Past Gigs

	Cider Sessions: Paige Trantham MAY’S CIDER SESSIONS: Wednesday, 30 May 2013, 7.30pm, Timbre @ Gillman Saturday, 1 June 2013, 8pm, Timbre@ The Arts House With numerous supports, guest spots and admiration under her belt from the likes of Brian Ferry, Carol King, Wendy Matthews, The Black Sorrows, Paul Greene, Mia Dyson, Jon Stevens (INXS/Noiseworx) to name but a few, things are looking bright for the acclaimed Margaret River local singer songwriter. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: WEISH Wednesday, 29 May 2013 From 8pm onwards Timbre @ The Substation weish has fiddled around in music-making for slightly less than a year now and has earned some talk in the scene of late, most notably for her role in bands such as sub:shaman, .gif and Muon. In her solo performances, she utilises looping techniques to construct each element live, from beat to bass, riff to melody--mostly from the mouth alone. Hers is a voice of modern displacement, suspended between talk and silence, comedy and despair, momentum and ennui, originality and cliche… between word and word and embarrassed, recurring word, not knowing what it sings about, and singing about not knowing much at all. Click here for more details.

	Timbre Music presents Joe Brooks at Timbre @ Gillman Wednesday, 22 May 2013 8pm onwards Timbre @ Gillman Tickets available on SISTIC British singer Joe Brooks is a breath of fresh air to his legions of worldwide fans. An honest writer, angelic vocalist and exhilarating performer, Brooks has sold out shows in Europe, America and Asia. On 22 May, Brooks and his band will be taking Singapore by storm with a show at popular live music venue Timbre @ Gillman that fans do not want to miss. Click here for more details.

	THE CIDER SESSIONS, BROUGHT TO YOU BY BULMERS Timbre Music and Bulmers proudly present The Cider Sessions, a series of monthly live acoustic gigs where music goes back to basics with just the music, musicians and audience. You’re invited to be part of an intimate, stripped-down setting with set-ups ranging from a soloist to a 4-piece band. Local or international, each featured band/artist will play at two of Timbre’s live music venues from April to September 2013. The Cider Sessions are presented by Bulmers and programmed by Timbre Music. Grab a table, have a seat. Cider, is in session. APRIL’S CIDER SESSIONS WED, 24 APRIL 2013, 8PM, TIMBRE @ GILLMAN SAT, 27 APRIL 2013, 8PM, TIMBRE @ THE ARTS HOUSE Witness the mighty blend of Andy Yang, Jack & Rai and Kevin Mathews as they take you on a journey of bluegrass and folk instrumentation in pop-fashion like you’ve never heard before. For two nights only, they* will embrace the likeness of The Lumineers and even Mumford & Sons, taking a deep step into Americana sounds from the long-neglected past. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: ACHILOUS Wednesday, 24 April 2013 From 8pm onwards Timbre @ The Substation In the advent of 2011, the five individuals of Achilous meld by an impassioned desire to play their part in Singapore's music scene. Every member stems from a broad spectrum of musical influences from Rock, Post-Hardcore, Jazz and Hip Hip. Each personality with seemingly stark differences in taste and style yet with a fervent commonality to produce their sound as one. Thus distilling their own brand of music for their audience. Click here for more details.

	STRAIT GROOVE 2ND ALBUM LAUNCH Sunday 20 January 2013 9:30pm onwards Timbre @ The Substation 13 months down the road from "In Stock Now", Strait Groove is back once again to present you with new material. Strait Groove's 2nd Album will be released 20th January 2013 at Timbre @ Substation! Joining them will be The Sets Band & The Chase. Come join us for a night of fun and music. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: THE SUMMER STATE Wednesday 30 Jan 2013 8pm onwards Timbre @ The Substation The Summer State was conceived in April 2011. The name, derived from the term ‘summer state of mind’, represents the band’s positive outlook. Their music, created through the merging of each individual’s styles and ideas, is defined as a fresh take on the pop/rock genre. Come and show them your support for SG Originals! Click here for more details.

	MIGUEL ANTONIO'S CHRISTMAS EP LAUNCH Wednesday 12 December 2012 7:30pm onwards Timbre @ The Substation 11 Year old Miguel Antonio first performed on stage at his school’s idol contest in 2010, winning the first prize and also the hearts of many. This young crooner is no stranger to the big stage armed with an angelic voice and a charming boyish smile. Miguel sang at “David Foster and Friends Concert 2011 in Singapore” accompanied by Mr David Foster on the piano. He expresses emotional depth in his rendition of songs, moving some to tears and touching the inner souls of his listeners. There is definitely more coming from this young gentleman with a big voice and a big heart. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: FOR THIS CYCLE Wednesday 28 November 2012 Armed with his sincere vocals and acoustic guitar, singer/songwriter Weiwen has captivated the hearts of many with his melodic "soul-pop" tunes. Performing under the moniker "For This Cycle", Weiwen's music proves to have no barriers, garnering support in countries from Finland to the Philippines. After a year long hiatus, Weiwen is back and ready to prove that he is here to stay with his upcoming self-released EP entitled “Back to Basics”. Come and support the return of For This Cycle at Timbre @ The Substation! Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: TIM KOH & SUNNY SIDE UP Wednesday 24 October 2012 After discovering his talent in music at the tender age of 6, Tim has never looked back and has always aimed to be not just a musician, but also a performer. Three different Sri Lankans, raised to love rock music from an early age. Three unique approaches of playing guitar, different brushes painting with the same palette. Click here for more details.

	POETRY OF SONG 2012 - GRAND FINALE Thursday 8 November 2012 Timbre Music Academy and the Singapore Writers Festival bring you the concert finale of Poetry of Song 2012! Vote for your favourite English and Chinese songs, with this year’s theme ‘Roots’, on the official SWF website from 15 October and come join us at Switch on 8 November to find out which poem-song come out tops. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: THE SAM WILLOWS & PLEASANTRY 26 September 2012 The Sam Willows is a celebration of life, a melting pot of sounds from dirty blues to gospel-funk, pop-rock to indie-folk, and random images of cats. Pleasantry was conceptualized and formed in late 2010. Recycling musicians from active as well as inactive bands, the quintet crafts and carves music out of each member’s disparate listening backgrounds. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: NATALIE HIONG 29 August 2012 Natalie Hiong writes music of poignant beauty. Her songs showcase her soothing vocals, virtuosity and profound musicality while her heartfelt lyrics bring you on a journey from the heights of being in love to the depths of heartbreak and separation in a style she describes as folk-pop. Since leaving her banking career to pursue her passion in 2010, Natalie has released her debut EP ‘Little Heart’ and has been steadily gaining a fan base with her catchy songs and lively performances. She made her mark on the local music scene, being invited to perform at MeRadio Rocks The Marina, featuring the who’s who of Singapore music. Another notable achievement was a double-finalist finish in the UK Songwriting Contest with her songs ‘Sleepwalking’ and ‘Little Heart’. Click here for more details.

	ROCK N' ROLL SINGAPORE CLASSICS 25 August 2012 Catch Raw Earth with Mel & Joe from 70s Singapore band Gypsy on 25 August at Timbre @ The Substation. It’s a rare chance to catch them performing an entire full-length set of original Singaporean music from the 70s to the 80s. This event is part of National Heritage Board’s Night Festival. Timbre @ The Substation is a proud partner of the festival. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: NATHAN HARTONO 25 July 2012 Nathan burst into the music scene after emerging champion in 2005’s Teenage Icon where he wooed the audience with his polished singing style and his charismatic stage presence. He made another big move in his music career with the release of his debut album, LET ME SING! Life, Love and All That Jazz (No. 1 album on HMV’s Jazz Chart for 2 weeks running!) Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS: THE FAST COLORS & PEP TALK 25 Apr 2012 The Fast Colors was formed by Kevin Mathews (Watchmen, The Crowd, Popland), Chris Toh (AWOL, Perculiar Remedies) and Patrick Chng (The Oddfellows, Padres, TypeWriter), three seasoned musicians who have been performing for over 20 years in the Singapore music scene. Together with a rock solid rhythm section comprising of Tan Boon Gee on drums and Chee Wah Yong on bass, The Fast Colors' modus operandi was to play their favourite rock and pop classics. At Singapore Originals, the band will play songs by Kevin, Chris and Patrick as well as cover a few classics by Singaporean artists. Click here for more details.

	AMAR SUNDY & MOKHTAR SAMBA "LIVE" 25 Apr 2012 Amar performs regularly in the Chicago Blues scene and has played with an amazing host of blues legends such as BB King and Memphis Slim. He is a featured artiste in world renowned festivals including Jazz Festival of Montreal and Quebec Summer Festival. Supporting his return is the Man of Rhythm, drummer and percussionist, Mokhtar Samba. One of the leading musicians on the multicultural music scene, Mokhtar has played alongside prestigous musicians including Youssou N'Dour, Jaco Pastorius and Carlos Santana. He has conveyed a multifaceted talent for western harmonies, as well as African rhythms and Bedouin tunes. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS - ZAHIDAH 29 Feb 2012 A storyteller, Zahidah writes about the unspoken stories of the people she has met before. Teir happiness, struggles, turmoils and inspirations are showcased in the lyrics and melodies of her songs. Click here for more details.

	SANDi THOM 26 Feb 2012 The million-selling platinum-selling Scottish troubadour has long since proved the sheer power of her songwriting, with her album and single chart-topping adventures. Now, four years after her debut album ‘Smile...It Confuses People’ and the massive hit single ‘I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker’ both raced to the top of the UK charts on the way to combined sales of about 2 million worldwide, a new Sandi emerges with ‘Merchants and Thieves,’ an album that brilliantly reflects how she’s opened up a whole new channel for her creativity. Click here for more details.

	WILL AND THE PEOPLE 15 Feb 2012 Will and The People are a collective of people who have decided to play and make music together forever. They are perfect for main stages at festivals, living rooms, sweaty packed pubs and clubs at 3am, in tents, fast cars, slow cars, on boats and in the morning sun with a bloody mary. They all write songs and then play reggae, pop, grunge, ska, and house 4 to the floor and mix them all together. Its fun, honest, very catchy, and rather interesting when they really get going. They don't really have a setlist, and have loads of songs so every show is different. Click here for more details.

	SINGAPORE ORIGINALS - NICK CHIM 18 Jan 2012 Nicholas Chim’s evolutionary journey of indie folk music is expressed in his second album Forgiefan - a record that is both classic and contemporary, highlighted by Chim’s haunting vocals along with guitar chords that are lucid yet dreamy. Click here for more details.

	KILLER QUEEN (Australia) 10 December 2011 You’ve seen Killer Queen at Beerfest Asia; now see them up close and personal at Timbre. Imagine a show that features the musical legacy, energy and iconic performances of this great rock band. That is exactly what Brisbane actor and musician Johnny Blunt did in 2003 when he conceived the idea for Killer Queen . Already an experienced and versatile performer, Johnny Blunt decided to pay homage to the greatest rock act of all time. Add a hot band of Queensland’s best session musicians; a wardrobe of detailed and exactly replicated costumes, a stage presence second to none and you have The Killer Queen Show. Click here for more details.

	LITTLE FISH (UK) 21-24 November 2011 Little Fish is an Oxford rock’n’roll band fronted by Juju Sophie, an intense singer with the attitude of Patti Smith and the versatility of PJ Harvey. Universal/Island Records released their first album in 2010; this year they left their label to pursue an independent career. Click here for more details.

	STARCH 13 November 2011 Direct from Switzerland, the world of STARCH returns to our sunny shores for their second musical outing. STARCH is young, bold and outrageous with fat funk blending with hip-hop rhymes and burning rock riffs. The seven young and inventive musicians have played over 200 Swiss shows (Motreux Jazz Festival, Openair at St. Gallen) and toured through Germany, Austria, Spain, Hungary and Croatia. Click here for more details.

	AMAR SUNDY (France) 25 & 26 October 2011 Amar Sundy is backed by popular demand! Born in the Sahara region of Algeria, Amar Sundy is a descendant of a long line of Tuaregs. After relocating to Paris in the sixties, he discovered the tremendous richness of American Afro-blues. He is a regular performer in the Chicago blues scene jamming with the likes of BB King, Memphis Slim, Otis Rush, Son Seals and Albert King and has toured through Barcelona Blues Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Arezzo Festival in Italy and more. Click here for more details.

	POETRY OF SONG 12 August to 26 October 2011 Sing us a love note! Timbre Music Academy and the Singapore Writers Festival bring you Poetry of Song! Win a chance to work with professional singer-songwriters from Timbre Music Academy, who will turn your poem to a song and perform it live at SWF. Better yet, there is $1500 worth of prize money at stake for the most popular song! Click here for more details.

	ROKTOBER! 2011 20 - 23 October 2011 Timbre Music and Erdinger proudly present Roktober!, four nights of pure undulated fun on 20 to 23 October 2011 at Timbre @ The Substation and the car park in front of the live music venue. Back with a vengeance after 2010’s inaugural outing, the free admission event spans more live music performances over two separate stages, live match screenings of Rugby World Cup 2011, classic beer games including the Beer Pong Championship with celebrity competitors and even a (ticketed) BBQ buffet. Click here for more details.

	NEH’MIND: Timbre’s Tribute to Nirvana’s Nevermind 4 October 2011 Timbre Music plans a night of Nirvana indulgence on 4 October 2011, Tuesday at Timbre @ The Substation in commemoration of Nevermind’s 20th Anniversary. Released in September 1991 by Nirvana trio Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, the iconic album cemented the ‘90s grunge movement and inspired countless of musicians and audiences alike. Click here for more details.

	THE CAMERAWALLS 13 & 14 September 2011 Formed in Manila, Philippines in the last few quarters of 2007, The Camerawalls is known for creating sophisticated pop music. With a combination of jangly acoustic and elegantly driving electric guitars, they have succeeded in establishing a sound that will artfully give a nod to a variety of influences from the 60s to the 80s and beyond. The indie pop heritage of Clementine, resonates throughout and reverberates excellence both musically and lyrically. Get a dose of eargasm as The Camerawalls performs a 2-night-only show at Timbre. Click here for more details.

	Endah N Rhesa "Live" 3 - 4 May 2011 Endah N Rhesa is a musical project comprising acoustic guitar, bass and vocal. The musical nuance that Endah N Rhesa tries to bring out is folk, jazz, blues, rock and roll, and ballads. Endah Widiastuti (vocal, guitar) and Rhesa Aditya (bass) met each other in a rock band in early 2003. Shortly after the two left the band in 2004, Endah and Rhesa started to play together, and the feedback toward their music were tremendously positive. Finally, they decided to create a stage name for their duo/musical project which comes from their own names: Endah N Rhesa... Read More
	CHEATING SONS "LIVE" 8 & 9 March 2011 Local homebred band, Cheating Sons is borne out of the magical brew of life, love and music. Armed with their debut album, 'Masters, Wives, Daughter', they sing the blues and rock 'n' roll. Read More

	HIRAM RING & NII TAGOE “LIVE” 24 to 27 January, Monday to Thursday Nii Tagoe brings his traditional African percussion beats to Hiram Ring’s acoustic folk sounds. Playing across Timbre venues from 24 to 27 Jan 2011. Read More


	ISAAC ENTRY “LIVE” Sunday 9 January 2011, 9pm, Timbre @ The Substation Born in Kuala Lumpur, raised in Borneo, Petaling Jaya, Isaac Entry's music is a global tale of local stories. At the age of 10, he had managed to convince his parents to buy him his first guitar and went on to show an interest in other instruments; teaching himself to play both the bass and drums. Read More


	Endah N Rhesa "Live" 13 - 16 December 2010 Endah N Rhesa is a musical project comprising acoustic guitar, bass and vocal. The musical nuance that Endah N Rhesa tries to bring out is folk, jazz, blues, rock and roll, and ballads. Endah Widiastuti (vocal, guitar) and Rhesa Aditya (bass) met each other in a rock band in early 2003. Shortly after the two left the band in 2004, Endah and Rhesa started to play together, and the feedback toward their music were tremendously positive. Finally, they decided to create a stage name for their duo/musical project which comes from their own names: Endah N Rhesa... Read More

	CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE AT TIMBRE 24 & 31 December 2010, Friday Read More

	Celebrate 5 Years of Singapore Music - Timbre Turns 5 November 2010 - with special performances from 17 November 2010, Wednesday to 21 November 2010, Sunday Timbre Group celebrates turning 5 in the whole month of November 2010 across all three Timbre live music venues by paying homage to the musicians who have graced Timbre’s stages over the past five years. Read More

	53A Settle The Kettle Album Tour Closing Gig 17 - 21 November 2010 Originally a duo featuring the band’s front woman Sara Wee and lead guitarist Alvin Khoo, 53A today is made up of four talented musicians including drummer Irwan Shah and vocalist cum bassist Bani Hidir... Read More

	Robynn Yip "Live" 8-11 November 2010 One of Hong Kong’s top YouTube-based singer-songwriter, Robynn Yip is the winner of Brand New Star Contest 2010 hosted by Hummingbird Music. She will be producing a song and MV with the label, with the hopes of stepping foot in the music entertainment industry. .. Read More


	AMAR SUNDY "LIVE" 9 & 10 November 2010 Amar Sundy takes the stage after Robynn Yip’s set at Timbre @ The Substation on 9 November 2010. Born in the Sahara region of Algeria, Amar Sundy is a descendant of a long line of Tuaregs... Read More

	SARAH CHENG-DE WINNE "LIVE" 3 November 2010 Touted as the "new generation of jazz singer" (TODAY, 9 Sept 2010), Sarah, 22, has 15 years of combined choral, classical voice and musical theatre training. Best known for her "delight- fully soulful" voice, Sarah’s emotionally engaging and versatile performance style straddles a wide range of jazz subgenres that include bossa nova, swing, funk, and more... Read More

	Roktober! 22-24 October 2010 Come on down for an endless affair of beer and sausages with high-calibre performances by Sixx, The Pinholes, Ministry of Rock, Timbre Music Academy All-Stars (plus a Blues Summit on Sunday) on two separate stages. We'll be turning the entire car park area in front of the Timbre @ The Substation into one massive drinking party... Read More

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