The characterful and much loved music bar, Napi Orti, in Monkey Forest Road finally closed its doors (before opening again in Jalan Jembawan).
After 11 years its time in Monkey Forest Road was up.
Last orders at Napi Urti
Yes, there are plenty of other great music bars in Ubud, but Napi’s was unique and a personal favourite.
Photo’s of legends from Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jim Morrison through to Einstein hung… mostly from the ceilings – as there was only 1 wall at Napi.
Legends on the ceiling
Local art, hanging palm leaf decorations, flags and a fish tank all lit up by twinkling lights. Comfy cushions in the no shoes area, the VIP cocktail promoted by mushrooms (of course) and a golden tree not to mention a candle lit entrance – surely there’s never been a cooler bar than this.
Yaniq and Aria gave Napi Orti the thumbs up
In true style Napi Orti went out with 2 bangs!
Thurs 4 Dec was the first of two closing night parties and Yaniq jammed with Griya Faria, blending his rock guitar sound into their reggae.
Yaniq with Dedoeng’s guitar
That first night was more like a mini festival… Kum & friends played first, then Abu’s band followed by Griya Faria who reggaed the house along with their original singer, and Napi’s owner, Made, taking control of the mic alongside Bawa
Made and Bawa in fine reggae voice
and, later on, with Kum joining in again.
Kum laughing as he sings, with Yaniq on guitar
On the Friday night Abu’s band rocked the final night away.
Abu’s band on the final night
I feel lucky and happy to have had so many great nights of fantastic live music in such a welcoming and cool atmosphere – I’m gonna miss my local bar, but at least I can still get my rock and reggae music in Laughing Buddha, LOL, CP Lounge, XL, Bamboo, Jazz Cafe and Lezat etc., and… of course, the new Napi Orti!
What big eyes you have Aria
Yes, Made opened a new Napi Orti bar in Jalan Jembawan and is having live music there – he’s also planning to find another even more central home for the bar in future – so watch this space about Napi Orti’s reincarnation! .
How many drummers have played in front of a fish tank
Meanwhile, here are more pics from the 2 closing night parties… were you there?
Miyoshi in the groove
Marieka & Mila – cheers
Yaniq and Wayan
Pellegrino capturing the moment
Tea time for Aria
You drink it Tess and I’ll play it
Ohhhhhh Myoshi and Jube where’s your video camera?
Me and Yaniq
Dito – with a new cool hat
Hey what happen to your hand
The other Julie
Cheers Made
Golden tree at Napi Orti
View while in the queue for the loo
Statue at the bottom of the steps
VIP Cocktail
One Love – says it all really
Cheers and thanks to Napi Orti!
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This one was held about 6 months ago on Tumpek Krulut – which means ‘Compassion Day’:
The 3rd ‘Sharing Creating Offering Art’ event is being held tomorrow Sat 29 Aug 2015 which is also Tumpek Krulut in the Balinese calendar.
Can you afford to miss it?
Each of these events have showcased art in different forms and I’ve been lucky to read a poem too. And tomorrow I’ve got 10 mins to share some of my poems about Bali – at approx 4.15pm.
It starts from 11am at Goa Gajah temple and the opening will also include a new gamelan piece – the performances will go through until late afternoon (I think I will be reading at approx 4.15pm).
Julie in Bali 