Weekend Live Music Roundup: The Gar, Dead Farmers, Scream Night and Laowais

The international acts front is a bit quiet this weekend, but sometimes we need only one band to keep it loud and crazy. Aussie punks Dead Farmers are ready to pour all their energy into your ears and body and then blend everyone in the little mosh pit at D-22 tonight.
Meanwhile, local laowais are not taking a rest. Laowai bands and "hybrids" are all over town: "The best band in Beijing" – The Amazing Insurance Salesmen (Friday), ACID Live (Friday), Redbucks (Friday), Jess Meider (Saturday), Nakoma (Sunday), Christmas (all weekend) and more.

For Chinese it's a weekend to celebrate come backs. After almost a whole year of silence, The Gar are back with their new bass player and they promised to make this Saturday night at Yugong Yishan smashing. But Scream Record puts me in a dilemma: they'll have a party on the same night in the same neighborhood at MAO. And don't forget that Faye Wong is back again after three concerts last weekend.

Here come the rest:

Friday

ACID Live
Come and party with the first acid jazz band in China. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan

The Amazing Insurance Salesmen, Nucleus
"The best band in Beijing" – as selected by the Global Battle of the Bands – rock your night. RMB 30. 10pm. 2 Kolegas

Dead Farmers
Aussie garage-punks come all the way here to make it wild. IDH, Residence A and Bedstars join in. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22

Echo
Chinese folk echoes. RMB 30. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar

Far Side Of The Moon
Ex-Joyside's front man, Bian Yuan's new band. Christmas joins in. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A Live

Faye Wong
If you missed all three of her concerts last week, here’s your fourth chance. Tickets at 400 810 1887. RMB 300-2,500. 8pm. Wukesong Arena

My Name is City Zen
Folk rock band called City Zen. RMB 40. 9pm. Hot Cat Club

Redbucks
Join the banjo, mandolin and violin. RMB 40. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

The White Eyes
Wild youngsters from Taiwan present a combination of sound, clothing and lights. Joined by Bigger Bang and The Ghost Spardac. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9.30pm. MAO Livehouse

Saturday

Christmas
They play original Chinese pop songs from the future ... RMB 40. 9.45pm. Zuiyuefang Bar

Dead Farmers
Missed them on Friday? They crash down town with locals Residence A and more to give you a second chance. RMB 40. 9pm. Old What

Erez Eisenman
Easy blues rock night in Dongmianhua Hutong. RMB 30. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

Faye Wong
Seriously, hurry up and get your tickets. She’s only had four concerts in nine days – she can still sing. Tickets at 400 810 1887. RMB 300-2,500. 8pm. Wukesong Arena

Flyx, Soju Legion, Discord, No Words
Punk regulars gather. Get some soju to keep warm. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22

Han's Bar Grand Opening
Hutong hotel bar opens with Australian duo In The Mood playing. Free. 6pm. Han’s Bar

The Gar
The one and only Beijing gig that The Gar will present in 2010, and they’re bringing new songs. Mr. Graceless joins in. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9.40pm. Yugong Yishan

Jess Meider
Beijing rock star will perform two sets of homegrown originals in acoustic format. Free. 9pm. The Bookworm

Mei Zhiyong, Nojiji
You thought you’d heard enough noise, but you had no idea. Check out the noisemakers
in Tongzhou. RMB 20. Time TBD. Raying Temple

Original Scream Night
One of Beijing's earliest record label, Scream record marks their reviving with The Reason, Si Wu, Alt Senior, TOOKOO and more. Limited rare CDs will be given to the audience. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance/ students). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse

Today is Autumn
Enjoy different kinds of rock & roll at the metal base. Pop rock, punk rock, metal and more. RMB 50. 9.30pm. 13 Club

Xia Jia Trio
Original and classic Jazz. RMB 50. 9.45pm. V.A Live

Sunday

Daniel Hart
This guy works in both St. Vincent and John Vanderslice’s bands. He brings his own "breathtaking musical tapestry." RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22

Don't Call Us Laowai
They are actually all "laowai" bands, such as Nakoma. Except one local act Perdel. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance/students). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse

Gangzi Tuliguer
Gangzi khoomeis, joined by Xinjiang flamenco band Burket. Free. 8.30pm. Hot Cat Club