[tour] Grand Hotel Paradox (AE) SE Asia Tour (June 2011)

We didn't think there'd be a punk rock band in the United Arab Emirates. But there is one, and in Dubai, no less! As we see DIY hardcore-punk expand to parts of the world where the mere idea would be unheard of before, it gets us excited. And to think that one of them is touring here makes us even more psyched!

Therefore, it is apt to announce that 3-piece post-punk-rock band from Dubai GRAND HOTEL PARADOX will be travelling around the region to play shows in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The Singapore show is organized by Prohibited Projects and has already made its rounds on the site. If you missed it, check back here.

You can also check out 2 interviews with the band on the links below:

http://spadesmagazine.com/2011/05/17/grand-hotel-paradox-live-in-malaysia-interview/

http://www.triplew.me/en/music/music-news/866-do-it-yourself-a-punk-view

[event] Night of Circle Pit #2 feat. Grand Hotel Paradox (AE) // 21st June 2011 @ The Substation

Night of Circle Pit #2
Presented by Prohibited Projects / Blackhole 212
Tuesday 21 June 2011, 7pm
The Substation Theatre
Admission: $8 available at the door

Grand Hotel Paradox is a DIY & independent punk band. The band performs punk music that experiments with harmony, rhythm and texture. Their performance at The Substation forms part of their South East Asia tour, which will also include shows in Malaysia and the Philippines.

In August 2010, Chris Ryan (Guitar/Vocals) was mixing live sound at a show that Mike Priest (Bass/Vocals) was playing with his band gopilot. After the soundcheck they talked for hours about genuine punk music with real emotion, energy, dynamics and true power. Grand Hotel Paradox was born when they were joined by Michael Sydenham on drums a few months later. In March 2011, the "First World Problems" EP was released online for free download or purchase. In June 2011, they will tour Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.