In 2006, the Australian trio The Axis Of Awesome – Jordan Raskopoulos, Lee Naimo and Benny Davis – burst onto the scene. Well, maybe not so much burst as kind of trickled in. But anyway, they made their reputation being musically funny guys – or vice versa – and they’ve been going on from strength to strength. Their biggest hit by far has to be 4 Chords – ironically, a song written with the premise that they never had a hit. And now, they’re heading back this way for gigs at TAB on May 18 (8pm) and 19 (5pm and 8pm). Tickets are priced at S$68. We spoke to two-thirds of the group – Lee and Benny – while they were driving back from a radio interview and heading to their soundcheck. I could even hear the traffic in the background. Continue reading ‘The Axis alliance’In 2006, the Australian trio The Axis Of Awesome – Jordan Raskopoulos, Lee Naimo and Benny Davis – burst onto the scene. Well, maybe not so much burst as kind of trickled in. But anyway, they made their reputation being musically funny guys – or vice versa – and they’ve been going on from strength to strength. Their biggest hit by far has to be 4 Chords – ironically, a song written with the premise that they never had a hit. And now, they’re heading back this way for gigs at TAB on May 18 (8pm) and 19 (5pm and 8pm). Tickets are priced at S$68. We spoke to two-thirds of the group – Lee and Benny – while they were driving back from a radio interview and heading to their soundcheck. I could even hear the traffic in the background. Continue reading ‘The Axis alliance’HEADS UP! Or should I say, surf’s up!
Best known for hits like Good Vibrations, God Only Knows, Sloop John B, Kokomo, I Get Around and many more, The Beach Boys, one of the world’s most legendary and influential bands, have reunited for a global 50th anniversary tour. And we’re talking about Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks, who will tour together for the first time in more than two decades.
And yes, Singapore is on the list. The band is expected to be here on Aug 22, 8pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets are S$100, S$175, S$220, S$275, S$350 and will go on sale from May 16 at all Sistic outlets.
Steve Poltz. Considering that he’s possibly the only person in the who can compare love with a member of the animal genus Aepycerotini (that’s the impala, FYI), is enough reason to catch his gig. Oh, yeah, he writes some good songs too. May 16, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$38 from Sistic.
Pedal For A Cause. A fund-raising gig meant to help 10 cyclists who will cycle more than 700km in 8 days across Peninsula Malaysia to raise funds/awareness for their adopted charity – Asian Women’s Welfare Association in Singapore. Features The Marilyns, Pleasantry, Obedient Wives Club, Sixx. May 20, 7pm, Timbre@The Substation. Tickets at S$15 (inclusive of a drink).
The Axis Of Awesome. The Australian threesome had an Internet with Four Chords (ironically, a song that shows why they never had a hit). Much fun to be had. May 18 and 19, 8pm (plus 5pm on Sat), TAB. Tickets at S$68.
Ukulele Movement. Two outfits – Seschawan and Sheares Band – will perform. May 21 and 22, 7.15pm and 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free. Continue reading ‘Gig Guide’
It seems that there’s no stopping Hebe Tien. The S.H.E. singer – seen here being flanked by her group mates Ella (left) and Selina – has landed seven nominations for the 23rd Golden Melody Awards.
One of the top awards that Hebe is nominated for is Best Mandarin Female Singer Award, where she’s going neck-in-neck with Chang Hui-mei and Stefanie Sun. Hebe, who’ll be in Singapore next month as part of her To My Love world tour, also picked up nods for Best Mandarin Album, Best Music Video, Best Composer, Best Lyricist, Best Arranger, Best Single Production – all on the strength of her second solo album, My Love.
Grammy-nominated rockers The Fray are coming to Singapore for a one-night-only showcase – but there’s a catch.
SingTel are bringing the band behind the hit song “How To Save A Life” for a showcase on 24 June 2012, but tickets are exclusively for SingTel customers who pre-order the Xperia P before May 18 (that’s this Friday).
The showcase will be held at The Coliseum, Resorts World Sentosa to celebrate the launch of the Sony Xperia P.
Want to find out more? Visit www.singtel.com/xperiap.
