5 concerts to check out in Phnom Penh this weekend

Iphones and MP3s may come and go, but nothing quite beats the experience of watching a musician play live. If you’re looking for some tunes to liven up your week, look no further –we’ve gathered five concerts you should attend, all with something a little different from the usual musical fare.

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Poetry Space/Beatz & Wordz

Electric Universe and noir-poet John Cartland perform, with completely improvised instrumental music by Tim King, James Spec, and DJ Nicomatic.

Meta House, #37 Sothearos Boulevard. June 23, 9pm-2am

Cambodian Rock Night

Sao Sopheak DJs, pulling up songs from legendary singers Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Sereisothea, Pen Ron, and others.

Meta House, #37 Sothearos Boulevard. June 24, 9pm

Poster for the Diana Bailey band. Facebook

The Diana Bailey Band

Canadian singer Diana Bailey sings live.

DJ Guesthouse, #17B Street 29. June 24, 8pm-11pm

Metal Night

Grindcore band Graf Orlock plays.

Oscar’s on the Corner, Corner Street 13 and Street 104. June 24, 10pm

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