Train Live Concert in Kuala Lumpur

The Train live concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is not to be missed if you are a fan as this is the first time the pop band from San Francisco, California will be performing here live in KL on Saturday, 16th June 2012.

The venue will be at KL LIVE and the show starts at 8.30 pm. This is also part of the “Save Me, San Francisco World Tour”.

Among the bands well known songs, ‘Drops of Jupiter’ was a massive hit here as it entered the Hot 100 on March 10, 2001, and spent over a year on the chart (54 weeks) and the song also won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement.

Train Live in Malaysia

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Train Live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Train started their career in 1994 but gained mainstream success with their debut album, Train, which was released in 1998 with the hit “Meet Virginia”Their second album, Drops of Jupiter (2001), brought the band stupendous acknowledgment in a short time of period.

The band currently comprises trio Patrick Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford (guitar, vocals) and Scott Underwood (drums, percussion).

Following the dissolution of his Led Zeppelin cover band, singer Patrick Monahan left his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania in late 1993. He resettled in California and crossed paths with Rob Hotchkiss, who performed in coffee houses and local clubs.

The two shared lead vocals, with Hotchkiss on guitar and harmonica, and Monahan playing percussion, including a modified conga attached to a kick-drum pedal. Hotchkiss had been the lead singer for LA-based Apostles.

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Train Live in Manila – Image by Philippines Concerts

After deciding to form a full band, the duo recruited Jimmy Stafford on guitar, Charlie Colin on bass, and Scott Underwood on drums, thus solidifying Train’s lineup in 1994.

Train attempted to get signed under Columbia Records in 1996 but was rejected. Subsequently, the band decided to release its first self-titled CD independently.

By 1997, they were touring nationally, opening concerts for bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Hootie & the Blowfish, Cracker and Counting Crows.

Where to buy Train Concert Tickets?

Rock Corner: KLCC, The Curve, Subang Parade, One Utama, The Gardens, Mid Valley, The Curve
Victoria Music Centre: Sg.Wang, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Tropicana City Mall, Amcorp Mall
The Guitar Store outlets: Cheras, Desa Sri Hartamas, Damansara Perdana, Kepong, Puchong, KL Live

Tickets are also available online at TicketPro Malaysia.
TicketPro Hotline: 03 7880 7999.