A Bangkok Jukebox column by Johnny Descamps
Editor’s Note: Please welcome Johnny Descamps as our newest columnist. He has been singing and performing in clubs since before the Vietnam War and we are thankful he is willing to share his musical experiences with us.
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Who is the Father of Soul Music? Was it Marvin Gaye […]

Classic band Uriah Heep will be performing Feburary 17th at BEC Tero Hall. The band has been called the “The Beach Boys of Heavy Metal” and were popular rock band in England during the 70’s and 80’s. Thai Ticket Master has tickets and further information.
Thaiticketmaster.com : Uriah Heep

Tokyo Joe’s will be hosting the launch party for Adam Ryan’s latest CD this coming Friday January 27 from 9.00 pm onwards. You will remember we recently featured Adam Ryan (see previous story) and enjoyed his performance.

Thai Tidbit by Ooy Kethphung
Thanida Thamwimon, the vocalist of Endorphine band, has recovered from a throat infection, which caused her to cancel all their concerts during the last two weeks. Now she is well enough to perform, and the band is now back in action.
For most people, if you heard of the word “Endorphin”, […]

River cruise boats pass up and down the Chao Phraya River in the background of the World Music and World BBQ Festival. This is the first time the 5 day event is being held in Bangkok. It was well attended Saturday night by those who enjoyed a taste of good international BarBQ food and international […]

Backstreet Boys playing at IMPACT Arena on Sunday. Thai TicketMaster has the tickets and more information here.

Wilson Picketts died Thursday of a heart attack. His songs, Mustang Sally and The Midnight Hour, are popular with many of the bands playing in Bangkok. National Public Radio website has the story.
NPR : Heart Attack Claims Singer Wilson Pickett

Ted Lewand, one of the featured guitarists of the upcoming festival, jams it up with traditional Thai musician, Somphon Saneewong, at the World Music and World BBQ announcement at Livingstone’s Restaurant (Sukhumvit Soi 33) last Thursday. The music demonstration was given to showcase the type of music the festival will feature. Their music along with […]

From the Editor, Robert Lorimor
It’s been over a year since Bangkok Jungle opened its website. For the most part, running The Jungle has been fun and we will continue; a few surprises along the way have made it interesting. Besides, we also have some loyal readers out there and it hurts me to think of […]

At the Suanlum Night Bazaar Beer Garden last night, about 2,000 Thais and foreigners celebrated the 2006 New Year. This year’s celebration at the venue was joyous and merry when compared to the somber celebration last year following the Tsunami Disaster. Photograph by Robert Lorimor