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