7th May 2014: Pisco Live Mic Vol. 2.17 featuring Cassandra Mary, Talitha Tan and others, at Pisco Bar!

The ever cute, cheeky Talitha Tan! She brings out the cheek-pinching uncle in me.

Daryl Diengdoh on cajon and backup vocals. An amazing ICOM talent!

He also took the guitar for a spin.

I’d have wanted to say it was Talitha’s guitar, but then she has a knack for borrowing guitars since her beautiful Taylor strangely does not have a pickup. Here’s Raja Farouque peeking over and learning her chords!

Meanwhile, in the back, Keino Mess listens in a sarung.

Suet Li! Long time no see, from the Xfresh days, now an awesome teacher.

In between sets, there was an open mic session.

So you’d have people coming up on stage singing impromptu.

Hameer Zawawi! He couldn’t hear himself, causing a bit more strain, but I have to say it made his voice even more interesting. I also went in, took one picture only, and was so pleased with it that I didn’t have to take any more of him. This is his grunge look.

Talitha and gang were back, for a second set, because she’s happy (Pharrell Williams – Happy was played, obviously.)

She channelled power from within.

Her mom watches on. Oh and yes, Happy Mother’s Day!

It was then time for the next act, Cassandra Mary.

She’s got this awesome chilled rocker sound, with heavy influences of John Mayer. (She calls her guitarist a Chinese John Mayer. He lives up to that expectation.)

Ryan Lee Bhaskaran on drums.

Mr. Bassman.

Some people say she reminds them of Melina. I beg to differ. It’s a different vibe; not in a bad way at all, either.

Definitely a cool act to make a point to check out again. Whisky!