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Greetings:

In 1980, as Cambodia was still taking baby steps out from under the Khmer Rouge period, on the other side of the world a band was being formed in the Netherlands.  Neuroot has been through many line-up changes, played everywhere from squats to festivals, and toured extensively through Europe and, latterly, in Asia.  They’re making their first visit to Cambodia this weekend for shows at Oscar’s on the Corner on Saturday and Atlantis on Sunday before heading for Indonesia.  If you like it loud (and historic) check out their website, Facebook, Bandcamp releases, and if you can read Dutch, their Wikipedia page.  See below for founder and bassist Marcel Stol’s Passing Chords contribution.

 In Phnom Penh on Thursday the weekend kicks off with Scott Bywater poolside at Villa Grange, later on there’s the Cloud open mic, and Kevin Sysyn is at Excelsior.  Later The Extraordinary Chambers are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Kampot, Low Season Riders are at KAPAL and Chris Garcia hosts the jam session at Tiki Garden.

In Phnom Penh on Friday, Danny Healy Swing 3 are at Craft, there’s a Hank Williams 100th birthday tribute with the familiar faces of Hank 100 at Lantern, a taste of musical theatre & jazz with Mirasol Aguila, Collin Conradie & James Atkinson at The Tin Hat, and Antonio El Chico is at Botanico.  It gets loud at Cloud with Underground Madness featuring local metal acts Escapes, Road Crew, Reign in Slumber and After God, and Montra are at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Siem Reap Jam-Cha join Andy Luna & Sokunthea at Duckmart.

Saturday night in Phnom Penh celebrate Fiesta del Mexico with Yusbel & Leandro at Craft, find Lisa Concepcion at Botanico, Justin Frew at Little Susie and Alli G Rockustic at Sundance, while Neuroot are joined by We Are Ewe and Alli G & TheQuilas at Oscar’s on the Corner.  Kep Natural celebrate their new location with Nico Thoma and DJs, Chris Garcia is at The Bay in Kampot, while in Siem Reap Giuliano & Neena are at Harry’s & The Welsh Consulate, Rod Tolentino is at Ubuntu and The Blue Strangers play Laundry.

Looking ahead to Sunday, there’s Jive Buddies with guest Nestor Garcia Joa at Villa Grange, Greg Beshers followed by Silver & Taylor at The Vine, and Sunday Sundowners open mic at Tacos Kokopelli.  Going late are Joe & the Jumping Jacks at Oscar’s on the Corner.  In Siem Reap,  The Blue Strangers are at New Leaf and visitors Neuroot are at Atlantis.

Passing Chords – a few things you may not know about

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marcel Stol (seen above drinking between bandmates Luca the smoker and Jaco the eater).  Founder and bass player with Dutch hardcore band Neuroot, formed in 1980, disbanded in 1988, then reformed in 2012.  In recent years they have started to tour in Asia – China, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.  This year’s tour takes them to Thailand and Indonesia, with shows in between this weekend in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.  For more info, here’s the website, Facebook and Bandcamp page.

Do you have a pet musical hate?
What’s going on by 4 Non Blondes

A private musical indulgence:
My own band LOL

The year you first came to Cambodia:
This year

An early music memory:
Tutti Frutti by Little Richard

The last thing you had to eat:
Bacon and eggs for breakfast

A country you want to visit:
Cambodia 🙂

A book or movie you keep going back to:
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

What languages do you have?
I can speak, read and understand Dutch, English and German.  I also read and understand French, speak it a bit

Your primary instrument, and when you started playing it:
Electric bass.  Bought my first at the age of 13

Something people might be surprised to know about you:
I am an avid follower of international tennis, and I play regularly at club level

You have a time machine and a magic ticket to one gig or festival in the past. What do you choose?
The Roxy punk club in 1977, Neal Street, London – any show in the 100 nights there

A question from the last participant – who is your favourite movie villain?
The Riddler

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Weekly Gig Guide – week commencing Thursday 14 September 2023

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