Music picks: Live gigs by Adam Lambert, local band Reverie; Hydeout digital party

Local five-member band Reverie is marking the return of live music with a throwback gig featuring covers of 1970s hits. PHOTO: REVERIE/FACEBOOK

Reverie: Live In Concert

Local five-member band Reverie is marking the return of live music with a throwback gig featuring covers of 1970s hits.

Presented by Holland Village institution Wala Wala Cafe Bar, the show will span three sets - kicking off with classic rock tunes by the likes of The Eagles and James Taylor, followed by the soul numbers of Stevie Wonder and Al Green, and then ending with hard rocking tunes by Dire Straits and Led Zeppelin.

Tickets come with two beers.

WHERE: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green

WHEN: Feb 27, 7.30 to 10.45pm

ADMISSION: $45 via this website

Adam Lambert Live

Adam Lambert is celebrating his 39th birthday with two global live-stream shows. PHOTO: LEDE COMPANY

After his Las Vegas residency and European tour were put on hold because of the pandemic, American singer Adam Lambert is celebrating his 39th birthday with two global live-stream shows from historic Hollywood nightclub The Roxy Theatre.

Besides songs from his 2020 album Velvet, the American Idol alumnus and frontman of rock band Queen will also perform his other hit songs.

Fans can purchase exclusive show merchandise such as T-shirts, hoodies and signed posters, which will be shipped after the show.

WHEN: Jan 30, 4am or 11am

ADMISSION: US$18.50 (S$24.50) via this website

Hydeout: The Prelude

Rita Ora performing in a virtual landscape in Hydeout World. PHOTO: HYDEOUT

Multi-genre music festival Hydeout was set to debut in Singapore last year with a star-studded lineup, but has now transformed into an interactive digital party that will span 40 episodes.

Viewers can roam virtual 3D landscapes as an avatar to watch concerts and interviews by music stars, while interacting with other avatars in a global chatroom.

Heavyweights such as Dutch DJ Martin Garrix (Jan 29) and Frenchman DJ Snake (Jan 30) headline the first two episodes this weekend.

New episodes will be released every week, featuring stars such as British singer Rita Ora (Feb 5) and American rapper G-Eazy (April 9).

WHERE: hydeoutworld.com

WHEN: From Jan 29

ADMISSION: Season pass at US$49.90 (S$66), which allows unlimited access to all performances that can be played unlimited times for up to five days after the first viewing. There is also a free Pay As You Go Pass with access only to free episodes.

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