Here’s our guide to the best live music playing in Beijing this week.
May 18: Volume 6 of School New Sounds
Head over to School this evening for the sixth installment of the School New Sounds series. Three up-and-coming bands will be performing: Stay Gold, Duff Beer and BuLiao. Get ready for a night of punk and rock music!
Wed May 18, 9.30pm; free entry. School Live Bar, see event listing for details.
May 19: Jing-A Beer Launch & Punk-Metalcore Night
Jing-A is launching their latest beer, Gaigekaifang, at School Live this Thursday. The triple IPA packs a whopping 12 percent alcohol, something that should definitely be celebrated with a night of music. Four local bands will be there: Skin Bad, The Last Resort, Final Impact and Goodbye Sunset. Get ready to drink and be merry.
Thurs May 19; 9pm. RMB 40. School Live Bar, see event listing for details.
May 21: Folk Festival @ Hot Cat club
Fourteen artists and bands will be gathering at Hot Cat Club on Saturday to partake in a day filled with great folk music. Veteran and up-and-coming artists will gracing the stage: Ember Swift, Nathan Borofka, Dan Taylor, Kamau, Adriel a.k.a Octopus man, Reese's Ukulele Cluster Cuss and more. As always there will be food and beer available on the terrace.
Sat May 21, 4pm-midnight. RMB50. Hot Cat Club, see event listing for details.
May 21-22: Wang Wen @ Yugong Yishan
Having spent over 16 years at the heart of China’s post-rock scene, Wang Wen could be excused for resting on their laurels. But the Dalian group have turned over a dark new leaf as of late. With the launch of their new album they are currently embarking on a 19-city tour that stops off at Yugong Yishan this Saturday and Sunday.
Sat-Sun May 21-22, 9-11pm (Sat) 8.30-10.30pm (Sun), RMB100-150. Yugong Yishan.
May 22: Redor @ Modernsky Lab
Feel-good Fujian quartet Redor have been blending pop, rock and funk since 2010. As long as they veer toward their funky side (rather than their soppy side), then their show at Modernsky Lab should get your feet moving.
Sun May 22; RMB60 (advance), RMB80 (door). Modernsky Lab, see event listing for details.
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