Happenings in 2009

The Obama Inaugural Celebration

HBO is televising The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial , the Opening Celebration for the 56th United States Presidential Inaugural, on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 at 7pm. The Opening Celebration will be a marquis event attended by both President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden.

Featuring some of the biggest acts in the world of entertainment, some of the performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Bettye LaVette, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Pete Seeger, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah, Laura Linney and Denzel Washington.

And just for this telecast (and the encore), all Astro subscribers will be able to tune-in to the channel (HBO Ch 411) and watch the show. All, i.e. even non-Movie subscribers can access the channel. This is so that everyone can join in the celebrations.

Mogwai Live in Malaysia

Internationally acclaimed instrumental band Mogwai, will be performing Live here in Malaysia on 21 January 2009. On tour for their sixth and latest album, The Hawk is Howling - the band returns to its roots, working again with producer Andy Miller for the first time in a decade. As is expected from the 13-year old band's critically acclaimed brand of instrumental post-rock, The Hawk is Howling is a completely instrumental album - where the only 'conversation' comes from the often intense, sometimes ethereal, but always majestic play of different instruments.

Tickets priced at RM128, RM148 (pre-sale, from 9 Jan - 19 Jan) and RM168 (at the door).

Noryn Aziz

Noryn Aziz has transcended her young age and is on her way to becoming one of the most prominent jazz artistes of Malaysia. Jazz has come naturally to Noryn as she is a talented songwriter as well as a skilled musician. Noryn effortlessly captures the attention of her audiences through her iconic style, which fuses her skill of singing and her passion for music.

She draws her inspiration from the wealth of Jazz legends such as; Ella Fitzgerald, Rachelle Farrelle, Jill Scott and Erykah Badu. Noryn is renowned for her mix of the jazz classics with her own addition of a weightless and timeless voice. Noryn will be gracing the stage of Alexis Bistro at Great Eastern Mall on 23 & 24 January 2009. Make sure you book your seats early to avoid disappointment.

Rihanna Live in KL

The good-girl-gone-bad and Grammy award winner, Rihanna, is coming to Malaysia for the first time! Her debut concert, Rihanna Live in KL 2009 is scheduled for 13 February, 2009, Friday, 8.30 pm at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil. Rihanna Live in KL 2009 is part of ‘The Good Girl Gone Bad Tour’, the second world concert tour by the Barbadian singer to support her album ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’.

For tickets, please call the Axcess Ticket Hotline at 03 7711 5000.

Peter Cetera at Genting

Peter Cetera, the former lead singer, songwriter and bass player of the multi-platinum group Chicago, will perform on 01 March 2009 at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands at 8pm, as part of his world tour series.

Organised by Star Planet, this tour is the first after more than 15 years, so expect to see an exciting performance format featuring a bevy of smash hits from both his solo career and his days with the classic rock group Chicago. Do not miss this rare experience to watch Peter ‘Live’ on stage! For ticket bookings or concert details, call Star Planet at 03 9223 3667 or Axcess hotline at 03 7711 5000.