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JAMFEST AT BACKYARD
October 23, 2005, New Sunday Times
Backyard Pub: JAMFEST2005

By SUBASHINI NAIR
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THE Backyard Pub & Grill is organising Jamfest 2005, the second in the series.

The event kicked off last Thursday and will end on Nov 17.

To be held over the next four Thursdays, more than 15 bands from the local music scene will perform at the Sri Hartamas joint, including Frequency Cannon, the recently crowned grand champions of Astro Hitz.TV's Blast Off/ competition, progressive rock band Tempered Mental, fusion band Cosmic Funk Express, and cheeky electro-pop artiste Saer Ze.

Among the veterans on stage are former Blues Gang members Julian Mokhtar and Jim Mandasamy with drummer Suhaimi, formerly of Ella and the Boys, in a new band called Julian's Black Hammer; Viji with the Maldivian guitarist Fasy; and rock and percussion act La Viva, featuring Alphonse Jerome.

Jamfest last year drew more than 90 musicians and was held over seven weeks in October and November. The event is in memory of late singer and guitarist jairus Anthony, who played in pubs for over two decades and died of pancreatic cancer in July 2004.

"We wanted to continue in the spirit of last year's event which is to encourage young and experienced musicians to meet at a single venue to perform and get the attention they deserve," said Edmund Anthony, the music director of the event and brother of Jairus.

Jerry Chong, the owner of The Backyard Pub (28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur) said the event is a great venue for the young and upcoming musicians to show off their talents.

"Last year, all invited musicians were paid for their participation. For some of the alternative and underground acts, it was their first paying gig and they never had such an appreciative audience," he said.

For details on Jamfest2005, check http://www.backyardpub.com or call 03-6201-0318.

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