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| Timbre Rock And Roots 2011 |
Friday, April 15
6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. - Raw Earth
An all-star line-up of Singapore’s best blues and rock musicians playing the best of Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Grand Funk Railroad, The Beatles and B.B. King, this band mixes old-school favorites with modern style.7: 45 p.m.-9 p.m. - Toots & The Maytals
Since 1964 with their debut album "Never Grow Old," Toots & The Maytals have been an inspiration for musicians all over the world. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of reggae, they have had their music covered by luminaries like The Clash and Robert Palmer. These legends are bound to have lovers of gospel, ska, soul, rock and reggae enthralled.9:30 p.m.-11 p.m. - Bob Dylan
What can you say about Bob Dylan that hasn’t already been said? Singer, poet, song-writer, musical icon. For decades Dylan has been thrilling audiences, challenging music conventions and leading movements for societal and political change. Less of a musician and more of a force of nature, living artists don’t come any bigger than Dylan. Make sure you don’t miss his performance, it’s one you’ll be telling your grandkids about.11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. - Michael Franti & Spearhead
Funk, reggae, rock, jazz, folk and hip-hop are all elements that Michael Franti and his band Spearhead meld together in a distinctive and entertaining manner. With his career dating back to the mid 1980s, Franti bright and powerful music will leave an indelible mark on Singapore.Saturday April 16
7 p.m.-7:45 p.m. - 53A
A local favorite and regular at the Timbre outlets. They'll warm up for Grammy winner Imogen Heap and will rock the crowd with their medley of Paramore's "All I Wanted" and Coldplay's "Fix You."8:15 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Imogen Heap
Heap's unique style -- combination of folk, electronica and pop -- have won her fans such as Jeff Beck and Brian Eno. A performer who certainly makes an impression.10 p.m.-11:15 p.m. - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Easily the act with the best name at Timbre Rock & Roots, known for their own explosive form of music called "Supafunkrock." Hailing from the jazz clubs of New Orleans, they are made up of legendary trumpeter and trombone player Troy ‘Trombone Shorty’ Andrews and his talented band Orleans Avenue.11:45 p.m.-1:15 a.m. - John Legend
The multiple Grammy winner is one handy musician. He started out his career with a series of collaborations with high-profile artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas and Lauryn Hills, and moved on to become a recording star in his own right. Legend’s music fuses old- school soul with modern roots music and hip-hop, and is a wonder to behold.Sources: http://www.cnngo.com
