Monthly Archives: February 2013

Dubai “Jazz” Festival

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4th day of the Jazz Garden

4th day of the Jazz Garden

I’m not going to write about how the name “Dubai Jazz Festival” doesn’t fit an event with the headliners being a pop rock band, an American alternative rock band, a classic rock band, and an Irish alternative rock band; because that’s been done.

Another series of nights the Dubai Jazz Festival brings is the Jazz Garden. It runs during the festival’s weekdays usually with many jazz artists to look forward to see perform. I have been a frequent attendee of the Jazz Garden in the past few years, where I experienced the likes of Arun Ghosh.

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Eskmo – Oh In This World of Dread, Carry On

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Watch this artist’s timelapse video for one of Eskmo’s songs.

*Applause*

Eskmo – Oh In This World of Dread, Carry On

MUSIC: Eskmo, ‘Oh In This World of Dread, Carry On’
DIGITAL ART: Aaron Geeraert
VIDEO PRODUCTION: Sunset Labs

Nirvana 2013

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Ustad Zakir Hussein (tabla), Bela Fleck (Banjo), Edgar Meyer (Upright Bass), U Srinivas (Mandolin) and Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute) played last Thursday at the World Trade Center in Dubai, to an almost sold-out crowd.

The first time I saw Zakir Hussein play live was 4 years ago in Dubai at the Aviation Club, so I had high expectations for this concert. Continue reading →

A Guy Called Gerald

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A Guy Called Gerlad played last Thursday at The Q’s Analog Room night in Dubai. What a treat! He played real time with 2 macs on Reason and a keyboard dropping mad tunes for 2 and a half hours.

Analog Room crew have been booking quality acts and is probably the best running night in Dubai.