We are early so we drop by the secretariat room to see any info we might needed...



Seems that the event has not started yet, we just hangout at the lobby...





Then we all make our move to Bazaar area and have a look...



Mostly they are not ready yet but it's ok we will come back later after the workshop...









At 2pm the first workshop has started... Feel & Passion Workshop by Rani & Westom Country Band... They will demonstrate how to use the music equipment in country music. It's also an interactive demonstrative workshop conducted by our country band from Indonesia with Q&A session during the workshop.


Funtrivia : Westom actually 'Where's The Old Man'

The main point here you gotta feel and have passion while playing music or sing...







An hour later.... my favourite! Mel & Joe for Country Singing and Harmony Workshop. They will bring us to explore the vocal harmonies of country music, and will demonstrate how harmony choices affect the mood of a song. Touch your audience through your voice, learn how to connect and let them know that you are there for them. The brothers will also demonstrate and explain the introductory techniques used to create that iconic guitar bending sound heard in country music. A demonstrative and interactive workshop with Q&A session.

Brothers Mel & Joe Ferdinands have played, sung and done it all. Household names since they first appeared on television in 1970, Mel & Joe are not only two of Singapore’s best-loved musical talents; they are living proof of Singapore’s rich musical past and vibrant present. In 1970, armed with their vocal talents and acoustic guitars, they began a journey that would span four decades and still counting. Mel & Joe who performed as special guest performers at MCMF2014 are back by Popular demand to perform at MCMF2015.

...at the same time at Pavilion another workshop also in session - Line Dancing Workshop attended by Garner and Khairool.











The last workshop for this year is from Country Sisters. They are young, beautiful, charming and always smiling; group of ladies from the Czech Republic. These high temper singers, dancers and musicians have been in the show business for nearly 40 years now, with their latest formation of 2012.

The Country Sisters create a show that completely overmasters both the stage and the crowd. All five band members master at least two musical instruments each and have performed over 2000 concerts all over the world. For this festival, Country Sisters will demonstrate instrumental styles in country music using acoustic guitar, violin, percussion and also demonstration of czech country songs (vocal and solo instrumental).





Before the three of us go for our dinner... Take a chance to have a photo session with Mel & Joe... yeeehaaa...






Time for dinner!!









We all missed the first band (Starlets) - a Sarawakian band as we all was still enjoying our dinner...

We only enter Pavilion during the second band also a Sarawakian band called Hi-Breed.















Third showcase from Rani and Westom Country Band....







There are two giant screens at the bazaar area... If you want to just sipped your drink while having a good chat with your companion(s) while sitting picnic on the open ground - you are most welcomed!



The forth showcase of the night is from USA...

Kareem Salama is an Egyptian American musician. He is known as the first American Muslim country music singer. His music is a hybrid of country, pop and rock music.[1] He has released 3 albums Generous Peace (2006) This Life of Mine (2007) and a third City of Lights (2011)..

- source from Wikipedia









...we chased after him once he's done performing on stage... hahaha

The fifth showcase are from Country Sisters...

... you have no idea how many drooling mouths [or berdarah hidung] that night... LOL!!











Up next, Mel & Joe....



















Through out the night there are several lucky draws with cool prizes was given to the lucky number holders (owh so lucky!) and the before the finale of the concert - the crowd has choosen a Cowboy and a CowGirl of the night for this year... Congratulations to all winners....

... ahhh.. i should wear better next time... #nokidding



Us? Supper time....



I love this event... A strategic venue for bazaar and showcases. Very relaxing venue for workshop, great line up for performers so far and love the selection food and drink [at bazaar] and the price are affordable.

Thank you and congrats to the organizer for this event! Thank you to all bands and especially to the crews for Miri Country Music Festival.. 



Event Venue - Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri
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Selera Rasa Segar
[ Location : Jalan Royal 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia ]


Miri Country Music Festival
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Garner
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Khairool
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Here some info you may needed... Budget breakdown... this is my budget [RM450 or less...]

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