Live music and art highlight the January calendar at the FCC.
- "Sola" ink-on-paper drawings by Vincent Broustet
- Plan B, Australian 80s powerhouse
- Australian BBQ Buffet, all-you-can-eat
- Juram, Filipino singer-songwriter
- Mekong Pirates, festive funk
- Bad Neighbours, Latin rock act from Saigon
- Grease Night movies and dancing
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"Sola," by Vincent Broustet
January, FCC Angkor
Kampot-based French artist Vincent Broustet explores the essence of a woman with two dozen ink-and-paper drawings. The exhibit, titled "Sola," feminine Spanish for alone, runs through January.
Ladies Night
Fridays, FCC Angkor
From 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday evening, The FCC Angkor offers ladies free-flow of the daily cocktail special. Drop in for a free drink or three. You just never know who you might meet!
Spanish Sundays
Sundays, FCC Angkor
As an antidote to Saturday nights, The FCC Angkor serves all-you-can-eat paella with free-flow sangria from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Sunday. Only $12 per person.
Plan B, Direct from Australia
Sunday, Jan. 3, FCC Angkor
Originally an eight-piece "tower of power" pub band in Adelaide during the 1980s, Plan B is back with some original and new members for a Southeast Asian reunion tour. Plan B plays a "very palatable form of hard-edged, pop-influenced soul," says Sneaky Pete, the group's ringleader. Show starts at 8 p.m. No cover.
Japanese Buffet
Tuesday, Jan. 5, FCC Angkor
Explore the regional flavors of Japan with The FCC Angkor Japanese buffet. From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $15. For reservations, phone Vanthan at 063 760 280, 015 555 560 or email at vanthan@fcccambodia.com.
Juram
Friday, Jan. 8, Chow
Saturday, Jan. 9, FCC Phnom Penh
Filipino singer-songwriter Juram Gavero delights crowds with an energetic blend of smoky, soulful vocals and guitar-driven acoustic rock. The Filipino native plays mostly rock 'n' roll classics, but like every good musician, he is well-versed in the standards of other genres as well. He is comfortable playing everything from Johnny Cash to Metallica. Shows start at 8 p.m. No cover.
Australian BBQ Buffet
Tuesday, Jan. 12, FCC Angkor
A good, old fashion Australian barbie with heaps of red meat. From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $15. For reservations, phone Vanthan at 063 760 280, 015 555 560 or email at vanthan@fcccambodia.com.
Mekong Pirates
Saturday, Jan. 16, FCC Phnom Penh
The Mekong Pirates are among Phnom Penh's greatest party bands, mixing rock, funk and reggae with a touch of Latino. The Pirates boast two female vocalists, an accordion player, a horn section and bongos, in addition to half a dozen other musicians.
Khmer Buffet
Tuesday, Jan. 19, FCC Angkor
Discover the delights of authentic Khmer cuisine. From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $15. For reservations phone Vanthan at 063 760 280, 015 555 560 or email at vanthan@fcccambodia.com.
Phil & Ritchie
Friday, Jan. 23, FCC Angkor
A fixture of the Phnom Penh music scene, Phil & Ritchie take their jazz and rhythm-and-blues show to Siem Reap. The duo from France play nearly everything, including material from artists such as Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. They cover pop/rock artists such as Prince, U2 and Peter Gabriel. "That is the power of the duet," says Phil Javelle. "[Ritchie] takes care of the rhythm, and I take care of the harmonies. With that we can go anywhere." Show starts at 8 p.m. No cover.
Bad Neighbours
Saturday, Jan. 23, FCC Phnom Penh
A fixture of the Saigon music scene, Latin rock act Bad Neighbours return to Phnom Penh. "We try to destroy the song and put in reggae, rap, Latin, some house," band founder Claudio Duek told Asia Life recently. "We try to do the exact opposite of cover bands who try to perform as much like the original." Show starts at 8 p.m. No cover.
Italian Buffet
Tuesday, Jan. 26, FCC Angkor
The FCC Angkor wraps up the January buffets with sumptuous Italian cuisine. From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $15. For reservations, phone Vanthan at 063 760 280, 015 555 560 or email at vanthan@fcccambodia.com.
Grease Night
Saturday, Jan. 30, FCC Phnom Penh
"Grease Night" follows on the heals of the wildly successful "Mama Mia" night held earlier in the year. Over dinner, The FCC will show both Grease movies on the big screen, followed by a special DJ and a night of John Travolta-inspired late 70s/early 80s music dancing.