2023 Dates
What About Kuching Festival
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Oct 27: What About Music: All That Jazz, Dewan Bankuet Sri Bunga Rampai, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia (Ezra Alfandy Jazz Quintet, Gena Sim, the 3 Dindas & Az Samad) 7:30pm
Oct 28: Fun With The Acoustic Guitar with Az Samad, The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 3pm
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Oct 29: Acoustic Guitar Artistry: An Interactive Workshop with Az Samad, The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 1pm
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Oct 39: How To Make Money & Build A Successful Music Career with Az Samad, The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 4pm
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Past Performances:
2010 Dates
Aug 22: 20th Annual Cotati Accordion Festival, Cotati, CA (w/ Tara Linda) 5:45pm
Aug 26: King Tsin Restaurant, Berkeley, CA
(w/ Jazz Mine) 6:30pm
Aug 28: Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA
(w/ Tara Linda) Pete Anderson and Kate Burkart
Aug 29: Downtown Berkeley Music Fest @ Amanda’s, Berkeley, CA
(solo guitar) 6:00pm
Aug 31: Private Concert, Oakland, CA
Sept 1: Morocco’s Restaurant, San Jose, CA
(w/ Steve Lin) 5pm
Sept 4: 5th Annual Women in the Redwoods Festival, La Honda, CA (w/ Tara Linda)
Sept 7: Concord University, Athens, WV
(solo guitar concert) 8pm
Sept 9-12: Culturefest World Music and Arts Festival 2010, Pipestem, WV
(solo guitar performances and workshop)
Sept 17: Ashkenaz, Berkeley, CA (w/ Tara Linda) and Vagabond Opera
Sept 24: Hedley Club, Hotel De Anza, San Jose, CA (w/ Planet Loop) 8:30pm-12:30am
Sept 25: Sonart Concert Series, San Bruno, CA (solo guitar and Duo Brasileira (w/special guests Rick Vandivier on guitar and Jason Lewis on drums)
Oct 6: Strings, Emeryville, CA (Player's Night - solo guitar w/ Teja Gerken, Doug Young, Marc Silber and Pete Madsen)
Oct 9: Rhytmix Cultural Works, Alameda, CA (Americana Night - Sirens of the Wild West w/Tara Linda, Gayle Lynn and Denise Funari) $12 advance, $15 at the door
Oct 10: Freight and Salvage, Berkeley, CA (Percussive Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop) 5:00pm-6:30pm, $25
Oct 17: Asana Tea House, Santa Cruz, CA (solo guitar) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Oct 23: Aseana Voices Debut Concert, San Bruno, CA 8pm-10:30pm (w/ May Savonte Favis and Teresa Tam)
Oct 24: Whole Foods Market, Berkeley, CA 11:30am-3:30pm (Solo Guitar) [directions]
Nov 11: King Tsin Restaurant, Berkeley, CA (w/ String Jazz Ensemble Jazz Mine) 6:30pm-9:00pm
Nov 12: Hedley Club, Hotel De Anza, San Jose, CA (w/ Planet Loop) 8:30pm-12:30am
Nov 13: Free On-Air Folk Festival of the Airwaves. KALW, San Francisco, CA (host Kevin Vance will host a round-robin of 5 great Bay Area Guitarists: Florante Aguilar, Teja Gerken, Pete Madsen, Dale Miller, and Az Samad) 5:00pm-6:30pm (Listen online to KALW)
Nov 21: SJSU Concert Hall, San Jose, CA (w/ Adam Everett)
Nov 30: SJSU Concert Hall, San Jose, CA (Gabe Sickel Composition Recital)
Dec 3: Starry Plough, Berkeley, CA (w/Tara Linda)
Dec 6: Private Solo Jazz Guitar Concert, Oakland, CA
Dec 9: King Tsin Restaurant, Berkeley, CA (w/ Jazz Mine) 6:30pm
Dec 11: Aubergine, Sebastopol, CA (w/ Tara Linda)
Dec 20: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Az Samad and One Lick Less) 9:30pm [FB event page]
Dec 26: Doppelganger Open Mic + Gig + Community Swap Meet Bazaar (12noon-6pm) [FB event page]
Dec 30: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (NBT Acoustic Countdown w/ Reza Salleh, Paolo Delfino, Azmyl Yunor, Otam & Jerome Kugan) 9pm
2011 Dates
Jan 1: AC Pickers Guitar Workshop/Masterclass (1:11pm-7pm) [FB event page]
Jan 11: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Damansara Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Jazz Workshop) 1:30pm-3:00pm
Jan 12: I}(ICOM Weekly Workshop Series January 2011 - Write Your Own Song) 6:00pm-7:30pm [FB event page]
Jan 17: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Az Samad & Reza Salleh) 9pm
Jan 27: Planet Loop Recording Session, Richmond, CA 10am-3pm
Jan 27: Private Concert, Oakland, CA 5pm-6pm
Feb 4: Hedley Club, Hotel De Anza, San Jose, CA (w/ Planet Loop) 8:30pm-12:30am
Feb 6: Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, Santa Clara, CA (solo guitar w/ Doug Young and Blake McMurray)
Feb 12: Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda CA (Valentines show! Tara Linda & the Gila Monsters, & Yeti Swart)
Feb 13: Never Too Latte, San Bruno, CA (The Lychees - Teresa Tam-vocals and Az Samad-guitar) 11am-1pm
Feb 16-Feb 19: Tara Linda Album Recording, South Texas, TX
Feb 20: The Wine Bar, Half Moon Bay, CA (Acoustic Round Robin Series w/ Mark Kostrzewa and Pete Madsen) 7pm
Feb 21: The Lychees Guest Performance, Oakland, CA (Details TBA)
Feb 22: Adam Everett Group Recording Session, Emeryville, CA
Feb 27: Never Too Latte, San Bruno, CA (The Lychees - Teresa Tam-vocals and Az Samad-guitar) 11am-1pm
March 4: Hedley Club, Hotel De Anza, San Jose, CA (w/ Planet Loop) 8:30pm-12:30am
March 5: Eve's Apple at ARK221, San Francisco, CA (w/ The Lychees) 7pm-10pm
March 12: Caffe Trieste, San Jose, CA (w/ The Adam Everett Quartet - Jazz) 8pm-10pm
Sun, March 20: Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library, San Francisco, CA
(Soul Making Competition Reception - solo acoustic guitar)
Doors open:12:30noon, event begins: 1pm, Free Admission!
Fri, March 25: Bay Vibes Presents at Rassela's Main Stage: Candelaria, San Francisco, CA (w/ Cumbia-Dub band Candelaria) 9pm-2am
Sunday, March 27: Private Event, Palo Alto, CA 5pm-8pm
Sat, April 2: KALX Live with Jazz-Blues band The Blue Fur Monkeys, 9pm-10:30pm
Wed, April 6: The Cannery at Del Monte Square, San Francisco, CA (Solo Guitar) 12noon-3:15pm
Fri, April 8: Private Event, Oakland, CA (w/ The Lychees - Jazz/Pop guitar-voice duo) 4pm-6pm
Tues, April 12: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Wed, April 13: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Thurs, April 14: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Tues, April 19: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Wed, April 20: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Thurs, April 21: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Sun, April 24: Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley, CA, (w/ Adam Everett - guitar-drum duo) 10am-2pm
Tues, April 26: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Wed, April 27: The Cannery at Del Monte Square, San Francisco, CA (Solo Guitar) 12noon-3:15pm
Thurs, April 28: Recording Session, Berkeley, CA (Solo Album recording)
Sun, May 8: Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley, CA, (guitar-drum duo) 10am-2pm
Sat, May 14: Theatre on San Pedro Square, San Jose, CA (SBGS Guitar Showcase concert w/ Yuri Liberzon and Steve Lin)
Sun, May 15: Cera Una Volta, Alameda, CA (w/ Tara Linda) 7pm-9pm
Sat, May 21: Hedley Club, Hotel De Anza, San Jose, CA (w/ Planet Loop) 8:30pm-12:30am
Wed, May 25: Wine Affairs, San Jose, CA (w/ The Adam Everett Quartet - Jazz) 7:30pm-10:30pm
Sat, May 28: House Concert, San Francisco, CA (w/ The Lychees - Jazz/Pop guitar-voice duo) 7pm-10pm
Sun, May 29: Private Event, Oakland, CA (Solo Guitar) 5pm-7pm
Fri, June 3: Reaction Restaurant, 2183 Mission St, San Francisco, CA (w/ Cumbia-Dub band Candelaria)
Sat, June 4: House Concert (w/ Cumbia-Dub band Candelaria)
Mon, June 27: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | folk-rock singer-songwriter Reza Salleh featuring Az Samad, Liyana Fizi, Zalila Lee and the Choir of the Philharmonic Society of Selangor!
Fri, July 15: Private Event, Swedish Consulate, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar | 7:00PM
Sat, July 16: Urbanscapes 2011, Padang Astaka, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, [Map & Directions] | Solo Acoustic Guitar
Sun, July 24: The Artistic Series Presents: Sunday night at Artista! , Lot G-13, Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Az Samad, Ray Cheong, Azmyl Yunor and Zalila Lee | 9:00PM
Mon, July 25: ICOM Weekly Workshop Series: The Creative Process - How to keep your musical soul inspired!, International College of Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 6:00PM
Fri-Sat, July 29-30: The River Art Project, Prangin Canal, Penang, Malaysia | Poetry and Guitar Performance with SN A. Samad Said 8:30-9:30PM
Sat, July 30: Doppelganger Open Mic, 15 Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar | Event from 5:00PM-1:00AM , Az performs around 11PM
Sun, July 31: Acoustic Guitar Workshop, 15 Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia | 12noon-1PM | RM15
Thu, Aug 4: Nero Fico, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar + Trio w/ Zalila Lee + Kevin Adrian Theseira | 10:00PM
Tues, Aug 9: TV2 | Solo Acoustic Guitar and Interview on Hello on Two | 7:30AM
Thu, Aug 11: Moonshine KL, Laundry Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar | 9:30PM
Wed, Aug 17: Ecoba Restaurant & Bar, B-G-02, Level 1, Menara Bata (Tower B) PJ Trade Centre, Bandar Damansara Perdana, PJ | Noughts and Exes (HK) , Ray Cheong, Narmi and Az Samad (Solo Acoustic Guitar) |9PM-12midnight | FB Event Page
Thurs, Aug 18: Yes World Sessions Recording | Interview and Performance (w/ Lisa Zahran)
Sat, Aug 20: mapKL, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Poetry and Guitar Performance with SN A. Samad Said | Reception 7:30PM Performance 8:00PM | FB Event Page
Thurs-Sat, Sept 1-10 : our voice Album project (online collaboration + recording project)
Fri, Sept 16: MalaysiaKu 2011 Street Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | (w/ A. Samad Said) | 9:00PM |
Wed, Sept 28: klpac, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Judge for Short+Sweet Musical | 8:30PM
Thurs, Oct 13: WOWloud Launch | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ;)
Poster by Teresa Tam Studio (www.teresatamstudio.com)[Click here for full Hong Kong Tour Details!]
Sat, Oct 22: Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment for Singers Workshop, Shanghai Street Studios, Hong Kong | 2PM-3:30PM | HK $350 (includes free ticket to Super Epic House Concert)
Sat, Oct 22: Super Epic House Concert, Shanghai Street Studios, Hong Kong | 4PM-5PM | HK $120
Sun, Oct 23: [ Street Theatre x fullcupmusic @ 20111023 ] Full Cup Music, 3/F, Hanwai Commercial Centre, 36 Dundas Street Mong Kok, Hong Kong | 3-5PM | Reservation HK $80 Walk-in HK $100
Tues, Nov 8: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Brazilian Choro | 9:30PM | RM40 [Click here for details]
Fri-Sat, Nov 11-12: Langkawi Live: One Earth Music Festival | Solo Acoustic Guitar + Workshop |
Tues, Nov 15: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Brazilian Choro | 9:30PM | RM40 [Click here for details]
Wed-Fri, Nov 16-18: 15 Bangkok Lane Artspace, Penang, Malaysia | Musician in Residence |
Sat, Nov 19: penangpac, Penang, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar Recital | 8:30PM | Free
Mon-Wed, Nov 21-23: You Can Learn Jazz! Workshop | Young Choral Academy, USJ Taipan, Malaysia [Click here for full details]
Thur, Nov 24: EduCamp KL #3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Private Event | Invited Speaker |
Sun, Nov 27: Georgetown Literary Festival, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar [official festival blog]
Mon-Wed, Nov 28-30: You Can Learn Jazz! Workshop | Young Choral Academy, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [Click here for full details]
Thur-Sun, Dec 1-4: The 8th Penang Island Jazz Festival, Penang, Malaysia | The Az Samad Duo [Details here]
The Az Samad Duo @ No Black Tie (Photo Credit: Yin Yin Boey)
Mon, Dec 5: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Az Samad Duo | 9:30PM | RM30 Cover Charge |
Fri, Dec 9 : Bar Italia, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Quintet
Tues, Dec 13: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Az Samad Trio | 9:30PM | RM30 Cover Charge |
Wed, Dec 14: This is a Call! Music Showcase, The Bee, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | feat. Liyana Fizi, Aizat Amdan, Diandra Arjunaidi and Az Samad.
Fri, Dec 16 : Bar Italia, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Quintet
Sat, Dec 17: Yoko's, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Trio w/ Kevin Theseira-bass & Toru Watanabe-drums |
Mon, Dec 19: Feedback Open Mic @ The Bee, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Featured Open Mic Performer co-bill w/ Azmyl Yunor |
Thurs, Jan 5: Nero Fico, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar, co-bill with Cats in Love| 10:00PM
Wed, Feb 1: Private Event | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sat-Sun, Feb 4-Feb 5: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Romantic Hollywood MPO Concert
Tues, Feb 7: NTV7 The Breakfast Show | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 9:30AM | TV Interview & Performance
Fri, Feb 10: Bar Italia, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Quintet, 9:00PM
Sun, Feb 12: Bar Italia, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Quintet, 7:30PM
Fri-Sun, Feb 20-Feb 27: Philippine International JazzFest | Solo Guitar | Concerts & Workshop
Fri, March 2: Bar Italia, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Quintet, 9:00PM
Tues, March 6: Feedback Open Mic @ The Bee, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Featured Open Mic Performer
Wed, March 14: The Arts House, Singapore | 7:30PM | World Voices Presents Az Samad
Fri-Sun, March 23-March 25: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Fri & Sat 8:30PM, Sun 3:00PM | Tribute to The Beatles MPO Concert
Thurs, March 29: Vineria Italian Restaurant, Bangsar, Malaysia | 8:30PM | Jazz Trio
Sat-Sun, March 31-April 1: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Sat 8:30PM, Sun 3:00PM | Oscar Winners MPO Concert
Sat, April 7: Coffee Club Express, Kinokuniya Bookstore, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | A. Samad Said Book Launch
Wed, April 11: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 6:00PM | RM30 | MPO Happy Hour: Swing Kings Is Back!
Thurs, April 19: The Bee, Publika | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8:30PM | RM20 | Moonshine KL Fundraiser for Alda Evan Tan
Sun, April 29: MPH 1Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia| 2PM-4PM | Reading with Davina Goh
Fri-Sat, May 4-5: Alexis, Great Eastern Mall, Ampang, Malaysia | Kebaya Jazz with Ida Mariana 10pm-11:45pm
Sat-Sun, May 12-13: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Swingin' with the MPO
Tues, May 15: Rockafellas PJ, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Az Samad Solo | Soulcoustic Sessions with Hameer Zawawi & Fa'thu - Hosted by Ray Cheong
Sat, May 19: Mezze Lounge, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Trio | 9:30pm
Sat, May 26: Nero Fico, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Jazz Trio with Tay Cher Siang (piano) & Julian Chan (sax)
Tues, May 29: Nero Fico, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8:30PM | Reading with Davina Goh
Wed, May 30: Mindvalley HQ, Menara UOA, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Invited Speaker for WebCamp KL
Thurs, May 31: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar
Mon, June 4: No Black Tie | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Trio | RM30
Tues, June 5: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar
Thurs, June 7: Sphere Bangsar, Bangsar, Malaysia | 1PM | Solo Guitar
Thurs, June 7: Vineria Italian Restaurant, Bangsar, Malaysia | 8:30PM | Jazz Trio
Sat, June 16: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | TBA
Mon, June 18: No Black Tie | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Duo | RM30
Mon, June 25: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar | Details TBA
Tara Linda & The Tortilla Western Trio at Plaza de San Martin, Segovia, Spain [Photo Credit: John Tinger]
Wed-Sun, June 27-July 8: European Tour - Spain, France, Holland & Germany | Tara Linda & the Tortilla Western Trio | Official Tour Blogpost here!
Mon, July 23: The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Trio with Julian Chan & Zalila Lee | 9:30PM
Wed, July 25: Private Event, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Duo with Davina Goh
Thurs, August 9 : The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Trio | 9:30PM | RM30
Mon, August 27: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar | 9:30PM | RM30
Mon, Sept 3: The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic hosted by Az Samad | Featured Open Mic Acts: The Impatient Sisters + Paolo Delfino
Thurs, Sept 6: Vineria Italian Restaurant, Bangsar, Malaysia | 8:30PM | Jazz Quintet
Mon, Sept 10 : No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Trio | 9:30PM | RM30
Fri, Sept 21: Suria KLCC Purple Day, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar & Reza Salleh
Sat, Sept 29: Readings @ Seksan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Duo with Davina Goh | 3:30PM-6PM | Free Admission
Tues, Oct 2: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Musica Popular Brasileira feat Az Samad | RM30 
Sat, Oct 6: Doppel Kafe Residency - Beatlemania , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad & Kevin Theseira | Meet the artists 3:30PM | Show 4PM-6PM | RM20
Wed, Oct 10: The Songwriters' Showcase hosted by Jasemaine Gan, The Bee, Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar | 9PM | Free Admission
Fri, Oct 19: Tommy Emmanuel Concert, DBKL Auditorium Hall, Menara DBKL 1, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Opening Acts: Guitar Circle: Az Samad, Ray Cheong, William Kok & Andy Ngee | 8pm | Buy Tickets Here |
Sat, Oct 20: Doppel Kafe Residency - Uke, Spoken Word & Guitar | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad & Davina Goh | Meet the artists 3:30PM | Show 4PM-6PM | RM20
Mon, Oct 22: FROM HK TO MALAYSIA: THE SECRET TO A CAREER IN MUSIC Presented by Jacky Lau (HK) & Az Samad (Malaysia) | International College of Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Workshop | 6PM | Free Admission |
Sat, Oct 27: Doppel Kafe Residency - Experience The Wonderful World of Disney, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad & Irena Taib Duo | Meet the artists 3:30PM | Show 4PM-6PM | RM20
Thurs, Nov 1: Brazilian Chorinho Evening Feat Valtinho Anastacio, Az Samad & Special Guests No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 9:30PM | RM40 /RM30 (Student)
Fri, Nov 2: Alexis, Great Eastern Mall, Ampang, Malaysia | Bossa Nova with Xiong | 10pm-11:45pm
Sat, Nov 3: Page 2 by Plan B, Publika Solaris Dutamas | Az Samad Trio | 10PM | Free Admission
Mon, Nov 5: Songs of Love Solo Concert No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo Guitar | 9:30PM | RM30
Fri-Sun, Nov 16-18: Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Ticket Price (RM): 300 | 260 | 180 | 120
Wed, Nov 21: Swing Kings is Back | Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 6:30PM | RM30
Fri-Sun, Nov 23-25 : Georgetown Literary Festival, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia | Solo Acoustic Guitar [official festival blog]
Fri, Nov 30: Martin Taylor Solo Concert, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad - Opening Act | 8PM | Tickets (RM) : 103 | 153 | 253
Mon, Dec 3: Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques Workshop | International College of Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Instructors: Az Samad & Ian Lam | 10PM-6PM | RM290
Tues, Dec 4: Book Celebration: Readings from Readings 2 | Doppel Kafe, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Readings by many of the writers | Music by Brian Gomez & Az Samad | 8:30PM | Free Admission
Mon, Dec 10: The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic #3 hosted by Az Samad | Featured Open Mic Acts: Rafique Rashid, Froya & guest performance by Adam Rafferty
Tues, Dec 11: The Bee, Publika | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8:30PM | Ray Cheong, Narmi, Azyml Yunor, Adam Rafferty & Az Samad
Wed, Dec 19: The Malaysian Music Project with Az Samad & Cheryl Tan | The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 9:30PM | Cover Charge: RM40 (inclusive of first drink)
Thurs, Jan 10: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Musica Popular Brasileira | RM30
Sat, Jan 12: The Songwriter's Showcase| Black Box, MAP @ Publika | 4-4:45pm: Workshop Two By Songwriters in English (Speakers: Az Samad, Reza Salleh, Min'z) | Ticket Price (Day Pass to workshops + night concert) @ RM40 per pax (children under 7 years of age enters for free) FB EVENT PAGE
Tues, Jan 15: Paradiso, Publika, Solaris Dutamas | Xiong Album Launch | 8PM
Sat, Jan 19: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Cheryl Tan & Az Samad | 9:30PM
Mon, Jan 21: The Venue, Pavilion KL | Open Mic @ The Venue #4 | 7:30PM Sign-ups 8PM Show | Official Page | FB Event Page
Thurs, Jan 24: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Musica Popular Brasileira | RM30
Sat, Jan 26: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Cheryl Tan & Az Samad | 9:30PM
Tues, Jan 29: International College of Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Secrets of a Successful Touring Musician | Workshop by Az Samad (Malaysia) and Gabriel Lynch (Australia) | 6PM - 7:30PM
Fri-Sat: Feb 22-23: Alexis, Great Eastern Mall, Ampang, Malaysia | Bossa Nova with Xiong | 10pm-11:45pm
Sat: Feb 23: February Readings @ Seksan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Satay Trio | 3:30PM-6PM | Free Admission
Mon: Feb 25 : The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic #5 hosted by Az Samad | Featured Open Mic Acts: Shelley Leong & Seth Lael and Anna Chong
March 1: FreeSpace @ Kakiseni, sstwo Mall | The Satay Trio | 8pm | RM40
March 2-3: ABBA Goes Symphonic, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Ticket Price (RM): 250 | 180 | 130 | 60
Singapore: Mosaic Music Festival 2013 Concerts & Workshops:
Sat, March 9: IN THE HOUSE: AZ SAMAD | 5:30PM | 20-minute up, close and personal interview session
Sun, March 10: MOSAIC MUSIC MAKERS WORKSHOP: IN A CHORD – GUITAR WORKSHOP FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS | 1PM and 3:30PM | SGD$20
(There are 2 sessions to choose from, each session is 90-minutes) SOLD OUT
Mon, March 11: GUITAR HEROES: AZ SAMAD | 6:15PM and 8:15PM | 2 sets of 45-minutes, solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar
Mon: March 25 : The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic #6 hosted by Az Samad | Featured Open Mic Acts: Jia Jia & Kien Lim
Thur, March 28: Malaysian International Guitar Festival 2013 Concert: Concert | 3PM | Solo Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar
Sat, March 30: Star Cafe | Cheryl Tan & Az Samad | Vocal & Jazz Guitar Duo | 9:30 PM
Sat, April 13: Star Cafe | Cassandra Chong & Az Samad | Vocal+Piano, Jazz Guitar + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Sat, April 20: Alexis Ampang | Bossa Nova with Xiong | Band | 10:00 PM
Sun, April 21: Rockin' For the reefs! - The Square @ Publika, Solaris Dutamas | Solo Guitar | 8PM
Tues, April 23: Kakiseni Fest @ Pavilion KL | Az & Irena - The Wonderful World of Disney | 4 PM & 6 PM
Sat, April 27: Star Cafe | Sharon Chong & Az Samad | Vocal+Piano, Jazz Guitar + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Mon, April 29 : The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic #7 hosted by Az Samad
Sat, May 11: Star Cafe | Irena Taib & Az Samad | Vocal+Jazz Guitars + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Sat, May 18: Kuala Lumpur | Private Event | Jazz Group | 1:30 PM
Sun, May 19: Drumstore, Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya | Solo Electric Guitar Showcase/Workshop | 8 PM | FB Event Page
Mon, May 20 : The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic #8 hosted by Az Samad feat. Khaimano & Bihzhu | Sign-ups 7:30 PM Show 8:00 PM
Thurs, May 23: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Musica Popular Brasileira | 9:30 PM | RM40
Sat: Feb 23: May Readings @ Seksan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad: Electric Guitar | 3:30PM-6PM | Free Admission
Sat, May 25: Star Cafe | Sharon Chong & Az Samad | Vocal+Piano, Jazz Guitar + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Tues, May 28: Merdekarya | Az Samad [in the deep night/electric poetry] Album Launch | 8:00 PM | Free Admission
Wed, May 29: Kuala Lumpur | Private Event | Jazz Group | 5:00 PM
Thurs, May 30: Moonshine: A Homemade Music Show | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 9:30 PM | Stonebay, Az Samad, Quirky Qwerty and Tilu
June 2013
Sat, June 1: Music Master Studio, Petaling Jaya | Solo Electric Guitar Showcase/Workshop | 8:00 PM | FB Event Page
Sat, June 8: Interview on BFM - That Music Show | 3:00 PM
Tues, June 11: The Bee, Jaya One, Petaling Jaya| Feedback Open Mic feat. Ray Cheong & Az Samad | Solo Electric Guitar
Thur, June 13: Rojak Sessions #5 | Merdekarya, Petaling Garden, PJ
Fri, June 14: SPARTFEST 2013 @ Taylor's Lakeside | Open Mic Event | 8:00 PM
Sat, June 15: The Guitar Store, Cheras | Solo Electric Guitar Showcase/Workshop | 8:00 PM | FB Event Page
Mon, June 17 : The Venue, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Open Mic #9 hosted by Az Samad | Sign-ups 7:30 PM Show 8 PM
Tues, June 18: Merdekarya, Petaling Garden, PJ | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 8:00PM Open Mic | 9:00 PM Show
Wed, June 19: Sixstrings, Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya | Mike Dawes Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop | 8:00 PM | RM100 / RM120
Thurs, June 20: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Mike Dawes & Az Samad | Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar | 9:30 PM | RM40 Cover / RM25 (for students) | FB Page | NBT Page | Official Malaysian Tour Page |
Fri, June 21: ChinaHouse, Penang | Az Samad Solo Electric Guitar | Asia By Asians Exhibit for Obscura Festival | 9:00 PM
Sat, June 22: Mike Dawes Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop at The Canteen At ChinaHouse | 10:00 AM
Sat, June 22: Az Samad Solo Electric Guitar Showcase/Workshop at Gurney Plaza | 5:00 PM
Sun, June 23 | Fingerstyle Guitar Artistry Tour Mike Dawes & Az Samad Live @ ChinaHouse
RSVP & invite your friends here: Official Facebook Event Page
2013 Europe Solo Tour
[Blackburn]
Sat, June 29: Richard Moss & Az Samad | Sprout Vegetarian Cafe | 7:00 PM |
Mon, July 1: Richard Moss & Az Samad | Number 39 Hopstar Brewery Tap | 9:00 PM |
[Ireland]
Fri, July 5: Mickey Murphy & Az Samad | Amplified, Newry | 10:00PM |
[Amsterdam]
Mon, July 8: Private House Concert | Haalem, Netherlands | 8:00PM |
[Austria]
Sat-Fri: July 6-12: Residential Acoustic Guitar Workshop with Thomas Leeb, Mike Dawes & Az Samad | Turracher Höhe, Austria | Fees: 300/750/850 Euros | SPACES STILL AVAILABLE
Sat-Fri: July 13-15: Residential Acoustic Guitar Workshop with Thomas Leeb, Jon Gomm, Mike Dawes, Az Samad & George Lowden | Turracher Höhe, Austria | Fees: 300/750/850 Euros | SOLD OUT
Fri, July 19: Concert with Matteo Alderete | Artenschulztheater, Berlin, Germany |
Sat, July 20: Guitar Workshop with Matteo Alderete | Berlin, Germany |
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Sat, Aug 3: TEDxKL 2013, Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur | Invited Speaker for TEDxKL | Tickets
Sat, Aug 10: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur | Sharon Chong & Az Samad | Vocal+Piano, Jazz Guitar + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Sat, Aug 24: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur | Irena Taib & Az Samad | Vocal, Jazz Guitars + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Sun, Aug 25: The Bee, Publika | JUICE Revolver Sessions #2 | Acoustic & Electric Guitar | 5:30PM
Fri - Sat, Aug 30-31: stage 1, penangpac (Level 4, Quay 1, Straits Quay, Tg Tokong, Penang) | ¡ PIAZZOLLA ! Not Only Tango | 8:30 PM | Tickets: RM 73 (Adults) and RM 53 (Students)
Sat, Sept 7: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur | Zalila Lee & Az Samad | Vocal and Jazz Guitar Duo | 9:30 PM
Mon, Sept 9: Singapore | Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop at Maestro Guitars and Ukulele, Esplanade | 6:30 PM
Mon, Sept 16: Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur | Malaysiaku - Celebrating 50 years of Malaysia | Cheryl Tan & Az Samad | 6:00 PM
Thurs, Sept 19: Laundry Bar, The Curve | Bihzhu, Azmyl Yunor, Paolo Delfino & Az Samad | Moonshine Online | 9:00 PM
Fri, Sept 27: Good Friends Cafe, Dataran Ara Damansara | Az Samad | Open Mic by Winnie Ho | 7:00 PM | RM30
Sat, Sept 28: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur | Zalila Lee & Az Samad | Vocal, Jazz Guitar + Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Sat, Oct 5: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur | Sharon Chong & Az Samad | Vocal, Piano, Jazz Guitar Duo | 9:30 PM
Sat, Oct 12: Star Cafe, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur | Zalila Lee & Az Samad | Vocal, Guitar & Percussion Trio | 9:30 PM
Oct 18 & 19: Alexis, Great Eastern Mall, Ampang, Malaysia | Songwriter's Playground | 10:00 PM
Mon, Oct 21: Music Workshop presented by Yuzuka Takemoto (Japan) & Az Samad (Malaysia) | International College of Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Workshop | 6PM | Free Admission |
Fri-Sat, Oct 25-26: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | NBT 15th Anniversary Show with Valtinho Anastacio | 9:30 PM
Fri, Nov 1: Good Friends Cafe, Dataran Ara Damansara | Az Samad | Open Mic by Winnie Ho (Instrumentalists Session) | 7:00 PM | RM35 (Pasta/Sandwich & Drinks)
Sun, Nov 10: Incitement Season 3, Episode 8 INCITEMENT'S BIRTHDAY: The Power of Influence | 6:00 PM
Mon, Nov 11: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | FEYST13 Live Recorded Show | 8:00 PM
Sat, Nov 16: Mezze Lounge, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Trio | 9:30 PM
Fri, Nov 29: Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore | Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop | 4:00 PM 
Mon, Dec 16: Musica Workshop 2.0 | Alexander Formosa, Az Samad & Andrew Chew | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Tues, Dec 17: Musica Workshop Advance Edition | Alexander Formosa, Az Samad & Yin Yin Boey | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Dec 21, Sat | First ever Az Samad Student Concert! @ Sixstrings | 3-5pm | By Invitation Only!
Dec 28, Sat | The Impatient Sisters | Boston Bound: A Farewell Show For Kina | 8:30pm | Buy Tickets
2014 Dates
Jan 14, Tues | No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Tay Cher Siang & Az Samad | 9:30pm | RM30 Cover
Jan 16, Thurs | Laundry Bar, The Curve, Petaling Jaya | Moonshine: Spotlight Feat. Az Samad, Quirky Qwerty, The Metaphor & Man Under Zero Effort | 9PM | Free Entry
Feb 9, Sun | Sixstrings, Petaling Jaya | Parent and Child Ukulele Workshop | 4pm-5pm | Buy Tickets
March 2, Sun | Musica Workshop, Villa Angsana, Kuala Lumpur | Musica Workshop 3.0 with Az Samad & Richard Moss | 10:30am-5:30pm | Buy Tickets
March 4, Tues | Merdekarya | Squirrels In Space Live | 9pm
March 7, Fri | Esplanade, Singapore | Squirrels In Space Live at Mosaic Music Festival 2014 | Time TBA
March 8, Sat | Esplanade, Singapore | Mosaic Music Makers 2014 Guitar Zero - Guitar Workshop for Absolute Beginners | 2pm & 4pm | Buy Tickets
March 8, Sun | Esplanade, Singapore | Mosaic Music Makers 2014 Ukulele Adventure! A Parent - Child Workshop | 2pm & 4pm | Buy Tickets
March 22, Sat | Wanaka The Bungalow, Jalan Dungun | Smashing Saturday with Pestle & Mortar | 4pm
April 2, Wed | Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur | MPO Happy Hour with Swing Kings | 6:30pm | Buy Tickets
April 19, Sat | Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur | Moonshine Productions Buskstop | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 1pm, 3pm and 5pm | Free Admission
April 21, Mon | Kuala Lumpur | Tay Cher Siang and Az Samad | Private Event
April 24, Thurs | No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur | Tay Cher Siang and Az Samad | NBT's Festival of Strings | RM50
April 29, Tues | UiTM, Shah Alam | Improve Your Improv: A workshop for all musicians | 11am-12:30pm | Details TBA
May 17, Sat | Mezze Lounge, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Trio (with Melina William on bass) | 9:30pm
June 5, Thur | Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Private Event | Jazz Group
June 6-8, Fri-Sun | Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | MPO SPECIALS Disney’s Pixar in Concert
June 21, Sat | MATIC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Kalei Gamiao Showcase (International Hawaiian Ukulele Player) Solo Ukulele | Click here for tickets
July 15, Tues | No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | WVC Trio and Az Samad | 9:30pm
July 31, Thurs | Merdekarya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Kien Lim, Az Samad and Riz Rashid | 9:30pm
Aug 1, Fri | Recital Hall, South Wing Campus, UCSI University’s Institute of Music, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Guitar Masteclass with Az Samad | 10:30am
Aug 4, Mon | International College of Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Workshop with Ravi Srinivasan | 6pm
Aug 6-7, Wed-Thus | No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | From Berlin to KL: Ravi Srinivasan and Az Samad | 9:30pm
Sept 5-6, Fri-Sat | Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Wicked Divas
Sept 16, Tues | Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Akustika I (Andy Flop Poppy & Az Samad) | 3:30pm
Sept 24, Wed | Wisma Kebudayaan Soka Gakkai Malaysia | Katona Twins SEA Tour: Guitar Concerts in Malaysia: From Bach to The Beatles | 8pm
Sept 25, Thurs | Sunway International School, Petaling Jaya, Selangor | 2nd Annual Inter-School Poetry Slam | 7pm | Solo Performance & Duo with SN Datuk A. Samad Said
Oct 1, Wed | La Bodega Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad Trio at La Bodega Lounge | 8:30pm | 3 sets
Oct 11, Sat | The Troika, Kuala Lumpur | Private Event | Solo Guitar
Oct 24, Fri | The Bee Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur | Tunes and Pints Feat. Az Samad & Kirsten Long| 9:30pm | Solo Performance & Duet with vocalist Kirsten Long
Nov 21-22, Fri-Sat: BIG Nightmare Music, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra with Igudesman & Joo | Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 8pm
Nov 24, Mon: Malaysia International Performing Arts Village - MIPAV 2014, MATIC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad Duo | 8:30pm
Nov 25, Tues: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Trio with guitar, piano and vocals
Nov 29-30, Sat-Sun: Thailand Ukulele Festival 4: The Uke Alley | Solo Ukulele
Dec 9, Wed: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Trio with guitar, saxophone and vocals
Dec 14, Blues and Roots Festival | Experimental Theatre, University Malaya | 6pm
Dec 26, Fri: The Bee Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur | Tunes and Pints Feat. Az & Kirsten | 9:30pm | Solo Performance & Duet with vocalist Kirsten Long
Dec 27: Sat: Comic Fiesta at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre | Solo acoustic guitar (Video game & anime music) | Details TBA
Dec 28, Sun: Publika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo acoustic guitar | 3pm - 4pm
Dec 31, Wed: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Solo guitar & duet with vocals
Thurs, Feb 12: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Tay Cher Siang + Hady Afro + Az Samad | 9:30 PM
Wed, July 1: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az & Kirsten | 9:30pm
Sat, July 4: TEDxYouth@SKIS | Sri KDU International School MPH, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad | 1:30pm
;)
Wed, July 22: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az & Kirsten | 9:30pm
[Macau and HK Tour]
;)
Sat, July 25: Taipa-Houses Museu Amphitheater, Macau | Az & Kirsten | 5:30pm
;)
Sat, July 25: Saturday Night Jazz at Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery | 9pm
Sun, July 26: Az Samad Fingerstyle Guitar Masterclass, Macau | 5pm
;)
Sat, Aug 1: THE POWER OF FINGERSTYLE 2015 | Hong Kong | Pierre Bensusan, Yuki Matsui, Jacky Lau and special guest Az Samad | 7:30pm
Wed, August 5: Az Samad Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop, at Guitar Concept Music Center, 9B& C, Kwong On Bank Building, No. 728- 730 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Hong Kong | 7:30pm to 9:30pm | HKD$150
Sat, Aug 30: George Town Festival @ ChinaHouse, Penang | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 9pm
Fri, Sept 4: Gaslight Cafe and Music, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 9pm
Sat, Sept 5: Mezze Lounge, Kuala Lumpur | Az & Kirsten | 9pm
Fri, Sept 18: Gaslight Cafe and Music, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 9pm
Thurs, Sept 22: Diversecity 2015 Festival @ No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur | 3 Guitars at NBT | 9pm
Fri, Sept 25: Gaslight Cafe and Music, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 9pm
Sat, Sept 26: The Bee, Publika | Junji Delfino, Az Samad & Ryan David Gomes
Tues, Oct 6 : Bukchon Changwoo Theater, Seoul, South Korea | Az Samad Solo Guitar | 8pm
Fri - Sun, Oct 9 - 11 : Jarasum Jazz Festival, Gapyeong, South Korea | Az Samad Solo Guitar
Sun, Oct 25 : Publika | Az & Kirsten | 7pm-8pm
Fri - Sun, Oct 30 - Nov 1: Singapore Writers Festival, Singapore | A. Samad Said & Az Samad
Sat-Sun, Nov 7 - 8 : Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra performs Mahler 7
Fri, Nov 13: Makespace, Quill City Mall | Az Samad Solo Guitar @ #seniMAD Graduation Ceremony | 9:30pm
Sun, Nov 15: Penang | Private Event
Fri, Nov 20: The Bee, Publika | Az Samad Solo Guitar @ Tunes & Pints | 9:30pm
Sun, Dec 16 : Merdekarya | Az & Kirsten | 8pm
Fri-Sat, Dec 18-19 : Songwriters Playground @ Alexis Bistro, Great Eastern Mall, Ampang | Az Samad, Amrita Soon & Idzwan Johar
Sat, Dec 19: YouTube Happy Hour | Az Samad | 5pm to 6:30pm
Fri, Dec 25: Side Stage @ The Bee, Jaya One | Az Samad | 9pm
Sun, Dec 27: Yoko's, 36, Changkat Bukit Bintang | Yagi's Jazz Quartet | 7:30pm to 10pm
2016 DATES
Fri, Jan 8: Gaslight Cafe & Music, Plaza Damansara | Az & Kirsten | Open mic at 8pm, show at 9pm
Tues, Jan 19: Gaslight Cafe & Music, Plaza Damansara | Az & Kirsten | Open mic at 8pm, show at 9pm
Sat, Jan 23: The Bee, Publika | Az & Kirsten feat. Julian Chan @ Lot 36 | 9:30pm
Sun, Jan 24: The Bee, Publika | Az Samad @ Moonshine Anniversary | 8:30pm
Fri, Feb 12: Gaslight Cafe and Music, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az & Kirsten | 9pm
Thurs, Feb 18: Merdekarya, Petaling Jaya | Az & Kirsten | 9pm
Fri & Sat, Feb 19 & 20: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Tower | Spy Vs. Spy - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra | 8:30pm
Sun, Feb 21: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Tower | A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra | 3pm
Sun, Feb 21: The Bee, Publika | "What They Don't Teach You in Music School (And Will Get You Work)" Workshop with Az Samad | 6pm
Sat & Sun, Feb 28: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Tower | Superheroes - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Alasdair Malloy, presenter | 3pm (Sat), 2:30pm & 4:30pm (Sun)
Tues, March 1: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Tower | MPO Unplugged (Az & Kirsten are playing with Joe Pruessner) | 6:30pm
Fri, March 4: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | John Dip Silas & Friends | 10pm
Fri & Sat, March 11 & 12: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Tower | Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille In Concert - Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra | 8:30pm
Wed, March 23: Otherwise Cafe, Kelana Jaya | Other Tone Songwriters Round #5 | Az Samad, Xue Bing Jin and Liyana Fizi | 8:30pm
Wed, April 6: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Petronas Twin Tower | Swing Kings | 6:30pm
Sat, April 23: Private Event | Kuala Lumpur | Solo Acoustic Guitar | 8pm
Thurs, April 28: YouTube Start Up Workshop! | ARTE Academy, Puchong | 10am-5pm
Sat, April 30: TEDxUSMNibongTebal | USM Nibong Tebal, Penang | 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Sun, May 1: Jazz Combo Workshop | Georgetown, Penang | 10am-1pm
Sun, May 1: Jazz Improvisation Workshop | Georgetown, Penang | 2:30pm-4pm
Sat, May 14: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur | Gypsy Jazz Quartet | 1pm
Fri, June 3: Penang, Malaysia | Pulau Tikus Mini Guitar Festival | 7pm
Sat, June 4: Penang, Malaysia | Private Jazz Combo Workshop | 10am - 11:30am
Sun, June 5: Penang, Malaysia | Private Jazz Improvisation Workshop | 6pm
Thurs, June 9: If Walks Could Talk, Gaslight Cafe & Music, Damansara Heights | A. Samad Said & Az Samad | 8pm
Sat, July 23: Private Event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Az Samad | 7:30pm
Tues, July 26: Arts on the move @ Masjid Jamek LRT Station | Az Samad | 5pm - 7pm
Thur, July 28: Gabriel Lynch Live Recording with Jupiter Seven & Az Samad @ Forbidden City | 9:30pm
Sat, July 30: Private Event | Az Samad | 2pm
Fri, Aug 5: Secret Garden Gigs by Eats, Shoots & Roots | Az & Kirsten | 8pm
Tues, Aug 9: P. Ramlee & Jimmy Boyle Tribute @ Merdekarya | Az & Kirsten | 8pm
Sat-Sun, Aug 13-14: Butterworth Fringe Festival | Az & Kirsten
Sat-Sun, Aug 19-20: Bobo KL, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad with special guests Sean Ghazi & Ida Mariana | 9:30pm
Fri, Aug 26: Publika Jazz 2016, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad & Samantha de Lune | 8pm
Sat-Sun, Aug 27-28: Medini Live, Johor | Az Samad Trio (Az Samad, Kirsten Long & Kevin Theseira)
Wed, Sept 7: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur | Az Samad
Mon, Sept 19: No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur | Tay Cher Siang & Az Samad
Tues, Sept 20: Private Event | Az Samad Trio
Fri, Sept 29: Gameon with Makespace @ Makespace, Quill City Mall | Az Samad | 8pm
Sat-Sun, Oct 8-9: Gamestart, Singapore | Az Samad | 9pm
Thurs, Nov 3: Wood & Steel - A Celebration of The Electric Guitar, Studio 453, 45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301, Petaling Jaya | 7pm
Tues, Nov 8: Arts on the move @ Masjid Jamek LRT Station | Az Samad | 5pm - 7pm
Sat, Nov 19: Yay! School Holidays Workshop, Arte Academy | Az Samad | 10am - 4pm
Tues, Nov 22: Merdekarya | Az Samad | 8pm - Doors Open, 9pm Open Mic, 10 pm Az Samad
Fri-Sun, Nov 27-29: Georgetown Literary Festival, Penang | A. Samad Said & Az Samad
Tues, Nov 29: Penang House of Music | Az Samad | Talk and Performance | 4pm - 6pm
Thurs-Sun, Dec 1-4: Penang Island Jazz Festival | Az Samad |
Sun, Dec 11: Yay! School Holidays Workshop, Arte Academy | Az Samad | 10am - 4pm
Fri, Dec 16: Amazing Guitars 2016 @ HK Fringe Club, Hong Kong | Az Samad | 9:30pm
2017 Dates
Mon, Jan 8: Workshop at Malaysian Institute of Art, Kuala Lumpur | 2:30pm to 4pm
Sat, Jan 14: Performance at IVth Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival, Pentas 2, klpac | 8:30pm
Sun, Jan 15: Optimizing Practice to Achieve Musical Freedom, Forum with Tay Cher Siang, indicine, klpac | 11am – 12:30pm
Tues, Mar 14: Arts on the Move, Masjid Jamek with Viv Adram | 5pm to 7pm
Wed, Mar 29: Swing Kings at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas | 6:30pm [BUY TICKETS HERE]
Sat, April 22: Guitar Workshop with Az Samad for College Students at Arte Academy | Guitar Workshop | 9:30am to 1:00pm
Fri-Sat, April 28 - 29: BoboKL presents: Gabriel Lynch | Gabriel Lynch w/ Az Samad & Raja Farouk | 9:30pm
Sun, April 30: Bobo Jazz Marathon | Az Samad & Julian Chan | 12 noon - show start, Az & Julian at 3:30pm
Sun, April 30: International Jazz Day at No Black Tie | Solo set & with WVC - Malaysian Jazz Ensemble | 7:00pm
Wed, May 31: No Black Tie | Duet with Rodrigo Parejo | 9pm
Thurs, June 1: RUANG by Think City, Duet with Rodrigo Parejo | 12noon to 1pm
Sat & Sun, June 3 & 4: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | The Best of Rodgers and Hammerstein | 8:30pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun)
Fri & Sat, June 9 & 10: Alexis Great Eastern Mall, Ampang | Wan Gigi Gypsy Project | 10pm
Tues, June 13: Arts on The Move at Masjid Jamek LRT | Az Samad & Julian Chan | 5pm to 7pm
Thurs - Sat, June 22 - 24: Bobo KL| Gypsy Jazz! Elvira Arul Feat. Wan Gigi & Az Samad
Fri & Sat, August 11 and 12: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, Singapore | A Zubir Said Tribute
Fri, Sept 15: Universiti Malaya | Akihito Fuse Trio at KL International Jazz Festival 
Sat, Sept 23: The Guitar Store, Balakong | Acoustic Guitar Workshop by Az Samad | 5pm - 6:30pm
2018 Dates
Sat, March 31: LN Fortunate Coffee, Solaris Mont Kiara | Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus: the VeganCouples’ way (Talk & Panel Discussion) | 11am to 12:30pm
Wed, April 18: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, PETRONAS Twin Tower, KLCC | Swing Kings (Gypsy Jazz) | 6:30pm
Fri, Nov 9: La Bodega, Bangsar Shopping Centre | Az Samad & Viv Adram | 7pm to 10pm
Sat, Nov 17: Container City, Miri | The Music Workshop with Az Samad & Fly Halizor | 10am to 2pm
Mon, Dec 3: Creative Kids House Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | Jazz Improvisation Workshop with Az Samad | 10am to 4pm (CANCELLED)
Fri, Dec 14: La Bodega, Bangsar Shopping Centre | Az Samad & Viv Adram | 7pm to 10pm
2019 Dates
Thurs, May 2: UiTM, Shah Alam | How to Make a Living in the Modern Music Industry | 3pm to 5pm
Sat, May 4: Rumah Seni Selangor | Bengkel Gitar Akustik | 2pm to 3:30pm
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