Day Three: It’s… OVER!!!

By samsie On 1 September 2008

Stop One: Jebediah at the Observation Deck
I only managed to catch the later part of this set but once again I was bowled over by the tight harmonies. Witty AND goodlooking (especially a certain guitarist), I found myself enthralled by them as they joked about Facebook and how they were only going to finish their […]

Beats at the Bay (Day 3)

By hurrairah On 1 September 2008

Baybeats draws to a close.

NOKIA ARENA – Baybeats Day 3
Things at the NOKIA Arena were kicked off by AnnaJudgeApril. I only managed to catch the tail end of their performance but they sounded quite tight, and the female lead vocalist had excellent stage presence.
AnnaJudgeApril were followed by The Oslo Castaways. Their music was given a […]

Day 3: Nothing Lasts Forever.

By nemosupremo On 1 September 2008

And so comes the end of this year’s baybeats. Just one more year to go & we’ll be back in music haven again, don’t worry (:
Oh what a start to Baybeats day 3 i had. Got the opportunity to sit in on a meet the artists session with the funky individuals of Jebediah and man […]

Baybeats 2008: Day 3

By denise_c On 31 August 2008

I think we really have to thank our lucky stars - the weather today was again ideal for an evening of outdoor music festivities - cool with a hint of breeze. The perfect weather for a perfect ending to the 3-day music festival.
When: 5pm Where: Observation Deck What: Jebediah
The intimate setting was just right for getting up […]

Day Two: shake,shake,shake,shake,shake it!

By samsie On 31 August 2008

Day two was beyond brilliant!
Stop One: The Oddfellows at the Observation Deck/Esplanade Office
Being quite the fan of acoustic stripped down shows, I decided to head down to the Observation Deck where I was blown away but veteran musicians The Oddfellows. Sharing their experiences with those present through a question and answer session it really was […]

Day 2: Riding on the waves.

By nemosupremo On 31 August 2008

(Apologies for the awkward timing of the entry!)
wow, Day 2 of baybeats is over already. This thing called time has to be stopped ah, it is moving TOO FAST.
So i reached the esplanade just in time to sit in on an interview session with Midnight Marvel. Dressed in teeshirts sporting their signature red lightning bolt design, this “nocturnal” band […]

Beats at the Bay (Day 2)

By hurrairah On 31 August 2008

After Day 1, the pressure was on the performers to bring the same intensity on Day 2. Thankfully the rain did not persist and put a damper onproceedings.
NOKIA ARENA – Baybeats Day 2
I finally got to catch my first international act at Baybeats having missed both The Shine & Shine & Shine & Shine (Taiwan) […]

Baybeats 2008: Day 2

By denise_c On 31 August 2008

Yayyy! The weather God was indeed smiling down upon us - another good weather day at today’s Baybeats! Unfortunately, I had rehearsals during the day and by the time I rushed down to the Esplanade, it was already 9pm. Was accompanied by my friend Stacey, who was looking forward to catch The Lucksmiths (whose interview […]

Day One: I still hear drums in my head.

By samsie On 30 August 2008

Day 1 was such a blast that I’m still reeling from the excitement and I swear, drum beats are still beating steadily in my head.
Stop One: Esplanade Offices with The Shine&Shine&Shine&Shine.
After collecting our Nokia phones, Denise and I headed to a nice cosy area where we met Joaquim from Junk and Mel and Nisha (who […]

Beats at the Bay (Day 1)

By hurrairah On 30 August 2008

Here are the days festivities from the 3 different stages at Baybeats 2008!

NOKIA ARENA – Baybeats Day 1
The Lilac Saints kick started Baybeats 2008 at 7pm at the NOKIA Arena. With two lead vocalists harmonizing and play off each other their set included a song for the fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, since it […]