Aug 3: Octopuss & Xie Tian Xiao
Sweet double bill with Italian funk rockers Octopuss teaming with famed Shandong alt rock singer Xie Tian Xiao (pictured above), who has been smashing guitars and rocking crowds since the 1990s.
Aug 3, 8.30pm, RMB100-150. Yuyintang.
Aug 4: Homeboy Sandman
Yeti and Le Baron welcomes the Stones Throw approved Queens rhymer. Born to a Dominican Republic boxer, Homeboy Sandman continues the family’s pugilist heritage with heavyweight rhymes over lush beats by the likes of Large Professor, Oh No, RJD and Blu.
Aug 4, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, see event listing.
Aug 5: Cha Liang Fen
The Modern Sky pop-rockers have scored a bonafide viral hit in the infectious ‘Girls Like Girls.’ They’re touring the nation to celebrate their newest disc.
Aug 5, 8.30pm, RMB80. On Stage.
Aug 5: Helfest 2016
MAO Livehouse welcomes Finish death metal favorites Omnium Gatherum and Mors Principum Est for a night of truly hell-raising rock.
Aug 5, 8.30pm, RMB220. MAO Livehouse.
Aug 5: Noukilla
Shanghai’s top seggae-fusion band are consistently one of the most crowd-pleasing acts in the city. They're taking over the sophisticated confines of The Pearl for what promises to be an epic dance party.
Aug 5, 9pm, RMB120-150. The Pearl, see event listing.
Aug 6: Li Jian
The renowned pianist and conductor leads his 30-member piano corps through a months-long national tour that kicks off at Shanghai Grand Theatre to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Parson Music.
Aug 6, 7.15pm, RMB180-880. Shanghai Grand Theatre.
Best of the Rest
Acoustic Night
Every Thursday, Jing’an spot My Ruin Bar invites musicians for an acoustic open mic, with 20 percent off on craft drinks.
Aug 3, 9pm-late, free entry. My Ruin Bar, see event listing.
YYT Folk Night
Local troubadours take over Yuyintang for the livehouse’ recurring urban folk series.
Aug 3&7, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Chico
Expect a mix of jazzy soul from the budding Heyday institution.
Aug 3&7, 9.30pm-late, RMBTBA. Heyday.
Gordon
The popular Taiwan rhymer is touring the Mainland celebrating his the latest edition of Dr. Paper series.
Aug 4, 8-10pm, RMB220. MAO Livehouse.
Summer Metal Rock Night
Yuyintang welcomes local metal favorites Chaso Mind as well as rising rockers One More Shot, ThyBlood and Fighting Back.
Aug 4, 8pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Denise Minnifield
The soulful singer returns to Heyday for a mix of jazz and classic R&B.
Aug 4, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Chen Xiaoxiong
The Jinan singer-songwriter studied in the UK and is now touring the country to celebrate her debut disc, Beyond.
Aug 5, 9-11.30pm, RMB50-70. Yuyintang.
Denise Minnifield & Chico
Two of Heyday’s favorite singers team up for a night of soul and jazz.
Aug 5, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. Heyday.
Boycott the Yulin Dog Meat Festival Fundraiser
The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is awful and a bunch of homegrown acts are getting together for a fundraiser to support an animal rescue organization. Lineup features Five Pointed Star, Dabei, Candy Shop, Gaia, Zina and Forget and Forgive.
Aug 6, 7-11.30pm, free entry (RMB50 donations suggested). MAO Livehouse.
Jerry Garcia's Birthday Party
The Grateful Dead guitarist’s 74th birthday gets celebrated with a night of nothing but tunes by Jerry including his non-Dead projects like New Riders of the Purple Sage and In The Way.
Aug 6, 9pm-late, free entry. The Beaver.
Pedal To The Metal
Inferno hosts a showcase of local hard rock and metal featuring Edited Ark, Shake Down, Day Break and Fighting Back.
Aug 6, 9pm-late, free entry. Inferno, see event listing.
The Shadow
For the first day of the Olympics, Yuyintang has put together an unpredictable mix of foreign and Chinese acts mixing everything from electronics to punk. Features Nonplus of Color and some surprise bands.
Aug 6, 9-11.30pm, RMB40-50. Yuyintang.
Jade Lee
The Guangdong born singer studied under famed jazz singer Tina May in the UK and has become a standout in Shanghai’s thriving jazz scene.
Aug 6, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. Heyday.
StarCardigan
The Vladivostok electro-rock quartet are known for their high energy sound that has led to rock big stages like the Tesla Music Festival.
Aug 7, 9pm, RMB60. On Stage.
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