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10 Local Bands You Can Catch At A Weekend Gig
Let’s dig deeper into the live music scene and discover some of the bands rocking the stages of local bars, restaurants, and venues!
1. Tokyo Band
A band of four childhood friends that have been playing you commercial and soft rock covers for more than four years. They perform mostly at Blend Lounge in Broummana, and occasionally at Peppermint and Gwen’s.
2. Vibes
An acoustic project founded in 2014 with Rach April on vocals, Sam Wehbi on guitar, and Ralph Boustani on drums, performing covers of your favorite rock, pop, and indie hits. Catch them at Hamra FM, Gwen’s, or Ashtar Jazz Bar.
3. The Butterfly Band
A classic rock tribute band of brothers and friends with vocalist Haitham El khatib, Adib El Khatib on Keyboard, Youssef El Khatib on drums, Alain Ajouri on guitar, and Toni Rizkallah on bass. You can rock ‘n roll with them every Friday at The Quadrangle in Hazmieh and relish in their young spirit!
4. Arthur Satyan Jazz Trio
Arthur Satyan is the founder and dean of the Jazz department at the Lebanese Conservatory of Music. You can watch him play live jazz on piano alongside drummer Fouad Afra and double bassist Khachatur Savyan, mostly at Salon Beyrouth and Qave.
5. Nocturna
Metalheads, this one calls for a scream! Nocturna has been performing original melodic death metal music and metal covers since 2006 and are now strongly back on track with a new vocalist and upcoming live gigs.
6. Myles Away
A group of five young male talents bringing fresh energy to the stage with their live acoustic performances and soft rock tunes.
7. Piece o Cake
A Lebanese band from Tripoli that covers funk, neo soul, indie, and pop music with a unique twist as a cherry on top. You can join them often at Ahstar Jazz Bar in Byblos.
8. Binky
Three funky Batroun-based music buddies who got together in 2017 with Marc Arida on vocals, Adel Assal on guitar, and Matthew Biban on bass guitar. Their spirit-uplifting live performances feature music inspired by funk, disco, and electronic genres and a distinctive group chemistry!
9. Karawan Band
For those who enjoy listening to Tarab, folklore, and Koudoud oriental tunes, this duo featuring singer and oud player Kareem Karame with percussionist Rawad Hassan promises you some great chill time!
10. Cuban’d
Your one and only live salsa band! Enjoy their retro salsa night at Salon Beyrouth in Hamra, or vibe with them at June Beach House on summer nights. Discover more about them here. here.
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1. Tokyo Band
A band of four childhood friends that have been playing you commercial and soft rock covers for more than four years. They perform mostly at Blend Lounge in Broummana, and occasionally at Peppermint and Gwen’s.
2. Vibes
An acoustic project founded in 2014 with Rach April on vocals, Sam Wehbi on guitar, and Ralph Boustani on drums, performing covers of your favorite rock, pop, and indie hits. Catch them at Hamra FM, Gwen’s, or Ashtar Jazz Bar.
3. The Butterfly Band
A classic rock tribute band of brothers and friends with vocalist Haitham El khatib, Adib El Khatib on Keyboard, Youssef El Khatib on drums, Alain Ajouri on guitar, and Toni Rizkallah on bass. You can rock ‘n roll with them every Friday at The Quadrangle in Hazmieh and relish in their young spirit!
4. Arthur Satyan Jazz Trio
Arthur Satyan is the founder and dean of the Jazz department at the Lebanese Conservatory of Music. You can watch him play live jazz on piano alongside drummer Fouad Afra and double bassist Khachatur Savyan, mostly at Salon Beyrouth and Qave.
5. Nocturna
Metalheads, this one calls for a scream! Nocturna has been performing original melodic death metal music and metal covers since 2006 and are now strongly back on track with a new vocalist and upcoming live gigs.
6. Myles Away
A group of five young male talents bringing fresh energy to the stage with their live acoustic performances and soft rock tunes.
7. Piece o Cake
A Lebanese band from Tripoli that covers funk, neo soul, indie, and pop music with a unique twist as a cherry on top. You can join them often at Ahstar Jazz Bar in Byblos.
8. Binky
Three funky Batroun-based music buddies who got together in 2017 with Marc Arida on vocals, Adel Assal on guitar, and Matthew Biban on bass guitar. Their spirit-uplifting live performances feature music inspired by funk, disco, and electronic genres and a distinctive group chemistry!
9. Karawan Band
For those who enjoy listening to Tarab, folklore, and Koudoud oriental tunes, this duo featuring singer and oud player Kareem Karame with percussionist Rawad Hassan promises you some great chill time!
10. Cuban’d
Your one and only live salsa band! Enjoy their retro salsa night at Salon Beyrouth in Hamra, or vibe with them at June Beach House on summer nights. Discover more about them here. here.
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