Gig Guide: Nov 8 to 17

GETAI RETRO NIGHT. Relive the getai songs of yesteryear with popular artists Lee Peifen, Lin Ruping, Qi Xian, Li Bao En, Yuan Jin and the Baobei Sisters, as they perform hits from the ’70s and ’80s. Nov 7 and 8, 7.30pm, 8.45pm and 10pm, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

RECOLLECTION. Singapore quartet The E.T.C embarks on a musical journey from the ’60s to the ’90s with unforgettable oldies from the movies and TV. Nov 8, 7.15pm, 8.15pm and 9.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

MMM FEAT. ARCTIC MOON. MMM is “a platform for the trance family to congregate, travel and teleport to the euphoric strings, heavenly pads and syncopated stabs of a thing once called love”. Their words, not ours. Nov 8, Home Club. Tickets at S$25 (includes 1 drink).

YESTERDAY ONCE MORE II. Get a blast from the past with some of Singapore’s top singers of the Golden Age of Pop. Performers include Henry Suriya (of Naomi And The Boys fame); keyboardist Jimmy Chan; Singapore Talentime winners Frank and Robyn; Hillary Francis; Matthew & the Mandarins; Mel and Joe Ferdinands from Gypsy; and Singapore’s Patsy Cline, Gina Vadham. Nov 8, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$28 and S$38 from Sistic.

VOYAGE TO NANYANG I: TUNES OF OLD STREETS. Ah De shares his stories of living in Singapore through the beautiful sounds of Chinese music. This concert will be presented in Mandarin. Nov 8 to 9, various times, SCO Concert Hall. Tickets at S$15 from Sistic.

PIANO MAN: ADI AHMAD. Singapore musician Adi Ahmad has met the Bee Gees, hob-nobbed with Deep Purple, jammed with Brian May and been complimented by Paul Simon. Nov 9, 6.15pm and 7.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

CONSERVATORY ORCHESTRA SERIES: SCOTTISH SYMPHONY. Wang Zihao, winner of 2012/2013 Concerto Competition Lower Strings catergory, will perform Dvorak’s last solo concerto. Nov 9, 7.30pm, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall. Tickets at S$15 from Sistic.

SATURDAY ORIGINAL SESSIONS. Jessmo and Chris Lister take to the stage, performing their own material for your listening pleasure. Nov 9, 7pm, Hood Bar And Cafe.

BJORN AGAIN. Those who can’t get enough of songs like Take a Chance on Me, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Waterloo and Dancing Queen, will want to catch what’s possibly the best Abba tribute show. Nov 8 and 9, 2.30pm and 8pm, Sands Theatre. Tickets at S$45 to S$105 from Sistic.

JJ LIN TIMELINE WORLD TOUR. Marking the 10th year of his singing career, Singapore’s Chinese pop superstar JJ Lin’s new show takes a special narrative as he plays the biggest hits of his career. Nov 9, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets from S$88 to S$198 from Sistic.

BACK TO THE 60’S III. Join William David and friends as they sing the songs of Andy Williams, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard and others. Nov 9, various times, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

UNFORGETTABLE THEME SONGS. Join veteran singers - Singapore’s queen of cantopop, Lisa Wong, Felinda Wong, Wu Kun Jie, Sun Bao Ling, Jack Ye, as well as Malaysian crooner, Cheng Kam Cheong - as they perform Cantonese and Mandarin TV and movie theme tunes. Nov 9, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$45 and S$30 from Sistic.

MATCHBOX TWENTY. Multi-platinum selling American rock band, Matchbox Twenty will hold their first-ever live concert in Singapore, in support of their latest album North. But we’re pretty sure they’ll play their greatest hits too. Nov 10, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets from S$68 to S$108 from Sistic.

RELAX AND JOGET WITH BLACK DOG BONE. Singapore Malay rock band Black Dog Bone (BDB) - this year’s recipient for the Anugerah Music Special Award - will perform Malay “joget” dance songs such as Joget Sindir Pesan, Joget Bujang Di Rantau, Joget Hiburan and more. Nov 10, 5pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$20 from Sistic.

SWEET MEMORIES. Singers Lily Anna Nuris and Hillary Francis, celebrate the music of the past with this performance. Nov 10, 7.30pm and 8.30pm, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.

RASA SAYANG. Expect a fun and jolly performance with colorful costumes, an unfettered spirit of gaiety and an eclectic repertoire with The Peranakan Voices. Nov 10, 6.15pm and 7.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. free.

DISCOVERING MUSIC: SOARING STRINGS. SSO’s Associate Conductor Jason Lai will take you on a tour through the largest section of the symphony orchestra - the string section, if you didn’t know it yet - with performance pieces by Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Vaughan Williams and Terry Britten. Nov 10, 4pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$18 from EventClique (www.eventclique.com).

LAZAR THURAKKAL SEBASTINE IN THE SPOTLIGHT! Lazar Thurakkai Sebastine is a graded violinist, a music composer, performer and teacher. He will share a different side of himself with raga-based improvisational numbers that marry jazz and Indian sounds. He will also be joined with bass guitarist Xavier, backed by various percussions. Nov 11 and 12, 7.15pm and 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

HARMONIOUSLY YOURS WITH MEL & JOE. Join Singaporean music duo Mel & Joe, as they bring you hits of The Righteous Brothers, the Bee Gees, the Everly Brothers and more. Nov 11, 10.30am and 3pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$12 at Sistic.

CLAUDE’S PRISM. Claude Debussy created a unique chamber music genre, Harp Trio, in 1915. Now, three of Singapore’s most active and award-winning musicians will pay tribute to Debussy in his Sonata for Harp, Flute and Viola. Nov 12, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$27 at Sistic.

SPECTRUM: CONTEMPLATIO. The Conservatory New Music Ensemble showcases four works with unique collaborative elements: Chou Wen-Chung’s Twilight Colours, Singapore composer Kelly Tang’s Radiance, young Conservatory student composer Joshua Pangilinan’s When You Contemplate The Waters and John Adam’s Gnarly Buttons. Nov 13, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$20 at Sistic.

RAHUL ADVANI. The pianist and vocalist Rahul Advani aims to capture the stories, experiences and emotions that everyone goes through, in his music. Nov 13 and 14, 7.15pm and 8.15pm, Esplanade Concourse. Free.

STARLIGHT EXPRESS. This musical delivers “two hours of speed, energy, 3D effects, turbo-charged daredevil stunts with award-winning sets and costumes, extraordinary roller coaster choreography and a high-voltage soundtrack”. No, this is not quite Thomas And Friends. Nov 13 to 24, 2pm and 7.30pm, Grand Theatre Marina Bay

Sands. Tickets from S$65 to S$195 at Sistic.

YVETTE ATIENZA QUARTET. Yvette Atienza is a pioneer of Latin and jazz vocals in the local jazz scene. Join her and Singapore jazz veterans for an exciting evening of buoyant stylings of swing, afro-brazillian and afro-cuban classics. Nov 14, 9pm, Sultan Jazz Club. Admissions S$20.

STEFANO ROVER ASIA TOUR 2013 - SINGAPORE. Come and join Italian pianist, Stefano Rover into a music journey, experiencing how the pianoforte, through three piano revolutionists, Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms, evolved into an instrument that is now considered a counterpart of an orchestra. Nov 14, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$30 at Sistic.

THE WARRIOR’S HALL. The Warrior’s Hall is a celebration of LIVE original music with up-and-coming local acts in conjunction with “RIO” Tim De Cotta’s debut single release. Join in the celebrations as local original bands fire up the stage and the dancefloor. Nov 14, 8pm-9pm, BluJaz Cafe. Admissions at S$15.

THE SILVER STRINGS. One of Singapore’s top bands from the ’60s, The Silver Strings featuring Andy Young and Veronica Young, will be playing their hits, as well as pay tribute to some of the other local acts of the era. Nov 15, 8pm, Platinum Music World Disco Bar, #03-16/18 Lucky Plaza Tickets at S$30 inclusive of 1st drink.

MOZART’S SWAN SONG (SSO). Principal Guest Conductor Okko Kamu is joined by clarinettist Kari Krikku in a series of works from the early Romantic period, including Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Nov 15, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$15 to S$72 at Sistic.

KELVIN NG HARMONICA. Dig into some greasy funk, infectious boogies and cool shuffles as Smokey and the ragtag plays some blues to get you going. Nov 15, 9.30pm, Sultan Jazz Club. Admission S$20.

TAIWAN 4 HEAVENLY KINGS 2013. Four of Taiwan’s most popular singers - Shen Wen Cheng, Gao Ling Feng, Zhang Di, Ye Qi Tian - liven up the evening with their hits. Nov 16, 8pm, Resorts World Convention Centre, Compass Ballroom. Tickets from S$25 to S$148 at Sistic.

KALAA UTSAVAM 2013 TAAL EXPRESS. Taal Express uncovers the beauty and charm of Indian music traditions, using dholki (percussion instrument), tavil (percussion instrument), shennai (double reed wind instrument) and sarangi (string instruments), which is usually heard in folk music in India. Nov 16, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets at S$30 at Sistic.

SUNDOWN FESTIVAL 2013. This year’s Sundown Festival brings a gathering 10 established and up-and-coming acts from eight Asian countries, including Screw, D=OUT, AOA, Bosco Wong, Adonia Shao, Yoga Lin, Nidji, Rico Blanco, Rock Steddy and No More Tear. Sundown Festival is a Asian music central not to be missed. Nov 16, 3pm, Marina Promenade. Tickets at S$138 and S$98 at Sistic.

L.A.B. The band was created out of a love for limitless experimentation, open examination and soul. They are working on their first recording and looking forward to presenting their music at upcoming international music festivals. Nov 16, 9.30pm, BluJaz Cafe. Free.

KALAA UTSAVAM 2013 SAMARUPA: BEYOND BEAUTY. Join carnatic vocalists Sushma and Chitra Poornima as they delve into different facets of being a woman through music. Nov 17, 7.30pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at S$28 at Sistic.

SSO CHAMBER SERIES: ACROSS THE CHANNEL. Guest pianists Yao Xiao Yun and Chung Hua Weng join the musicians of SSO for an afternoon of English and French chamber music, from Elgar’s multifaceted Three Movements to Saint-Saens’ Septet for Trumpet, String Quintet and Piano, Op. 65. Nov 17, 4pm, SOTA Concert Hall. Tickets at S$18 at Sistic.

NOSTALGIC SENTIMENTS. Relive nostalgic memories with popular Chinese classics and some of the best-loved Taiwanese evergreen tunes presented to you by Cheng San Chinese Orchestra, who clinched the 1st prize in the biennal National Chinese Music Competition in 2002. Nov 17, 3pm, Esplanade Concert Hall. Free.