Bassless Complaints :: Party to Ping's Picks at P.O.W.

Maybe you don't know Ping, but Etc does. And this is not a surprise because she is probably the band's longest-known appreciator; self-appointed consultant and motivator, and harshest critic (it bites worse when it comes from someone you like). She is, as she likes to remind us, our 
best friend. And she's been away a while and we miss her.

So we asked her what songs she'd like to hear Etc play if ever she got to see them again. For one thing it would be interesting to see her choices since some of the songs are from, or inspired by, the movie of her life; and -who knew- maybe such a gig would help entice her to make a flying visit from her secret overseas lair.

And that's the story behind tomorrow's hastily-scheduled Etc gig in Singapore: Bassless Complaints :: Party to Ping's Picks at P.O.W. 06 Sep 2008 (Sat); Prince of Wales: 101 Dunlop Street, Little India (between Serangoon & Sim Lim), Singapore. 9.30pm till late

Etc also hope to a) present new songs that time didn't permit at their last Singapore show*; b) pay tribute to the memory of the wry songwriter Warren Zevon on the 5th anniversary of his death. For this YOU are invited to join in with your best werewolf howls and/or vamp a verse (one of Warren's, one of your own, or someone else's) as the Etc duo attempt live-karaoke backing of Zevon's biggest hit, 'Werewolves of London'. And if you don't know the words just remember: "Ahh-ooooo". You'll work it out. Main thing: have fun. This tribute was instigated by Zevon-expert and bestselling writer, Gerrie Lim (who may also be performing), while Etc is proud to announce that we seem to have secured the services of several bona-fide applicants to the forthcoming Singapore version of a TV show called Don't Forget the Lyrics. None of them have been called back since their auditions (weird, since they're sufficiently mad/entertaining to make for good telly). This could be a brilliant disaster.


* "come to think of it, Etc's 1st Aug gig was in honour of an Etc-friend too. How nice. Etc is a friendly band. Some of the songs might seem sulky (moody music, grumpy guitars, lairy lyrics...), but the gentlemen who play them think it's nice to be nice, and they deeply appreciate courtesy, kindness & friendliness. And thus, it is only natural that Etc should invite you to this unique soiree. See you there?"