MAO Spring Revival
Listen to Mushroom on YouTube and Douban.
After a few weeks of closure, MAO Livehouse reopens their doors for a local showcase featuring Lu Chen, Mushroom, Mercy & Sorry and Tang Trio.
// Mar 6, 8.30pm-late, RMB60-80. MAO Livehouse.
Adept
Listen to Adept on YouTube and Xiami.
MAO Livehouse welcomes the popular Swedish metalcore group who has produced bone-rattling albums like 2013’s Silence the World for over a decade.
// Mar 7, 8.30pm-late, RMB90-120. MAO Livehouse, (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)
Alice Sara Ott & Osmo Vanska
Listen to Alice Sara Ott on YouTube and Xiami.
World renowned German-Japanese classical pianist Ott teams up with Finnish conductor Vanska for a cross-cultural instrumental program.
// Mar 7, 8-10pm, RMB80-580. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Hall.
Ed Sheeran
Listen to Ed Sheeran on YouTube and Xiami.
The two-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter masterfully blends soulful vocals, hip-hop inspired hooks and organic folk. He first rose to fame four years ago, when his independent debut found famous fans in Sir Elton John, Jamie Foxx and Rio Ferdinand. Sheeran has since toured with Taylor Swift, penned songs for One Direction and recorded his Grammy nominated sophomore album x with super producer Rick Rubin (Run DMC, Adele). His inaugural Asia tour stops off at Mercedes-Benz Arena with a few seats remaining.
// Mar 7, 8pm, RMB380-880. Mercedes-Benz Arena, tickets.
Ladyfest
Photo by Rachel Gouk.
To honor International Women’s Day, the second annual Shanghai Ladyfest takes over Uptown Records. The celebration will feature art exhibitions, music performances, comedy and crafts. The after party goes down at LOgO and will see some of the city’s fiercest females rocking the stage and the decks. For more, check out our interview with organizer Asia Palmowska from last year's Ladyfest.
// Mar 7, noon-8pm, free entry. Uptown Records. See event listing.
// Mar 7, 9pm-late, free entry (donations welcome). LOgO.
Kawabata Makoto
Unfortunate news. The Acid Mothers Temple founder's show at the new Inferno joins hardcore group Bane's China tour in this week's cancellations.
Best of the Rest
YYT Folk Night
Yuyintang’s weekly folk night features Air Walker frontwoman Lynette and their resident singer Ding Enhao.
// Mar 4, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Alec Haavik Friction Five
The city’s leading cosmic saxophonist leads his quintet with Jade Lee Quartet opening on Wednesday and Macleen Trio supporting on Thursday.
// Mar 4-5, 9pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
Isabelle (Pengpeng)
The singer has performed on grand stages like the Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall, but will play an intimate show backed by the crack Heyday Club Trio of Danny Zanker, Ronnie Williams and Oleg Roschin.
// Mar 5, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday. See event listing.
A Tribute to 1960s
This showcase features local standouts En Route, Limousine and Parts & Labour paying tribute to the decade where rock broke.
// Mar 6, 8.30-11pm, RMB40-50. On Stage.
GuiGuiSuiSui
The ever-unpredictable GuiGuiSuiSui make the trip down from Beijing to show-off their noisy 8-bit sound. The Other and Pinball City opens.
// Mar 6, 9pm-late, RMB40. Yuyintang..
Jonas Seetoh
The Shanghai jazz favorite makes his Heyday debut, performing plenty of new songs from his upcoming album, The Island.
// Mar 6, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday. See event listing.
‘4 in 1’ Live Band
Bulgarian-born Boyana teams up with Mauritian drummer Johnny Joseph, bassist Giovani Hansen and keyboardist Steve Desvaux for some seriously funky fusion.
// Mar 6-7, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Salmos Lounge.
Escolania de Montserrat
The boys’ choir is associated with the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat in Catalonia. They’re one of the oldest in Europe and are a worldwide favorite.
// Mar 6-7, 7.30pm, RMB80-500. Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)
The Red Groove Project
Lawrence Ku’s funky ten-piece group take over JZ Club for the weekend with support from Savana on Friday and J3 Trio on Saturday.
// Mar 6-7, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Anja Bukovec
The Slovenian violinist pays tribute to great movie scores, performing pieces from films such as Porgy and Bess and Schindler’s List.
// Mar 7, 10am, RMB30-80. Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
Coco Zhao
One of the city’s most electrifying vocalists plays an intimate show at new jazz joint, Heyday. He’ll be backed by the Heyday Club Trio for what promises to be a seriously hot show.
// Mar 7, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday. See event listing.
Newen
The Latin American electronic band plays infectious funk guaranteed to get you dancing.
// Mar 7, 9pm-late, RMB50. Yuyintang.
Quentin Tarantino Fan Party
On Stage continues their film screening parties, celebrating the Tarantino classic Pulp Fiction. Screening starts at 1.30pm followed by swing dance classes from Shine Swing’s Mr. R and an acoustic tribute by Johnny and Vera.
// Mar 7, 1.30-6pm, free entry. On Stage.
Shanghai Visual Kei
Have a rocking Saturday afternoon as Tokyo Cloud presents a day of alternative music with Shanghai based Italian rockers Bordhell and post-psychedelic Japanese groups Nil Diva and The Naraka.
// Mar 7, 3-5pm, RMB30. Yuyintang.
Teresa Lee and the Madd Jazzers ft. Danny Zanker
Hailed as ‘The Chinese First Lady of Jazz,’ Lee leads her group with some help from bassist Zanker.
// Mar 8-9, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
Deco Rhythm One Year Anniversary
The swing dance party turns one and they’ll be offering beginner classes at 8.30pm. Keep dancing into the night with music supplied by a live band and DJ Nathan.
// Mar 9, 8pm-late, free entry. JZ Latino.
Oleg Roschin Quintet
The Israeli pianist and his group take over JZ Club.
// Mar 10, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
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