Liu Jian
Listen to Liu Jian on Youku and Xiami.
Growing up in Henan, Liu Jian was your typical troublesome student – skipping class, failing tests and receiving little respect from more traditional classmates. After discovering China’s first generation of rockers, however, he embarked on a long and winding journey that took him through the military, a stint at the Propaganda Department, busking at subways and eventually to Shanghai, where he is now among the city’s finest troubadours. He tells his story on his debut album Memories of a Wandering Singer, which is accompanied with his a book. Both will be available at his upcoming show at LGMY Art Space. For more, check out our feature on the folk singer.
// Feb 6, 8-10pm, RMB50 (with CD and book). LGMY Art Space.
Made in Shanghai Vol 12
Listen to The Spondees on YouTube and Douban.
For the first edition of this local showcase, four of Shanghai's finest unites to take over On Stage. Featuring The Spondees, Beat Generation 1980s, Da Fresh and Parts and Labour.
// Feb 6, 9pm-late, RMB40-50. Yuyintang.
Runaway Snail
Listen to Runaway Snail on YouTube and Douban.
One of Shanghai’s most original acts celebrate their fifth anniversary with a free show at On Stage. Expect quirky indie-folk.
// Feb 6, 8.30pm-late, free entry. On Stage.
Luciano Ligabue
Listen to Luciano Ligabue on YouTube and Xiami.
The Italian singer-songwriter makes his China debut as part of his Mondovisione World Tour. This acoustic set will feature the multi-instrumentalist at times playing piano, guitar and banjo.
// Feb 7, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB350. QSW Culture Center.
Super Junior
Listen to Super Junior on YouTube and Xiami.
The K-pop superstars bring their Super 6 World Tour to the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Expect to hear plenty of songs from their recent album Mamacita.
// Feb 7, 6.30-10pm, RMB580-1,280. Mercedes-Benz Arena, tickets.
Feb 8: Vinyl Market, Vol 2
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After its inaugural edition packed On Stage last December, the Vinyl Market returns on February 8. Last time around, we managed to pick up a pristine copy of The Supremes’ A Bit of Liverpool and some 45s from top Mainland indie acts like AV Okubo and The Fallacy, while fighting off the urge to buy every single James Brown record that was available. Groove Bunny Records’ mastermind Endy will play old Chinese records to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival with DJ Sleepless, Wensen and Ollo-MAM also spinning sets. They’ll be keeping the turntables open from 3.30-4.30pm for anyone to play their favorite records. Anyone interested in selling their old records or CDs can contact dailyvinyl@163.com about setting up a stall.
// Feb 8, 2-9pm, free entry. On Stage.
Best of the Rest
A Percussive Night with SSO
Conductor Zhang Yi leads a concert that highlights the SSO’s percussion section. Soprano Lu Qi and baritone Liu Songhu guests.
// Feb 6, 8-10.30pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Hall.
Laputa: Castle in the Sky Animation Concert
Frequently compared to Walt Disney, Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki has crafted classic films like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. A major part of those films appeal is the elegant scores provided by composer Joe Hisaishi. This concert pairs a live symphonic orchestra performing these works accompanied by animations playing on a large screen.
// Feb 6, 8-10pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Hall.
Red Groove Project
Lawrence Ku’s excellent funk fusion band is always a crowd pleaser. Jonas Quartet opens.
// Feb 6, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Frank Bray and the Big Band
The Pearl’s resident baritone and his big brass band play swinging classics from the 20s and 30s.
// Feb 7, 7pm-late, RMB100-150. The Pearl.
Old Doll
The Nanjing punk group takes over Yuyintang with support from Fire Scene.
// Feb 7, 9pm-late, RMB40-50. Yuyintang.
Jonah Seetoh Quartet ft. special guest
The popular singer is a JZ Club staple and will be backed by his ace trio: Nicholas Bride on drums, Brian Hurley on bass and Toby Mak on trumpet. Expect special guests to pop by.
// Feb 8-9, 9.30pm, free entry. JZ Club.
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