Shanghai Weekly Gig Guide: Feb 17-23

Feb 19: Metz

The Toronto post-hardcore trio have released two acclaimed albums of menacing guitar-driven noise on Sub Pop while slaying crowds across the world. They'll be wrapping up their two-year long world tour for II with their Split Works organized Mainland debut. For more, check out our feature on Metz.
> Feb 19, 9pm, RMB100-120. Yuyintang, tickets. See event listing.

Feb 20: Winter Lollipop

New Shanghai collective Chie Wu! kicks off a new live series inviting Howie and Yang Yang from Your Boyfriend Sucks! The Guangzhou visitors will be bringing the noise and experience from the southern indie institution Full Label. Rounding out the bill is iwdbys, Little Monster, Undress for Success and Red Socks. For more, check out our interview with Chie Wu!'s Ale Amazon.
> Feb 20, 9pm-late, RMB60. Yuyintang, see event listing.

Feb 20-29: JZ School Open Class Week

With  their Spring Semester about to start up, JZ School is offering a week  of free classes for adults and kids. Take a class on everything from  jazz guitar to musical theater, taught by some of JZ Club’s staples like  Jonas Seetoh, Lawrence Ku and Jade Lee. For more, check out the schedule of adult classes available here and children's classes here.
> Feb 20-29, various times, free entry. JZ School.

Feb 22: The Night of the Cookers

Recorded in 1965 and released on the legendary Blue Note label, The Night of the Cookers was trumpeter Freddie Hubbard’s iconic first live album. Described as “one of the most compelling documents of a live band in a full flight,” it gets recreated by some of Shanghai’s finest jazz cats - Antonio Ximenez and Toby Mak on trumpet, Jianyi Huang on piano, Danny Zanker on bass and Al Gordon on drums.
> Feb 22, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.

Until Feb 28: The Haunted Cinema

MAO Livehouse will be transformed into a huge haunted house bringing to life some of cinema’s scariest scenes. There is only one way out – you have to cross the entire building and escape the haunted cinema.

> Until Feb 28, noon-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-8pm, 8-10pm, RMB78-100 (Mon-Thurs), RMB98-120 (Fri-Sun and holidays). MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Best of the Rest

Tinho Pereira
The Brazillian jazz guitarist returns to Heyday for a set celebrating classics by the likes of Jobim and Joao Gilberto.
> Feb 17, 9.30pm, free entry. Heyday, see event listing.

Yuyintang Folk Night
Local troubadors take over Yuyintang for a pair of urban folk shows.
> Feb 17-18, 9-11pm, free entry. Yuyintang.

Acoustic Night
Every Thursday, Jing’an spot My Ruin Bar invites musicians for an acoustic open mic, with 20 percent off on craft drinks.
> Feb 18, 9pm-late, free entry. My Ruin Bar, see event listing.

Isabelle
The songstress has performed at massive venues like Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall and will be bringing her sultry presence to Heyday for an intimate show.
> Feb 18, 9.30pm, free entry. Heyday, see event listing.

Jianyi Huang Quintet
The outstanding organist leads his quintet for what’s always a crowd-pleasing JZ Club show.
> Feb 18, 10.30pm, free entry. JZ Club.

Denise Minnifield & Chico
Two of Shanghai’s most soulful singers team up for this Heyday show. Minnifield brings her powerhouse gravely soulful vocals while Chico provides soulful, sultry vocals.
> Feb 19, 9.30pm, free entry. Heyday, see event listing.

Red Groove Project
Lawrence Ku’s 10-piece jazz-funk project takes over JZ Club for a pair of rollicking shows.
> Feb 19-20, 11pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.

Frank Bray
The Sinatra loving Lord of the Pearl returns to Heyday to bring that classic 60s jazz style with support from the Heyday Trio.
> Feb 20, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday, see event listing.

Mardi Gras Masquerade Bash
A touch of New Orleans takes over The Pearl for what promises to be a raucous bash. A live dixie band will perform while there will be plenty of beads and booze all nght long. Dress up for the ocassion with masquerade masks provided at the door.
> Feb 20, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. The Pearl, see event listing.

Kyle Gemberling
The singer and trumpeter is back at Heyday by popular demand. His voice has drawn comparisons to Harry Connick Jr and Chet Baker. Heyday Trio backs him up.
> Feb 21, 9.30pm, free entry. Heyday, see event listing.

Talvekoidik
The German group has been mixing IDM and classical since 2007. Favorites at indie music festivals around the world, they’re bringing their distinct sound crystalized on last year’s Spitzbergen to Yuyintang as part of their inaugural three-city China tour.
> Feb 21, 9-11pm, RMB50. Yuyintang.

Open Mic Jam
Every Monday, Yuyintang invites any musician to bring their gear down and jam with some like-minded people.
> Feb 22, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.

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