Live Gigs This Week
This week is a great chance to catch some of Shanghai’s finest local bands in action. Yuyintang, Harley’s and Inferno all host different bands with a mix of styles from metalcore, through post-punk to pure rock n roll. There’s also a chance to see the charismatic Alec Haavik conduct the JZ Big Band before they go on their European summer tour, and for those who prefer more soulful sounds there’s Tarra Conner Jones at Heyday.
Friday
FRIDAY @YYT
Where: Yutingtang
When: Friday, June 2nd 9:30pm
Price: RMB50 (presale) / RMB40 (door)
Address: 851 Kaixuan Road
Three local bands takeover YYT this Friday night: The Deck Chairs, Grindhouse and Limousine (pictured) showcase different styles of rock n roll music.
DAHAHARLEY’S NIGHT
Where: Harley’s Underground
When: Friday, June 2nd 9:00pm
Price: Free entry
Address: B1, 265 East Nandan Road
DaHaHa at Harley’s with friends Old Aunties, Christ y Los Amigos, and Persian Immersion. Four local bands with different styles from post-punk to House flecked disco rock out while Lucas Henkel creates art live.
TARRA CONNOR JONES
Where: Heyday Jazz Bar
When: Friday, June 2nd 9:30pm
Price: RMB60
Address: 50 Tai’an Road, near Xingguo Road
Tarra Conner Jones is back for an encore performance this Friday. Jones is a powerhouse of a singer, conjuring up images of Dina Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn.
Saturday
JZ ALL STAR BIG BAND CONDUCTED BY ALEC HAAVIK
Where: JZ Club
When: Saturday, June 3rd 10:30pm
Price: RMB150 (door)
Address: Found 158, 158 Julu Road
The JZ Big Band performs everything from swinging classic jazz of Duke Ellington and Charlie Mingus, to funk and Latin music, as well their own original compositions. The charismatic Alec Haavik conducts the band.
PLAYFUL WARRIOR PRESENTS: CHAOS NIGHT
Where: Inferno
When: Saturday, June 3rd 9pm
Price: RMB50 (presale) / RMB60 (door)
Address: Bund Square, unit 6-103, 1F, 658 Dapu Road, near East Longhua Road
Four bands take to the stage each bring their own style of Metal to the table. Choose from the power metal of Into The Depth (pictured), to deathcore from October Capricorn, the metalcore of Pray For Awakening, and the heavy metal of On The Verge Of Extermination.