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Greetings:

In Phnom Penh this weekend House of Jazz and More hosts its International Jazz Festival 2026 featuring the jazz jam with Dr George (relocated from The Deck) on Thursday, a John Coltrane and Ella Fitzgerald tribute on Friday with David Valdez and Mirasol, and a Cannonball Adderley tribute by David Valdez on Saturday.

Thursday in Phnom Penh find Aisha & Ace at Little Susie, the Noisy Chili open mic hosted by Muz Muskett, and the Extraordinary Chambers at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Kampot Wooden Bridge are at Madi Bar and GC & Lindsey are at Old Market Skybar.

On Friday in Phnom Penh Aguita e Coco are at Khmer Funk Sky Bar, The Sock Essentials are at Tacos Kokopelli and John Peter is at Botanico.  In the Tuol Tom Pong district Aaron is at The Tin Hat and Tola & Line are at End of the Road.  Later on Montra are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  On the coast the Jampot open mic at Karma Traders is hosted by Roberto Salgado, Phil Javelle is at Kep Natural and The Troglodytes are at The Bay.

On Saturday evening in Phnom Penh Motodop celebrate their grand opening with Wind-Up Mice, while Poca is at Botanico, Ace is at  Little Susie, Greg Beshers at Tropico and Variety Band are at Duplex.  Later and louder, Riverside Kings are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Kep, Patrick Singeot & Phil Javelle at The Wave: Kep West.

Come Sunday, visiting Isle of White singer-songwriter Terry Magson is at The Vine, Sunday Sundowners open mic at Tacos Kokopelli is hosted by Scott Bywater, Joe Wrigley is at Bar Oz and Tola & Line are at Little Susie.  Later, Shaken Spirit are at Oscar’s on the Corner.

Department of New Releases and Old

Former long-time Phnom Penh resident and music producer Professor Kinski (Jan Meuller) has released a new video on YouTube, Blaue Augen (Blue Eyes), by Bjela P.

For those who observe, it’s Bandcamp Friday tomorrow, where music purchased over a 24 hour period has all funds go directly to the artists.  Look up and look after your favourite Cambodian-related acts from Geography of the Moon to Sangvar Day to Ariane Parkes to Joshua Chiang to Kampot Playboys and more!

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Steve Porte Photo of the Week

Adam Lane with Ivory Express Trio at The Deck, Saturday 25 April 2026

 

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Weekly Gig Guide – week commencing Thursday 30 April 2026

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Friday 8 May


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Sunday 10 May


Saturday 16 May


Sunday 17 May

  • Brahms the Progressive with pianist Ken Min Lim (Malaysia), 7 pm, Raffles Le Royal – note ticketed event

 

Friday 22 May

 

Saturday 23 May

 

Sunday 24 May

 

Monday 25 May

  • Bob Dylan special – Songwriters Circle with Scott Bywater, 8 pm, Little Susie


Friday 29 May

 

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