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  • A tribute to Kibbeh Nayyeh

    Joking aside, Kibbeh Nayyeh is probably the best Lebanese food selection, and is best made at the southern villages of Lebanon.

    LYRICS:

    I went downstairs to the fridge
    looking for some kind of dish
    maybe kabob or some riz
    but you were in my way

    So that is when I tried
    to reach to the other side
    to maybe get spinach pie
    but you were in my way

    Meat overflowing
    ripped leaf mint was showing
    olive oil a-flowing
    I like where this is going

    Hey, I just met you
    and this is crazy
    but I want to eat you
    kibbeh nayeh

    Hey, I just met you
    but you look tasty
    I’m gonna eat you
    kibbeh nayeh

    I don’t know how long it’s been
    that you’ve been there in the fridge
    I do not want to get sick
    cuz you were in my way

    Because you’re raw and not fried
    don’t want to get E coli
    because then I would have to die
    cuz you were in my way

    Meat overflowing
    ripped leaf mint was showing
    olive oil a-flowing
    Appetite is growing

    [CHORUS]

    Before you came into my life, I wasn’t so fat
    I wasn’t so fat. I wasn’t so so fat
    Before you came into my life, I wore the small pants
    and you should know that I’m getting so so fat.

    Reminds me of the Lahme song

  • Yet another flash mob at ABC Achrafieh

    Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), one of the most common and serious forms of arthritis, is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function, irreversible joint destruction and disability.
    RA affects 1% of the Lebanese population according to the Lebanese Society of Rheumatology.

    The 2012 awareness campaign will highlight the importance of early diagnosis by detecting signs and symptoms of the disease.

    As part of the awareness campaign activities and to ensure that the campaign reaches all segments of the society, the flash mob comes as a visual message highlighting the importance of early diagnosis for people with RA so as to keep on dancing and enjoying life.

    Not only did it surprise and delight the mall shoppers who witnessed the ‘live’ version, the video has also gone viral via social media.

    Credits:

    This project is organized by IRADA, a non-profit patient support group that focuses on Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness in Lebanon. It was held at the ABC Mall, Achrafieh, and was performed by 100 talented dancers from the ‘Moves Dance Studio’.

    Special thanks to: ABC Mall, Moves Dance Studio, MEMAC Ogilvy PR, Martin Solveig, Wagram Music

    Soundtrack : Martin Solveig – Everybody Performed by Lee Fields

  • Nemr & Jay Wud – Lebanese internet the song

    As Nemr puts it, the song is a harrowing tale of love, loss, tragedy, and rebirth!

    The guitar man is Jay Wud by the way, you can check his Facebook page here, and of course Nemr’s page here.

  • Giveaway: 2 Tickets to Beirut Party Cruise

    If you’re bored already of the traditional party venues in Beirut, here’s your chance now to dance the night away on the triple-decker boat “Beirut Party Cruise“.

    One of the boat’s parties is happening on July 14th, and its organizers were generous enough to offer 2 regular tickets to one lucky reader of the blog, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post to enter the draw, and I’ll be randomly choosing the winner on Friday night (Just make sure to use a valid e-mail address).

    For more about the party and the featured DJs you may check this Facebook event.

    Regular tickets are selling for $65 with open bar, while VIP are selling for $85 with open premium bar, and they’re available  through Time Out Tickets at Cash United Booths in ABC & City Mall.

    Update:

    Comment #3, Marie, You’ve got mail! 🙂

  • Giveaway: 4 Tickets to Wickerpark Festival 2012

    The awesome people behind Wickerpark Festival 2012 granted me 4 tickets to the two-day event happening on June 29 & 30, and I’ll be giving them all away to two of you guys!

    All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and I’ll be randomly selecting two lucky winners on Sunday night to get 2 tickets each. Just make sure to use a valid e-mail address when commenting to receive how to claim your tickets.

    As I mentioned in an earlier post, the event will include short film screenings, fairs, and exhibitions on the first day, and a music festival to follow on the second day. As for the tickets, they’re available for $30 at Librairie Antoine.

    Update:

    Congrtulations Joseph & Cynthia, I’ll be sending you an e-mail shortly.

  • Antar – Acoustic guitar cover

    Sounds pretty nice!

    And since we’re mentioning Myriam Klink again, check also this 8-bit version of her Antar video!

  • Fete De La Musique 2012 – Beirut

    This year’s edition of Fete De La Musique is happening in a couple of days on June 21st  and will span over 9 locations across Beirut, featuring as usual both amateur and professional musicians.

    Check below the festival schedule and start choosing which artists to watch!

    Fete De La Musique 2012- Roman Baths

    The Roman Baths venue will feature seven different artists, all performing varying genres.

    • 20:00-20:30 Marc Nader (Folk)
    • 20:40-21:10 Dida’s (Acoustic Music)
    • 21:20-21:50 Les Artistes (Folk, Acoustic Rock)
    • 22:00-23:00 Les Fils Du Calvaire (Electro-Rock)
    • 23:10-23:30 Segundo Bloco (Samba, Brazillian Percussions)
    • 23:40-00:10 Poly (Pop)
    • 00:20-00:50 The Passive Standouts (Rock)

    Fete De La Musique 2012- Beirut Souks

    The Beirut Souks venue will feature seventeen different artists, all performing varying genres on two different locations, the Platform and Ajami Square.

    Beirut Souks Platform Venue:

    • 19:00-20:00 Chorale Tania Kassis (Choral, Chants)
    • 20:10-20:30 Nachaz (Rock, Blues)
    • 20:40-21:10 Silverage (Pop, Alternative Rock)
    • 21:20-21:50 Life Line (Rock)
    • 22:00-22:20 Beirut Blues Brothers (Blues, Rock)
    • 22:30-23:00 Soul Sister (Soul, Funk)
    • 23:10-23:40 Butterfly (Rock)
    • 23:50-00:20 The Locals (Rock, Blues)
    • 00:30-1:00 The Fan Dolls (Rock)

    Beirut Souks Ajami Square Venue:

    • 20:00-20:20 Elie Sawaya (Variety)
    • 20:30-20:45 Tina Fish (Slam Poetry)
    • 20:50-21:20 Nour Yammouni (Pop)
    • 21:30-22:00 Blue Yeast (Blues Jazz)
    • 22:10-22:50 The Missing Pixels (Folk)
    • 23:00-23:20 Snowslash (Rock)
    • 23:30-23:50 Ashekman (Rap)
    • 23:55-00:15 Zeinedin (Rap)
    • 00:20-00:40 Banely (Rap)

    Fete De La Musique 2012- Samir Kassir Square

    The Samir Kassir Gardens venue will feature eight different artists, all performing varying genres.

    • 19:30-19:50 IQEWS (Alternative Rock)
    • 20:00-20:20 Point of View & Bob Arja (Rap)
    • 20:30-20:50 7ta2at (Rap)
    • 21:00-21:20 What’s Your Story (Rock, Pop)
    • 21:30-22:00 Homemade (Alt Rock, Pop)
    • 22:10-22:30 Srai (Rock)
    • 22:40-23:10 Jammit the Band (Reggae)
    • 23:30-23:50 Bandage Group (Pop, Rock)
    • 00:00-00:30 Wata El Lounge (Trip-rock, Dub)
    • 00:20-00:50 The Passive Standouts (Rock)

    Fete De La Musique 2012- Martyrs’ Square

    The Martyrs’ Square venue will feature eight different artists, all performing varying genres.

    • 19:00-20:00 Gabriel Abdel Nour (Arabic Pop)
    • 20:10-20:40 The Coolcumbers (Alternative Rock)
    • 20:50-21:30 Episode (Prog Rock)
    • 21:40-22:20 Lazzy Lung (Indie Rock)
    • 22:30-22:50 Anixa (Rock)
    • 23:00-23:40 Epic (Rock)
    • 23:50-00:10 The Rakans (Pop, Electro)
    • 00:20-01:20 DJ Andre Rizzo (Electro)

    Fete De La Musique 2012- Zaitunay Bay

    The Zaitunay Bay venue will feature eight different artists, all performing varying genres.

    • 20:00-20:20 Abdel Harb (Flamenco Guitar)
    • 20:30-21:00 Rojo Del Libano (Flamenco)
    • 21:10-21:40 Bruno Tabbal (Rock, Pop)
    • 21:50-22:10 Beirut Vocal Point (A capella)
    • 22:20-22:50 Band Audi (Rock, Blues)
    • 23:00-23:30 Blue Band LB (Rock, Reggae)
    • 23:40-00:05 Gilbert Simon and Jebebara (Pop, Arabic)
    • 00:15-00:35 Maher Salame (Electro Oriental, House)

    Fete De La Musique 2012- Saint Louis Capuchin Church

    The Saint Louis Capuchin Church venue will feature two performing groups.

    • 18:00-19:00 Chorale Du College Protestant
    • 19:00-20:00 Pastorale De L’USJ

    Fete De La Musique 2012- National Evangelical Church of Beirut

    The National Evangelical Church of Beirut venue will feature two performing groups.

    • 18:30-19:15 Chamber Music
    • 19:15-20:00 Classical Chants

    Fete De La Musique 2012 – Beirut New Waterfront

    The Beirut Waterfront Venue will feature performances by ten different DJs.

    • 8:00 pm- Alterra (Deep House)
    • 9:00 pm- Tavarish (Dubstep)
    • 10:00 pm- Ryan K (Deep House)
    • 11:00 pm- The Middle Beast (House)
    • 12:00 am- Jade (House)
    • 1:00 am- Dop [Paris] (Tech-House)
    • 2:00 am- Diamond Setter (Tech-House)
    • 3:00 am- Trix (Deep House)

    Supported by Vanclode Jandam
    VJ’s: Mosig / TM / Beirut Visuals

    via evention

  • Wickerpark Festival 2012 – When Nature Pokes Back

    We’ve got no more sea urchins in our sea, and a group of people decided to do something about it, those are the Wickerpark Festival team.

    The first edition of Wickerpark Festival was held last year and was dedicated to raise to raise fund for replanting of trees in collaboration with the ministry of environment. This year, the festival is focusing on repopulating Sea Urchins by working again with the ministry of environment as well as the Marine Biology Center in Batroun, to repopulate urchins in safe waters before releasing them into the sea.

    The festival itself will take place in an open-air venue in Batroun right by the sea, and will be held on June 29th & June 30th.

    June 29th will include short-film screenings, ecological fairs, artist exhibitions as well as a series of small acoustic sets, while June 30th will include the Music Festival, with the following artists set to perform:

    • Karl Mattar
    • Sae Lis
    • Who Killed Bruce Lee
    • The Flying Circus
    • Zeid & The Wings
    • The Beirut Groove Collective

    So here’s your chance to go have fun, listen to some good music, and give back to mother nature while at it!

    Unfortunately I still have no idea about the tickets price and where can you get them from, but I’ll be updating the post once I get some additional info.

    Update:

    Tickets will be available for sale at Librairie Antoine outlets for $30, and will allow you to attend both of the first and second day of the festival.

  • Nemr Abou Nassar destroys Myriam Klink

    I know some people hate Nemr, but this video is a must watch. Aside from replying to Myriam Klink’s insult to him, he really spoke a lot of people’s minds on the music industry nowadays in Lebanon.

  • Lebanon 2012 summer festivals

    The programs of Baalbeck, Beiteddine, and Byblos festivals has been announced over the last few day, and it looks like Byblos has the most interesting one so far. Below are the three programs as announced.

    Beiteddine:

    • Caracalla Dance Theatre on June 28th, 29th & 30th
    • Sylvie Guillem & Russel Maliphant on July 7th
    • A night of Tarab, Muwashahat & Qudud on July 12th
    • The Cranberries on July 14th 2012
    • The Dizzy Gillespie on July 17th
    • La Bohème on July 26th 2012

    More information here: Beiteddine.org

    Byblos:

    • Slash on June 25th
    • Julien Clerc on July 4thB.B. King on July 5th
    • Ute Lemper on July 11th
    • Kadim Al Sahir on July 14th
    • Snow Patrol on July 17th
    • Tinariwen on July 25th

    More information here: ByblosFestival.org

    Baalbeck:

    • Chico and the Gypsies on June 29th
    • Zucchero – Chocabeck World Tour 2012 on July 5th
    • Saber Rabai on July 7th
    • Jessy Normal on July 13th
    • Mashrou’ Leila on July 15th

    More information here: Baalbeck.org.lb