Shanghai Weekly Gig Guide: Nov 22-29

Nov 23: Birdy Nam Nam

Pioneers of turntablism in France, the DMC World DJ champions are lauded for using the form to create inventive beats. After a four-year break, they’re back as a trio with a new high octane electro sound in place of the smokey abstract hip hop they were previously known for. As their new album states, Dance or Die. Sun Glitters opens prior to his headlining show at The Shelter on November 24.
Nov 23, 9pm, RMB180-240. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Nov 24: José González

Split Works and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Hall kick off the third season of their perpetually sold out Contemporale series with the award-winning Swedish soulful troubadour. Known for his sparse mix of classical guitar and his soft voice, González has scored hits like ‘Crosses’ and his cover of The Knife’s ‘Heartbeats.’ He’s collaborated with Zero, been remixed by Tiësto and won last year’s Impala’s Independent Album of the Year for his third album, Vestiges & Claws. For more, check out our feature on the Contemporale series.
Nov 24, 7.45-9.30pm, RMB80-180. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.

Nov 24-25: Zai Live

Live Nation presents the second edition of this concert series dedicated to celebrating diversity in music. On November 24, Japanese indie-pop giants Sekai No Owari returns after headlining the Concrete + Grass Festival. They’ll be presenting their fantasy-like show, End of the World. The next night, singer-songwriter Yen J makes the trip up from Taiwan to showcase his skilled mix of jazz and pop that have made him a favorite in the Mandopop world.
Nov 24-25, 8pm, RMB180-680. Yunfeng Theatre, see event listings.

Nov 25: Mischa Maisky

The world renowned cellist returns to Shanghai to perform renditions of classics from Debussy, Franck, Poulenc and Piazzola.
Nov 25, 7.30pm, RMB180-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Centre.

Nov 25: Low Wormwood

The standout Lanzhou folk rock group have cultivated a national following thanks to acclaimed discs released on China’s two biggest indie labels, Maybe Mars and Modern Sky.
Nov 25, 8.30-10pm, RMB100. MAO Livehouse.

Nov 25: Rolling Bowling

After spending part of the year touring Europe, the Beijing rockabilly trio are bringing some old school rock and roll chaos across China to celebrate their Modern Sky debut, Love, Don’t Have Tomorrow. The Psyders and DJ B.O. support. For more, check out our 2015 interview with Rolling Bowling.
Nov 25, 9-11.30pm, RMB80-100. Yuyintang, see event listing.

Nov 26: Split Works 10th Anniversary Party

Celebrating a decade of bringing top acts from Kurt Vile to A$AP Ferg to China, Split Works are throwing a warehouse party at a secret location with a killer trio of bands. The godfathers of mainland art-punk P.K. 14 will play their first Shanghai show of the year. They’re joined by rising UK post-punk group Eagulls and raucous hometown heroes, Dirty Fingers. For more, check out our 2015 feature on P.K. 14.
Nov 26, 6pm, RMB150. Location will be revealed to those who purchase pre-sale tickets.

Nov 26: Shanghellfest

The city’s finest hardcore acts take over Inferno for one hell of a show. Scene stalwarts Spill Your Guts (pictured above), Loudspeaker and Chaos Mind are joined by homegrown upstarts like stoner rock trio Life Line, Shanghainese metalcore faves Fighting Back and blues sludge metal act Alpaca.
Nov 26, 8pm, free entry. Inferno, see event listing.

Nov 26: Elenore

The Beijing trio mixed Britpop pomp with hazy classic rock to great effect on last year’s, King of the Circus. The Tree Records affiliated group bring their epic sound to Yuyintng for a rare Shanghai appearance.
Nov 26, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB80-100. Yuyintang.

Nov 26: The Jessica Stuart Few

The Canadian indie jazz-folk trio are touring China to support their latest disc, The Passage. Known for their use of the koto, a traditional Japanese 13-stringed instrument, the soul-jazz trio recently won an Independent Music Award for Best Album.
Nov 26, 9pm, RMB50-60. Harley's Underground, see event listing.

Nov 27: Sisu

Fronted by Dum Dum Girls drummer Sandra Vu, the LA indie group is known for mixing psychedelic pop with electronic elements. They bring their inaugural China tour to Harley's Underground.
Nov 27, 9pm-late, RMB60-80. Harley's Underground, see event listing.

For more gigs, check out our Nightlife listings.

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