October 21, 2009 08:46 AM by
ShaunBeing a fan of local music, I like to check out the live bands at places like Timbre@The Arts House. Recently, I checked out Timbre's other outlet at The Substation for the very first time. If you've read my previous post a few weeks back, you'd know I'm a huge Jack & Rai fan. I think I may have fallen in love with a second local band.
When singer and guitarist of 53A, Sara Wee first appeared on stage, I remember thinking to myself, wow, for a star, she sure does dress simply. Within five minutes, I had to eat my superficial words (or rather, thoughts). The girl can really play the guitar! And don't even get me started on her vocals. Absolutely angelic! Check out videos of Sara doing covers and originals at her YouTube channel here.
Sara and guitarist Alvin Khoo started out playing strictly jazz (they've got great chemistry) but now, together with another guitarist and a crazy talented bassist/drummer (with a superb voice too), they form 53A. And have they been building a steady following with their infectious blend of punk and pop rock!
Music aside, I kind of like 53A's personality too. Clad in a simple tee and jeans at the Substation gig, Alvin, for instance, looked like the sorta guy who doesn't give two hoots about glamour. He seemed really down to earth and you can kind of tell from the way he banters with the audience in between sets.
If you want a piece of Sara and Alvin too, tune in to Power 98 every wednesday from 12noon-2pm. I'm telling you, they're gonna be hot!