The 2012 Live at the Pagoda Winter Music Series begins Friday, with singer Muhsinah and DJ House Shoes.
The Pagoda lives a dual life. During the day and on most nights, the Pagoda is an upscale Chinese restaurant attached to the Fairmont Hotel. On certain evenings though, it is transformed into San Jose’s most surprising live music venue. The main dining room is emptied of its tables, leaving only the stately columns, which form a quad for the spectators to crowd. A stage is brought in, along with lights, and of course, a sound system. The sound is very pleasant and articulate, which is surprising since the room was designed with flavor in mind and not acoustics. It certainly retains a certain flavor though, thanks to the music night’s producer Tommy Aguilar.
Live at the Pagoda started in October 2010, hosting New Zeland’s Electric Wire Hustle, and continuing with acts like Little Dragon and The Mumlers.
Aguilar keeps an open mind when booking acts and he’s not blinded by convention, “The next big blues band might come out of China,” he says
That philosophy has served Live at the Pagoda well. The nights are quickly becoming known for excellent artists and a good vibe, which attributes to their continued success.
A preview of what you can expect from Muhsinah on Friday:
.Live at the Pagoda Presents Muhsinah
