Club Scene

Smells like grunge spirit
The Rock Pub near the Ratchatewi BTS station is paying tribute to Kurt Cobain tonight on the 22nd anniversary of his death. Jimmy Revolt, Madman, the Layers and other acts will be covering Nirvana’s greatest hits, from “Come as You Are” and “Negative Creep” to “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. The Bt250 admission charge buys you a drink. Call (099) 991 5666.
 
Macka B stylin’
Studio Lam on Sukhumvit Soi 51 and Dubway Sessions are hosting a party with the celebrated British reggae artist Macka B tonight. The Rastafarian’s dancehall and dub music is steeped in political and spiritual messages and enlivened with humour. Entry is Bt400. Call (02) 261 6661.
 
How Sweed it is
Phatfunk brings DJ Sweed to Glow on Sukhumvit Soi 23 tonight for a night of pure dance-floor fire. The multitalented up-and-coming DJ and producer will deliver funky, soulful flavours in drum-and-bass. The cover charge is Bt250 and includes a drink. Call (086) 614 3355.

It’s a mystery
New Bangkok hangout Backstage Cocktail Bar – hidden somewhere along Soi Thong Lor (the clues are on Facebook) – is having its grand opening tonight with a mesmerising array of cocktails designed to blow one’s mind. The sipping starts at 7 and the fun within moments.
 
T-Bone lets loose
The magnificent ska outfit T-Bone takes centre stage at Maggie Choo’s tomorrow night, back by popular demand. Their positive groove in jazz and reggae, riddim and dub, are guaranteed to chase away your worries. Bt500 gets you inside and a first drink. Call (091) 772 2144.