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This Week in Nightlife
Will Washburn / February 20, 2012
This Week in Nightlife This week is an especially fruitful one for nightlife-lovers here in Istanbul. Whether you want to hear a live concert at Babylon or Salon IKSV, or want to dance to sets by talented international DJs, whether you want to go out mid-week or on the Read More »
Mando Diao comes to Küçükçiftlik Park!
Will Washburn / February 16, 2012
Mando Diao comes to Küçükçiftlik Park! Küçükçiftlik Park (which is probably still reeling from Wednesday's Wailers concert) is hosting Swedish alternative band Mando Diao this weekend. On the off-chance that you're a fan, and haven't bought your tickets Read More »
What to do this Friday Night
Talya Arditi & Will Washburn / December 07, 2011
What to do this Friday Night If you don’t want to stay in this Friday night, but are still unsure about what to do and where to go, here are four nightlife picks courtesy of The Guide’s editorial staff. DJ Banyosu: Local and international DJs Read More »
The Antlers @ IKSV Salon
Will Washburn / December 03, 2011
The Antlers @ IKSV Salon The indie group The Antlers, hailing from Brooklyn, NY, is barely five years old but has already garnered a lot of attention in the alternative music scene. The band (whose name derives from the song “Antlers” by the Microphones) was Read More »
Elif Çağlar Muslu Quartet @ Nardis Jazz Club
Will Washburn / December 02, 2011
Elif Çağlar Muslu Quartet @ Nardis Jazz Club Close your eyes and listen to Elif Çağlar’s impeccable renditions of songs like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” and “Too Darn Hot,” and you’ll swear you’re in a club somewhere in New York City. Read More »
The Maccabees
Talya Arditi / November 30, 2011
The Maccabees British indie rock group The Maccabees is coming back to Babylon for a second time after their fantastic performance in September. The group’s music career kicked off in 2007 with their first album Colour It In, and continued to rise Read More »
Wild Beasts @ Babylon
Talya Arditi / November 26, 2011
Wild Beasts @ Babylon Wild Beasts is an indie rock band from Kendal, England, known for their unique sound. After the release of their “Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants” track, Wild Beasts received serious attention by music authorities, going on to sign with Read More »
Stacy Kent @ Salon IKSV
Derya Kitapçı / November 21, 2011
Stacy Kent @ Salon IKSV Istanbul has become something of a haven for jazz lovers, and the show(s) must go on! Stacey Kent takes the stage at the Salon IKSV for two nights in October, aweing fans and lovers of jazz with her classical lyricism and smooth vocal performance! Read More »
11:11 Presents Soaked Live Performance
Will Washburn / November 16, 2011
11:11 Presents Soaked Live Performance The origins of synth-pop group Soaked date back as far as 2003, though it came into being as an active band just two years ago in 2009. Consisting of singer/songwriter Balamir Nazlıca, keyboardist and back vocalist Hatice Arıcı, guitarist Emrah Read More »
Coming Soon to Babylon
Talya Arditi and Will Washburn / October 28, 2011
Coming Soon to Babylon The concerts that you don’t want to miss out on this week at Babylon: Hells Bells Tribute to AC/DC Hells Bells is known as England’s best AC/DC tribute band. Since forming in 1996, they have been touring England, Read More »