Apr 20: Bad Monk
Dusk Dawn Club continues its 3C Jazz series with a performance from local trio Bad Monk. Known for energetic live shows, the band rely heavily on improvisation – which is never a problem for guitarist Simone Schirru, saxophonist Nathaniel Gao, and nimble-wristed drummer Xiao. An initiative founded by Schirru, 3C (which stands for Creative Composers Collective) hopes to bring together the best jazz composers in the city. So as well as offering a night of interesting music, this should also be a chance to connect with Beijing’s creative community. After two shows at DDC last month, the series continues with at least another three events after this gig.
Thu Apr 20; RMB50 presale/RMB60 on the door, free after 11pm; Dusk Dawn Club, see event listing.
Apr 20: Kurt Rosenwinkel
Master guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel is heading to Blue Note where he'll perform tunes off his latest Latin-infused album, Caipi.
Thurs Apr 20, 6.30-8.30pm. Blue Note Beijing, see event listing.
Apr 21: Amiina
In Scandinavia’s vast world of instrumental acts, Amiina has carved out its own distinct space. Known for incorporating a seemingly endless number of instruments into their songs, they first gained renown as the string section for acclaimed Icelandic band Sigur Rós. Their latest album, Fantômas, is the perfect soundtrack to the devious deeds of Fantômas – a character that represents the bridge from 19th century Gothic villains to 20th century serial killers in crime fiction – one that they plan on recreating live on their first China tour that stops off in Beijing on Saturday.
Sat Apr 21, 9pm. Yugong Yishan, see event listing.
Apr 21: Converse Rubber Tracks X School Bar Gig Series
Maybe Mars favorites are gearing up for a night of free music. Psychedelic noise punks Birdstriking, Future Orients and Last Goodbye will all take the stage.
Sat Apr 21, 9pm. School Live Bar, see event listing.
Apr 21: Ezza
Ezza is all about tuareg music. The band was founded in 2010 by Omar Adam Goumour, Menad Moussaoui and Stéphane Gratteau. Together they blend rock, African pulse and more. This one should be interesting.
Sat Apr 21, 9pm. RMB50 (presale) / RMB70 (door) DDC, see event listing.
Apr 22: Tippa Irie
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Tippa Irie will be stopping off at Yugong Yishan on Saturday night. Expect reggae, hip-hop and dub music that will no doubt keep you moving all night long.
Sat Apr 22, 9pm-late. RMB100 (presale) / RMB150 (door). Yugong Yishan, see event listing.
Apr 22: 2017 Punk Rock Tribes Festival
The Punk Rock Tribes Festival is back for its third installment. There will be 10 punk bands from across China and spanning all genres. Harcore band LaiSee, skinhead punk Shave n' Shut and Beijing's own hip-hop favorites Purple Soul will all perform (and many more!).
Sat Apr 22, 3pm. RMB280 (door) / RMB200 (presale). Tango Live, see event listing.
Apr 23: Owen Pallett
Violins may seem like an unlikely instrument to drive indiepop, but throughout his award-winning career Owen Pallett has consistently broken the mold. While attending the University of Toronto, he was the go-to string arranger for buzz Canadian acts like Arcade Fire, Hidden Cameras and Death from Above. A member of numerous bands ranging from experimental indie (Les Mouches) to Celtic rock (Enter the Haggis), Pallett found instant acclaim when he stepped out on his own.
Sun Apr 23, 8pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yugong Yishan, see event listing.
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