Weekend Update (11.03-14.03)

Clear skies for brisk winds is the trade off this week and I think I’m OK with that – as long as there is enough music to go around and warm up those eardrums. And what sweet nectar is in supply for us this weekend. Let’s have a look and as always hit up our calendar over at livebeijingmusic.com/events for a comprehensive view of what’s in store this month.

Friday March 11^th

 

Kalmah (Finald) at Yugong Yishan

Finnish melodic death powerhouses Kalmah bring their ‘King of the Swamp’ tour over to the big house. Throw on some black and ride with the devil. 260 RMB

Wu Hongfei at DDC

Indie folk veteran Wu Hongfei gathers her merry group of (mighty talented) friends for a special unplugged performance honoring Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhikers Guide. Strangest and most awesome of tribute – color me intrigued. 100 RMB

Demerit, Shochu Legion, The Diders, Daoci at the Old What? Bar

Punk invades the Forbidden City dive bar for some fist pumping good times as Demerit, who are about to embark on a European tour, join The Diders and more. 30 RMB

Liu Donghong & Sand at Jianghu Bar

Earthy blues-ridden folk rocker brings the whole gang to the hutong music staple. 80 RMB

Bastards of Imperialism, Mind Walk in Rye, Qing Xu Feng Bao, Rocking Doctor, Ni Gou, The Story Teller at School

New local promoters Crazy Night throws together a fresh lineup of new blood including politically inclined punk rockers Bastards of Imperialism. 50 RMB

Yuyang, Chen Hongyu at Modernsky Lab

Smooth voiced folk up and coming singer-songwriters Yuyang and Hongyu hit the road together with their bands and their first stop is Galaxy SOHO. 100 RMB

Bryan Rice (Denmark) at Tango

Danish pop star breaks out the falsetto for his Beijing tour. 150 RMB

Nathan Felix (USA), GOOOOOSE, Noise Arcade, Soundspade at Aotu Studio

Catch an ambient filled solo outing from indie pop trope The Noise Revial Orchestra’s Nathan Felix with support from Gooooose, the electronic side project from Duck Fight Goose’s Han Han, and more. 40 RMB

Facelift (Austria), Elenore at Temple

Austrian alternative rock outfit Facelift, formed in the late 1990s and hailed as one of the country’s finest blaze through Temple alongside britpop faves Elenore. FREE

The Nightcrawlers at Caravan

Real pure Chicago blues coming at you in the Moroccan eatery and venue Caravan. 50 RMB

Xiao Pu, Papi Mo, Cui Longyang, Suzi Xu, Rosewood Bullet at Mao Livehouse

It’s a folkful evening of acoustic-led sounds, and stories woven through the various singer-songwriters taking the stage including up and comers Xiao Pu, Suzi Xu, and more. 100 RMB

Jump The Fence, One Hung Low, Disaster Chat at Hot Cat Club

A night of riffin’ and rollin’ with three up and coming expat outfits that have been working the circuit and building quite the reputation as of late. FREE

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Saturday March 12^th

Namo, Hoochie Coochie Gentlemen at DDC

Likely to be sold out by the time you read this, it\’s an all star evening of some of Beijing\’s bets alternative folk rock acts in town as campus rock favorites join blues trope Hoochie Coochie Gentlemen for a spring welcoming hoedown. 100 RMB

The Hotline, Elenore, Heat Mark, Elenore, Bye Bye Noise at Mao Livehouse

The ‘Purely Imaginary’ series takes over the soon to be extinct (?) Mao Livehouse for a two-day indie rock festival featuring some of the scene’s most popular acts including dance punks Heat Mark, electro rockers The Hotline, and more. 80 RMB

Fugu (Malaysia) at fRUITYSPACE

Malaysian improve duo Fugu opens up at the new and public ready fRUITYSPACE – vinyl safe haven fRUITYSHOP’s new space, located at 13 Meishuguan Dong Jie.FREE

Noise Revival Orchestra (USA), Hard Candy Revolution at School

After a two-month tour in 2012, The Noise Revival Orchestra a 10 ten-piece pop-rock orchestra from Austin, Texas, returns to Beijing to serenade audiences with their upbeat indie pop sensibilities. 60 RMB

Hell City, Last Resort at Temple

Hard-edged Motorhead-infused punk rockers Hell City bring their Mohawks to Temple for some mischief. FREE

Ice Moon, Scarlet Horizon, The Skin I Live In, The Sweet Escape, Owat, Devil Mask, Multi-Ego, The Uncrowned, Drunkard, AJK, Scar Constitution at Yugong Yishan

It’s a family gathering of metal fiends and the bands that inspired them as nu metal vets Beijing Thug Life Brothers host a horde of metal’s fiercest characters including Army of Jade Kirin (gothic metal), Multi-Ego (emo metal) and much much more. 100 RMB

Ma Xiao at Jianghu Bar

The singer-songwriter Ma Xiao presents his latest EP, Teenage Ballad, as he kicks off his tour. 60 RMB

Zhang Qianqian at 69 Café

The folk songstress returns to the intimate stage of 69 Café for a late 5pm starting set. 60 RMB

Soul Pollution at Hot Cat Club

Shuffle, mojo, and jungle beats – a few of the Chicago blues staples you’ll be hearing tonight with Soul Pollution. FREE

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Sunday March 13^th

U-Dastan Ensemble at DDC

DDC label’s flagship band, U-Dastan Ensemble, comprised of Uyghur musicians of the utmost musicianship perform at homebase tonight. 80 RMB

Solaris at 69 Café

Neo-psychedelic outfit Solaris bring their unique, indefinable soundscapes to the cozy 69 Café for a late afternoon session. 5pm start. 50 RMB

The Hotline, Elenore, Heat Mark, Elenore, Bye Bye Noise at Mao Livehouse

The ‘Purely Imaginary’ series takes over the soon to be extinct (?) Mao Livehouse for a two-day indie rock festival featuring some of the scene’s most popular acts including britpop smoochers Secret Club, Me Guan Me, and more. 80 RMB

Paskura (RUS) at School

Russian metal outfit Paskura swings through Beijing on their nationwide tour – bring your handle of vodka and miss with China’s long lost comrades. 60 RMB

Sisyphus, Virus Antibody, Orange Ocean, CA, ABOUT US at Modernsky Lab

Modernsky Lab in Galaxy SOHO bring melodic metal, emo punk, skateboard punk, and other shades of nu to their digs. 60 RMB

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Monday March 14^th

Godspeed You! Black Emperor (Canada) at Tango

Canadian post rock titans return to Beijing courtesy of Split Works and its gonna be glorious – ‘orchestral, prophetic, historic, bone-shaking, tear-inducing, and thought provoking’ – just some of the words tossed around when talking about their live shows. Hubba hubba. 280/360 RMB