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JAMFEST AT BACKYARD
October 23, 2005, New Sunday Times
| By SUBASHINI NAIR Click to enlarge.
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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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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