Before coming to the event, let’s meet them up close and personal!
The Alastair
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The Alastair is a band from South Jakarta. In the beginning of 2008, Reuben Elishama (vocal/ rhythm guitar) and Alva Polii (lead guitarist/ backing vocal) started the band and started to write songs together. When they felt ready with all the materials, in august 2008 The Alastair officially recruited bassist Deyna Parzada and drummer Aria Wijaksana and as a band, posessing the same vision which is to globalize the Indonesian music industry.
The Safari
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The Safari decided to retire from the music industry, but now they’re back with the 7 songs that are created remain settles into just a file. Finally after one more year total vacuum, Safari intends to return to work in the music world. 7 songs that had been abandoned was decided to be released online. The process of creation of this album occurred around the beginning in 2009. With the release of a collection, B-side has also became a kind of statement that The Safari was back and ready to enliven the music world again.
Leonardo
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Leonardo a.k.a. Mugeni Spacekid of Zeke and the Popo, releasing his solo album titled “The Sun” in 2009, and will only be released as many as 1000 copies without re-releases. In this album, Leonardo covers songs from Kiss’s “Beth.” Leonardo was strongly influenced by musicians such as Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Graham Coxon, Todd Rundgren, Richard Hawley, Jeff Buckley and Lou Reed. Brass section, string section until the gospel choir will be heard on his music, which hopefully can satisfy the listeners.
Sajama Cut
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Sajama Cut is a rock band from Jakarta, Indonesia, known for their dynamic change of musical styles, which ranges from baroque, noise, ambient, indie rock, lo-fi, and electronica, amongst others. They formed in 2001. Sajama Cut have released two albums, along with numerous compilations, most notably the JKT:SKRG (Jakarta Now!) compilation, and had a major radio hit when their single “Less Afraid” appeared on the major motion picture Janji Joni.
DREW
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DREW is a 4-man band that plays pop music with a significant acoustic touch. Starting their career from way back in the early 2007, DREW is originally a band that perform cover songs in some of Jakarta’s best local spot that have a great music ambiance. But now, since they never stop writing our own music, they are currently seeking opportunities to complete their transformation, from a cover band to an original recording artist by producing their first upcoming album.
J.A.R.B
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JARB is an alternative-rock band from Jakarta. JARB stands for “Just Another Rock Band”, the abbreviation is unique because it seems to bemodest, but actually has a philosophy that JARB want to be known through their work without having to engineer a band name to just looking for attention and popularity. For the first time, on Sunday, JARB will be present with their new formation.
