June 15: Henry Padovani
The Intriguing Corsicon has enjoyed a wonderfully weird career. He co-founded The Police with Stewart Copeland and Sting, only to get the boot before the group found stardom. Don’t feel bad for the guitarist – he’s since started acclaimed bands like The Flying Pandovanis, co-founded IRS Records (first home to R.E.M.) and found stardom in France as a judge on the X-Factor. He’s bringing his world tour to UNICO to support his newest solo disc.
June 15, 10pm-late, free entry. UNICO by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
June 15-16: Dong Dong Showcase
Upcoming European and Chinese bands team up in this series of national concerts. For the inaugural Shanghai showcase, French electro rockers Success team up with the eerily similarly named Undress for Success on June 15. The next night, young French rockers Last Train, who boast a powerful sound that has traces of Black Sabbath, team up with hometown raconteurs Dirty Fingers.
June 15-16, 8.30pm, RMB80-100. Yuyintang.
June 17: Igor Butman Quartet
As leader of the Moscow Jazz Big Band, Butman has established himself as one of Russia's premier saxophonists. The St. Petersburg born virtuoso holds dual citizenship in the US and Russian Federation, serving as one of the most vocal proponents of his country's rich jazz scene. For more, check out our feature on the last days of JZ (and why it's coming back bigger and better).
June 17, 7pm, RMB180-1,280. Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall, tickets. See event listing.
June 18: Yndi Halda
One of England's leading post-rock groups make their long-awaited return, finally releasing their sophomore disc a decade after their hallowed violin-driven debut. Under Summer expands Yndi Halda's sonic canvas, incorporating lyrics for the first time. For their return to China, frontman James Vella promises "we have four singers so we can really dig into the harmonies and the choral lines." For more, check out our feature on Yndi Halda.
June 18, 9-10.30pm, RMB120-150. MAO Livehouse.
June 19: Lambchop
For three decades, Kurt Wagner and friends have been writing their own chapter in Nashville's rich musical history as the self-proclaimed "most fucked up country band" in the city. Alternative country before that term existed, the group's sound has grown to encompass everything from jazz to avant-garde noise. Their show will be the closing concert for the second season of the Split Works and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Contemporale collaboration. For more, check out our feature on Lambchop.
June 19, 7pm, RMBB80-180. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - Chamber Hall.
June 20–21: Kurt Rosenwinkel
Widely praised as one of the finest jazz guitarists of the under-50 generation, Rosenwinkel returns to Shanghai after packing JZ Club with an impressive solo show last year. This time, he’s bringing his trio along to take over the Red Town favorite, On Stage.
June 20–21, 8.30pm, RMB180-260. On Stage, see event listing.
Best of the Rest
Jun’s Farewell Party
Yumenin bassist Jun is leaving town and Inferno is throwing an epic farewell party feature four local staltwart bands: Zinapunx, 8 Dian Zu Yue Tuan, Fighting Back and of course, one last show by Japanese pop-punk rockers Yumenin.
June 15, 8pm, free entry. Inferno, see event listing.
Acoustic Night
Every Wednesday, the Jing’an lounge welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic gear and kick out the jams.
June 15, 9pm-late, free entry. My Place Ruin Bar, see event listing.
Teresa Lee
One of the most popular singers in Shanghai’s thriving local jazz scene, Lee takes over Heyday for a night of swing standards.
June 15, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Fete de la Musique
This global celebration of everything music takes over seven cities across the Mainland. New French talents like Success, Last Train and Smokey Joey & the Kid will perform shows across the city with China stalwarts like the awesome electro-clash rockers Pet Conspiracy (pictured above) taking over Q.S.W. Culture Center on June 17. For more, visit the Fete de la Musique website.
June 17, 7-9pm, RMBTBA. Q.S.W. Culture Center
Richard Galliano & Geneva Camerata
French accordionist Richard Galliano follows in Astor Piazzolla’s tango nuevo footsteps.
June 17, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, see event listing.
The Bilinda Butchers
The San Francisco group reference shoegaze legends My Blood Valentine in their name and in their occasionally ear-bleeding dream pop sound.
June 17, 8.30pm, RMB150. MAO Livehouse.
Shanghai Indie Band Showcase
Yuyintang welcomes some of the city’s finest new rockers featuring Marquee VII, Lao Ayi and Limousine.
June 17, 9pm, RMB50. Yuyintang.
Frank Bray
The dapper singer returns to Heyday for a night celebrating Sinatra and his swinging style.
June 17, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. Heyday.
Yeti
The Japanese pop-rockers bring their Friendship tour to Mercedes-Benz Arena.
June 18, 7.30-10pm, RMB333-1,680. Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Roth Bart Baron
The Tokyo indie-folk duo have performed alongside such luminaries as Surfjan Stevens, Kurt Vile and The National.
June 18, 8.30pm, RMB180. On Stage.
.GIF
The Singapore indie-electronic duo has been praised by global tastemakers like VICE while drawing comparisons to Portishead and the xx. For their Shanghai debut, they’re joined by two of the city’s finest: Goooooose and Future Gaze.
June 18, 9.30pm, RMB60. Harley’s Underground, see event listing.
Mitsume
The Japanese indie-rockers brings their twee sounds to Yuyintang with support from one of China’s buzziest indie groups, Gatsby in a Daze from Hangzhou.
June 18, 9.30pm, RMB105-120. Yuyintang.
Furious Night
Inferno hosts three of the city’s finest metal acts headlined by the melodic death metal stalwarts, The Arcbane. Younger acts On the Verge of Extermination and n’EON support.
June 18, 9.30pm, RMB50. Inferno.
Cuckooland
The Shanghainese quartet celebrate their Brit rock stylized debut with an official album release hometown show at Yuyintang.
June 19, 7pm, RMB50. Yuyintang.
YYT Open Mic
Shanghai musicians are welcome to bring down their nstrumentss and take over Yuyintang’s stage.
June 20, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Ma Yuan
The Kunming rockers celebrates their poetic debut disc The Mother Star by bringing their national tour to Yuyintang.
June 21, 9-11.30pm, RMB50-60. Yuyintang.
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