Jan 13-14: Jeff Lorber Fusion @ Blue Note Beijing
American jazz composer Jeff Lorber earned a Grammy nomination for his 2007 album He Had a Hat (released on Blue Note Records, which is of no relation the jazz club where he makes his Beijing appearance). The keyboardist’s band, The Jeff Lorber Fusion, broke onto the scene in the late 1970s, with their 1980 album Wizard Island introducing the world to an up-and-coming young saxophonist named Kenneth Bruce Gorelick – better known as Kenny G.
Fri Jan 13-Sat Jan 14, from 6pm; RMB280-RMB520 (purchase presale tickets here); Blue Note Beijing, see event listing.
Jan 13: School Live Bar Awards 2017
Head over to School Bar on Friday to celebrate a kickass year of music during their second annual awards ceremony. School Bar regulars were busy casting their votes for their favorite bands of 2016 throughout December. And the awards – for Best Live Show, Best Band and lots more – will be handed out on Friday night. Of course there will be a lineup of six great bands for the occasion: Steely Heart, LaiSee, Penicillin, The Hotline, DayDream and Duff Beer.
Fri Jan 13, 8pm; RMB50. School Live Bar, see event listing.
Jan 14: China 2017 5th Folk Festival
The 5th China Folk Festival is currently touring around the Mainland. And it’ll be making a stop right here in Beijing on Saturday. There’s going to be a solid lineup of bands, including the Frogs, Robella, Dimo, Tea Season and Via. The theme of this year’s fest is “Spring Ballads.” We’re not exactly sure what that means, but we are sure that this is a must-be-at event for folk-music lovers. We’re told that some performers are still being finalized so make sure to check the finalized lineup for yourself.
Sat Jan 14 4.30pm-midnight. RMB100 (presale)/RMB120 (door). Beijing Music Space 7 Banqiao Lane, Dongsi Beida Jie Renmei North Building, 1st Floor ,东四北大街板桥南巷7号人美大厦北楼一楼
Jan 15: Split Works Presents Vieux Farka Touré
Often dubbed the 'Hendrix of the Sahara,' Vieux Farka Touré faces huge expectations every time he steps on stage. As the son of Mali music legend Ali Farka Touré, he’s used to it. But Vieux has crafted his own musical identity by taking his father’s template and adding contemporary influences, from rock to dub, into the mix. He’s collaborated with the likes of Israeli singer-songwriter Idan Raichel, American indie singer Julia Easterlin and alternative rock star Dave Matthews. With a new album scheduled for April, Vieux promises the best has yet to come. Check him out at Yugong Yishan on Sunday night.
READ MORE: Vieux Farka Touré on Mali, the Blues and Following a Legend
Sun Jan 15, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB100-150. Yugong Yishan, see event listing.
Jan 15: Mountain Music & Barn Dance China Tour 2017
If you’re craving a taste of authentic old time Appalachian music the head over to Yue Space on Sunday. Jenny and the Hog Drovers will be providing their signature tunes, which include twin fiddles, guitar, double bass and banjo. And band member Phil Jamison will be teaching all of ya’ll the ins and outs of contra, square and big circle dancing. Guest musicians will also be teaching indigenous Chinese ethnic minority dances from their native Yunnan.
Sun Jan 15, 9-11.30pm 21:00; RMB50 (presale)/RMB60 door. Yue Space. See event listing and purchase tickets.
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