Shanghai Weekly Gig Guide: Mar 15-21

Mar 15-16: Jeremy Monteiro & Eugene Pao Duo

Dubbed “Singapore’s king of swing,” pianist-vocalist Monteiro has performed on prestigious stages like the Royal Albert Hall. He teams up with Hong Kong’s premier jazz guitarist Pao, who has shared stages with legends like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Freddie Hubbard.
Mar 15-16, 9.30pm-late, RMB130-180. JZ Club, see event listing.

Mar 17: Reflector

The Beijing pop-punk group have carved out a loyal following due to their energetic live shows. Expect their MAO Livehouse show to be even more celebratory as they tour the country for their 20th anniversary.
Mar 17, 8.30pm, RMB120-150. MAO Livehouse.

Mar 17: Alpine Decline

The Beijing-by-way-of-Los Angeles psych-rock duo toured the nation last year with P.K. 14 frontman Yang Haisong on bass. They return to Shanghai for an intimate show at Harley’s with support from Maybe Mars labelmates (and hometown heroes), Dream Can. For more, check out our 2016 feature on Alpine Decline.
Mar 17, 9pm-late, RMB70-90. Harley’s.

Mar 18: Pearl’s Battle of the Bands

Six bands will compete for the title of best band (and a RMB5,000 prize) at The Pearl’s first Battle of the Bands. Talented local bands are encouraged to apply for entry with details on how available here.
Mar 18, 8pm-late, RMB80-100. The Pearl.

Mar 18: The Eastern Black Cult

Inferno has lined up a killer double bill for this black metal night. For 16 years, Black Invocation has terrified the nation with their extreme sound that explores themes of war and destruction. Joining them is homegrown symphonic death metal band Crusado Orchestra, which pairs together extreme metal with a touch of classical.
Mar 18, 8pm, RMB60-80. Inferno, see event listing.

Mar 18: miaou

Sisters Mayumi and Hiromi Hasegawa bring their post-rock band to MAO Livehouse to celebrate their latest EP, drops.
Mar 18, 8.30pm, RMB150-200. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Mar 19: Shuh Toh

For over 20, the Xinjiang group has amassed a national following with their alternative rock. Now signed to Modern Sky, they bring their national tour to support their new disc, Machine Saves All Mankind, to MAO Livehouse.
Mar 19, 8.30pm, RMB100-120. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.

Mar 19-21 & 25: Mike Watt

The esteemed bassist is beloved for broadening the sound of hardcore as a member of The Minutemen. His solo debut famously featured numerous guests including members of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, The Beastie Boys and much more. Watt has since gone on to be a member of the reformed The Stooges, while continuing to be an indie icon for his work with younger acts including Japanese buzz band, Lite.

Mar 19, 8pm, RMBTBA. Doing Livehouse, Rm 211, 338 Wenhui Lu, by Longcheng Lu 文汇路338弄211室, 近龙城路
Mar 20, 8pm, RMBTBA. Uptown Records, see event listing.
Mar 21, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Live Bar, 800 Guoshun Dong Lu, by Shuangyang Lu 国顺东路800号, 近双阳路 (2833 7674)
Mar 25, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. Yuyintang.

Mar 21-22: Cuong Vu Trio

Praised by Pat Metheny as “one of the best bands I’ve ever heard,” the trio has been lauded as one of the leaders of postmillennial jazz. The Saigon-born trumpeter Cuong Vu has been praised by the New York Times for his “dreamlike sound informed by post-bop but just as rooted in noise pop, grunge and ambient minimalism.”
Mar 21-22, 9.30pm-late, RMB130-180. JZ Club.

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