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GUITARS TO THE FORE
September 5, 2005, New Straits Times
Backyard Pub: 3G

By Errol de Cruz.
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When these three artistes take centre stage on Wednesday, it will be the Malaysian version of a G3 summit.

GUITAR MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS are in for a treat, this Wednesday, when three top axemen - and their friends - take centre stage at the Backyard Pub and Grill, located at Taman Sri Hartamas, KL.

The three - local veterans Simon Justin Leo and Albert Sirimal, and Maldivian Ahmed Faseeh - are scheduled to do individual sets to showcase their respective talents before coming together for a finale.

Simon Justin Leo once composed, sang and played lead guitar for top local band Carefree. When the band split up a few years and albums later, Simon played occasionally with different bands, but made his mark as a much-sought-after player and composer in the advertising jingles industry.

Albert Sirimal is among the most respected musicians in the business. Starting off as a soloist in the late 80s.

Albert soon picked up influences from several pioneer guitarists before creating his distinctive sound and style.

A veritable one-man show, he was a runner-up in the Carlsberg Top Of The Pubs Competition in 1989.

Albert's distinctive guitar playing saw him exploring beyond Malaysian shores and performing gigs in Thailand, Singapore, Germany and Britain.

As a highly-respected sessionist, he has been called to play with such local stars as Ning Baizura, Sheila Majid, Ferhad, Prema Lucas, Maya Karin, Zainal Abidin, Jamal Abdillah, M. Nasir and Too Phat.

Fasy is a Maldivian guitar-player who works as an engineer and producer at a recording studio, and carved quite a niche on the club scene performing with Viji, Tony 'Tom Jones' Warren, Paul Ponnudorai, Bala, Amir Yusoff, Rafique Rashid and Purple Haze.

The three will be backed by the vocals of veteran singer Vijay David and percussionist Bada.

"This performance will be unrehearsed," said Backyard publican Jerry Chong. "It will be a jam to remember."

"We will pay homage to some of the great guitar legends of our time covering every genre, including rock, blues, jazz and pop."

Chong said to expect sparkling solos, fun and camaraderie on stage, and more from other artistes who are expected to turn up. The show will kick-off at 9.30pm. There will be no entrance fee or cover charge.

Backyard Pub and Grill is a friendly, unpretentious, neighbourhood pub for live music and sports telecasts located at 28, Jln Sri Hartamas 8, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

It offers live music, Wednesday to Saturday, two English pool tables, a big screen and four TVs for live English Premier League matches. The kitchen serves up great Western and local dishes and also caters for special functions.

Visit www.backyardpub.com or call 03-6201-0318.

Email: ubuyusell@nstp.com.my

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