Weekend Live Music Roundup: Queen of XXXXing Everything, Part of The Best China Band & Final RandomK(e) Gig

The temperature may be dropping into the below zero range, but some of Beijing's best acts are just coming back to the city, while others are moving to even colder climes. Our "queen of XXXXing everything" and her band Subs take over Yugong Yishan tonight. MAO Livehouse is going to be packed with skater punk boys and young girls on Saturday because their favorite pop punk band Reflector has finally finished their national tour. They'll be having a final celebration of their "new album" with their hommies, although the album is not so new anymore, since it has been out there for more than six months. Meanwhile Lure, another local pop punk band formed in the '90, just finished their new one, and will celebrate in the same venue on Sunday.

There are more local acts this weekend, but let's talk about laowais.

Beijing's favorite French musician Zhang Si'an told the Beijinger that he hoped his band The Amazing Insurance Salesmen could win the China battle of the Global Battle of the Bands during our interview after they won the Beijing round. Last weekend, his wish has come true in Hong Kong – the band with one Frenchie, one Dutchman and one Chinese guy will represent China at the final battle of the competition in Kuala Lumpur in February. The Frenchman will show you how Chinese he is tonight at Jiangjinjiu Bar by playing very Chinese folky tunes using very Chinese words that he wrote.

Too bad that good news always comes with bad news. Long time Beijing music promoter Jon Campbell of YGTwo productions (and a former Nightlife/Music Editor for tbj) is leaving Beijing to move back to his hometown of Toronto with his wife. In his ten years in Beijing, Jon has been instrumental in developing the local music scene, and was the main driver behind bringing acts like Abigail Washburn to town, as well as acting as the tour manager for Subs on two European tours. He is also the drummer for local blues band Black Cat Bone and the founder and drummer for RandomK(e) (which also features our former Insider's Guide editor Adam Pillsbury on bass).
So, cherish your last chance to see RandomK(e) at 2 Kolegas on Sunday. We wish Jon all the best back in his hometown.

Here comes the rest(For venue details, check the Beijinger Directory):

Friday (November 26)

Alt senior, Wanjian Xinwen, Logic Lose Control, Dish, Chaine
Mosh away the coldness with Chinese '90s bands and emo boys. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). MAO Livehouse

Lazy Camels, Me Guan Me
Punk regulars plus "special guests." Who's it going to be? RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

Metal Night
Dime records regulars rock it out. RMB 50. 9pm. 13 Club

Subs, He Ping, Chasing Stars
Odd girl vocals gather at Zhangzizhong Lu. RMB 60, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Ugly Dumplings, Not There
Indie rock. Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868)

Wu & The Side Effects, Buyi, Nucleus
A night with a bit of everything: the psychedelic Wu, the very Chinese Buyi and the hardcore Nucleus. RMB 40, RMB 30. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Zhang Si'an
Frenchie plays his own Chinese folky songs. RMB 40. 9pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar

Saturday (November 27)

Acid Live
You like jazz? How about if we spike it with acid? RMB 120 (A class), RMB 80 (B class), RMB 50 (students). 8pm. Chaoyang Culture Center/TNT Theater (8599 6011; see A&C directory)

Reflector
Beijing's favorite pop punks back to town. RMB 80. 9pm. MAO Livehouse

The Ah-Q Arkestra
Beijing's most original jazz ensemble performs an eclectic mix of jazz, funk and Latin music. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

DH & Chinese Hellcats
Have an easy night and swing with the cats. Price TBD. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Sunzhuang Folk Night
Tongzhou folk musicians gather at the metal base. RMB 40. 9.30pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

Doc Talk Shock, Birdstriking, Mr. Graceless, Streets Kill Strange Animals
Doc Talk Shock comes from Dalian to make noisy-post-pop-rock supported by punk heads and experimental geeks. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

Zi Yue (Confucius Says)
Chinese folk rock band expresses complicated emotions with the basic elements. RMB 120, RMB 100 (advance). 9pm. The One (5914 8087)

Sunday (November 28)

Lin Tianran
Folk night is becoming a tradition at Wudaokou's punk base. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

Lure
'90s Chinese indie punk band back with their new album. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). MAO Livehouse

RandomK(e)
Your last chance to see Beijing's most remarkable indie electric band, seriously, they are not coming back. Pay as you see fit. 9pm. 2 Kolegas

Spidersnake
Electric spider meetsemo snake. RMB 50, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan

Friday - Sunday

Peace and love - 4th Anniversary of Jianghu Bar
Mademoiselle with her gypsy jazz on Friday; folky Liu donghong with Sha zi Band on Saturday and Chinese band Slap on Sunday. RMB 30 (Friday), RMB 40 (Saturday), RMB 20 (Sunday). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar