Sep 30: Hiphopera
After a fantastic first full season paying tribute to everyone from Stevie Wonder to country,
Encore Live is back at the Mixing Room with an all-star collection of
Shanghai based musicians. This show pays tribute to the history of hip
hop from its creation in the streets of 1970s New York to its ubiquity
today. For more, check out our 2015 feature on Encore Live.
Sep 30, 7pm, RMB180-250. The Mixing Room.
Oct 1-5: World Music Shanghai 2016
Celebrate
the sounds of all the world in Xintiandi and The Hub during the Golden
Week Holiday. Famed world musicians like Tuva’s Alash, Indian sitar
player Purbayan, six-time Emmy Award winner Mirian Mendez, Raga Ragini
Gulaza and many more will perform at this multicultural world music
carnival.
Oct 1-3, 4.45-9.45pm, free entry. The Hub.
Oct 1-5, 4.45-9.45pm, free entry. Xintiandi, Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路, 近马当路
Oct 4: Kesha
No
show is shrouded in more mystery this month than the pop star’s
upcoming mainland stadium tour. While songs like ‘Tik Tok’ and ‘Die
Young’ catapulted her to fame, Kesha has been on a relentless mission to
redefine herself artistically. A nasty lawsuit against her former
producer and label boss Dr. Luke for sexual assault has slowed down any
new releases, but Kesha has spent the summer on her ‘Fuck the World’
tour where she’s been indulging in her true love of classic and
psychedelic rock performing “songs you’ve never heard me play before and
I may never play again.”
Oct 4, 7.30pm, RMB299-999. Shanghai Grand Stage.
Oct 4-6: Simple Life
One
of Taiwan’s most popular music festivals returns to Shanghai for the
third straight year. Mandopop stars like Rene Liu and Cheer Chen will
share the bill with stalwarts of the Mainland indie scene like Nova
Heart (pictured above), Omnipotent Youth Society and Sound Toy. In
previous years, international headliners like Television, UB40 and Macy
Gray were announced closer to the festival date, although last year’s
attempts to bring in Lauryn Hill and Rufus Wainright were scuttled by
last minute visa issues. For more, check out our 2014 feature on Nova Heart.
Oct 4-6, 1.20-9.40pm, RMB230 per day. Expo Park.
Oct 5: Amorphis
The Finnish melodic progressive metal masters rocks MAO Livehouse while still soaking in the adulation to their last disc, Under the Red Clouds.
Oct 5, 8.30-10.30pm, RMB260-320. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Oct 6: Scott Henderson Trio
The
South Miami guitarist mixes the classic rock styles of Jimmy Page and
Jeff Beck with the freewheeling jazz sounds of Miles Davis and John
Coltrane. Named the number one jazz guitarist by Guitar World, he’s bringing his ace trio to On Stage to celebrate last year’s Vibe Station – which some have dubbed his masterpiece.
Oct 6, 9pm, RMB180-230. On Stage, see event listing.
Oct 7: Nightwish
The
Finnish symphonic metal giants are their country’s most successful
musical export with over 8 million records sold. They’ve topped the
charts at home five times while scoring a global breakthrough with their
hit song ‘Wish I Had An Angel.’ They’re back at Q.S.W. to appease their
rabid fanbase, a mere six months after their last Shanghai show.
Oct 7, 8pm-late, RMB388-688 (RMB1,288 for VIP tickets). QSW Culture Center, see event listing.
Best of the Rest
Acoustic Night
Every Thursday, Jing’an spot My Ruin Bar invites musicians for an acoustic open mic, with 20 percent off on craft drinks.
Sep 28 and Oct 5, 9pm-late, free entry. My Ruin Bar, see event listing.
Hurry Up and Wait
The local funk rockers rock the Brew at the Kerry Hotel until September 29.
Sep 28-29, 8pm, free entry. Kerry Hotel Pudong, see event listing.
Hot Lips Live Jazz Night
Every Wednesday to Saturday, Nana Lee and keyboardist/pianist OJ play smooth jazz at 1515 West Bar, complementing mixologist Macarena Rotger’s new cocktail menu.
Sep 28-Oct 1 and Oct 5-8, 7pm, free entry. 1515 West Chophouse, see event listing.
Xie Chunhua
The singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist brings his urban folk sounds to Yuyintang in celebration of his debut full length, Count.
Sep 29, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB70-80. Yuyintang.
Aesthesys
The Moscow instrumental group is known for mixing post-rock with ambient and neoclassical influences for an epic sound that really shines live.
Sep 29, 8pm, RMB120. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
JZ Pop-Up
With their new club set to open on October 14, JZ Club takes over The Market first for a jazz pop-up. Tickets include drinks and starters.
Sep 30, 7.30-11pm, RMB150. The Market.
Noukilla
Shanghai’s top seggae-fusion band takes over The Pearl once again, bringing their chops and presence that have made them one of the city’s most consistently top live acts. Expect sunny sounds of Mauritius with DJ Skinny Brown supporting with a global bass set. Two dancers will also lead the crowd through sega dance lessons. Dress code: green, black and red.
Sep 30, 9pm-late, RMB120-150. The Pearl, see event listing.
Coldburn
The German hardcore act has toured with the likes of Brutality Will Prevail and Born From Pain. Last year, they released the heavy disc, Down in the Dumps.
Sep 30, 8.30pm, RMB80-100. Inferno, see event listing.
MAO Livehouse Shanghai 7th Anniversary Party
To celebrate their seventh birthday, MAO Livehouse takes on a ‘Seven Year Itch.’ There will be an LED screen for people to leave some words of appreciation to the livehouse, which has been home to numerous fantastic gigs including last night’s incredible show by anderson.paak. Expect sets from local faves with attendees who pre-order receiving a gift.
Sep 30, 8-11.30pm, RMB80-120. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Made in Shanghai
This local showcase features Beat Generation 1980's, HOWHY and the always awesome Nonplus of Color.
Sep 30, 9-11pm, RMB50-60. Yuyintang.
Fuse Land
The third edition of this jazzy club hip hop night features Shi-Ski, Namy and DJ Ryow (aka Smooth Current) .
Oct 1, 8pm, RMB160-190 (RMB360 for VIP passes). MAO Livehouse.
MAO Livehouse 7th Anniversary
MAO Livehouse continues its birthday celebrations with an excellent bill of the mainland’s most promising acts including Hefei instrumentalists RC4Y, Hefei alt-rockers Mourning, Hangzhou synth-rockers Griff0 and hometown heroes Must Be Red.
Oct 2, 8.30pm, RMB60-150. MAO Livehouse.
Shanghai Sexy Rock Night
Harley’s welcomes three of Shanghai’s hardest working acts - Dirty Fingers, The Psyders and Dahlia Rosea for an eclectic but rocking party.
Oct 2, 9pm, free entry. Harley's Underground, see event listing.
Devilish Impressions
For over 15 years, the Polish black metal act has always been one step ahead of the curve mixing brutal riffs with an avant-garde attitude.
Oct 2, 9.30pm, RMB100-120. Inferno, see event listing.
Adept
The Swedish metal-core giants have won wide acclaim for mixing classics 80s hardcore with newer proggier sounds. While albums like Another Year of Disaster have been acclaimed, its their powerful live show that Adept really shines.
Oct 3, 8.30-10pm, RMB120-160. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
Game Over
Inferno welcomes the thrash masters who has rocked major stages from the Headbangers Open Air Festial to the True Thrash Fest in Osaka.
Oct 3, 9.30pm, RMB120-140. Inferno, see event listing.
Sailor Suit and Double Pony Tail
Cosplay it up at this costume rock dance party featuring performances by Da Fresh, Jazzlipper and Runaway Snail.
Oct 4, 8-11.30pm, RMB80-120. Yuyintang.
Napoleon
The British avant-garde metal act bring their seven-city China tour to Yuyintang. Their debut disc, Mind Newborn was released in May and received a five star rating from Kerrang!
Oct 5, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB90-120. Yuyintang.
Zhu Qiao
The troubador has been nominated for Chinese Music Media Awards and is touring the nation for his second solo disc, New Day.
Oct 7, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB80-100. Yuyintang.
Sacred Rock
China rock veteran Feng Yasheng has charted in the Top 3 of the QQ Music Rock Charts while teaming with ‘Mr. MIDI’ Lu Jun on the EP Return of the King. Her rock project takes over Harley’s Underground as part of the Return of the King national tour.
Oct 8, 9.30pm, RMBTBA. Harley's Underground, see event listing.
Chen Chen
The folk favorite brings his national tour to Yuyintang to celebrate his latest EP, Who.
Oct 9, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB40-50. Yuyintang.
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