That's Shanghai takes a look at the best concerts and live gigs on this week.
Nov 30: The Molemen
Flyer courtesy of The Molemen.
Feast your ears on a sonic buffet of ska-reggae, psychedelic rock and neo-funk. November 30 at YYT Park heralds the return of subterranean misfits Molemen, alongside fresh-from-touring-Japan Parachutes on Fire and local funksters 和平和浪.
Nov 30, 9pm, RMB50 pre sale, RMB60 door. Yuyintang Park, see event listing.
Nov 30 - Dec 1: Nu-Queens Saga
Flyer courtesy of Ink Sight Group.
SHAKE keeps funkin' into the future, with a concert dedicated to the women pushing funk and soul steadily forward. The club's six-piece band and guest singers interpret the music of Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone and more at this show and dance party. Supper club vibes from 6pm; live music from 10.30pm. Futuristic nu-attire encouraged.
Nov 30 - Dec 1, 10.30pm, RMB80. Shake, see event listing.
Dec 1: Music By Design
Photo courtesy of 247tickets.
Music by design is bringing Chinese and Nordic artists to the stage in a collaborative project unlike anything they've put on before. Cha Cha, Jasmine Li and Dirty Fingers will play with Finnish singer-songwriter Ida Elina, Norwegian Bror Forsgren, Danish Farveblend and soul-singer Elias for a multi-national showcase that's promising to cover a lot of ground.
Dec 1, 8pm, RMB100 pre sale, RMB120 door. Yuyintang, see event listing, buy tickets.
Dec 2: Samba Day
Flyer courtesy of Barraco.
Eat, drink, but most importanly, dance your heart out this weekend at Barraco. They're celebrating National Samba Day with live music and feijoada from their new head chef, Victor Vieira, and it's gonna be delicious. And fun. And did we mention live samba players?
Dec 2, 1pm, no cover. Barraco, see event listing.
Dec 2: Mary See The Future
Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Influenced by British rock, this mando-pop band has been making music for over 10 years now. Having all grown up in Taipei, there's a soft romanticism to their indie sound, mixing hope, desperation and other opposing factors in their lyrics and vibe.
Dec 2, 8.30pm, RMB100 pre sale, RMB120 door. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.
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