Last week's 120 photos are available at the Photos section of backyardpub.com.
For publishing purposes, may we suggest these two photos of Paul:
Paul 1 |
Paul 2
Click on "Get Original Uploaded Photo" for larger, high quality pic.
Additional photos can be found HERE.
NEXT UP: RECORD 16 MUSICIANS TAKE TO STAGE FOR JAIRUS MUSICFEST 2004
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12, 2004: Tomorrow on Wednesday, Oct 13, Backyard Pub will host a record 16 musicians on stage for
the second week of the Jairus Anthony MusicFest.
Saxophonist Greg Lyons heads up an eight-piece band featuring the legendary drummer
Lewis Pragasam, who will the top billers for the night.
They will be backed by supporting acts Soft Touch, led by couple Hassan
and Markiza Brown, and songwriter-singers Az A.Samad and Shelley Leong.
Accountant-turned-musician Shelley has received critical acclaim for her folk-rock
debut album Storyteller.
Amir Yussof has promised to show up to add to the musical extravaganza as
a special guest.
It will definitely be a night to remember. Music starts at 8.30pm, if all
goes as planned, and remember we still don't charge a cover!
Links:
Greg Lyons: Profile | Photos |
Lewis Pragasam: Profile at kakiseni.com |
Az A. Samad: Profile |
Shelley Leong: Profile | Photo |
Amir Yussof: Profile |
ABOUT THE JAIRUS MUSICFEST
The musicfest was named after Jairus Anthony, a musician who performed in
various pubs in Malaysia, most recently at the Backyard Pub. Jairus succumbed
to pancreatic cancer in July 2004.
The idea for the musicfest was conceived by Jerry Chong, owner of
Backyard Pub & Grill, to keep alive the memory of Jairus and everything he
stood for.
Although Jairus parlayed his talents for over two decades in the local pub
circuit, he never received the recognition and industry accolades he
deserved. It was only after his illness was diagnosed that a charity album
entitled "Jairus & Friends" featuring his talent was finally recorded live
at the Backyard pub through the kindness of fellow musicians, fans and
friends.
The musicfest is aimed as a platform for the most talented local
musicians to show off their abilities at a single venue every year and
attract recording companies.
The first Jairus MusicFest is sponsored by Backyard Pub & Grill and co-
sponsored by Guinness Anchor Bhd, Lloyds TSB, Sledgehammer Communications and The Admine.
It will be held for seven weeks, every Wednesday on Oct 06 to Nov 17.
Links:
Jairus MusicFest Main Page |
Schedule | Photos
Released by Backyard Pub & Grill
Jerry Chong, owner
mobile: +6012-201-6333
About Backyard
Backyard Pub & Grill is your friendly, unpretentious, neighbourhood pub
for live music and live sports events located at No.28, Jalan Sri Hartamas
8, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. We have live music every night from
Wednesdays to Saturdays, two English pool tables, a big screen and four
TVs for live English Premier League matches. Our kitchen serves up great
Western and local dishes and we also cater to special functions.
View the latest goings-on through our website at
http://www.backyardpub.com or call us at 03-6201-0318.
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PRESS COVERAGE
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- Jamfest Finale
NST, November 15, 2005 - Event in memory of late singer
The Star, November 05, 2005 - Jamfest'05 rocks!
NST, October 30, 2005 - Music Mania
NST, October 29, 2005 - Good Times For All At Jamfest2005
The Sun, October 26, 2005 - Unwind at Jamfest2005
NST, October 24, 2005 - Jamfest at Backyard
NST, October 23, 2005 - Jamfest at Backyard
NST, October 20, 2005 - Showtime by three guitarists
NST, September 18, 2005 - Neighbourhood Backyard Pub
NST, September 11, 2005 - Rock party in Backyard
NST, September 07, 2005 - Guitars to the fore
NST, September 05, 2005 - Two Hats and rocking night
The Star, August 26, 2005 - Fasy Playin' December
NST, August 08, 2005 - Playing from the heart
NST, August 07, 2005 - Rousing show from a self-schooled
guitar virtuoso
The Star, July 30, 2005 - Weekend Party Venues
The Star, July 22, 2005 - Backyard joy with The Platters
New Sunday Times, July 10, 2005 - No ordinary music man
New Sunday Times, June 12, 2005 - Hypnotic Time At Backyard
Malay Mail, May 04, 2005 - Heading for the Backyard blitz
Malay Mail, Apr 27, 2005 - Peter Dickson's Musical Journey
The Sun, Apr 04, 2005 - When Mr Gambus Met Mr Dickson
New Sunday Times, Mar 27, 2005 - Mr Flamenco Meets Mr Gambus
Malay Mail, Mar 23, 2005 - Naked and Undone
Malay Mail, Feb 24, 2005 - Bands raise RM16,000 at concert
The Star, Jan 21, 2005 - Music on a needy mission
The Star, Jan 08, 2005 - Tsunami Aid Concert at Backyard
Malay Mail, Jan 08, 2005 - Back to Trendsetting '70s
Malay Mail, Dec 31, 2004 - JAMfest 2004 climaxes tonight
Malay Mail, Nov 17, 2004 - Wired to jazzy sounds
NST, Oct 31, 2004 - Bala to rock Jamfest2004
NST, Oct 27, 2004 - In memory of a favourite musician
The Star, Oct 16, 2004 - Fiery fare at Backyard
Malay Mail, Oct 13, 2004 - To Jairus with love
NST, Oct 03, 2004 -
Fest to bring musicians together
The Star, Oct 02, 2004 -
Backyard Goes Online
Malay Mail, Sept 24, 2004
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Back At Backyard
NST, Sept 23, 2004
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Music Festival kicks off with a bang
The Sun, Sept 06, 2004
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'James Taylor' of Malaysia dies at 41
New Straits Times, July 14, 2004
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Telling his tales in song
The Star, June 08, 2004
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Guitarman at the Backyard
Malay Mail, Apr 14, 2004
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Backyard gig for Rafique
Malay Mail,
Feb 25, 2004
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Awesome threesome
Malay Mail,
Feb 07, 2003
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Jamming in the city
Malay Mail,
Dec 06, 2002
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Celebrating human rights
The Star,
Dec 02, 2002
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Review
The Star,
June 22, 2002
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Hassan's gentle genies
Malay Mail,
May 07, 2002
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The Backyard Samaritan spirit
Malay Mail, May 07, 2002
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Soccer trivia time
The Star,
Oct 26, 2001
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Chance to win trips to Theatre of Dreams
The Star, Oct 01, 2001
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Celebration of nostalgia
The Star, Mar 15, 2001
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Alcoholic drinks and cigarettes to cost more
The Star, Oct 28, 2000
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Azman's Karma looking good
Malay Mail,
Sept 29, 2000
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Worth the wait
The Star,
May 28, 1999
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M'sians in the grip of English football fever too
The Star, May 17, 1999
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No beers for Lee, just the coasters
The Star, Feb 25, 1999
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Three cheers
The Star, Jan 27, 1999
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Are you watching, Arsenal?
The Star, Jan 21, 1999
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The fever is on
The Star,
Jun 10, 1998
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Football fans get together to watch match
The Star, Apr 20, 1997
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PJ proposes midnight closing for nightspots
The Star, Jan 23, 1997
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Duo to sing the blues
Malay Mail,
Dec 24, 1996
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Get comfy in the Backyard
The Star,
Nov 28, 1996
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In the football spirit at the Backyard
The Star, July 19, 1996
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Lunch in style, cheaply
Malay Mail,
Sept 03, 1993
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They're camping out in the Backyard
New Straits Times, May 31, 1991
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