Party Against Poverty, BluJaz

Some of the girls performed at BluJaz Cafe (11, Bali Lane, www.blujaz.net) on 22nd October, Friday for Party Against Poverty (http://www.partyagainstpoverty.org.uk/), and the set was very well received!

Here are some photos of the evening!

Erin's maiden public debut! (Erin is Niki's sister - she's amazing!)

In the background: Jein on the guitar and Pearlyn on the keyboard

The Gotangco Sisters (They are not twins!)

In the background: Mel G on the bass

Niki on the guitar, Shil on the cajon and Lyd on the mixer

A very happy and satisfied Scarlett!

(From Left: Pearl, Jein, Shil, Lyd, Niki, Mel G and Erin)

Scarlett and some of our friends

Thanks again to those who came by and sang along with us! See you at Fort Canning this Saturday!

Because We're Just Like That.

For the upcoming gig this Saturday at Fort Canning, we've been cracking our heads on the song list, and last night, we tried to put them together - we are thrilled!!! We've got a few fun songs lined up, which will hopefully get the audience bopping their heads and tapping their feet. The finale song will be kick ass!

Truth be told, we are a little nervous to play before Jack and Rai - those guys have been around for a while and have been a permanent fixture on the local music scene. And let's not forget the gig's at Fort Canning Green! *Gulp* Champagne will be needed before the performance to calm the nerves!!!

But we'll do fine. We put stuff together at the last minute, break the songs apart, put them together, put our own spin on it, whack one another on the head to buck up, build on one another's energies, and then deliver.

Because we're just like that.

We'd like to thank friends who have purchased the tickets to come watch us and enjoy the evening. More jamming tonight!!! We'll update with some practice pictures!

xxx

We're At It Again!!!

Yay!!! After a hiatus of 8 months, Scarlett is at it again!

This time, we're lending our support for "Loving the Paper Plates & The Silver Screen", presented by Action for AIDS (more details at www.afa.org.sg). It's going to be a night of live music, movie screening of "Penelope" and picnic under the stars!

What: Loving the Paper Plates & The Silver Screen
When: 30th October, 2010 (Saturday), from 1730hrs till late
Where: Fort Canning Green (HOLEY MOLEY!)



All proceeds go towards the welfare and education of women and girls in families affected by HIV and AIDS. So come join us, have a good time, and contribute to a good cause!

Jack & Rai will also be performing that night, so don't miss their electric performance as well.

We absolutely CANNOT WAIT to be there for Action for Aids, and we hope to see you there! Please come and say hi!

More about "Penelope":

Scarlett "Concert" Part I

19 Feb 2010



This is part one of the amazing performance delivered by Scarlett. The girls gave it their all... the sweat, toil and lots of creativity in preparation for this night! Give it up for Scarlett!

Full House @ Cafe des Amigos

Hello again!

We have finally recuperated from our high energy gig at Cafe des Amigos (also known as Bistro Amigos) at Funan the Digital Mall last Friday. What a blast!

Jan belting her heart out in the acoustic set!

Wait a minute... recuperated? Well, not exactly. Truth be told, we are devastated that it's over and suddenly there seems to be a void in our lives. No more band practices? No more Lyd whipping us into shape, no more 2am sessions, no more cans of green tea (for drinking and icing sore arms), no more "c'mon girls, focus!!!"...???

Don't be fooled by Lyd's beguiling smile... she is the real disciplinarian in the band!

It was a very memorable night through and through, and the band played more than 25 songs - covers and originals. What an amazing experience, it was! We thoroughly enjoyed performing for everyone, and watching people sing along, tap along and bob their heads along. There were several highlights in that evening, such as Shyn Quek unveiling the Darbuka in our own rendition of Sugarbabes' Overload, and Pearl playing Juliette Greco's Sous Le Ciel de Paris with a vintage accordion that she recently inherited from her Grandfather.

Pearl tinkering with the accordion during set up and while performing at the gig!

...and of course, one of the hot topics of the night - Shyn Quek and her bongos.

The most charming percussionist ever... Shyn Quek/ Banana!

What we forgot to mention before, is that 22-year-old Esther was a guest drummer (our regular, Annie, couldn't join us in this gig unfortunately!) and she had to pick up the whole repertoire within 3 weeks! Is that talent, or what?? Obviously, musical talent flows within the family - she's Lyd's baby sister! So in the few weeks leading up to last Friday, she had to manage her studies in English Literature, learning new songs, and "clicking" with 8 crazy friends of her sister (rather harrowing, we say!). Now it's back to school for Esther, but we're sure she'll be back!

Esther rushed to the gig after finishing classes at 7:30pm that night!

Esther wasn't the only one who came from school. Pat also had to rush from teaching kids in the day, to soothing us with her distinctive jazz vocals in the night.

Pat warming up before the gig

Led by Niki and Shyn, Madame Etoile and Monk also had a good time crooning to Alicia Keys' If I Ain't Got You, Summertime and Brazil. Niki, being the veteran, looked elegant with Madame Etoile, while Shyn was constantly red in the face. Her new year resolution? To perform with Monk without looking like she's going to explode!

Sneaky Niki with Madame Etoile, and Shyn with Monk looking like they're up to no good!

Since last Friday, we have been receiving tonnes of very useful feedback from our audience, and we'd like to say a very BIG GINORMOUS thank you. We can only get better with your feedback and really appreciate your opinions!

It's full house at Cafe des Amigos!

So here's a very big thank you once again, and do drop us a note to tell us what you thought, or if you'd like to watch us somewhere or play at your event! We're working on our next gig venue, and will give more news as soon as we can!

That's Jein beaming with joy - job well done, and no more falling asleep at Kopitiams at 2am!

First Set

Live High - Jason Mraz

Head Over Feet - Alanis Morisette

A Little More Sunshine - Original by Lyd

Addicted to You - Original by Lyd

Paparazzi - Lady Gaga

Bitter Heart - Zee Avi

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

Second Set

Sous Le Ciel de Paris - Juliette Greco

La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf

Have You Seen the Sunrise - Original by Lyd

Loving You The Way I Do - Original by Annie

Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin

Moon River - Audrey Hepburn

Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) - Cole Porter

Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald

I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys

Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli

Live High (with drums) - Jason Mraz

Third Set

Starlight - Muse

Carnival - The Cardigans

Overload - Sugarbabes

Aquarela do Brasil

Kiss - Prince

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

I Can't Give You Anything - The Stylistics

September - Earth, Wind and Fire

Encore

Moondance -Van Morrison

Thank You, FF&Fs!

How do we begin... to thank all of Scarlett's FF&Fs (Family, Friends and Fans)?

Scarlett performed to a full house (first of its kind, we've been told!) at Cafe des Amigos at Funan the Digital Mall tonight, and we delivered 2 hours of live music over tables and tables of escargots (wonder how many snails were devoured tonight...hmm, that's a thought...), beef steaks, lamb chops and free flowing wine. According to the owner, the restaurant was fully booked for tonight even before Chinese New Year, and they had to turn down many inquiries despite having rearranged the table configurations and layout to maximize capacity.

We are loved!!!!

There was so much positive energy in the room, and we were surrounded by music-loving friends and a very appreciative audience. What have we done to deserve this?

Can't wait to see some of the pictures and videos taken tonight, and we will post them up as soon as we can. Right now, the eyelids weigh a ton and the body is threatening to shut down.

Once again, thank you very very much for being there for us, singing along, tapping along and clapping along.

We are terribly honoured.

... that Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night!

YAOZA!! So tonight is finally going to happen, after weeks of shortlisting songs, practising and repractising, camping ourselves in Pearl and Shil's living rooms and 3 long nights at BackBeats, Cafe des Amigos is finally happening. Tonight!

Last night we were relentless. We went through the entire song list despite being (1) tired (2) overfed from Chinese New Year (3) lethargic from work and (4) victims of sore throats and running noses. And Niki was still on her way back from Tokyo!!!

So at around 1:25am, on a Thursday night, we decided we couldn't play another note and sing another tune. Shyn Quek and Shyn spent the last ounces of their energy dancing to the band's rendition of Muse's Starlight (oops! let that out of the bag!! Teaser!) then we adjourned to the corner kopitiam for some drinks and some medical attention.

Now, that's how hard Lyd was working the bass.

A few more hours now!! Jein, Pearl and Lyd will be at the restaurant about 30 minutes from now to set up, while the rest of us will zip our way to the venue after work!!

Watch this space for videos and photos of the event!!!

Scarlett's rockin' tonight!!!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2:37am

We just got home not too long ago from our last rehearsal before tomorrow night's show (tonight). To say that we have the jitters is probably an understatement - we are exhausted... but the adrenalin is still pumping in our veins!

Waaahhh!! What Should We Wear?

One more day to our show at Cafe des Amigos! The girls will be getting together tonight for our last rehearsal prior to tomorrow, and we are nervous+excited+thrilled+jumping - one heady mix of adrenalin!!! It's going to be another nerve wrecking evening, not for the faint hearted!

And as girls (not the typical type, but still, wanting to look good), the question is also "what will Scarlett wear tomorrow?" We have done retro at our '80s music wedding gig at the Singapore Polo Club, we have done animal prints for ACRES' World Animal Day... What will the girls be up to at Cafe des Amigos?

We're unveiling a very exotic new instrument at the gig tomorrow as well, hailing all the way from Turkey! Shyn Quek has been romancing and muttering sweet nothings to it all week, expediting their love affair. We say some things can't be rushed, but we also believe in love at first sight; so expect some magical sparks!

Monk and Madame Etoile will also be at it again, singing their harmonious song of love and dependence. And have you heard Lyd's bass line? It's said to evoke waves of emotions, that always makes Shyn shiver with ecstasy and hysterical with delirium!

One more day!

And the Adventures Continue!

Hello friends and soon-to-be friends!

Finally, inspired by 2010 - A Year of Changes, and our upcoming first gig of the year, we have finally gotten down to creating this blog. We've been talking about it for AGES, but never got down to it. First we got our logo done, then a Facebook Page, and then an email address (scarlett.girlband@gmail.com)... and now, a blog!!! It's taken us some time, but better late than never!

Over the last years, we have jammed, fooled around, and had a good time at private dinners, weddings and charity events. Along the way, we have made friends who have given us much support and showered us with much love! We can't wait to share our joie de vivre and our passion for music with more friends and friends of friends.

First up this year, we'll be playing at Cafe des Amigos located in Funan the Digital Mall, on the 19th February, Friday starting from about 7:30pm. Last we heard, the restaurant is already fully booked and reservations are on waitlist, so we are thrriiilllleeedddd!!! Do come by and say hi if you can!

pssst... come find out what Sugarbabes' "Overload" and Pink Martini's "Brazil" have in common!

Big love,

Scarlett

Picture from Top Left (Clockwise)

Jein (Guitar), Jan (Vocals), Pat (Vocals), Shyn (Sax), Lyd (Bass), Annie (Drums), Pearl (Keyboard), Niki (Sax), Esther (Drums), Shyn Quek (Percussions)