Lonely Afternoon

Yeah, I’ve managed to rope in more musicians for the concert on 13 Aug!

Shawn Kok will be on percussion and Lim Hui and Lim Chun the
endearing siblings have agreed to pull the (violin) strings for me!
Incidentally, Lim Chun is the violinist who played La Vie En Rose in my
album

And Vocare Media has agreed to be the official videographer. I’m so
thankful, especially since my French performances at the Esplanade was
untaped

We’ve counting down 2 weeks to the day. Pls help me to send this
page or spread the news to your friends. And this is especially so if
you’re unable to attend!

I’m so happy my new friend Jason (whom
I got to know only last Thursday but come down armed with his pro
camera to take pictures for me voluntarily), took this picture, because
it means so much to me.

This French mademoiselle, who was among the audience on the 2nd
evening, came up to congratulate me after the show, and told me she
cried while I was singing ‘Ne Me Quitte Pas‘ - it reminded her of her past…I was shocked, and felt bad that the song made her cry.

If you’re interested to know why this is such a powerful song, click here:

Or click here.

I was elated that many people (from facebook or MySpace Music or 1003 listeners) came down to give support, I hope I did not disappoint. Jon Ang (on piano) and Jon Lim (on saxophone) worked wonders, and I am really blessed to get their help.

I also had some French friends coming all the way from Normandy, France, because their holidays coincided with this concert. I mean, HOW COOL IS THAT YOU TELL ME!!!
I was actually more nervous the 2nd evening because there were more
french people, and it was beyond my dreams to see some of them mouthing
the lyrics with me.

It really is a dream come true for me, and I have to thank Sara from Esplanade for making this possible. And Tien-yao for lending me his videocam (whose batt died on me like before I can record 30min).

And I remember a gentleman unveiling a huge camera with lens fitted for paparazzi. If you see this, pls send me your photos to bevlynkhoo@yahoo.com. (Or anyone else who’s got nice pics to send me, pls do!)

This makes all my Sat MORNING french classes totally worth it.

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I
know it’s been a bit strange to have a concert half a year after my
album was launched. Hmm. The story goes that I approached the UCC (University Cultural Centre)
people in the early part of the year, and apparently they have arranged
for programmes in March and April already, and in May it’s the exams,
and June and July are the holidays. So, August it has to be.

Perhaps
it’s a good thing. After the school shows, radio interviews/shows,
reviews etc, it should all end well with a presentable concert, @ UCC!
For people who have been asking me about a proper sit-down concert with album sales and autograph session, here it is! If you miss this, I don’t have any idea when the next one will be, seriously.

NUS is my alma mater, and it really feels good to be back there to perform

So Tienyao will
be joining me too! Other than providing guitar and harmonica
accompaniment, he will also be delivering his original songs. We will
also be showcasing our new songs! Wooohoooo!

You can also get a sneak preview of "No problem", a single by singer-songwriter Yet Dunhong, who will be launching his full-length album in September. Check him out here!

It’s gonna be relaxing, casual; we’ll share the inspirations behind our original works. And hey, we’ll do covers as well! Just RSVP and tell us what covers you wanna hear. We’re still open to suggestions!

You are welcome to join them if you are free that evening, It is entirely FOC, well except:

1. Pay for the transport to NUS UCC
2. Spare the time to be there early and grab a seat because it’s free-seating. Tickets are available 1 hour before the show at the ticketing counter.
3. Bring $13.90 to buy a copy (or 2) of Bevlyn’s album if you do not have 1 yet.

See you there on 13 Aug 08!

I think what’s unnerving was not only
to have your hair shaved, but to be shaved by someone who has never
used a shaver before. LOL. But everyone did it in good spirit, and
that’s most important.

I wanna do this at least once this life.

Tmr when I see Ken, I’ll convince him to do a tattoo of 6 dots on the top of his head. :p

Please do tune in to 1003FM on 7 Jul 08 (Mon) from 10pm-11pm if you’re free! Tien-yao and I are back for our live acoustic sets every Mon. Do sms in to 97171003 to let us know what you think, or song requests, or dedications!

After a month’s rest, I am ready to swing again!

To
kick off the later half of the year (can’t believe we’re in the 2nd
half of 2008 already), I’m doing a all-French-songs gig that I’m very
proud to be involved in. Finally the money I’ve casted towards Alliance Française is coming to good use:

Details:

Date: 21 & 22 July 08 (Mon & Tue)
Time: (Set 1) 715pm - 745pm,  (Set 2) 815pm - 845pm
Venue: Concourse, Esplanade

Indicate your attendance here:
http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=17228084620&success/event.php?eid=17228084620

I’m
performing with 2 Jonathans - Jonathan Ang on piano and Jonathan Lim on
saxophone. Rest assured that each song will be explained properly in
English before it is performed. Definitely I’ll be singing La Vie En
Rose…and more! (",)

Do drop by if you would like to experience
something French - this is less expensive than fois gras, in fact it is
FOC! Hope to see you there!

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