Jan 13: Shake 6 Month Anniversary
The Heyday offshoot are celebrating their sixth month birthday with live performances from stalwarts in the scene like Cherry Brown, Denise Minnifield, Hazel Gould and Redic. There’s an additional special set menu for two priced at RMB998 that includes Thai-style Hokkaido scallops, grilled lobster, Sambal-style roasted chicken and more.
Jan 13, 7pm, RMB100. Shake.
Jan 13: Alice Sara Ott
The
widely lauded German-Japanese pianist returns to Shanghai Oriental Art
Center, where she will perform a rare program of Grieg. Recently, Ott
made her debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony
and the Royal Philharmonic.
Jan 13, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
Jan 13: Vieux Farka Touré
Often
referred to as the 'Hendrix of the Sahara,' the acclaimed
singer-songwriter-guitarist has carried on the tradition of his Grammy
Award winning father Ali in terms of peddling the 'phantom blues' while
serving as a cultural ambassador for Mali. Vieux makes his Shanghai
debut as the latest headliner in the Split Works and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall curated Contemporale series. For more, check out our feature on Vieux Farka Toure.
Jan 13, 7.45pm (doors open at 7pm), RMB80-180. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
Jan 13: MDC
The
seminal punk band formed in Austin, Texas in 1981 and were the standard
bearers for the North American hardcore scene along with contemporaries
like Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Black Flag and DOA. For
their inaugural tour of Chinese mainland, they’re bringing along American
punk band The Elected Officials and Shanghai favorites, Round Eye.
Jan 13, 9pm, RMB100-120. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Jan 13: Friday the 13th
For this evil of nights, Inferno have lined up a trifecta of brutal acts to rock the night out. Features Grindhouse (who are also playing Harley’s on Jan 14), Theory of Convergence and Hunimal.
Jan 13, 9pm, free entry (with nuggets). Inferno, see event listing.
Jan 13: Harley's Dream
Since reopening, Harley’s Underground has been holding it down for Xuhui with its weekend local showcases. On Friday, they’re teaming up psychedelia band with dark folk act Band O’Bros and post-rockers Pixel Prism Three.
Jan 13, 9.30pm, RMBTBA. Harley's Underground, see event listing.
Jan 14: Buenos Vista Social Club Tribute Concert
Ry Cooder’s seminal celebration of Afro-Cuban musical heritage is feted in this popular touring tribute show.
Jan 14, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, see event listing.
Jan 14: Sandy Lam
The
Hong Kong diva brings her 30 year anniversary tour to Shanghai where
she will serenade Mercedes-Benz Arena with her numerous pop ballads.
Jan 14, 7.30pm, RMB280-1,380. Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Jan 15: Metallica
The metal legends are returning to Shanghai for just the second time. They're in fine form with their latest disc, Hardwired... To Self Destruct topping the charts in over 20 countries and marking the group touching on its thrash metal roots. For more, check out our interview with Kirk Hammett.
Jan 15, 8pm, RMB480-1,980. Mercedes-Benz Arena, tickets.
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