Live Gigs This Week
For the live music fans out there, this week has a variety of sounds on offer. From experimental psychedelic rock at Chair Club, to modern fusion jazz at JZ Club, through Chinese folk at Modern Sky Lab. There’s also a chance to catch two of Shanghai’s favorite punk bands, Round Eye and Dirty Fingers, face off at Inferno on Saturday night.
JZ MUSIC PRESENTS: J3 TRIO
Where: JZ Club
When: Thursday, May 25th 10pm
Price: Free entry
Address: Found 158, 158 Julu Road
Under the influence of western music, J3 Trio have created music that combines tradition with modern elements. They have just released their debut album “Redman” whose genre is fusion, funk, rock and modern jazz.
ZITIANQI
Where: Yutingtang
When: Thursday, May 25th 8:30pm
Price: RMB60 (presale) / RMB80 (door)
Address: 851 Kaixuan Road
Indie female singer-songwriter Zitan is based in Hangzhou. Her sound is ephemeral, her venting mood expressing her natural sensitiveness, the melodic flow and emotion leading the audience on a journey through darkness into light.
ROUGH LOVER
Where: Chair Club
When: Friday, May 26th 9:30pm
Price: Free entry
Address: 555 Haifang Road, building 12
Three bands comes together showcasing three sides of rock music, from youthful ennui by Dream Can, through funk by Peace & Wave, and experimental psychedelic rock from Mirrors.
HUA ZHOU NATIONAL TOUR
Where: Modern Sky Lab
When: Friday, May 26th 8:30pm
Price: RMB70 (presale) / RMB90 (door)
Address: 188 Ruihong Road
Hua Zhou is currently on a tour of China, which started in March 2017, and will cover 70 cities. Her style is Chinese folk, incorporating Chinese ballads in an acoustic style.
FRIDAY @ HARLEY’S
Where: Harley’s Underground
When: Friday, May 26th 9:30pm
Price: Free entry
Address: B1, 265 East Nandan Road
As usual on a Friday night, three bands lineup to showcase the best of Shanghai’s underground indie scene. This week is Wheelhouse, Frozen Cops and Hogchoker.
DOUBLE DRAGON PRESENTS: FACE ME ON THE STAGE
Where: Inferno
When: Saturday, May 27th 10pm
Price: Free entry
Address: Bund Square, unit 6-103, 1F, 658 Dapu Road, near East Longhua Road
Face Me On The Stage is no ordinary ‘Battle of the Bands’. Shanghai Punk stalwarts Dirty Fingers and Round Eye face off, separated only by one drum kick, each playing 10 songs simultaneously one band after the other, with no breaks. There is no stage hierarchy. No lineup. No hideout. This is a groundbreaking format that will bring back to life the power of live concert.
NEW NOISE: IMMANU EI
Where: MAO Livehouse
When: Saturday, May 27th 9pm
Price: RMB120 (presale) / RMB150 (door)
Address: 308 South Chongqing Road
New promoters New Noise have bought Swedish pop/post-rock group Immanu El over to China for a five city tour. The band are promoting their new album “Hibernation.”
GINGER KWAN
Where: Heyday Jazz Bar
When: Saturday, May 27th 9:30pm
Price: RMB60
Address: 50 Tai’an Road, near Xingguo Road
Ginger Kwan is one of Hong Kong’s hottest and most sought-after singers. She returns to her roots for a show at Heyday, her mother and grandmother are both Shanghainese. Her voice emanates an array of colors, but always remains soulful and melodic.
SATURDAY @ HARLEY’S
Where: Harley’s Underground
When: Saturday, May 27th 9:30pm
Price: Free entry
Address: B1, 265 East Nandan Road
Local Shanghai hardcore band The Loud Speaker headline Harley’s regular Saturday night showcase of local indie bands. Support comes from Moaning Lisa and Pixel Prism.
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