JANUARY 2015

Happy new year, folks!

This year I have decided to know my resolutions, instead of make new ones. Work hard, get there (wherever “there” is)

2014 came and left with many lessons, many happy (and sad) memories and a new way of seeing things. I am lucky. Sometimes, when things are getting difficult, just remember that the rewards after will just taste sweeter.

And so, I am more than excited to announce that the year kicks off with a gig!

2^nd
Rils
Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar

16 & 18
No Black Tie
Jalan Mesui

17^th
Mezze
Jalan kasah

A lot is going to be happening real soon, planet! Look out for my brand new single coming out sometime soon too, “Leave your man”! I love love love this song and I can not wait for everyone to hear it and watch the video when it is ready for public eyes.

What can I say Malaysia, you have got me this far, help me go further?

Love,
dasha

The month I have been waiting for!

I am in a daze that this post is going to have to be short and sweet.

12dec – Rils, Bangsar, 10pm

16dec – No Black Tie, Jalan Mesui, Dasha’s birthday party, 9:30pm

Then it’s just weddings and I am taking a 2 week holiday!

So first of all, it has been CRAZY!

I don’t even know where to begin saying…..

OH MY GOD I CAN NOT BELIEVE “CLEVERLY” IS NOW NUMBER 1 ON THE UK SOUL CHART!!

WHAT’/!?!?!?!?!

I guess I want to thank people. And I want to say how I feel. And I want to point out that this feels like the beginning of something that is going to be amazing. And it’s actually kicking off! 10 years of working hard and grinding my teeth and trying to get myself heard, and I have finally reached level 1 of this insanely multi floored building to success in this industry. I may have started in the basement, but here I am, finally a floor up. One up, as the gamers say. =)

I have always had people around me who knew my destiny as well as I did. Like it was not even a question, I always knew I wanted to sing and knew that I would stop at nothing. Although, I admit I have had my doubts, days when I just wanted to throw in the towel and live a life that was comfortable and safe and reassuring. Here I am living it dangerously, undetermined and reckless. And finally, I have reached a point that can actually assure me that… all the hard work is not left unnoticed.

Thank you to the supporters who have and continue to support me, my music, and my lineage. And even to the people who have nothing nice to say about me, I want to thank you. Because if it was not for the hate you feel for me, I would never feel all the love that comes from the people who do. I only hope you find something today that would make you so happy, you wouldn’t find the need to hate.

BIG LOVE!!!!

Dasha Logan - Cleverly ft Paul Johnson (Official Video)

PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD, THIS IS FINALLY HERE!!! 

NOVEMEBERRRRRR

Aahhh, November.

What joy you bring.

Let’s make this short and sweet, shall we?

7^th – Rils
Come join me, Luara, Omar and Wei Li here at Rils, Bangsar as we perform for you a few of my favorites from the “now” and the “then”.

11^th- No Black Tie| With the amazing trip from Pure Energy, come by to get pumped up with us as we re-do some of the songs that we just can’t get out of our heads!

21^st – Calavera First time performing here, come join Jimmy, Laura, Wei Li and myself as we bring the house down -  Skullish style.

22nd- Mezze
Back with my favorite men of jazz, we will be performing music that will make you tap your feet, sing along and bring back some old memories. =) why not? Can't wait to sing along to amazing pianist Michael Veerapen, bassist Daniel Foong and drummer boy, Steve Nanda. 

29^th – Charity Raggae Night Come by The Scott Garden to catch me with Bassement Syndicates performing for a good cause. 

I hope to see everyone there! =) Next live shows may be a while so come catch us while you can!!! 

Where are the festivals?

The “–bers” are here at last, marking the quick rush of weeks before the end of the year. How time flies.

I have set goals for myself this year and I am proud to say I have reached 70% of those goals, with the biggest one of all, getting a song out into the world. Not just any song, an original song. Played internationally.  Jump-around-like-a-little-girl happy!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately, there are no public shows this month. Lots of private shows which is good, busy is good! =)

However, I will be popping up around Kuala Lumpur. Guess you’ll have to follow me on Facebook for that. =) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dasha-Logan/60022910933?ref=hl

Been keeping myself busy with cooking and reading and writing. Also going to challenge myself with a word a day with the help of Dictionary.com  so if you see me on the street, come up to me and ask me what the word of the day is. Whoa, really setting a challenge for myself.

Will definitely arrange some live shows for the remaining of the year. There’s nothing I love more than inviting people to shows. I finally got Spotify! I feel like I have not lived properly all this while until I got the app. Yikes.

So I will see you lovely people around town, have a great October, and if I were to give you any advice, it would be to get Christmas Gifts now. =D Beat the rush! 

Number 9

picture courtesy of Darshen Chelliah

Venue: Rils, Bangsar

Date: 6^th
Time: 10pm

This Saturday marks the 4^th performance at Rils and already, I am excited even though it has only been two weeks since our last show there. The last few evenings at Rils have been a blast and there is nothing I love more than working with amazing musicians who I am proud to also call my friends.

Venue: No Black Tie, Jalan Mesui
Date: 15^th
Time: 10pm
Cover charge: RM 50

It has been almost 2 years since I have had these bunch with me on this stage with me. Finally here I have my opportunity again. Performing songs I have loved to perform and loved to listen to as well. I hope to see you there, where the very design of the building makes our job a pleasure.

Venue: Publika
Date: 19^th

Time: TBC

Welcome to Publika Jazz festival! With all these amazing talents, there is no way you wont have a great time. Feet tapping tunes to make your Saturday night an extraordinary one.

Venue: Alexis, Ampang
Date: 26th & 27th

Time: 10pm

With the band who has mentored me as a singer and a performer, there is no end to how much I learn from them at every show. Whether it’s a song or a technique or how best to deliver a song, it’s a constant learning experience. And a whole lot of fun la!

Augustus Gloop!

Selamat Hari Raya!!!!

It has been a quite a month. Quiet, yes. But what a month. I lived it like a tourist, through the eyes of someone here for a visit and I have seen parts of my island and country that I have never seen before. It was quite a ride. So much has happened, and as always, still some things remain the same. 

ANYWAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

There's only one public show this month, so everyone who would like to see me and my band perform. keep the

22nd of August FREE!

I will be singing in RILS, show starts at 10 (but try to get there early because parking is a bitch) and goes on all the way till 12-ish. There is no cover charge so bring everyone down! 

And since we are on the topic of RILS I will also be there on the 6th of September. Just an early bit of infomation. 



Been traveling back and forth between Penang and Kuala Lumpur shooting with the Asean Food Chanel, also had my track Celeverly played on Jazz fm, London radio and shot a video for it which will be out soon! So much happening! Keeping surprisingly calm. Guess it's just about time. 

Song of the day : All Apologies. 

July

I would like to tell you about the past weekend I have had.

I traveled to Penang for something amazing.

This:

It was a three day whirlwind and I loved every moment of it.

I remember when I walked into the stage room and saw the set up, I fell in love. It was meant to look like home, and with a bit of props from my own home, it really did feel good.

Shoes on the floor, a bean bag, a couch, a lamp and cookie monster. All we needed to get the party started. So at soundcheck the band and I took the time to get use to the space and relax and try out the sound and lighting. With just a little twerks here and there we got it all sorted out.

The day of the show was upon us and after much rest and good eating, we got ready and headed to the stage. Pen Pac was so lovely to us to provide lodging for the whole band in their lovely bungalow which we loved! 

Then the show began, people filled in and we kicked off with an Erykah Badu tune to warm the band up, and off we went. For almost 2 hours I told the story of what lead me down this road of music. My trials were put on a silver platter for everyone to see, kind of like a musical based on my life so far. 

Of course when the night ended, we partied it up Penang style! =) What a weekend!

BIG thank you to John de Silva, Penang PAC, all the crew, Jimmy Tan, Laura Lim, David Ling and Jack Lian for being absolutely brilliant and helping me though this, keeping me calm and allowing the journey I have taken to be a smooth one. 

JUNE!

June marks the 6th month, right down the middle.

I have been back for 3 months now and I admit the first few months after being back from London was hard. Picking up the pieces after being away for a while did teach me a lesson, to look at things realisticaly and at the same time also still being hopeful, is quite a challenging art.

Since being back I have made new friends and performed in new venues which I have grown to really like! Kuala Lumpur surprises me at every corner. I really do like living here at this age.

But there's always the place I call home.

And guess what! I have been getting a lot of e mails and phone calls, and let's just say, it all may be actually happening really soon!!!! 

Dates:

5th
No Black Tie
Michael Veerapen Trio ft Mokhtar Samba and Dasha Logan
9:30pm cover charge RM40 

13th & 14th
China House
Michael Veerapen ft Dasha Logan

28th
No Black Tie
Festival of Voices
Dasha Logan and Michael Veerapen (piano)
Rozz and Mei Lin Hii (piano)
10pm cover charge RM50

And somewhere in between there'll be the Avenue K launch! 

So I will be seeing you soon!! 

Are we there yet?

I just turned to my brother and said "OH MY GOD IT'S MAY!" 

It's May!!!! Where has all the time gone? 

I dont know how to explain the last few weeks I have been having. The insane excitement from the BOH Cameronian Awards and then overwhelming kindness and support shown at the Jose Thomas Fund Raiser and the fun I had at the International Jazz Day in Mezze. Phew all in one week! Not to mention the events that's been going on. Yikes!

But like I said, it's May with more things to come. So here it goes! 

2nd 

Rils 

Dasha Logan Returns!!!!

(well, that's what I am calling it)

10 pm

http://www.rils.com.my

RM20 cover charge

9th and 10th

Alexis @ Great Eastern Mall

The Michael Veerapen Trio deaturing Dasha Logan

9:45 pm

http://www.alexis.com.my/

Dress to impress

20th

Avenue K launch

3pm

https://www.facebook.com/AvenueKMY

OK so it doesnt look like much now, but I hope to see all you lovely people there at the shows. 

=) 

No Jokes Here

April is here, 4 months in and I can already see the end of the year. 

This month is filled with events, public and private. Excited to be singing for the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards!!!! 

APRIL

5th

China House

Dasha Logan and friends

9:30pm

http://www.chinahouse.com.my/

19th

Mezze

Michael Veerapen featuring Dasha Logan

9:30pm 

http://www.mezze.my/

23rd 

The Social

Rozz featuring Dasha Logan for breast cancer awareness

6:30pm

https://www.facebook.com/thesocial.malaysia

29th 

No Black Tie 

10pm & cover charge applies

http://noblacktie.com.my/calendar/events/

30th

Mezze

International Jazz Day

http://www.mezze.my/

Is it March already?!?!

I am back! 

In all aspects of the word. 

The horse in this small rabbit is ready to kick up some dust and go from a slow trot to a full gallop!

I am back in Malaysia people. Are you ready? 

MARCH

7th & 8th
No Black Tie

Michael Veerapen trio featuring Dasha Logan

10:00 pm
http://noblacktie.com.my/

8th (Afternoon)

Publika (outdoor square)

Oh Chenta Ku featuring Dasha Logan

3pm onwards

15th 

Mezze

Michael Veerapen trio featuring Dasha Logan

9:30 pm

http://www.mezze.my/

No time to waste!!!!!!!!

Please be mine, 2014

Another year, another promise broken, another promise made. 

2014 is finally here! And believe it or not, I am excited as hell! Let's just say, the beginning of 2013 was enough for me to know it was not going to be a all-round good year, with too many sad memories tied to the already unlucky number. 

Whether it is the Chinese New Year or the Gregorian New Year, I believe this year is going to bring me better times, harder work and a clearer goal. NO MORE time to play or mess around or put my life in other peoples hands. It is far time to take control and do what I have to do for what is best for me. Why does it sound like I am singing the same old tune? Well, maybe I am. Maybe I have said this time and time again, how a new year is bringing on a new start and a new change. 

But this time is different, and it is because I can actually feel the fear that is creeping up inside telling me that this is going to be very difficult to do. But it has to be done. 

As my mother says: One day at a time. 

Song of the day : Who do we think we are by John Legend.