By Andrew Chin
Nov 2: Meachie Day Tribute Concert
Favorites from the city’s jazz and R&B scene come together to pay tribute to Meachie Day, who was a regular at Brown Sugar, JZ Club and The Melting Pot. Proceeds will be raised to support Day’s family.
Nov 2, 9.30pm, RMBTBA. On Stage, A2-101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu
Nov 2&4: Music By Design
After pairing four Chinese and five Norwegian artists for three days in the studio last year, this cross-cultural collaboration returns with 13 shows in 11 cities across China. For the Shanghai showcase, Danish electropop singer Lydmor (pictured above) and soulful electronic producer share the bill with Norwegians Bror Forsgren of Jaga Jazzist and rising upstarts The Fjords on November 2. Two nights later, award winning Nordic rhymers Arif and Erik Lundin team with Swedish soul singing sensation Cherrie, as well as the critically acclaimed Danish live electronic producer Taragana Pyjarama.
Nov 2, 9.30pm, RMB80. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu
Nov 4, 10pm, RMB80. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Hengshan Lu
Nov 5: Nine Treasures
Since forming five years ago in Beijing, Nine Treasures have risen to be among the leaders of the Mongolian-metal fusion horde. They’ve headlined the MIDI Festival and completed their second European tour earlier this year. They’ll be rampaging across China to toast their new third album, Spiritual Eyes, which continues their mix of thunderous riffs with gutteral throatsinging and traditional instruments like the morin khuur (horse head fiddle).
Nov 5, 8.30-10.30pm, RMB80-100. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu
Nov 5: The Pearl’s Third Anniversary
Housed in a landmark building in Hongkou built in 1931, The Pearl has carried on the anything goes creative spirit that made its former incarnation Chinatown such a Shanghai staple. They celebrate their third birthday showcasing their favorite artists performing across a range of fields like fire dancing, burlesque, cabaret and music. Expect a riveting show and come dressed to impressed.
Nov 5, 9pm-late, RMB100. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu
Nov 6: Michael Rother
The Krautrock innovator founded the genre-defining group Neu! and had a short stint in Kraftwerk. His influence is especially pronounced in China where young indie standouts like Future Orients cite them as a major influence. He’ll dip into Neu! classics and tracks from other projects like Harmonia in this Noisey x Vice organized show.
Nov 6, 8.30pm, RMB150. MAO Livehouse, 3F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu
Nov 8: Akon
It may be eight years and counting since his last album release, there's no denying Akon’s influence on modern pop thanks to more than 35 Billboard Hot 100 songs including anthems like ‘Smack That.’ He takes over Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 8 for his first Shanghai show in two years and first since his guest appearance on the hit reality show, I Am A Singer.
Nov 8, 8pm, RMB380-1,680. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu
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