Singapore’s OCBC Titanium Presents Timbre Rock & Roots returns for its third year this March. The first line up announcement features legendary soul & funk superband Earth, Wind & Fire, the greatest rocksteady two-tone ska band of all times The Specials, multiple Grammy award winner Keb Mo and the return of the explosive Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and music legend Buddy Guy as performers. Festival details as follows:

Dates: 30th & 31st March 2012 (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Marina Promenade (Singapore Grand Prix F1 tracks behind the Singapore Flyer), Singapore
Line Up (Day 1): The Specials (90-mins), Buddy Guy (75-mins), Keb Mo (75-mins) + more to be announced
Line Up (Day 2): Earth, Wind & Fire (90-mins), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (75-mins) + more to be announced
Prices: DAY 1 – S$70 (Concession; Student & NSF only), S$90 (Early Bird), S$110 (Standard)
DAY 2 – S$70 (Concession; Student & NSF only), S$110 (Early Bird), S$140 (Standard)
Tickets: On sale via Sistic
Hotline: +65 6348 5555
Note: OCBC Exclusive priority booking period from 30th Jan – 12th Feb 2012. Public sales go on from 13 February 2012.
Website: rockandroots.com.sg
Promoter: Timbre Group

In anticipation of the festival, check out our review and photos from last year’s Timbre Rock & Roots!

Review: Timbre Rock & Roots, 15th & 16th April 2011 by Joanne L.
Photos: Toots & The MaytalS, Raw Earth, 53A, Imogen Heap, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, John Legend

Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy will also perform in Malaysia this April, making it their second SEA date on this tour of the region. The quintet already have a confirmed show in the Philippines at Pulp Summer Slam XII : The Apostles on the 28th. Concert details as follows:

Date: 24th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Chin Woo Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Permatha Pathah Production

Irish rock group The Cranberries will perform in the Philippines this March. The quartet had performed in Indonesia and Singapore last July and August, and have since released their sixth studio album titled Roses. Concert details as follows:

Date: 10th March 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
Prices: PhP 7000 (PATRON VIP), PhP 5500 (PATRON), PhP 4500 (LOWER BOX), PhP 2500 (UPPER BOX A), PhP 1500 (UPPER BOX B), PhP 500 (GEN AD)
Tickets: On sale via TicketNet
Hotline: 911-5555
Promoters: Midas Promotions & Karpos Multimedia

Thanks to MCS for the news tip!

Japanese American guitarist and singer-songwriter Kina Grannis is bringing her ‘In Your Arms’ tour to Asia and will perform in Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore this March. Grannis’ video “Message From Your Heart” won the Doritios Crash the Super Bowl contest, subsequently landing herself a contract with Interscope Records. Concert details as follows:

Date: 13th March 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara, Malaysia
Prices: RM99 (General Admission), RM169 (VIP Seating)
Tickets: On sale via TicketHotline/Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Date: 15th March 2012 (Thursday)
Venue: Meralco Theatre, Manila, Philippines
Prices: PhP 2950, PhP 1950, PhP 1450 (Loge), PhP 950 (Balcony), General Admission seating within sections
Tickets: On sale via Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Date: 18th March 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: TBC, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: US$10
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Ismaya Live

Date: 19th March 2012 (Monday)
Venue: Kallang Theatre, Singapore
Prices: $99 (Box VIP with Meet & Greet), $89 (Stalls with Meet & Greet), $59 (Stalls without Meet & Greet); $49 (Circle), General Admission seating within sections
Tickets: On sale via Soulmanna starting 1st February
Promoter: Soulmanna

Avenged Sevenfold will also perform in Thailand, just days prior their date in Malaysia this April. Concert details as follows:

Date: 24th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: Thunder Dome, Muangthong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
Price: 1500 Baht
Tickets: On sale via Thai Ticket Major
Promoter: PMG

Japanese rock outfit L’Arc en Ciel will perform in Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia on their upcoming 20th Anniversary world tour in March, April, and May. The group’s 12th studio album titled Butterfly is scheduled for release in early February. Concert details as follows:

Date: 7th March 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand
Prices: 4,500 Baht, 3,500 Baht, 3,000 Baht, 2,000 Baht, 1,000 Baht
Tickets: On sale via Thai Ticket Major

Date: 28th April 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore
Tickets: TBA

Date: 2nd May 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: Lapangan D Senayan (Outdoor Field), Jakarta, Indonesia
Prices: Rp. 1,200,000 (VIP Package), Rp. 850,000 (Premium Festival), Rp. 500,000 (Regular Festival)
Tickets: On sale starting 28th January via RajaKarcis
Promoter: Marygops Studios

Californian rock outfit Avenged Sevenfold will perform in Malaysia this April, their first visit to the region since 2008. The band had released their fifth studio record titled Nightmare in July 2010. Concert details as follows:

Date: 29th April 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prices: RM88, RM128, RM158, RM198, RM258
Tickets: TBA

UPDATE 03.02.12 – Due to overwhelming response, a second show has been added!

Las Vegas rock outfit The Cab will perform in Singapore this March, after their run on Australia’s Soundwave Festival. The quintet released their sophomore record titled Symphony Soldier last August and are touring in support of the new record. Concert details as follows:

Date: 10th March 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: TAB @ Orchard, Singapore – ALL AGES
Time: 8pm (SOLD OUT!), 5pm (NEW!)
Price: S$40 (8pm show; SOLD OUT), S$50 (5pm show)
Tickets: On sale via ApeSnap (8pm show, SOLD OUT) – NEW LINK (5pm show)
Website: www.tab.com.sg

Scottish DJ, singer-songwriter, and record producer Calvin Harris will tour Southeast Asia in February, performing shows in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. His recent collaboration with Barbadian singer Rihanna on the track “We Found Love” gave him his first number one single. Event details as follows:

Date: 15th February 2012 (Wednesday)
Venue: KL Live Vertigo Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Price: RM45
Tickets: On sale at Vertigo Club starting 9th February during operation hours (Facebook | Twitter)
Promoter: Future Sound Asia

Date: 20th February 2012 (Monday)
Venue: Famous, Phuket, Thailand
Tickets: TBA

Date: 23rd February 2012 (Thursday)
Venue: Republiq Club @ Resorts World, Manila, Philippines
Price: PhP 2,500
Tickets: On sale at Cafe Republiq
Hotline: +63 917 550 8888

Live‘s Ed Kowalczyk has had to postpone his Philippines concert last November, and fans can rest assured it will be on this April. This time, the concert will also feature Washington’s rock outfit Vertical Horizon, famed for their hits such as “You’re A God“, and “Everything You Want“. Catch both Kowalczyk and Vertical Horizon live at the following concert:

Date: 28th April 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: SMART Araneta Coliseum, Manila, Philippines
Tickets: TBA
Promoter: Ovation Productions