Mar 9: Blackbird Blackbird + Chad Valley
Spring is coming and Split Works is celebrating by pairing the dreamy folktronica of San Francisco-based Blackbird Blackbird with the swoony electro-pop of UK songwriter Chad Valley (pictured) for a night of warm dreamscapes.
Mar 9, 8.30pm, RMB100-120. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Mar 11: DJ Franck Roger
A leading figure in European house, Roger continues the lessons of US pioneers like Kerri Chandler, Jovonn and Blaze.
Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. UNICO by Mauro Colagreco, see event listing.
Mar 12: Godspeed You! Black Emperor
The mysterious Montreal post-rock icons return to Shanghai where they packed the house last show with their trademark epic and dramatic live show.
Mar 12, 8.30pm, RMB280-360. Q.S.W. Culture Center, see event listing. Tickets.
Mar 12: Kalmah
The Finnish death metal favorites takes over MAO Livehouse where they plan to promise to punish the crowd with fan favorites like ‘Dead Man’s Shadow.’
Mar 12, 8.30pm-late, RMB180. MAO Livehouse.
Mar 13: Ian Shaw
The acclaimed jazz singer has won awards from the BBC and praise from The Guardian for his sincere style. His popularity has spread across North America and his first Asian tour stops off at JZ Club.
Mar 13, 9.30-11.30pm, RMB100. JZ Club.
Best of the Rest
Jianyi Huang Quintet
The standout organist leads his quintet through a night of sublime jazz. Xu Peng Quartet opens.
Mar 9, 9pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
Acoustic Night
Every Thursday, Jing’an spot My Ruin Bar invites musicians for an acoustic open mic, with 20 percent off on craft drinks.
Mar 10, 9pm-late, free entry. My Ruin Bar, see event listing.
Kyle Gemberling Quintet
The singer and trumpeter has drawn comparisons to Chet Baker and Harry Connick Jr.
Mar 10, 9pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
YYT Folk Night
Yuyintang turns things over to the city’s troubadours at their recurring folk night.
Mar 10, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Ji Ran
The pianist performs a programme of Schubert.
Mar 11, 7.45-9.45pm, RMB50. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
Thomas Hampson
This mixed bill features Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn, Strauss and an excerpt from Peking opera, The Drunken Beauty.
Mar 11, 8-10pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall.
Supernova Cruise
This fun showcase features bands from Hangzhou and Shanghai teaming up for a rocking dance party. Features indie rockers Shffle, rising Shanghai shoegazers Gu Shui Che Jian, local rockers Nameus, standout psych rockers Nonplus of Color and the punk poetry of Uche Sam x Sammy G.
Mar 11, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB60. MAO Livehouse.
Chad Romero's Rock 'n' Roll Birthday Bash
Expect a swinging and rocking birthday bash for the Shanghai staple with Hong Kong’s Justin Lim and His Rockabilly Express joining in the fun.
Mar 11, 9pm-late, RMB70. Inferno.
No Turning Back
Hot Pot Music presents the three-city tour of the Dutch hardcore favorites who are a year away from celebrating their 20th anniversary. Expect to hear plenty of hard hitting tracks from last year’s Never Give Up as the band returns to the Mainland for the third time.
Mar 11, 9-11.30pm, RMB90-120. Yuyintang.
Yue Xuan
The popular pianist brings his mini-recital tour to On Stage where fans can expect to hear plenty of tracks from In & Out.
Mar 11, 9-11pm, RMB50-60. On Stage.
Studio 188
Shanghai’s premiere party band rocks the house at JZ Club. Misha Kalinin Quartet opens and a jam session closes the night out.
Mar 11, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Macbeth
Shanghai Grand Theatre screens this pre-recorded performance of Macbeth featuring a stunning performance from star soprano Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth and the debut of Željko Lučić’s portrayal of the doomed titular character at the famed Met.
Mar 12, 2pm and 7.15pm, RMB100-150. Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Respighi Roman Trilogy
Lin Yousheng and the Shanghai Opera House Orchestra performs the ‘Fountains of Rome,’ ‘Pines of Home’ and ‘Roman Festivals.’
Mar 12, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB80-380. Shanghai Concert Hall.
CU Summer
The pop rockers celebrate their latest release with Mama Huhu at On Stage.
Mar 12, 8.30-10.30pm, RMB40-50. On Stage.
The 2nd annual PRIDE'S GOT TALENT
With ShanghaiPRIDE coming back in June, the organizers are hosting their second annual talent show in what promises to be one of many pre-parties. Celebrate Shanghai’s top amateur artists show off their skills from singing to drag art. Audience votes on the winners with RMB3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. All proceeds will go to support Pride 8.
Mar 12, 9pm-late, RMB100-150. The Pearl, see event listing.
Paskura
The St. Petersberg quartet have drawn comparisons to A Perfect Circle for a sound that blends heavy riffs, post-punk bass lines and plenty of distorted instrumental haze. They’re touring to China to celebrate the release of their latest disc, Myriad Eyes.
Mar 12, 9-11.30pm, RMB40-60. Yuyintang.
Shanghai Meltdown
Female metalcore upstarts Must Be Red headlines this stacked hardcore bill that features two acts visiting from Japan.
Mar 12, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Inferno, see event listing.
In Memory of Maurice White
The city’s finest jazz cats team up to pay tribute to the soulful founder of Earth, Wind and Fire with a night full of the funk legend’s classics. Misha Kalinin Quartet opens.
Mar 12, 9.30pm-late, RMB80. JZ Club.
Pêcheurs de Rêves
The duo of singer Laurent Brunetti and pianist Mario Pacchioli has thrilled crowds around the world with their original compositions and their powerful, yet sparse, show.
Mar 13, 7pm, RMB50-80. The Pearl, see event listing.
Metal Battle 2016 Semi-Finals
China’s biggest metal magazine is on the hunt to uncover Shanghai’s most evil metal band. Expect a fierce battle at Inferno with winners moving onto the national finals.
Mar 13, 8pm-late, RMBTBA. Inferno.
Ganaomang
MAO Livehouse host local stalwarts Dahlia Rosea, Lazy Fun, Peace & Wave and Dirt.
Mar 13, 8-10.30pm, free entry. MAO Livehouse.
Spring Festival Showcase
With Spring oh so close, MAO Livehouse celebrates with this local showcase featuring Local Fun, Peace & Wave, Dahlia Rosea and Chenai.
Mar 13, 8-10.30pm, RMBTBA. MAO Livehouse.
Bryan Rice
The Danish pop singer has been covered by British X-Factor winner Shayne Ward, Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams and Swedish Idol runner-up Erik Segerstedt.
Mar 13, 8.30-11pm, RMB80-120. Yuyintang.
Lynn Cassiers
The Antwerp born has performed at jazz festivals around the world. For her On Stage show, she will perform solo.
Mar 13, 9-11pm, RMB50-70. On Stage.
White Valentine’s Party
Yuyintang celebrates White’s Valentines with a quartet of Shanghai’s finest - Da Fresh, Wu Jialin, Little License and En Route.
Mar 14, 8-11pm, RMB40-50. Yuyintang.
Extreme Pop
This new project headlines JZ Club.
Mar 14, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
Both Willing
The Shanxi rockers bring their 29-date national tour to Yuyintang to celebrate their acclaimed new release, Soul Mate.
Mar 15, 9-11pm, RMB50-60. Yuyintang.
J3 Trio
The stand-out jazz trio always impresses.
Mar 15, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
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