5 Best Live Music Shows in Shanghai This Week

By Erica Martin, November 1, 2017

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That's Shanghai takes a look at the best concerts and shows of the week:


Nov 2: Inner Life Burst Album Release Concert

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JZ Club hosts the release show of the Shanghai-based Coelho Band, led by Portuguese guitarist Luis Coelho. With members from Cuba, Mauritius and Russia, the band brings together different music cultures for a unique, guitar-driven sound.
Nov 2, 10pm. JZ Club, see event listing.


Nov 2: Anvil

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OG Canadian heavy metal band Anvil, who formed in 1978 and were forerunners of metal's most iconic bands like Megadeth and Metallica, come to Shanghai for a show at Bandai Namco. Anvil were the subject of an acclaimed documentary in 2008 and have released 16 studio albums.
Nov 2, 8.30pm, Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.


Nov 3: P-Town

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One of Hefei's veteran DIY punk bands release their third album, Vendetta! Never Forget!, and embark on their latest China tour. The supporting line-up features several Shanghai hardcore and punk acts, from Spill Your Guts to Round Eye to Rebellion.
Nov 3, 8.30pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.


[Canceled] Nov 4: The Pearl 4th Anniversary

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[Ed. note: this event has been canceled. More info here.] Shanghai’s most spectacular cabaret and theatre celebrates its fourth anniversary in style with a line-up of its best performers. Expect a top-notch variety show of song, dance, drag and cabaret from Frank Bray and the Pearl Jazz Band, Kseniya Penner, Mandy Embers, Lulu Galore and lots more. Reservations highly recommended.
Nov 4, 9pm, RMB100 presale, RMB150 door. The Pearl, see event listing.


Nov 5: Twisted Machine Lost in Beijing Tour

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 Founded in 1998, Twisted Machine is one of Beijing's long-running metal bands, who are set to return to Mao Livehouse as part of their latest tour, a nation-wide expedition they've called Lost In Beijing.
Nov 5, 8.30pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.


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