Sep 23: When Icarus Falls
The Swiss post-metal favourites bring their ferocious sound to Shanghai for the first time with support from local favourites 21 Grams.
// Sep 23, 8.30pm-late, RMBTBA. QSW Culture Center.
Sep 25: Li Yundi
The
Beijing based classical pianist has been a star since winning the
International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition as an 18 year old.
// Sep 25, 7.30pm, RMB50-1,280. Shanghai Poly Theatre, 159 Baiyin Lu, by Yumin Nan Lu 白银路159号, 近裕民南路. Tickets.
Sep 25: Shunza
The Golden Melody Award winning singer-songwriter is revered for her “velvet” voice and love ballads. She brings her To the Top national tour to Luwan Stadium.
// Sep 25, 7.30pm, RMB180-1,280. Luwan Stadium, tickets.
Sep 26: Moritz von Oswald
The electronic music pioneer first got started in the late 90s, shaping the sound of dub techno through his legendary Basic Channel label. This last-minute show provides a rare opportunity to see the maestro perform live.
// Sep 26, 11pm-late, RMB150 (with two drinks). On Stage.
Sep 27: Concord Music Semester Opening Concert
To
welcome the new semester, Concord Music will host this concert
featuring teachers and students. Watch the prodigious musicians aged
four to six celebrate their love of music while performing on piano,
violin, ukulele and guitar. We’re giving away a pair of tickets. For
your chance to win, e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject 'Concord Music.'
// Sep 27, 1.30-2.30pm, RMB35 (free admission for children under 12). STCC Banquet Hall, 5235 7297, info@concord-music.com.
Sep 28: AV Okubo
The Wuhan break-wave innovators worked with Gang of Four’s Andy Gill on last year’s Maybe Mars released Dynasty. For more, check out our feature on the band.
// Sep 28, 9pm-11.30pm, RMB80. Yuyintang.
Sep 29: Kate Havnevik
The Norweigian singer specializes in idiosynchratic pop in the vein of Bjork and Kate Bush.
// Sep 29, 8-10pm, RMB120-150. MAO Livehouse.
Best of the Rest
Ron Kingston
The Australian smooth jazz soul singer takes up residency at Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel’s CC Bar. Expect to hear renditions of classics by Stevie Wonder, Sting, Michael Buble and more.
// Sep 23-16&28-29, 9pm-late, free entry. Renaissance Yangtze Shanghai Hotel.
Teresa Lee Quintet
The Shanghai Conservatory of Music graduate is a giant in the local jazz scene, often referred by the foreign press as the Chinese First Lady of Jazz.
// Sep 23, 9pm-late, free entry. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)
Karaoke World Champion: Shanghai
What started in 2003 in Finland has spread to more than 40 countries. The winners of the Shanghai leg goes on to participate in the national stages of this global contest.
// Sep 25, 8-10pm, RMB80. On Stage.
Rock & Roll Vandals
Half-Filipino, half-Scottish, all indie-pop outfit Shu Ying teams up with rockers Buzz for some double trouble at Inferno.
// Sep 25, 9pm-late, RMB50. Inferno.
We Three Vocal
The UK a cappella trio perform hits from The Beatles to Bruno Mars. Their unique style had them touring with Blondie and Tom Jones, as well as singing at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Jubilee.
// Sep 25-26, 7.30pm, RMB180-880. Shanghai Himalayas Art Center – Daguan Theater.
Biopolar Records x NOIShanghai
It’s been a banner year for the city’s noise scene and this 12 hour showcase is a celebration of experimental electronics. 19 acts from across the world will converge onto Inferno including standouts like Torturing Nurse, Appartus 1, Miguel Barella, Smoking Alien and much more.
// Sep 26, 9pm-late, RMB50. Inferno.
The Centaurs, Episode 6
Shanghai favorites Arrebato, Heimu, Nahash and Goooose team up for live experimental electronics, surely to be heavy on drones .
// Sep 26, 9.30pm-late, RMB30. Yuyintang.
JZ All Star Big Band
Sonic saxophonist Alec Haavik conducts and Jade Lee Quartet supports.
// Sep 26, 9.30pm-late, RMB80. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)
Nim
The Japanese post-rockers make their Shanghai debut.
// Sep 26, 8.30pm-late, RMBTBA. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路
Hristo Vitchev Quartet
The Bulgarian guitarist is known for is impressionist modern jazz style.
// Sep 27, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)
John Jam Session 5.0
John Nguidjol’s popular jam session takes over La Stazione every Monday. A variety of drink specials are available.
// Sep 20, 9.30pm-late, free entry. La Stazione.
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