5 Best Live Music Shows in Beijing This Week

Jan 11: Hai Qing  

Shanghai-based Mongolian musician Hai Qing takes Mongolian folk music to a whole new level. His debut album The Flesh garnered major buzz and is praised by many as one of China’s best albums of 2017. Expect an excellent show full of booming vocals, experimental guitar and traditional Mongolian instrumentals.

Thur Jan 11, 9-11.30pm; RMB100 (door), RMB80 (presale); Yue Space, see event listing.

Jan 12-13: Simon Phillips & Protocol

When it comes to drumming, Simon Phillips is no joke. The veteran musician has played with the likes of Jeff Beck, The Who and Tears for Fears, to name a few. He's also been a member of the band Toto for over two decades. Check him out at Blue Note on Friday and Saturday.

Fri-Sat Jan 12-13, 7.30-9.30pm; RMB400. Blue Note Beijing, see event listing.

Jan 13: P Money 

Paris Moore-Williams – aka P Money – is a British grime MC. He's the man behind hit songs like 'Slang Like This,' 'Anthemic' and 'Round the Clock.' He's known for putting on epic live performances, so be sure to drop in on his set at Dada on Saturday. 

Sat Jan 13, 10pm-late; tickets TBD; Dada, see event listing.

Jan 13: G2

The South Korea-based rapper Kevin Hwang (aka G2) has been gaining a lot of buzz in the rap scene lately. In addition to showing off his stuff in a bunch of South Korean rap battles, G2 released his debut album, G2's Life, last year. 

Sat Jan 13, 10pm; RMB200 (door), RMB120 (advance). Mix, see event listing.

Jan 14: Foster the People

American band Foster the People embark on their first-ever China tour this month to promote their third album, Sacred Hearts Club. Although best known for the viral hit, ‘Pumped Up Kicks,’ there’s more to the band than sinister lyrics juxtaposed with sunny beats. They’ll be stopping off in Beijing on Sunday.

Sun Jan 14, 8:30pm; RMB680 (door), RMB480 (advance); Tango, see event listing, tickets via www.247tickets.com.

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