Author Archives: Mark Bolam

Filling the Jazz Happens Bar with Excess Luggage…

It’s always been Enlightened Planet’s goal to bring interesting musicians from around the world to perform in Asia in general, and in Thailand in particular. For seven years now we’ve tried to establish connections to make it easy to get things done when the chances arise. So, when a Norwegian keyboard player that I know [...]

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Joe Bonamassa: “Driving towards Asia”

Blues-guitarist extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa has conquered the US of A.  He’s overwhelmed the capitols of Europe.  2012 is the year he finally has set his sights on Asia…  and he’s primed to overpower Bangkok on Saturday night, September 22nd!

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Benny Lackner Trio: “Superbly modernistic piano trio music…”

It’s been just over a year since we last spotted Benny Lackner in Asia, a tumultuous year at that. Benny’s managed to release his fourth CD, entitled Cachuma, while also finding the time to learn the ropes as the first-time father of a lovely baby girl! For those of you who may still be unfamiliar [...]

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