Weekend Live Music Roundup: Synth Pop, Bossa Nova, DJs and Rock n Roll

While the big names coming to town this weekend are Au Revoir Simone and Owl City, local talents are also jamming in their own manner. First, a quick quiz - what’s the original singer of "Casablanca" and "Another Day In Paradise"? Answer - Bertie Higgins. No prize, sorry. But you can go to his concert at Beijing Exhibition Theater on Nov 22.

Friday

Au Revoir Simone
Straight out of Brooklyn, the keyboard beauties of Au Revoir Simone play indie pop. Local songstress Dong Chanchan supports. See the Beijinger’s article on Au Revoir Simone here. RMB 150. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

DH & Chinese Hellcats, Skarving, 24 Hours
The city’s hottest swing darlings DH & Chinese Hellcats and big orchestral band Skarving will make you dance. Just when it’s becoming too mellow, 24 Hours turns on the hard rock spirit. See the Beijinger’s article on DH & Chinese Hellcats here. RMB 50, RMB 40 (students). 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Evil Befall
Go to the city’s most genuine metal club and bang your head with eight black metal bands. RMB 50. 9.30pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

Saturday

Afrokoko Roots
Sunny Dee brings Afrobeats and reggae classics to Andingmen. RMB 20, free (before 10pm). 10.30pm. Ginkgo Restaurant & Bar (6402 7532)

Owl City
Adam Young synthesizes Beijing with his one-man pop orchestra, supported by the similar minded Silkfloss. RMB 160. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Wang Yue
The former Hang On The Box diva releases her bossa nova album, supported by Ding Ke's dreamy pop. See the Beijinger’s interview with Wang Yue here, and watch out our December issue for the album review. RMB 60. 9pm. Mao Livehouse (6402 5080)

Learn To Fly
A new electronic music party featuring new live set and kinky DJs. See here for more details. Free. Matata Club (5136 5592)

Sulumi, LIman, iLoop, Doshy, Metwang
Local electronic collective gather in the drive-in cinema bar and keep the beats going, with guest DJ from Germany in support. RMB 30 (first 50 people get a copy of Shanshui compilation album). 9pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Ajinai
Tired of Hanggai? The latest Mongolian addition to Beijing’s music scene performs home tunes with beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics, of course, in throat-singing style. Free. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124)

G-Eleven
Jazz newcomers turn one year old at the quiet alleyways in Fangjia Hutong. RMB 30. 8pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868)

Sunday

Bertie Higgins
Go back to the good old days with all the classics. Tickets at 400 810 1887 or 8408 5551. RMB 180-880. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater (6835 4455)

David Braid
Classical meets jazz in Braid’s piano recital. See the Beijinger’s interview with David Braid here. RMB 30-380. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 8285)

See the Beijinger directory for more venue infomation.