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UNWIND AT JAMFEST2005
October 24, 2005, New Straits Times
| By SHARIFAH ARFAH
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EVERYONE wants to relax after a hard day's work. Some rest at home while others unwind at nightspots, listening to music or dancing.
If live music is your cup of tea, head to The Backyard Pub & Grill where Jamfest2005 is taking place every Thursday till Nov 17. It kicked off last Thursday.
It is the festival's second annual run and it aims at promoting young and upcoming bands along with veteran musicians.
The diverse music will cater to all genres and there are more than 15 dynamic bands including the recently crowned grand champions of Astro Hitz. TVs Blast Off! competition
- Frequency Cannon. Progressive rock band Tempered Mental, fusion music rockers Cosmic Funk Express, and cheeky electro-pop artiste Saer Ze are also performing.
Among the veterans 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, guitarists Viji and Fasy, and rock and percussion act La Viva featuring Alphonse Jerome.
Organiser Jerry Chong says Backyard Pub, which he owns, has always promoted homegrown musicians.
"Jamfest2005 will showcase some new dynamic acts. This is a great venue for them to strut their stuff," said Chong.
Last year, the music event attracted over 90 musicians. Held over seven weeks in October and November, the inaugural fest was in memory of late singer and guitarist Jairus Anthony, who performed at pubs for over two decades. He died of pancreatic cancer in July last year.
Jamfest2005 is for a good cause, too. It hopes to raise funds for charity. On the last night of Jamfest2004, an informal fund was set up and RM13.720 in pledges was raised. The fund was disbursed to four charities.
Backyard Pub is located at No. 28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. Showtime: 9pm onwards. Admission is free. For more info on Jamfest2005, call 03-6201-0318 or visit www.backyardpub.com.
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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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