Weekend Update 07.22-07.24

Hope you folks were able to catch some waves these past couple days. Looks like we’re in the clear now and that can only mean one thing – weekend shenanigans galore. From DDC’s 2 Year Anniversary (which LiveBeijingMusic will be closing out this Sunday with a special showcase) to café album releases – there’s plenty to bite into this weekend so let’s get right into it. Here’s your weekend update…

Friday July 22^nd

     

Never Before, Silent Elegy, Duskystar, Abnormal Infected, Xuji at Mao Livehouse

Yup, that Mao Livehouse – the one that closed two months back. It’s still there – supposedly the landlord can’t find someone to rent the space (surprise surprise) so they’re allowing the old tenants to use it still. Meaning, more shows! It’s business as usual with a heavy, leather black lineup of death metal, sludge metal, and well, metal including Never Before, Silent Elegy, and more. 80 RMB

 

All Unknown, Zingway, Dream Garden, Daoci, Xuefengche at Hot Cat Club

Summertime rock and roll at the Fangjia Hutong staple Hot Cat Club as several eager to please and rock bands take stage including power rock outfit All Unknown and more. FREE

 

SNSOS, Starcardigan (RU), Pork at Temple

Russian electronic pop, post rock grooves, and grunge attitude all rolled into one this evening at everyone’s favorite dive Temple. FREE

 

Wang Shengnan, Yang Yenliang, project:IMPAIR (KR) at FRUITYSPACE

Indie pop vibes, electronic dabbling, and drums/guitar workouts courtesy of visiting Korean outfit project:IMPAIR (on a warpath this weekend) – it’s an eclectic evening at underground hub FRUITYSPACE. 40 RMB

 

itneverhappened, From The Red, 3ASiC, Quadruple Happiness, The Freedom at Modernsky Lab

Indie pop, deep trap rap, straight edge hardcore — genres galore tonight at ModernSky Lab as they host some of the scene’s most promising (i.e. profitable) acts across China including Nanjing-based Quadruple Happiness, who despite their name are a great new find. 100 RMB

 

Lost in Space, Living in Lies, Electric Lady, Black Lotus, Logic Lab, Fangu at 13 Club

Wudaoku live music hub 13 Club brings this noise this Friday with an extensive lineup full of young and scrappy bands ready to lay down some riffs inclujding hardcore outfit Lost in Space, and sludge rockers Electric Lady. 70 RMB

 

April Red (TW), Wang Yujun (TW), Mingxun (TW), Chen Min at School

Beijing based promotions group HER presents four uniquely talented female artists and producers for an evening of alt folk and indietronica including Taiwanese artists April Red, Wang Yujun, Ke Mingxun, as well as local Beijinger Chen Min. 80 RMB

 

Jing Wong at DDC

Distinguished folk singer-songwriter swings thorugh Beijing with his band as apart of his summer tour –melancholic mood-setting folk tunes to warm your heart. 70 RMB

 

Violette & The Hunters, Disaster Chat, The Groove Collective, Bye Bye Kitty at Yugong Yishan

Give back and enjoy some tunes four of the scene’s busiest bands take stage as a part of Benefit Bethel China – good tunes, raffle prizes, and knowing your red maos will be going toward a good cause. 100 RMB

 

Mademoiselle et son Orchestre at Jianghu Bar

Six piece Beijing based gypsy jazz band, Mademoiselle et son Orchestre bring their festive live set to Jianghu Bar. 60 RMB

 

One Drop Band at Modernista

Beijing reggae faves take over the stage at Modernista for good vibes. FREE

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Saturday July 23^rd

 

Twinkle Star, Larry’s Pizza, 16 mins at ModernSky Lab

Emo punk faves Twinkle Star join veteran skateboard punk outfit Larry’s Pizza and alt rock (and on the rise) quartet 16 mins for some emotional highs at Modern Sky’s HQ. 100 RMB

 

Soulspeak x TTechmark at Zarah Café

Ran Music presents the release of ‘Love In The Land of Robots’ – a collaboration between Beijing electronic music veteran Soulspeak (aka Kai-Luen) and Shanghai based Australian trumpet player / producer TTechmak (aka Toby Mak). Hells to the yes that sounds like my jam. 3pm start.

 

december3am, The Freemasons, Solaris, MC Dawei, Macondo at DDC

DDC continues its 2 year celebration with an eclectic, rocking lineup featuring some of the scene’s rookies of the years including psych folk rock duo december3am (formed from the ashes of Horse Radio) and power rock trope Macondo. Expect drink deals, VJ work courtesy of WuJing, and more fun. 60 RMB

 

Different From You (Folk Rock Fest) at Hot Cat Club

Hot Cat Club goes all in with early evening into late night festival featuring an array of artists, bands, and trouble makers including, wait for it, Peter Stone, Nick Parson, Jordan Darling, Cristal C. Ft. Binders of Women, Xu Ming, Sha Fei, Rengran, Eric\’s sax Meditation, Djang San, Frucie Smoot, Kamau, Shout Words \’n\’ make a song, and The Puking Unicorns (hell of closer there). Swing by at any point and you’re bound to stumble into some greatness. FREE

 

H.O.G., Mr. Honey, Click #15 at School

Six piece super group, H.O.G. (the Honor Of the Ghetto), promise ‘a wall of sound and rhymes that bounce back and forth between old school hip-hop, reggae, and rock n\’ roll’. Joining them are big band faves Mr. Honey, and the Ricky Sixx led trio Click#15 whose Prince-esque funk will surely entertain. FREE

 

Glow Curve, By Dream, Paper Tigers at Temple

Temple kicks it back with post rock indie stars Glow Curve who’ll join up and comers Dream By and Paper Tigers for some Saturday night serenading. FREE

 

Alpine Decline, Xiao Hong & Xiao Xiao Hong at FRUITYSPACE

Fuzz rock outfit, fresh off the release of their stellar LP Life’s A Gasp, give a special acoustic performance tonight alongside Zoomin’ Night faves XHXXH. 50 RMB

 

Sam Ock & J. Han at Yugong Yishan

Jazz and hip-hop come together for a night with Sam Ock and J. Han, two American artists, bring their jazzy hip-hop tunes are embedded and inspired by their Christian beliefs and Korean heritage to Yugong Yishan. 200 RMB

 

Lucie Chen Quartet at Jianghu Bar

Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer brings her quintet to Jianghu Bar – a jazz group blended with straight ahead as well as modern jazz, gospel, and african music elements. 60 RMB

 

Longjin, Pisces, Informal Jobs at Mao Livehouse

Reggae pop, brit influences, and then some at Mao Livehouse as they host vets Longjing, Pisces, and more for some Saturday night fun. 80 RMB

 

Wu Ning at Snail Club

Frontman for Ningxia folk rock legneds Buyi goes solo at the acoustic hideaway Snail Club. Expect warm banter and even warmer folk tunes. 80 RMB

Zhang Shouwang, Earsnail at 69 Café

Carsick Cars frontman returns to the stage for a solo outing alongside Earsnail, the duo of Wang Xu (The Gar drummer) and Yan Shuai (of Da Bang). 70 RMB

 

Starcardigan (RU) at Caravan

Chaoyang hub for soul food and cocktails invites Russian electronic pop outfit Starcardigan, from Vladivostok, for some good times. 50 RMB

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Sunday July 24^th

16 mins, project:IMPAIR (KR), Starcardigan (RU), Noise Arcade, Punx at DDC

DDC puts an end to the celebrations with an epic Sunday bash hosted by local blog (and your editor here) LiveBeijingMusic featuring talent from aboard and local, as Korean drums/guitar duo project:IMPAIR join Russian electronic pop outfit Starcardigan as well local talent 16 mins, fresh off their latest and fabulous EP release, drone-heavy pedal master Noise Arcade, and live techno producer Punx. Going out with a bang. 50 RMB

Baby Shakes (USA) at Yugong Yishan

All girl power punk outfit Baby Shakes, from New York City, hit Yugong Yishan with their brand of punk that they describe as “catchy melodic vocals over dirty guitars and a killer rhythm section.\” 150 RMB

 

One Way Street (TW), Ice Moon, Goodbye Sunset at 13 Club

Taiwanese post hardcore outfit performs alongside Beijing’s own hardcore scenesters, Ice Moon and Goodbye Sunset. 80 RMB

 

Mamer, Hong Qile at Modern Sky Lab

The prince of darkness – Kazakh singer/songwriter Mamer – returns with a collaborative showcase alongside glitch electronic producer Hong Qile at Modernsky. 60 RMB

 

Suzi, Lo Bi at 69 Café

Suxi of Suxi and the Paramecia joins Lo Bi for an evening of acoustic guitar goodness at the cozy 69 Café. 60 RMB

 

Whai, Click#15, Funky Monkey, The Twenties at School

Trip-hop demigods WHAI return and they Ricky Sixx\’s funk/soul/r&b trio Click#15, alt-rock punks Funky Monkey and much admired indie rock foursome The Twenties. 40 RMB