Singing all about love in the 80s

LOCAL band Leonard Theng & The Cerita ( right) is all set to woo audiences with a musical performance, Stories from a Mixtape, its homage to 80s music and lyrics on all about love!

This musical aims to capture the essence of teenage love in four acts – Can’t Fight This Feeling, The Power of Love, Shattered Dreams, and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – featuring hit songs from the 1980s performed by the group, and with Jiggee Jon narrating and acting out the storyline.

Leonard Theng & The Cerita first came together about two years ago with the goal of creating shows with a specific storyline and an emotional link to the audience.

The band comprises Theng (vocals/ guitar), James Boyd (keyboards), Sharon Chong (keyboards/vocals), Mizzie (lead guitar), Fly Halizor (bass), and Sudin (drums).

Theng is an accomplished singer, musician and songwriter who has performed in countless events and concerts in Malaysia and around the world.

Boyle is a Boh Cameronian awardwinning music director and well-known composer who also lectures at Aswara.

Chong is a music director and session musician who has played for such artistes as Yuna, Reza Salleh, Zainal Abidin and Sheila Majid.

Mizzie is one of the country’s most sought-after session guitarists, while Fly is a well-known electric and upright bassist, producer and music director.

Not least is Sudin who has played at various major local music venues, performed at special events and backed many Malaysian and international recording artistes.

The special guest for the performance is Jiggee, who wears many hats: emcee, compere, host, toastmaster and comedian.

Stories from a Mixtape premieres on Aug 3 at the Quill Convention Centre @ Quill City Mall, and with a second showcase on Oct 13 at Drum Asia Life, Kota Kinabalu.

For more, visit the Leonard Theng website and for tickets, the TicketCharge website.