Hard Rock University

Class of 2008

NAIF, Wednesday 27 February 2008 10 pm, OnWards, Hard Rock Cafe, Bali

The story of this stand-out-seminal band begins back in the 1995, when five students of the Institute Kesenian Jakarta ; Jarwo,Emil, Candra, Emil and Pepeng would have sleepovers to do their home work but ended up throwing impromptu jam session…musical collaborations that formed the embryo of NAIF band. Fast forward to 1998 and the quintet were making their self titled debut album which on its release catapulted them straight into the limelight with the smash hit “Mobil Balap” [Race Car]. Their style evolved both musically and aesthetically to portray a vintage sixties vibe-a retro approach taht is being picked up by number of Jakarta bands at the moment-White Shoes & The Couples Company for example. Their six album discograpy includes last years “Televisi”, which saw Naif once again musical boundaries-the single “Ajojing” [Dance…kind of] saw the employing a sort of Bee Gees style falsetto againts a classic disco backdrop. Not only are they great musicians, but also talented entertainers, especially David [vocals] who always throws in some jokes and crowd interaction. Their last gig on the Island was july 2007 and it was a blast! Expect some wide old aviator sunglass, bell bottom jeans, floral print long sleeve shirts and huge belt buckles. NAIF is in the house.