Weekend Live Music Roundup: Jojo Mayer, Residence A, Zhao Laoda
There’re so many anniversaries this weekend, but let's focus on other good acts first. Starting with tonight, New York based drum legend Jojo Mayer and his band Nerve drops by Yugong Yishan. Have a look at some of the videos; you know that it would be awesome to see him live. It's not the only option offered tonight. Saxophonist Li Tieqiao, founder of the only Avant-garde Music Festival in Beijing brings his Sheng Dong Ji Xi session to the hutongs. This time, he invited jazz trio Vasko Atanasovski VATT from east Europe to make it more relaxing.
Still tonight, MAO Livehouse is starting a new series of shows that introduces more promising young rockers to the scene; the first lineup includes Los Crasher and Residence A. The latter will have another gig on Saturday over at Wudaokou. Go see them if you haven't yet, don't miss out. Some of you probably don't want to miss Zhao Laoda (Zhao Yiran)'s session at Jiang Hu with Li Dong on the same night. That guy makes everyone want to bow down to him after seeing him play.
You will be in good time to catch either of these shows after the Beijinger's 10 Anniversary Party, as celebration and having fun is the soul of the party, we found the perfect combination on the live music side: Ricky Sixx's cover band Flaming Heat (炎) will bring some English hit songs from the past decade and the laowais from Dude will cover Chinese pop hits in their hysterical punk style. See you there!
Friday (October 14)
4U, CD Box, Cool Fish, Floating Dust
Indie rock, electric and pop. Youngsters live for music. RMB 30, RMB 10 (students). 10pm. D-22
Los Crasher, Residence A, Raving Radio, Pink Powder, M
Hard rock, hardcore, brit-pop, post-punk. Five young rock & roll representatives challenge the classics. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)
Anna Stamburg
Anna Stamburg bringings you jazz, blues, and funky soul. Free. 9pm. Ciro's Pomodoro (5208 6008)
Jojo Mayer & Nerve
Redefine electronic music with drumming legend Jojo Mayer. RMB 200, RMB 150 (advance). 10pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)
Red Pirates
Rock hard and party all night! Free. 9pm. Lush (8286 3566)
The Song Dynasty
A touch of electronico jazz from Shanghai. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A Bar
Vasko Atanasovski VATT Trio
Gypsy swing masters from Slovenia joins Li Tieqiao's Shengdong Jixi project. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar
Weather Changes
Some funky people doing improvising. Free. 9.30pm. Hot Cat Club
Saturday (October 15)
the Beijinger's 10th Anniversary Party
This is the big one. The party of the century. Biggest thing Beijing’s ever seen. Join us as we eat, drink and party to a decade of fun, games and the occasional weak pun. RMB 100. 4-8pm. Sanlitun Soho (5878 8888)
Blackwater
A night of traditional Irish tunes. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)
Byebye, Thanks For Your Fish
Punk girl Kangmao goes melodic. RMB 40. 9.30pm. Zuiyuefang Bar
Lidong, Zhao Yiran
Get sensitive, get folky. RMB 40. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611)
Not There
Indie rockers with a sense of jazz. Free. 9.30pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868)
Providence' G
Young goths releasing their new album. RMB 50. 8pm. Mako Live House (5205 1112/3)
Shuangzi
Beijing's own rap icon releases his new album Power of the Powerless. RMB 120, RMB 80 (advance). Tango
The Black Buttons
Jazz Band featuring a collection of jazz classics fit for dancing or relaxing enjoyment. RMB 30. 9.45pm. V.A Bar
Sunday (October 16)
Asia Metal Festival
Headbangers' feast with 12 metal bands from Mainland, Taiwan and Japan. RMB 160, RMB 120 (advance). 2pm. Tango
Christmas
These indie popsters are still crazy. RMB 30. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611)
Laurent de Wilde
One of the best jazz pianists of his generation comes to bewitch us with his electro-jazzy melodies. RMB 30-380. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285)
Randy Abel Stable
Time for the old bluegrass. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)
Friday - Sunday
Folk Music Weekend
Enjoy Beijing Fall's beuty at 798 with the cities folksters. RMB 20 (one day), RMB 50 (three days). 3-7pm. Tiny Salt Cafe
