World Music Day 21st June 2009

As part of The Bluestankers yearly residency at this fabled event organised by the Alliance Francaise Malaysia chapter, we played at happening Telawi Street Bistro's Timeout KL Stage last night. Set in a bar atmosphere, I would say this year's sound and equipment setup is much much better compared to the open air concept of the yesteryear events. Firstly, being indoor keeps the music levels and dynamics intact, and the PA easier to control too. The turnout was pretty good, mostly college kids, some 30 somethings and expats were also within the crowd. Our setlist was among the odd ones as we were kinda traditional compared to the rest. TJ is the new addition for rhythm guitars to our outfit with both Shah and Jeeby manning the bass and drums respectively. Great playing from all members. Especially intense on the classic Cream tunes... TJ you were excellent on the rhythm chops for a start, Shah the bass stomper as usual sounding very well on the left handed Fender bass thru a Hartke amp :-), Jeeby played his heart out as usual, without missing a beat, even though the ambience was quite noisy. Thanks to Rizal Ross for being there and blackberrying our performance the entire evening. Also to my mentee Justin and his dad 'Jacky' for being the official photographer and videographer 2 years in the running! I really appreciate it Justin... Warm regards to your ever sporting dad man too! How lucky you are! Thank you again for the medias provided! Ha Ha... Here's the complete 30 min set list:

1. Strange Brew
2. Born Under A Bad Sign
3. Outside Woman Blues
4. Driftin' (shuffle)
5. Crossroads Blues

The complete line up:

Time Out KL Stage @ Telawi Street Bistro

6pm: Bus Company (pop/rock)

6:30pm: Bluestankers (blues/rock)

7:00pm: An honest mistake (emo pop)

7:40pm: Army of Three (rock)

8:10pm: Tony Leo Selvaraj (alternative funk)

8:40pm: The Metaphor (rock)

9:10pm: Pasca Tragedy (symphonic metal)

9:40pm: Minotaur & The Labyrinth (pop/rock)

10:10pm: The Padangs (metal)

10:40pm: The Textbooks (pop/rock)

11:10pm: Mustard (indie rock)

11:30pm: Unexpected Mercy (metal)

For a more in depth write up on the event, click here :-)