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53A – Settle the Kettle
September 11, 2010 — 53A, 53A band, Alvin Khoo, Bani Hidir, CM-PB, CM-PB Dempsey Road, CM-PB Singapore, Irwan Wiss, local music Singapore, Sara Wee, Tab Singapore, Timbre, Timbre Substation, Timbre Substation Singapore
I first caught the performance of 53A when I hosted a gathering at CM-PB over at Dempsey Road. It was not the full band that performed that Saturday night (minus Sara Wee, female lead singer) but they played awesome music. Most of the songs sounded familiar even if I didn’t quickly remember the title.
So when I learned from Alvin (Khoo), guitarist/singer, that the full band performs at a more upbeat tempo at Timbre Substation, I decided to drop by. Since then, I try to pass by Timbre whenever I am not too busy on a Friday night. Good way to end the work week in an atmosphere of relatively younger people and of course, superb live entertainment (you may or may not know I love watching live bands).
All I can say is — there is a lot of promising local talent in Singapore and 53A is definitely one of them.
Why do I say that? Watch these.
Viva La Vida (Coldplay cover) – performed at the Waterfront stage at the Esplanade
Pokerface (Lady Gaga cover) – performed at the Waterfront stage at the Esplanade
Their talent however is not only limited to doing covers.
They recently launched their first-ever album, “Settle the Kettle“. Great combination of acoustic and pop rock original tracks (not sure if I cited the correct music genres but guess you know what I mean!).
My favorite track in the album is “We Should Be Together” (original composition)
Meet 53A :
Sara Wee (lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitars)
Alvin Khoo (lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars)
Bani Hidir (lead and backing vocals, bass guitars)
Irwan Wiss (backing vocals, drums and all percussions)
If you don’t have time to catch them in their regular gigs, they will be touring around 50 Starbucks outlets in Singapore to perform for 30 minutes (covers and original tracks).
Alvin introduced me to Bani and Sara when my family and I saw them at Starbucks last weekend.
Alvin, Sara, Bani. Irwan, the remaining member didn't perform that afternoon.
With my sister Ollie
“Settle the Kettle” is available at all Starbucks outlets islandwide. In due course, the album will be available in record stores in Singapore.
53A performs at the following venues : Timbre, Tab, CM-PB. Check website of these bars for specific schedule.
