Palmy

Eve Pancharoen(Thai:อีฟ ปานเจริญ; 7 August 1981), well known by herstage namePalmy(Thai:ปาล์มมี่), is a Thai pop singer who has recorded and released several albums including concert DVDs on theGMM Grammylabel, beginning with her self-titled solo debut,Palmy, in 2001. Palmy has explored a variety of popular music styles on each of her four solo albums, and she has collaborated with the Thai ska band T-Bone to create experimental renditions of her hits (seeFlower Power ConcertandThe Acoustic Album.) Though her solo recording wasBeautiful Ridein 2006, she has continued to perform live with T-Bone, and has appeared as a guest vocalist at other concerts and music festivals. She is primarily successful in Asia, especiallyJapan,Korea,SingaporeandThailand, but she has also performed inAustraliaand theUnited Kingdom. She is ofBelgian,MonandThaidescent. Palmy is known to perform and make public appearances barefoot; she even has a barefoot-themed concert (Palmy Barefoot Acoustic Concert).
Palmy was bornEve Pancharoenon 7 August 1981 to a Thai of Mon descendant mother and a Belgian father. She was raised for 12 years in Bangkok and then moved toSydney, Australia for five years. Palmy returned to Bangkok when she was 18 years old. Palmy became interested in music in primary school, the Catholic school Pra Mae Marie (St. Louise) in Bangkok. She was selected as a guitarist of music band of the school for two years. After moving to Sydney, Palmy attendedHoly Cross Collegewhere she studied music and art. Palmy used singing as a medium to practice her English at that time. Palmy also took singing lessons atAustralian Institute of Music. She was a solo singer for school graduation concert, and her success in this provided the impetus to pursue singing professionally.
Palmy returned to Thailand with a determination to be a professional singer. She signed a contract withGMM Grammyin 2000. Palmy released her first album 'Palmy' in December 2001 which included the single 'Yak Rong Dang Dang'. Palmy had her first concert organized by GMM Grammy on 7 April 2002.
Besides her achievements in the three solo albums, Palmy has performed on several occasions overseas such as in Japan, Korea, Singapore, England and Australia. Palmy was the only Thai artist performing at MTV's Asia Awards 2003 in Singapore. Palmy also held 2 big concerts in Japan: Palmy's first Live in Japan at Shibuya O-East, Tokyo on 10 June 2004 and Palmy Live in Tokyo Vol. 2 on 13 November 2006. Palmy also performed at RHB Singapore Cup Final at Singapore National Stadium and again in Singapore, she performed at Euphoria 2004 in the same event as Michael Learns to Rock and All4One. In addition, Palmy was chosen as the only Thai artist performing at "Asia Song Festival" at the Olympics Park, Seoul Korea. She held 'Palmy Live Concert' in London 2006 at Indigo O2 Arena and in 2007, Palmy performed Palmy's First Live at Sydney Concert at The Metro Theatre.
The music from her self-titled debut album,Palmywas released on 21 December 2001.
The album contains ten songs:-
"Her second album,Stay, was released on 29 July 2003. On this album, she has a guest artist,Jug Chawin Chitsomboon(Thai:จั๊ก ชวิน จิตสมบูรณ์), who wrote and played the acoustic guitar in the song "Stay".
The ten songs on this album are:-
The third album, 3 years after the second one, was released on 6 June 2006. After struggling with the old production team, Palmy had a new production team and spent almost 2 years to produce the album.
The ten songs on the album are:-
This album is a cooperation of Palmy and T-bone, a Thaireggaeband.
The twelve songs on the album are:-
Palmy 5, her fourth album, was released on 9 December 2011.
The ten songs on the album are:-
This is the first concert in her life, her debut. After her tracks were the no.1 on so manymusic charts, the tickets were sold out within an hour. The concert was atThammasat universityauditorium at Tha-prachan campus on 7 April 2002.
Under the conceptPalmy's life, After the concert, she became such a trend-setter. Palmy had a big influence on lifestyle, clothes, songs for fans.
After her 2-year pause, she came back and had her second concert atImpact Arena. Most songs played in this concert were from her second album.
The name of this concert means she was still in the music industry.
A romantic concert under hundreds candles' light, she was the most artistically beautiful artist of the era. It took place atVachirabenchatatPark (known asRot faiPark).  This concert was in May in the same year with the Stay with Me concert and she invited 'Pu Anchalee Jongkadeekij' – one of the greatest Thai rock artists in the '90s – as her guest.
This concert was held at the IMPACT Arena, 11,000 seating capacity concert hall, located in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 August 2006.  Special guests included T-Bone and Sena-Hoi.
Held in the smaller and more intimate Moon Star Studio located in Bangkok, Thailand on 2 and 3 June 2007, Palmy with T-bone performed remixed versions of her popular songs putting a unique reggae and ska. Palmy also delivered a standout performance with her cover of "Leaving on a Jet Plane" byJohn Denver. Special guest, Peter Corp Dyrendal, appeared to perform a song with T-Bone and Palmy.
After being on break for the last 5 years, she is back showing her album concert and she invited special guests to sing one of the songs in the album:Erlend Øye(ofKings of Convenience, an indie folk-pop duo from Bergen, Norway),Hugo(ฮิวโก้ จุลจักร จักรพงษ์) and Sena Hoi (เสนาหอย เกียรติศักดิ์ อุดมนาค) take place at Impact Arena on January 28 and 29, 2012.
The concert was held at Bitec's Hall on Sept 21 and 22, 2013.
The concert was held at Impact Arena on September 7,8,11, and 12, 2024.
Palmy is not often seen in general public events. However, she chooses to perform with selected artists she admires.
This concert of Micro – a famous rock band – was held at Impact Arena, Bangkok on 12–14 December 2003. Palmy was also a featured guest.
Thongchai McIntyre or Bird Thongchai is all-time Thai pop singer along with Seksan Sukpimai (Sek Loso), rock & roll singer and songwriter held their concert for special album on 5–6 June 2004 at Impact Arena. Palmy was also a guest performing in this concert.
A country song artist, Poo Pongsit Kumpee, invited Palmy to his concert held at the Main Auditorium, Thammasat University, Tha-Prachan on 22 November 2008.
Palmy performed with Moderndog – the famous Thai alternative band – and Groove Riders – the famous disco band, on 26 December 2008 at Thunder Dome Muang Thong Thani.
Neung Jakkawal Saothongyuttithum, one of the top pianists in Thailand, also invited Palmy to perform in his concert on 15 August 2009 at Indoor Stadium, Hua Mak.
Palmy was invited as a guest for the alternative band, Moderndog's 15-year anniversary concert on 2–3 October 2009.
Palmy was invited as a guest for Bird Thongchai McIntyre, for his Asa Sanook Encore Plus Concert, in August 2011.
Palmy was invited as a guest for Hugo, for his Under City Lights Concert, in October 2015. She performed "Hailstorms", "Ring of Fire" in duet with Hugo, and "Wake Alone" solo.