Nightlife, 26 June, 2009
Nightlife, 26 June, 2009
June 30th, 2009dj gigs
Donuts
Bring out those bling and hi-tops and go old school at O Bar. DJs Ollie’Des, Ruxta and Ko Flow will dish out the well-loved hip hop beats at this party. Jul 9. O Bar, #01-23 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6738-1318.
Flava with Andrew Chow
Rocking the club is an array of urban beats served by Andrew Chow. Watch out for a unique fusion of funk, hip hop and R&B. Every Fri. Phuture, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
Gareth Emery
Back for the umpthteenth time, this international trance jock pulls out all the stops as he lays his hands on the decks to spin some acid-tinged trance smashers. Jun 27. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
Good Times
Shimmy on down to this indie party with funky urban beats supplied by the likes of DJs Rough, Ash and Fats. Jul 3. Blu Jaz Café, 2/F, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800.
A Hint of Mint Feat. Mark Robinson
House music label Peppermint Jam throws its very own shindig here with A&R boss DJ Mark Robinson. Jun 27. Attica Too, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.
Home Reinvented Pres. BEAT! Feat. K.I.M. (THE PRESETS) DJ Set
Kim Moyes, one half of Australian dance punk duo, The Presets, is set to scorch the dance floor with the sounds of hard-hitting electro, driving techno, and a dose of minimal. Jul 3. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.
Norman Jay MBE
Get ready to shake and pop as his royal funkness Norman Jay MBE gets set to unleash some good times on all of us. Jun 26. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
Osunlade
You’re guaranteed a soulful and spiritual musical ride though house music with the priest of deepness himself, Osunlade. Jul 4. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
Steve Bug— The Collaboratory Album Tour
Get moving to this influential German minimal house and techno extraordinaire’s futuristic take on dance music. Jul 3. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
TABnology with Tony Tay & DJB Presents Djuma Soundsystem Live
Get moving to Tony Tay and DJB’s signature electronic night moves topped off with lush Arabic drumming and a sweet and light melancholic melody by Denmark’s Djuma Soundsystem. Jun 26. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
Week’N with Tony Tay & DJ Small
Party rocker DJ Tony Tay tags teams with Zouk’s newest resident DJ Small for a night of tribal house beats laced with progressive floor stompers. Jul 4. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
special events
The Original Bacardi Mojito Fiesta
FREE... Bacardi Mojito Fiesta Party
For one night, unite under the Central Square canopy and chill out to Latin favourites performed by a medley of local bands. Mojitos will be available at mobile bars set up for the event. Jun 26, 7:30-10:30pm. Clarke Quay Central Square, 3 River Valley Rd., 6337-3292.
FREE... Bacardi-Martini Grand Prix
Do not be deceived by the words “Grand Prix.” Speed is definitely on the agenda, but not the kind you are accustomed to. This is one international competition just for the bartenders where they can showcase their flaring skills in jaw-dropping moves at lightning speed. Jun 27, 7:30-10pm. Clarke Quay Central Square, 3 River Valley Rd., 6337-3292.
Home Reinvented Pres. Lo-Fi Feat. DJ Craze and Klever
DMC champs and deck wizards DJs Craze and Klever drops by Home Club, as part of The Original Bacardi Mojito Fiesta, with a double dose of hip hop, ghetto-tech, dub, electro, rock, rap and the whole nine yards. Be prepared to be awed. Jun 27. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.
Durty Nelly’s 2nd Anniversary Party
Let’s all do the jig and usher in the second anniversary of this Irish pub. Come indulge in the many drink deals for the night like $10 pints of Tiger, Heineken, Guinness and Strongbow Cider till 10pm; $120 bottles of Absolut Vodka and Johnny Walker Black Label, $45 buckets of five beer bottles and 1-for-1 martinis all night. Of course, who can forget the music? The groovy-licious Nana and Friends will rock the house from 8:30pm. Jun 26, from 6pm. Durty Nelly’s, #01-01/02/03 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd., 6338-8023.
Love Da Music & Home Present Beat! Feat. Emmy The Great
Known for her smart and quirky jingles, Brit folk princess, Emmy The Great is definitely one of our favourite artistes to have emerged from under the radar. If you’ve heard her rendition of The Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?,” then you’d know what you’d be missing if you don’t grab a ticket now. Jul 10. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $25 (includes one drinks).
theme nights
FREE... Arabian Night Fever Groove to the latest Arabian and Top 40s selection spun by DJ Deepak with special performances by exotic belly dancers. Every Sat. Pyramisa, #01-06 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6398-0995.
Attica Pres. Simply Hip Hop with Titus & Yafith Titus and Yafith toss out hip hop beats infused with dashes of funk and smooth grooves. Every Sat. Attica, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.
FREE ENTRY... Beach Day Out This day is especially dedicated to those who have made sure that Singapore has partied hard over the weekend. For all who work in the nightlife scene, you can enjoy one-for-one deals on housepours and beer the entire day. Every Mon, 11am-1am. Cafe Del Mar, 40 Siloso Beach Walk, Siloso Beach, Sentosa, 6235-1296.
BEAT! For those with a taste for a genre-defying mix blended in with some independent rock. Every Fri. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $18 includes one drink.
FREE ENTRY... Coconut Jazzcats Groove to the sounds of Cherry, Pixi[e]dub & For[e]sight as they play their signature eclectic blend of tunes ranging from indie, reggae, funk, chiptune anthems to electro. Every Fri. Hacienda, 13A Dempsey Rd., 6476-2922.
FREE ENTRY... Deckadence Let DJ Stingray draw you with his funky, sexy and uplifting house music. Every Fri. Attica Too, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.
Electric Ballroom Amasian Productions and Home Club presents a new alternative club night with live original bands from across Asia every week. Every Thu. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.
FREE ENTRY... Exquisite Saturdays With DJ Yukun Chill out with the legendary Yukun for a great weekend. Every Sat, from 10pm. Majestic Bar, 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 6534-8800.
FREE Entry Fusion Fridays with The Partyman The Partyman takes the console and flings out retro, old school hip hop and Top 40s to make you groove and groove. Every Fri. Attica, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.
FREE Entry Get Cosy with DJ Stephen Sumptuous sangrias, cool artworks and sensual sounds from DJ Stephen—just the perfect antidote after a hectic workday. Every Wed. From 6pm. Majestic Bar, 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 6534-8800.
FREE ENTRY Home Turns The decks are opened to the public at the newly refurbished Home Club, and all you need to do is book a slot by emailing info@homeclub.com.sg. Bring some groupies along to fill the dance floor. Every Tue. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.
Houselife DJs Jensen and Kzee pump out sexy pop house choons. Every Fri. Powerhouse, 1/F, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
FREE ENTRY... Liquorace with Jon Ramsay Come one and all, experience the wonders of highly affordable early evening drinking! House draught beers, wines and spirits (by the glass) start from $6 at 6pm and get more expensive as the night goes on. Indie, electro and disco music eclecticism from resident dabbler Jon Ramsay. Every Thu, 9pm-2am. House, 8D Dempsey Rd., 6475-7787.
FREE ENTRY... Loof On Fire Saturdays The Loof is on fire every Saturday with special guests DJs. #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035.
Mambo Jambo This retro-themed night is a rite of passage for every new club kid in Singapore. Watch out for the synchronized dance moves! Every Wed. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. Ladies enter free.
FREE ENTRY... Martini Tuesdays DJ Has spins a feel-good mix of funk, soul, electro and disco-house as you knock yourselves out on 40 percent off all martinis from 8:30pm. Every Tue. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035.
Mile High Club Show up at the door with your Cabin Crew ID and you’ll be entitled to free entry plus one guest, 50 percent off drinks, and 20 percent off all premium bottles. Daily. 9pm-5am. Gotham Penthouse, #03-01 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6339-5595.
FREE ENTRY... People’s Night Out Boat Quay’s most stylish bar celebrates the mid-week in the most democratic fashion. Come in groups of six (boys, girls or anything in between) before 10pm and receive a bottle of Smirnoff Vodka with free mixers. Like they say, Ladies’ Night are so last year. Hyde, 57B Boat Quay, 6532-5510.
Perfect Ten Nites The Pump Room gives you 10 reasons to love Mondays. All house pour spirits, beers and wines are going at $10 from 10pm. Every Mon. The Pump Room, #01-09/10 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6334-2628.
Rebellion Thursdays Thursdays will never be the same again at Zirca. It’s going to be a massive launch party with DJs Tang, Rattle, Will and guest MCs Garuda and EJ spinning the beats and waxing lyrical. As the old adage goes, “Hip Hop Don’t Stop,” and we know that it never will. Every Thu. Zirca, Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-4168.
Retrospect Wednesdays Revisit the psychedelic ‘70s with Soul Kool and Gino. Come dressed in your best retro outfit and stand a chance to win cool prizes. Every Wed. The Boiler Room, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
Superstar Sundays Zirca’s most ill-kept secret, this boys’ night is the place to head to if you want to party all the way into the next week. With amazing beats courtesy of DJ George and Adrian, you can dance away those Monday blues. Every Sun. Zirca, Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-4168.
FREE ENTRY... THIRSTday @ Le Noir Groove to the music with special guest DJs for a night of fun and laughter and enjoy thirst promos all night (indoors only), Moët & Chandon champers at $100 and one-for-one vodka jugs. Every Thu, from 10pm. Le Noir, #01-01 Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6339-6365.
FREE ENTRY TryBe Fridays DJ JNR and friends rock the decks alfresco style, with R&B, classic hip hop, roots, party breaks, bootlegs, and house. Every Fri. Mimolette. 55 Fairways Dr., 6467-7748. Invite only. RSVP required. Contact trybe@mimolette.com.sg for guest list.
ladies night
Absolute Beauty Ladies dress to impress and get free flow of lychee martinis and Sex on the Beach on Wed and Thu from 9pm to 4am. The Arena, #01-08 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6338-3158.
Dragonfly Ladies enjoy free entry and three standard drinks after 11pm. Every Sun. St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
Firefly Ladies enjoy free entry and three standard drinks after 11pm. Every Tue. B/1, Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd., 6831-4656.
Girl Nite Ladies enjoy free entry and complimentary house pour. Every Wed. DBL O, #01-24 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6735-2008.
Guilty Desires Ladies enjoy complimentary entry with complimentary glasses of Champagne Rosé or housepour before midnight. Every Wed. Attica, #01-03 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.
Guys & Girls Who says Wednesdays are only for the ladies? Come experience the original Guys & Girls night at this nightlife institution. For only $20, enjoy free-flow of house pours, wine and selected beers from 9-11pm for men and 9pm-midnight for women. Every Wed. Insomnia, #01-21/22/23 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St., 6338-6883.
Heat Ultralounge Purchase the first drink and enjoy free flow thereafter from 9pm to midnight. Every Thu. Royal Plaza On Scotts, 25 Scotts Rd., 6589-7722.
It’s a Girlie Affair DJs Kzee and B.I.G blast out pop, R&B and hip hop while the ladies enjoy free entry and five complimentary drinks. Every Wed. Powerhouse, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
Ladyluxe First 100 ladies to RSVP will dine on a special four-course gourmet dinner on the house, and expect eclectic performances, signature cocktails and martinis as well as groovy, funky and Balearic house from guest DJs. Every Wed, from 8pm. Supperclub, 2/F, Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6334-4080. Email ladyluxe@supperclub.com to RSVP.
Lollipop Ladies get in free all night and receive five drinks on the house before midnight. Every Wed. Zirca, Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-4168.
Lunar Ladies get free entry and three complimentary Lychee Martinis and one hour of free flowing Cosmopolitans from 11pm. Every Wed. Lunar—Asian Fusion Bar, #01-03, Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6305-6767.
Lychi Disco DJ Stephen Day mixes up fresh house sounds, and ladies enjoy one complimentary mojito with $5 mojitos thereafter. Every Wed, 9pm-2am. #05-22 The Central, 5 Eu Tong Sen St., 6327-8118.
Majestic Bar Ladies get to enjoy complimentary Kwai Feh liqueur shooter, Spanish Cava at $10 per glass and martinis at $10 all night. Every Wed, 8pm-1am. 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 6534-8800.
Pyramisa Enjoy free flow of Gancia Moscato from 10pm-midnight and performances by professional belly dancers with Arabian Fusion Music spun by DJ Deepak. Every Wed. #01-06 Blk. B, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6398-0995.
Rogues Bar & Bistro Ladies enjoy free flow of champagne from 6pm to midnight. Every Thu. Rogues Bar & Bistro, #01-42/45 Market Street Car Park, 46 Market St., 6557-0040.
The Rupee Room One-for-one vodka based cocktails from 11pm to 1am. Every Wed. #01-15 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6334-2455.
Satin Doll Night Ladies enjoy two complimentary house drinks from 5pm-1am. To make the evening complete, you will be entertained by resident singer Alemay Fernandez accompanied by Aya Sekine, Eddie Jansen and Tan Boon Gee from 9:30pm. Every Wed. Jazz@Southbridge, 82B Boat Quay, 6327-4671.
Soma Enjoy free flow of champagne. Every Fri, 6-10pm. #01-28 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd., 6836-3088.
Vodkalicious Free entry and free flow of Smirnoff vodka for the ladies from 9pm to 1am on Wed and Thu. Gotham Penthouse, #03-01 Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6339-5595.
Wad a B*#ch! Free entry for ladies all night. DJs Tang, Rattle and Will churn out hip hop, R&B and urban beats for all the sexy ladies out there. Every Wed. Rebel, Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-4168.
happy hours
Acid Bar Happy promotions on all house pours and beers. Mon-Sat, 5-9pm; Sun, 5pm-2am. G/F, Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Rd., 6738-8823.
Alley Bar Happy promotions on all house pours and beers. Daily, 5-9pm. G/F, Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Rd., 6738-8818.
Angel’s Share Get 30 percent off all drinks from 4-8pm daily. #01-23, 10 Dempsey Rd., 6471-9595.
Attica Enjoy 30 percent off glasses of house-pour spirits, soft drinks, juices, and Tiger Beer bottles from 5:30-9pm. Mon-Fri. #01-03 Blk. A, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6333-9973.
B.B’s The Bungy Bar Indulge in $9 draught pint beers daily, 5-8pm. #01-07 Blk. 3E Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd. 6339-5707.
Balcony One-for-one promotions on housepour spirits and Heineken draft daily from 3 to 9pm and 2 to 7am. #01-K5/02-03 The Heeren Shops, 260 Orchard Rd., 6736-2326.
Ballymoon’s Irish Spirits Bar & Lounge Happy hour promotions on all house wines and seven premier draught beers—Heineken, Tiger Draught, Guinness Draught, Erdinger, Kilkenny Irish Ale, Strongbow Cider and Old Speckled Hen. Daily, 5-7:30pm. #01-06/08 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade, 442 Orchard Rd., 6735-0400.
Bellini Grande Enjoy 50 percent off all drink and complimentary wagyu/tuna burgers. Mon-Fri, 6-9pm. #01-01 Blk. B. Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6336-7676.
Bar CoCoon One-for-one promotions on all housepour wines, beer and spirits. Daily, 6-10pm. #01-02 The Forbidden City, Blk. A Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6337-4358.
Bar None Fifty percent off all drinks. Every Mon-Sat and eve of PH, 8-9pm. 2/F, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
BQ Bar Indulge in its famous martinis for only $9. Daily, 11am-8pm. 39 Boat Quay, 6536-9722.
Café Iguana Enjoy happy hour promotions on house pour spirits, tequila shots and cocktails daily, 6-9pm, midnight-closing. #01-03 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Rd., 6236-1275.
Camp One-for-one housepours, Santa Rita wines, draft beers and spirits. Mon-Thu, 6-9pm. Buy two bottles of wines, spirits, champagne and get a cheese platter or one-meter long sausage on the house; get a bottle of Henkel Trocken sparkling wine at $45. Daily. 8D Dempsey Rd., 6475-7787.
The Clinic Enjoy 1-for-1 specials on house-pours and draught beers every Mon-Sat, 6-9pm and all night on Sun. #01-03 Blk. C, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6733-3280.
Cuba Libre 1-for-1 prices on Mojitos, selected spirits, draft beers, bottled beers and wines from 6-9pm daily. #01-13 Blk. B, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6338-8982
Crazy Elephant Get 20-30 percent off all drinks every Mon-Thu, 5-9pm; Fri-Sun 3-9pm. #01-03/04 Blk. E, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6337-7859.
El Toro Unlimited Latin tapas with purchase of Sangria at $15. Every Wed, 5-9pm. 2/F, Winsland Conservation House, 165 Penang Rd., 6887-4787.
Fashionbar Enjoy 1-for-1 on housepour glasses, draught beer at $22 per jug and two Cointreaupolitans for $12. Every Tue-Sat, 6-9pm. #01-02 Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6887-3733.
Fez Bar Happy hour specials ($9 a pint / $7 for housepour). Daily 5-9pm. 57B Boat Quay, 6534-4481.
Halia Wine Bar Chill out to one-for-one martinis from 5pm-midnight. Every Tue-Sat. Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens (via Tyersall Ave.), 6476-6711.
Hugo’s Bar Enjoy one-for-one promotions on Asahi beers, house pour red wine and Vodka Russian Standard cocktails and martinis. Daily, 5-8pm. 126 Arab St., 6396-5493.
Helipad Enjoy one-for-one promotions on all housepour drinks from 6 to 9pm daily. #05-22 The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St., 6327-8118.
Howl at the Moon Happy hour specials on all housepour spirits and beers. Tue-Sat, 6-9pm. 2/F, Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Rd., 6838-0281.
Ice Cold Beer Enjoy daily promotions on selected bottled beers and happy hour prices on draught beers and cocktails from 5-9pm. 9 Emerald Hill Rd., 6735-9929.
Insomnia All standard house drinks at $7. Every Sun. #01-21/22/23 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St., 6338-6883.
Jazz@Southbridge Enjoy draught beer on tap, house pour wines and special martinis at $10; one-for-one housepour spirits at $10 and 20 percent discount for all other drinks. Every Tue-Sat, 5-9pm. 82B Boat Quay, 6327-4671.
Loof one-for-one for all loose drinks when you drop your name card. Mon-Fri, 5pm-8.30pm. #03-07 Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035.
Majestic Bar Enjoy happy hour promotions everyday from 5 to 8pm and receive a complimentary snack with every order; with martinis at $10. 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 6534-8800.
Mimolette One-for-one housepour spirits by the glass and Heineken draught or by bottle. Every Tue-Fri, 6-9pm. 55 Fairways Dr., 6467-7748.
Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub Happy hour prices on all drinks from 11am to 7pm daily. #B1-01 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade, 442 Orchard Rd., 6735-0400.
The Next Page For serious imbibers only. Pay $38 for 10 (yes, you heard us right) house pour drinks. Mon-Sat, 5-10pm. 17 Mohamed Sultan Rd., 6235-6967.
Nickeldime Just pay the price of the time you order for Yebisu Beer (e.g. order at 6pm, pay $6). Mon-Thu, 6-11pm. 24 Greenwood Ave., 6763-6990.
One Rochester Beat the clock! Just pay $38 to enjoy 100 minutes free flow of tequila, vodka, grappa and freshly shucked oysters. Every Fri-Sat. 1 Rochester Park, 6773-0070.
Outdoors Bar & Café Enjoy happy hour prices on beers and shandies. Daily, 11am-7pm. Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Rd., 6738-8898.
OverEasy Bar & Diner Beat the clock. Enjoy 1-for-1 specials on housepour drinks and beer. Mon-Fri, 5-8pm. #01-06 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd., 6423-0701.
The Penny Black Victorian London Pub Happy hour prices on all drinks daily from 11am-8pm. 26/27 Boat Quay, 6538-2300.
Pierside All martinis, cocktails and Hoegaarden at $10 each. Free flow of signature mini burgers and roast beef sandwiches. Daily, 5-8pm. #01-01 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd., 6348-0400.
The Pump Room One-for-one micro brewery beer. Mon-Tue, 5-10pm, Wed-Thu, 5-8pm, Sun, 5pm-3am. #01-09/10 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6334-2628.
The Roxy Bar Happy hour specials (housepour, wine and Tiger beer at $6.50 per glass). Daily, 5-8pm. 1/F, Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel, 50 East Coast Rd., 6340-5860.
The Rupee Room Indulge in happy hour promotions. Daily, 6-10pm. #01-15 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6334-2455.
Savanh Bistro & Lounge Martinis at $10 each from Mon-Sat, 6-9pm. 47A Club St., 6323-0503.
Soma One-for-one promotions on all housepour wine, champagne, spirits and beer. Also enjoy a free flow selection of complimentary finger food. Mon-Thu, 6-8:30pm. #01-28 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Rd., 6836-3088.
St. James Power Station Indulge in three mugs of Tiger Beer for the price of one or get a Tiger Shuttle for the price of a jug during happy hour daily, 6pm-9pm. Through Jul 31 at Dragonfly, Movida and Peppermint Park. 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
Timbre @ The Substation Happy hour prices on all drinks from 6-9pm and special promotions of selected beers and housepours daily. 45 Armenian St., 6338-8277.
Tippling Club Order two of master mixologist Matthew Bax’s innovative cocktails and enjoy one on the house. Every Tue-Thu, 6-8pm, 10pm-midnight. 8D Dempsey Rd., 6475-2217.
Tivoli Beer Bar One-for-one martinis at $15 each all night long; and one-for-one cocktails and cocktail shooters from 9pm. Every Wed. #01-23 Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St., 6738-1318.
Wine Garage Enjoy selected premium wines by the glass at $9 each. Mon-Thu, 4-8pm. #01-07 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Rd., 6533-3188.
Yello Jello Retro Bar Housepour and draught beers are going for $5 per glass, $20 per jug every Tue-Sat, 6-9:30pm and all night on Sun-Mon. #01-06 Blk. C Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6887-3733.
Zouk Winebar Enjoy one-for-one drinks (except bottles) on Mon-Sat, 6-10pm. 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988.
live music
FREE 53A Smooth grooves from jazz/acoustic rock oufit 53A, comprising Alvin, Sara Wei, Bani and Irwan. Wed, from 9pm; Fri from 10pm. Bar None, 2/F, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676. Fri, 5-8pm. Wala Wala Café Bar, 31 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, 6462-4288.
FREE... Acoustic Thursdays Local band Ngak delivers its brand of acoustic pop rock and edgy contemporary sets with soothing guitars and unique vocals. Thu, 8-10pm. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035.
FREE... Acoustic Trip Medy, Boy and Oliviar deliver a cool repertoire of evergreen classics and improvised pop tunes. Mon and Wed, from 9:30pm. Balaclava, #01-01B Suntec City Mall, 1 Raffles Blvd., 6339-1600. Also Mon-Fri, 6-9pm at Movida, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676.
FREE Alemay and Fatt The ever-soulful Alemay and her gifted partner play their trademark pop and R&B sounds. Thu-Fri, 5-8:00pm. Bar-Stop, 6 Devonshire Rd., 6735-6614.
FREE... Andayoma Chill out to the smooth vocals of jazz vocalist Andayoma, accompanied by accomplished local pianist Ramad, as she performs to ever popular jazz classics from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Dianne Reeves. Mon-Thu, from 7:45pm; Fri-Sun, from 8:45pm. Lobby Lounge, Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Blvd., 6334-8888.
FREE... Andrew’s Quartet Enjoy soothing jazz standards from this popular group. Wed, 9pm. Bar-Stop, 6 Devonshire Rd., 6735-6614.
FREE Ayaschool Singapore-based jazz pianist Aya Sekine tinkles the ivories accompanied by some of the Wicked Aura Batucada boys for some bossa nova, jazz and samba. Every Sat, 9:30pm. Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800.
FREE Barrio Latino Feat. Antonio Caffiero This band delivers a taste of authentic Latin American music. Daily, 8pm. Cuba Libre, #01-13 Blk. B The Foundry, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6338-8982.
FREE... Batteries Not Included Playing rock, adult contemporary and Top 40s, this band will accompany you insomniacs the whole night. Mon-Tue, 11pm; Wed-Sun, 9:45pm. Insomnia, #01-21/22/23 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St., 6338-6883.
The Bellini Grande Band This 18-piece pop orchestra, complete with four sexy dancers and singers Rob Collins, Mathilde Ferry and Lucile Bahnholtzer deliver big-band sensation with a modern funk and pop twist. Daily, from 8:45pm. Bellini Grande, #01-01 Blk. B. Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6336-7676.
FREE BlueJade Churning out numbers by U2, My Chemical Romance, Muse, REM, Coldplay and more, this live act is endowed with a great vocalist. Every Sat, 10pm. Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub, #B1-01/01-06 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade, 442 Orchard Rd., 6735-0400.
The Bushmen One of Singapore’s leading reggae bands, The Bushmen, show us some Marley love. Every Sun. Hard Rock Café, #02/03-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235-3029.
FREE Cats in the Cradle Catch this acoustic act living the dream as they strum out Latin, Top 40 hits, retro and modern rock tunes. Mon-Sat, from 9pm. The Sanctuary, #01-23/25 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd., 6238-3473.
FREE ChromaZone One of Singapore’s longest running resident jazz bands, ChromaZone delivers a mean repertoire of modern and traditional jazz, Motown, blues and R&B. Tue-Sat, from 9:30pm. Harry’s @ Boat Quay, 28 Boat Quay, 6538-3029.
Cubania This sexy all-Cuban band from Havana plays a mean repertoire of grooves from Miami and the islands of the Caribbean. Reggaeton, meringue, Latin jazz, the latest Latin pop—plus a few fun surprises with a Latin twist. Daily. Azzucar!, #02-03 Blk. D Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6336-3716.
FREE D’Light HEAT Ultralounge’s latest band gives their own interpretation of traditional jazz, blues and popular tunes. Mon-Thu, 8:30pm-12:15am; Fri, 8:30pm-1:15am; Sat, 9pm-1:15am. HEAT Ultralounge, 2/F, Royal Plaza on Scotts, 6589-7722.
FREE Dave Safran & The Blues Machine For edgy blues and rock sounds, check out this rockin’ act. Complete with killer guitar riffs and loud drums, this resident band promises to deliver a raw and energetic performance. Every Tue-Wed. Crazy Elephant, #01-06/06 Blk. E Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6337-1990.
Dennis & Jacob This exciting duo blends acoustic guitar and mash-ups. Mon, 8:30-11:30pm. Nickeldime, 24 Greenwood Ave., 6763-6990.
Duelling Pianos This latest addition to Singapore’s nightlife boasts a unique live music act and stand-up comedy. Tue-Sat, 6pm-3am. Howl at the Moon, 2/F, Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Rd., 6838-0281.
FREE EIC (Feat Jack & Rai) The affable duo plays an eclectic mix of old and new favorites from The Beatles to Van Morrison, Prince, R.E.M. and even its very own originals, bringing you on an audio rollercoaster ride. Every Sat from 9:45pm. Timbre@The Arts House, #01-04 The Arts House, 1 Parliament Lane, 6336-3386.
FREE Gerry Cox Enjoy live acoustic renditions of Irish folk songs and contemporary hits from this affable Irishman. Every Tue-Fri. Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, 56 Circular Rd., 6536-2029.
FREE... Greg Lyons & Monster Trio Jazz saxophonist Greg Lyons teams up with Floods, Fendi, Chok Kerong and other cool cats to jam it up with really slick jazz tunes. Every Fri. From 9pm. Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800.
FREE... The GoodFellas Revisit classic tunes and forgotten hits in a unique acoustic format from this string quartet. Every Fri. 9:30pm-1:15am. Timbre @ The Substation, 45 Armenian St., 6338-8277.
Homelive Feat. Ocular Catch this four-piece band rocking it out with a fusion of pop, rock, Top 40s and mainstream fare. Every Wed. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.
FREE... Jazz Kitchen Cool, smooth and always relaxing, these guys are a must if you’re a jazz head. Tue, 9pm. Bar-Stop, 6 Devonshire Rd., 6735-6614.
FREE... Jive Talkin’ If pop, rock or jazz is your thing you should definitely check out this popular and established band. Tue-Fri, 10:30pm. The Pump Room, #01-09/10 Blk. B Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6334-2628.
FREE... Latin Flavour Thursday Things get all sexy as Marcela Pinilla sings Latin jazz tunes with Mei Sheum on piano, Eddie Jansen on bass and Tan Boon Gee on drums. Thu, from 10pm. Jazz@Southbridge, 82B Boat Quay, 6321-4671.
FREE... Nanette Frank Having toured and performed with musicians like Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder, this jazz songbird is set to set the stage ablaze with her impeccable five octave vocal range. Mon-Thu, 7:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sat, 8pm-midnight. Axis Bar & Lounge, 4/F, The Mandarin Oriental, 5 Raffles Ave., 6885-3096.
Ngak One of Singapore’s up and coming singer songwriters to emerge out of the live music scene in recent years, this experienced performer has played at many music festivals and numerous venues. Ladies get to enjoy Rockalicious Martinis at $10 each from 7-10pm. Every Mon, from 7:30pm. Hard Rock Café, #02/03-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235-5232. Every Tue, 8-10pm. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035.
FREE Omniform Sax-y jazz king Greg Lyons and nine other cool cats collaborate to play a set of original and contemporary compositions. Every first Mon of the month. From 9pm. Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800.
FREE... Randolf Arriola Cool blues and popular classic tunes from this veteran singer-songwriter, guitarist and sonic sculptor. Wed-Sat, from 8pm. Harry’s @ Dempsey Hill, #01-17A, 11 Dempsey Rd., 6471-9018.
FREE Red Mascot Band This popular band from Bangkok plays a repertoire of English, Cantonese, Hokkien and Mandarin as well as Thai songs. Also check out the hot sexy dancers. Daily 8pm-3am. Thai Disco, #02-85/92 Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Rd., 6295-1611.
FREE... Shirlyn & The UnXpected Holding its own with energetic sets and explosive live performances is Shirlyn & The UnXpected. Thu and Sat, from 9pm. Wala Wala Café Bar, 31 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, 6462-4288.
FREE... Soulitude Lily and Roy dishes out some soulful bossa nova and acoustic rock. Sat, from 9:15pm. Timbre @ Old School, 11 Mt. Sophia Rd., 6338-0800.
Starway All the way from Hong Kong, Firefly’s resident doles up popular Cantopop hits. Fri. Firefly, #B/1 Singapore Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd., 6831-4656.
FREE... Swing, Swing, Swing Tuesday Jazz chanteuse Alemay Fernandez dishes out soulful and swinging jazz numbers with Mario Serio on piano, Eddie Jansen on bass and Tan Boon Gee on drums. Tue, from 10pm. Jazz@Southbridge, 82B Boat Quay, 6321-4671.
Tania Fronted by long-time musical and entertainment stalwarts Alban De Souza and Zul Sutan, this legendary band shows all you young guns how it’s done. Mon-Sat, from 9:30pm. Harry’s @ Orchard, #01-05, #02-08/09 Orchard Towers, 1 Claymore Dr., 6736-7330.
FREE Zsa & Claire These two young ladies bring forth a unique blend of indie pop tunes combining acoustic guitar with violin. Every Tue, 9:30-11:30pm, Hugo’s Bar, 126 Arab St., 6396-5493; Fri, 9:30-10:15pm, Bar None, 2/F, St. James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway, 6270-7676; Sat, 7:30-11pm, Singapore Polo Club, 80 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 6854-3999.
Scene Stealer -- B-Girl Style
Spill some rhymes with Singapore-born rap artist Masia One.

Whoever thought that a Public Enemy tape from Bedok Market would take a Singapore girl so far in the hip hop scene in the US, becoming the scene’s latest darling and a recent talent to be signed on by the legendary Dr. Dre. Hip hop super artist Masia One is back for a one-night only gig for “Hennessy Artistry” alongside DJ Paul T and MC Celsius 7. I-S caught up with her to find out more about her upcoming show and learns other Masia One details—like her enduring love of chicken rice.
What’s the first thing you’re going to do here once you have the chance to get away from your work?
Go get some chicken rice. It has to come with soup and good chili.
Come Jun 26, you will be performing for your homeland. How are you feeling about that?
I am always thrilled to perform in Singapore, yet I sometimes feel unsure because I see that hip hop here is often misunderstood as just something fashionable rather than a whole culture with elements including music, visual art (grafitti), DJing and break-dancing.
Tell us more about your upcoming collaboration with deck veterans Paul T and Celsius 7.
I’m especially excited to be performing with Paul T. When I started out pursuing a path in the music industry, I felt very alone, especially as a Singaporean-born artist in a very competitive, foreign music industry. Meeting Paul T made me realize that those that came before me have found great success in maintaining their unique perspectives on how they express their music. At the same time, I love how concise Celsius 7 is on his rhymes, clear butter-smooth goodness on tracks like “Wanderlust” and of course, “My Adidas n Me.”
Would you consider shooting a music video here soon?
I would definitely love that! A shout-out to all Singaporean directors: chicken rice and ice kachang on me after the shoot!
Closer on the calendar, what can we expect from you on the “Hennessy Artistry” show?
“Hennessy Artistry” is going to rock! With Paul T on the decks with Celsius 7 and me on the mike, we’ll be throwing down a show that is rarely witnessed in Singapore. For my set, I want to keep everyone’s bodies dancing and their minds racing. In Jamaica, they call that the “Jam Down”!—Andrea Lin
Catch Masia One together with Paul T and Celsius 7 performing at Hennessy Artistry on Jun 26, from 10pm till late at The Forbidden City, #01-02 Blk. A, Clarke Quay, River Valley Rd., 6557-6266.
Log on to www.hennessyartistry.com.sg to RSVP.


