After 19 years and 5000 shows, the venerable institution of blues, Shanghai's world famous "Cotton Club " shut its doors on March 25 2017.  As one our favourite bands and venues in Shanghai we are proud to welcome the whole team for two nights of Blues bliss at The Pearl. The Royal Hombres have been a fixture on the Shanghai music scene from the beginning of time. They held court at the Cotton Club for nineteen years and their music reflects an eclectic mix of blues, jazz and funk. The band , led by inimitable Blues legend, Greg Smith with Jorland Paulino on bass, Francesco Perre on drums, Yiko on vocals and Matt Cadillac Cooper on guitar and vocals.