Training Ground

Presented by the Esplanade, Aging Youth Productions’ event “Training Ground” will feature bands which genres stretch the gamut from progressive rock to instrumental soundscapes.

Friday 13 April 2007

Mistaken Identity (1930hr – 2015hr)

Conceived in March 2003, the band welcomes its latest addition Yazif on bass into the recording studios after gigging with them for over a year. Having a hard edged rock sound, the quintet has honed its live shows to guarantee a rocking good time. The relatively young band has had the pleasure of having their previous launch at Club Rouge and performing at numerous events such as Sembawang Fest, Tapestry, Singapore Street Festival, World Cyber Games 04 and the Bar None Monday Sessions. The quintet is poised to release its debut album Moving On in October 2006.

Mistaken Identity is:

Harun Ismail – bass

Illlyas Effandi – vocals

Jarell Monteiro – drums

Jonathan Chua – guitar

Timothy Adalia – guitar

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Documentary In Amber (2045hr – 2130hr & 2200hr – 2245hr)

Inspired by the cinematic arrangements of momentary life, the 4-piece attempts to strike a balance between the chaotic and beautiful. With the impetus on the music and not the message, ambient guitar lines and driving crescendos are utilized, contrasting and dynamically interwoven between walls of sound.

Documentary In Amber is:

Daniel Lim – guitar

Daniel Tan – drums

Iliyas Ong – bass

Lek Dakai – guitar

Saturday 14 April 2007

Sleeve (1930hr – 2015hr)

Originally started by Syaz and Paul in 2004, the duo called themselves "Sleeves" to signify each being either on the left (sleeve) or on the right (sleeve). The rest of the band was roped in soon after. In January 2006, barely a week after a performance, Paul passed away in his sleep much to the shock of everyone. The band went on a hiatus for several months until a mutual friend agreed to join as drummer to enable Sleeve to carry on.

Sleeve draws inspiration from true life experiences and emotions, making it easy for listeners to relate. The 5-piece is currently working on a new single 'Bound' and a debut album.

Sleeve is:

Arief Bin Budiman – drums

Hakim Alim – guitar

Khairul Anwar – bass

Norshirin bte Abdul Aziz – keyboards, vocals

Syazwan Bin Ibrahim – vocals, guitar

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Zero Sequence (2045hr – 2130hr & 2200hr – 2245hr)

Since its inception in 1998, Zero Sequence is a progressive-rock band is well-known for their spontaneous showmanship and technical proficiency. They have performed at many venues including Bar None, Hard Rock Cafe, Tower Records and The Substation Garden. Zero Sequence is currently putting the finishing touches on their 30 minute epic. Hear them play it live; dueling guitar-solos, symphonic keyboards and soaring vocal harmonies, all dished out with their very tight rhythm section!

Zero Sequence is:

Ezal Bin Sani – synthesizer, keyboards, piano, guitar

Imran Salleh – drums, percussion

Joanna Lim – synthesizer, keyboards, laptop

Reuel Ramos – bass

Simon Yong – guitar, vocals

Toh Meng Kit – vocals

Sunday 15 April 2007

Super Illegals (1930hr – 2015hr)

Join the Super Illegals party as they take the stage with their brand of offbeat anthems inspired by the various masters of classic and indie rock. Formed for the sole purpose to have some fun, their music by far is hard to categorise and even harder to ignore. A guilty pleasure for some, a full on sin for others, it’s not just Illegal, it’s Super Illegal baby!

Super Illegals are:

Ben Low – drums

Biddy – vocals

Hilmi – guitar

Ian Tang – bass

Terence Lau – guitar

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mizeryFree (2045hr – 2130hr)

Making a comeback after a year of inactivity, mizeryFree is one which sets its sights on far grandiose goals. From the sleek production of its debut LP, the band disassociates itself from its peers in their meticulous approach to arrangement. Not satisfied with pure guitar-driven rhythms, the employment of a keyboardist adds a lush and dramatic element which throws the rest of the so-called alternative rock bands lagging in the dust. The quintet has performed intensively at venues ranging from Rouge Club to Youth Park.

mizeryFree is:

Arthur Chew – bass

Eric Ng – keyboards, laptop

Kevin Teoh – vocals, guitar

Ronald Leong – guitar, vocals

Steve Ng – drums

It’s Only Rock’n’Roll…

Held on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd February 2007, Aging Youth brings you our 1st show of 2007, featuring 4 acts which very souls are entrenched in the mystifying powers of ROCK music! Hey, it’s only rock’n’roll… but we like it!

Friday 2 February 2007

Leftover (1930hr – 2015hr)

The Leftover sound is characterized by haunting pianos, occasional funk bass lines, rocking guitars, expressive drums and soulful vocals. The 5-piece band is known for delivering mesmerizing rock tunes and mid-tempo ballads.

Leftover are:

Ben Cheah – guitar, vocals

BrandonTan – drums

Jonathon Lau – keyboards

Kuek Yu-Chuang – vocals

Scott Szeto – bass

Jamie Michael (2045hr – 2130hr & 2200hr – 2245hr)

Jamie Michael , frontman of Leeson has just released his solo album, People Watching in September 2006. Taking the opposite route to Leeson, Jamie’s songs are predominantly acoustic-driven pop tunes. He performs solo and is sometimes backed by a bassist and drummer.

Jamie Michael are:

Jamie Michael – vocals, acoustic guitar

Brian Koh – bass

Mark Cheng – drums, vocals

Thomas Wu – guitar, vocals

Saturday 3 February 2007

Backspace (1930hr – 2015hr)

Backspace started as a weekend project somewhere back in 2001. Three friends found themselves cooped up in a small studio in Lavender playing nameless songs with no proper endings or beginnings. The band eventually restructured to its current line-up in June 2005. After playing together for several months, the band decided to head to the studio in November and start work on their debut EP. The EP was recorded in about 2 months and mixed and mastered at Blackisle Studios. The band’s musical direction is oriented towards mid-tempo rockers and melancholic ballads.

Backspace are:

Chua Sui Tong – guitar

Johan Wong – vocals, guitar

Leonard Tay – bass

Roy Teh – drums

Camra (2045hr – 2130hr & 2200hr – 2245hr)

Influenced by the likes of U2, The Cure, Chapterhouse, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Nirvana, Camra made their debut at a youth night function in a church. With the release of their first EP Teenage Idle, their exposure culminated to their induction into BigO's Singles Club No.4 in 1998.

Recently, they have returned from a long period of hiatus after 2 years of inactivity, performing at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre for Music For Good's "Another Indie-pendent Weekend" festival. Camra has just released its debut album, Normally Open in early 2005 and is currently recording a follow-up EP.

Camra are:

Daryl Chow - guitar, keyboards, vocals

Marvin Das - vocals

Mervyn Asher - drums

Robin Ng - bass, vocals