dragonfly
Went to Dragonfly at St James Power Station last Friday. This nightspot seems to be the hottest hangout in town now. In fact, the Star Awards was held there yesterday.
The great thing is that with the cover charge of about $17, you get a chop that allows you into all the different theme clubs there (Latin, jazz, lounge, techno, Chinese/Canto etc).
Dragonfly is probably the most popular one there. Clubbing purists may find it crass because it seems like the place would stoop to anything to attract the crowds. It resembles very much like a club you'll find in KL or China. There are live performances of mainly Chinese/Canto music while the deejay spins popular mambo hits when the band's taking a break. Add to that TV screens showing football and a karaoke lounge with private rooms above.
A warning about the place though. It's not the largest club around so it gets packed really quickly. By ten plus, the member queue was already snaking outside the club. There's even a queue for re-entry (and plenty of disbelieving faces)! So if you're not a member, you can forget about going in after ten unless you know someone who is. And if you do get in, don't come out!
The performances absolutely rock. That's what everyone is here for. To call it a live band would be the greatest understatement because there were six different singers that night and numerous scantily-clad dancers, both male and female, to gyrate along to the music. Each singer has a different style. There's William Scorpion for those who's heard of him; this seemingly popular and well-known gal called Celeste who sings almost Peking opera style; a Gothic guitarist lad with heavy boots and heavier eyeshadow than Billie Armstrong of Green Day; a good looking young man; and a young lady who fronted the earlier performance.
Last but not least, and I really wasn't expecting this, was this young rocker we're all familiar with:
If you dig Chinese/Canto music and mambo, this place is a must-visit.
The great thing is that with the cover charge of about $17, you get a chop that allows you into all the different theme clubs there (Latin, jazz, lounge, techno, Chinese/Canto etc).
Dragonfly is probably the most popular one there. Clubbing purists may find it crass because it seems like the place would stoop to anything to attract the crowds. It resembles very much like a club you'll find in KL or China. There are live performances of mainly Chinese/Canto music while the deejay spins popular mambo hits when the band's taking a break. Add to that TV screens showing football and a karaoke lounge with private rooms above.
A warning about the place though. It's not the largest club around so it gets packed really quickly. By ten plus, the member queue was already snaking outside the club. There's even a queue for re-entry (and plenty of disbelieving faces)! So if you're not a member, you can forget about going in after ten unless you know someone who is. And if you do get in, don't come out!
The performances absolutely rock. That's what everyone is here for. To call it a live band would be the greatest understatement because there were six different singers that night and numerous scantily-clad dancers, both male and female, to gyrate along to the music. Each singer has a different style. There's William Scorpion for those who's heard of him; this seemingly popular and well-known gal called Celeste who sings almost Peking opera style; a Gothic guitarist lad with heavy boots and heavier eyeshadow than Billie Armstrong of Green Day; a good looking young man; and a young lady who fronted the earlier performance.
Last but not least, and I really wasn't expecting this, was this young rocker we're all familiar with:
If you dig Chinese/Canto music and mambo, this place is a must-visit.
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