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JAMFEST AT BACKYARD
October 20, 2005, New Straits Times/Malay Mail
Backyard Pub: JAMFEST2005

By ERROL DE CRUZ
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"We are excited that this year's Jamfest will showcase some dynamic acts never seen on our stage. This is a great venue for them to strut their stuff." Publican Jerry Chong

The Backyard Pub and Grill is hosting its second Jamfest, tonight and over the next four Thursdays, and this second annual music festival will feature more than 15 vibrant and dynamic bands on the local music scene, including progressive rock band Tempered Mental, highly infectious fusion band Cosmic Funk Express, and cheeky electro-pop artiste Saer Ze.

Other stars for tonight's gig are former Blues Gang members Julian Mokhtar on lead guitar and Jim Mandasamy on bass, with drummer Suhaimi, formerly of Ella ind the Boys, in a new band called Julian's Black Hammer, and a duo called Right Gang, featuring Aziz and Zainal.

The coming shows wil features gravelly-voiced Viji together with rising Maldivian ptar star Fasy, Latin rock and percussion act La Viva which stars Alphonse 'Carlos' Jerome on guitar and Matthew 'Charlie Brown' Charles on bass.

"We are excited that this year's Jamfest will showcase some dynamic acts never seen on our stage.This is a great venue for them to strut their stuff "said Jerry Chong, head honcho of Backyard Pub and organiser of the Jamfest2005.

"Backyard has always promoted homegrown musicians and we are proud to make this year's Jamfest equally memorable and entertaining."

Last year, Jamfest2004 attracted more than 90 musicians and was held over seven weeks in October and November. The inaugural fest was in memory of late singer and guitarist Jairus Anthony, who played in pubs for over two decades and succumbed to pancreatic cancer in July 2004.

Edmund Anthony, music director of the event and brother of Jairus, said: "On the last night of Jamfest2004, an informal Jamfest fund was set up and RM13,720 was disbursed to four deserving charities."

As with all Backyard events, there will be no reservations, no cover charge, no tickets, and of course, no free loaders.

For more info on Jamfest2005, please check the website http://www.backyardpub.com.

Backyard Pub and Grill, located at 28, Jln Sri Hartamas,Taman Sri Hartamas, KL, is a friendly, unpretentious, neighbourhood pub for live music and live sports events.

There is live music Wednesday to Saturday, two English pool tables, a big screen and four TVs for live English Premier League matches. The kitchen serves great Western and local dishes and caters to special functions. For more, call 03-6201 0318. - ubuyusell@nstp.com.my

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