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Connan Mockasin goes solo in Bangkok this October

Indie music fans will see him perform solo for the first time since his visit to Thailand in 2019

Kaweewat Siwanartwong
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Kaweewat Siwanartwong
Staff writer, Time Out Thailand
Connan Mockasin
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Connan Mockasin has always felt like the sort of artist who wandered in from a parallel dimension, guitar slung over one shoulder, humming something half-remembered from a dream. When he last appeared in Thailand back in 2019, it was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. This time he’s coming back stripped bare – just him, a guitar and a catalogue that slips between surreal lullabies and funk-soaked hypnosis.

Born Connan Tant Hosford, the New Zealander has spent more than a decade crafting a sound that refuses to sit still. His debut Forever Dolphin Love arrived in 2010 like a transmission from a warped ‘70s lounge, all elastic basslines and falsetto whispers. Caramel oozed into being three years later, woozier and more groove-driven, while the twin Jassbusters records played like lost film scores beamed from a late-night TV station that may or may not exist.

He’s never been shy of collaboration either. Ade joined him for It’s Just Wind, a loose collage of electronic soul and analogue haze. Elsewhere, he’s turned up alongside Charlotte Gainsbourg, Dev Hynes, James Blake, MGMT and even John Cale, drifting across genres as if categories were more of a suggestion than a rule.

So when October rolls around, expect something intimate, unguarded and quietly strange. Take note – this won’t be a night that slips quietly by. Here’s what you need to know.

When is Connan Mockasin performing in Bangkok?

Connan Mockasin will perform a one-night-only live show in Bangkok on Thursday, October 23.

Where is Connan Mockasin performing in Bangkok?

The global music legend brings his distinctive style to Bangkok’s Black Cabin.

What can you expect from Connan Mockasin's performance in Bangkok?

Connan Mockasin strips everything back for a rare solo show, armed with just his guitar and an array of songs that span his career, including a fresh new single. Expect an evening where time slows, conversations hush and everyone’s united by a shared love for his unique sound.

When are the tickets on sale?

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 26 at midday via Ticketmelon right here.

How much are the tickets?

A Standard Seat costs B2,000. Most Standard seats are individual chairs, except for seats B23 to B34, which are banquette-style along the wall. Bar Stools are also priced at B2,000 per seat. For groups, there is a table for three in the Front Zone at B7,500 per table, and a table for three in the Back Zone at B6,000. Finally, a table for four is available for B10,000.

Venue picture

Black Cabin
Photograph: Black Cabin

Are there any supporting acts?

No, it’s a solo performance featuring only Connan, his guitar and a selection of songs from throughout his career.

What is the setlist for Connan Mockasin’s Live in Bangkok?

The official setlist hasn’t been released yet, but according to setlist.fm, these songs are ranked by how frequently they’ve been played.

  1. Forever Dolphin Love
  2. It's Choade My Dear
  3. I'm the Man, That Will Find You
  4. Faking Jazz Together
  5. Why Are You Crying?
  6. Charlotte's Thong
  7. Con Conn Was Impatient
  8. Lying Has to Stop
  9. Do I Make You Feel Shy?
  10. Megumi the Milkyway Above
  11. Caramel
  12. It's Your Body
  13. Last Night
  14. Jazz improvization
  15. Sexy Man
  16. B'nD
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