5 Best Live Music Shows in Beijing This Week

By That's Beijing, February 28, 2018

Mar 1: Ride

Ride was a pretty big deal back in the '90s -- not to say the band's not a big deal now. But albums like Nowhere, Going Blank Again and Carnival of Light were major players in the world of '90's shoegaze. You can check them out at their Beijing show at Tango on Thursday.

Thur Mar 1, 8.30-10pm; RMB400 (door), RMB320 (presale). Tango, see event listing.

Mar 2-3: D.O.G. x School New Year Opening

School Bar is officially reopening on Friday, after their holiday break. This weekend, they'll be teaming up with local label D.O.G. for two epic nights of music. On Saturday Holy Shit, The Flyx, Pacalolo, Secret Club and Hangnail will perform. And on Sunday, Three Kings, LaiSee, The Hotline, Ouch and Screaming Kong will take the stage.

Sat-Sun Mar 2-3, 9pm. 150 (presale, both nights), 100 (door, one night). School Live Bar, see event listing.

Mar 3: Samiyam

Hey all you '90s kids, Samiyam will be stopping off in Beijing on Saturday as part of his Asia tour. Samiyam has produced for the likes of Pharoahe Monch, Joery Badass and Blu and recently released two albums Animals Have Feelings (2016) and Pizza Party (2017). This one should be good.

Sat Mar 3, 9pm; 120 (presale), 150 (door). Worker's Stadium, see event listing.

Mar 4: Pia Fraus

Estonian indie rockers Pia Fraus bring their unique blend of dream pop, shoegaze and electronica to Yue Space. The group’s entrancing distorted sound is set to spellbind your evening.

Sun Mar 4, 9pm; RMB120 (door), RMB100 (presale); Yue Space, see event listing.

Mar 6: Alex Cummings Quintet

Check out the New York based singer and saxophonist for his Beijing performance. The Alex Cummings Quintet will perform all sorts of American jazz standards along with plenty of pop, rock and jazz-infused originals.

Tues Mar 6, 9pm; RMB50 (presale), RMB60 (door). DDC, see event listing.

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