That's Shanghai takes a look at the best live shows on this week:
Aug 7: Rhys Lewis
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The British singer-songwriter brings his blues and soul influenced stylings to Yuyintang Park this month. With his major label debut release, EP Bad Timing, in the bag, fans of soulful guitar rock shouldn’t miss this appearance by the Oxfordshire native.
Aug 7, 9pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Aug 7: Indian Summer
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Celebrate Qixi with some live music, as Indian Summer bring together love songs that will melt your heart. Following a series of themes across the night, the band will play 20 songs for hopeless lovers.
Aug 7, 7.30pm; RMB180 presale, RMB299 door. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Aug 7-10: Au Bonheur des Vivants - French Drama
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This mime duo will have you rolling on the floor with their combination of slapstick comedy, acrobatics and illusions. Their unpredictable performance will keep you on your toes and is sure to be a good distraction from the hustle and bustle of life in Shanghai.
Aug 7-10, 2/7.30pm; RMB180-580. 1862 Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.
Aug 9: DJ Lizzy
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DJ Lizzy has performed at various festivals and events all over the Asia, including Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2018, Jungle Music festival and more. In 2017, she became the first female DJ to ever perform at Ultra China in Shanghai and was invited to play at Ultra China again in 2018. She brings the party to Bar Rouge Friday night.
Aug 9, 10pm; RMB100 presale, RMB200 door. Bar Rouge. See event listing. Tickets.
Aug 10: Helsinki Lambda Club
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Japanese rockers Helsinki Lambda Club have had an interesting route so far. Formed in 2013 in Tokyo, they went through a talent show, getting selected as the best artists out of a group of 1,000. They went through some line-up changes and arrive here with a sound that admits homage to acts like The Strokes, Dinosaur Jr. and Pavement.
Aug 10, 8.30pm; RMB290 door, RMB490 VIP. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Aug 10: The Sound of the Native South American & Gansu Sangemao Tribal Soul
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What do Gansu province and South America have in common? Well, both have a rich tradition of interesting folk music, as exhibited in this upcoming show. Gansu musician Bone Lhamo Kyap hooks up with Peruvian polymath Ricardo Meza and others for a show unlike any other.
Aug 10, 9pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. The Pearl. See event listing. Tickets.
Aug 11: Yourboyfriendsucks
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It's been a while since we've seen epic indie rock band Yourboyfriendsucks take to the stage, but the Guangzhou band are coming back together for a brief reunion, with a show this weekend alongside other Canton stalwart Smelly Hoover, as well as Kimberley Road Union and Peach Illusion. If you see one live music show this weekend, it should be this one.
Aug 11, 8pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
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