Mar 23-24: Antonio Hart Quartet
The Baltimore-born alto saxophonist has been a sideman for jazz giants like Roy Hargrove, Dizzy Gillespie and Dee Dee Bridgewater. As a band leader, he’s released several albums on prestigious labels like Impulse! Hart’s shows are known for his unique ability to incorporate a raft of trends into a personal whole, often with a Latin bent.
Mar 23-24, 10pm, RMB100. JZ Club, see event listing.
Mar 25: -M-
The French indie-pop superstar returns to Shanghai a couple years after bringing hometown heroes AM444 along for a European stadium tour. For the show, he will be joined by rising pop rock star Izia, and organizers are attempting to arrange a live collaboration with Hanggai guzheng master Sangka for some unique versions of past -M- favorites. For more, check out our interview with -M-.
Mar 25, 8.30pm, RMB280-380. Q.S.W. Culture Center, tickets. See event listing.
Mar 26: Water Heavens
Oscar and Grammy Award winning composer Tan Dun introduces the second season of his Zhujiajiao show. Conceived for strings, water, pipa and voice, Water Heavens is a multidisciplinary piece where water plays the lead character. Following this grand opening, the show will be performed every Saturday after.
Mar 26, 7pm, RMB80-1,080. Water Heavens Performance Hall, 3 Caogang Tan, by Xijing Lu, Zhujiajiao Old Town 朱家角西井街漕港滩3号水乐堂, 近西井路 (021 962 388, www.ticket2010.com)
Mar 26: sayCet
The Parisian electronic psychedelic favorites take over QSW as their Chinese tour stops off in Shanghai.
Mar 26, 8.30-11pm, RMB100-120. QSW Culture Center, tickets.
Mar 26: Perpetual Motion Machine
The Beijing based group are one of China’s
biggest and most acclaimed indie acts with a sound that mixes
traditional sounds with contemporary elements ranging from rock to
electronica. Ever unpredictable, expect the group to pack Yuyintang as
their 11-city national tour to show off their new drummer stops off in
Shanghai.
Mar 26, 9pm, RMB80. Yuyintang.
Mar 27: Epica
The award-winning Dutch symphonic metal band lives up to its name on crushing albums like 2014’s The Quantum Enigma, which also cracked the US Billboard 200. They continue their quest to conquer the world by taking over MAO Livehouse.
Mar 27, 8pm, RMB280-360. MAO Livehouse, tickets. See event listing.
Best of the Rest
YYT Folk Night
Yuyintang turns things over to the city’s troubadours at their recurring folk night.
Mar 23, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Kyle Gemberling Trio
The singer and trumpeter has drawn comparisons to Chet Baker and Harry Connick Jr.
Mar 23, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Li Zhi
For over a decade, Li has rocked major cities across China, Europe and the United States. With albums like I Love Nanjing and Hello Zhengzhou to his name, he’s back on the road as part of his national Movement tour.
Mar 23-24, 8-10pm, RMB300. MAO Livehouse.
Acoustic Night
Every Thursday, Jing’an spot My Ruin Bar invites musicians for an acoustic open mic, with 20 percent off on craft drinks.
Mar 24, 9pm-late, free entry. My Ruin Bar, see event listing.
Dirty Fingers
On the last Thursday of every month, rising
hometown rockers Dirty Fingers takes over Yuyintang to raise a ruckus
with some of their favorite bands. This edition features Pinball City,
Security Team and Old Aunt.
Mar 24, 9pm, RMB30. Yuyintang.
Shirley Maria Carranza
The Colombian singer returns to the intimate confines of Heyday for a night of sublime Latin jazz.
Mar 24, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Mars en Folie
MAO Livehouse hosts this annual French music showcase, featuring electro act Babel and ballroom punk artist Fabian Tharin.
Mar 25, 8.30-11pm, free entry. MAO Livehouse.
No Escape
This metal and hardcore local showcase features Hubristic Control, Thy Blood, FNFAL, Fighting Back and Crying Scarecrow.
Mar 25, 8.30pm, RMB60. On Stage.
Frank Bray
The Sinatra loving singer already rules The Pearl and is becoming a Heyday fixture.
Mar 25, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Qigang Chen's Iris Devoilee (Iris Unveiled)
Perry So and the SSO performs a programme featuring McKinley, Bartok and resident composer’s Qigang Chen’s Iris Devoilee.
Mar 26, 8-10pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
Plastic Chocolate Rock & Symphony Concert
The
Sino-South Korean indie-rockers are back nearly 13 years after
releasing their debut EP. Their new disc reflects on their hiatus and
they’re teaming with members of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Orchestra and Atomic Media Studio for a night of symphony backed rock.
Mar 26, 8.30pm, RMB80-100. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Various Forms
On Stage’s recurring local showcase features a stacked bill featuring Future Gaze, Must Be Red, Tang Trio and Mercy and Sorrow.
Mar 26, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB60-70. On Stage.
Hazel Gould
The British singer and Heyday favorite returns for a night of soulful jazz.
Mar 26, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
RTM
Damien Banzigou’s world fusion group takes a
break from the studio where they are recording their debut disc to bring
their colorful and innovative sounds to JZ Club. They will be shooting
the performance for a live video release.
Mar 26, 11pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club, see event listing.
The Sign of Human
The shoegaze giants from Taiwan have
harnessed a dark psychedelic sound. They’ve played South by Southwest
twice and will be performing an early gig at Yuyintang.
Mar 27, 7.30-9pm, RMB60-80. Yuyintang.
Anne Evenou
Heyday gets a French touch as Evenou returns with a set of classic French jazz favorites.
Mar 27, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Jasmine Chen
The enchanting singer returns to JZ Club backed by
Jianyi Huang on piano and Toby Mak on trumpet. Expect a night of
ethereal sublime jazz.
Mar 27, 9.30pm, RMB50. JZ Club.
Zhang Xiahao
Universal Music presents
the Vancouver based singer-songwriter putting his own twist on
traditional Chinese pop with flourishes reminiscent of pop stars like
Lana del Ray and Michael Buble.
Mar 27, 8-10.30pm, RMB80-120. On Stage.
The Powder
The Beijing rockers debuted at the MIDI Festival in 2011 and have won Douban Music Awards since. They’ll be bringing their bluesy rock sound to Yuyintang.
Mar 27, 9pm, RMB60-80. Yuyintang.
Open Mic Night
Arguably the city’s favorite live house, Yuyintang turns the stage over to any musicians passing through with their gear to jam.
Mar 28, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
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