And the bands played on …
The long-awaited Qingming Festival holiday is finally upon us, and it is not just a time for people to remember their departed loved ones; it is also a time to relax and unwind. The Global Times picked out some cool nightlife events ranging from gigs to parties that can add a touch of fun to this welcome spring break.
Rootin' Shootin'
Now in its fourth incarnation, the Rock! For Roots and Shoots charity concert series celebrates the idea of preserving the environment by planting trees and fostering the growth of forests. This year's show will include local bands such as The Horde, Boys Climbing Ropes, Moon Tyrant, Gone Before Now, and Banana Monkey playing non-stop rock'n'roll for seven hours. It will also feature comedy and acoustic performances for Earth Hour, and raffle prizes. Tickets are 60 yuan ($9.51) including a free drink. All the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Roots and Shoots Million Tree Project, an eco-oriented program which has helped plant over 600,000 trees in the Inner Mongolia region. Call 6352-3580 for more information.
Date: Tomorrow, from 6 pm till late
Venue: Mao Livehouse Shanghai
Add: 3/F, 308 Chongqing Road South 重庆南路308号3楼
Legendary Mongolian folk/rock band Hanggai will bring their iconic music, combining folk and modern styles, to Shanghai as part of the 2012 Sound of the Xity music event. Starting from April 1, this three-day event will feature a large number of young Chinese talent performing in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an. As the highlight of this year's music event, the seven-member Hanggai will sing some of their signature numbers including "Jiu Ge" ("Drinking Song"). Tickets are 100 yuan in advance or 150 yuan on the door. Call 1511-7912-001 for more information.
Venue: Mao Livehouse Shanghai
Add: 3/F, 308 Chongqing Road South 重庆南路308号3楼
The Hanggai band. Photo: Courtesy of the band and venue
French DJ/producer Sébastien Devaud, aka Agoria, will be playing his brand of electro-influenced techno at the club space inside the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Pudong New Area. Dubbed "the spirit of French minimalism," Agoria has worked with alongside stars such as Paul Kalkbrenner and Inner City, and has released albums including Blossom and the soundtrack Go Fast, both of which showcase his talent for creating deep and melodic techno. The cover is 150 yuan on the door. Visit www. mercedes-benzarena.com for more information.
Venue: The Mixing Room and Muse
Add: B1/F, Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Expo Avenue
世博大道1200号梅赛德斯-奔驰文化中心B1层
Photo: Courtesy of the band and venue
Local band Duck Fight Goose whose members include Han Han, 33, Panda and Da Men will release their new CD History, two years after their first release Sports. As one of Shanghai's best-loved bands, the group's music is heavily influenced by modern math rock and neo-psychedelic genres. The launch of their new release will also feature an appearance by support act, Stalin Gardens. Tickets are 40 yuan, including a free vinyl record. Call 5237-8662 or 1391-6854-531 for more information.
Venue: Yuyintang
Add: 851 Kaixuan Road 凯旋路851号
Four indie rock bands from Beijing and Shanghai will join forces to stage a free show during the holiday. Fuzzy Mood is a new Beijing band who play British-influenced hip hop. Wanderlust is an uncompromising electro pop duo from Beijing who cultivate an 1980s retro and minimalist aesthetic with a modern twist.
Shanghai's new rock sensation Naohai will perform their signature pop rock, while noise rock band X is Y will present their latest work after a four-month hiatus from the local music scene. Call 1502-1399-886 or e-mail to 288@288meltingpot.com for more information.
Venue: The Melting Pot
Add: 288 Taikang Road 泰康路288号
Monologue by Trumpet: Tribute to Miles Davis features five skilled trumpet players from home and abroad performing a string of classic works by jazz maestro Miles Davis. The trumpeters are Li Xiaochuan, Feng Yucheng, Hu Danfeng, Fu Hua and Toby Mak with Huang Jianyi on piano, Danny Zanker on bass and Nicholas McBride on drums. Tickets are 50 yuan per person. Call 6431-0269 for more information.
Venue: JZ Club
Add: 46 Fuxing Road West 复兴西路46号
Stalwarts of the Beijing rock scene, Los Crasher, are currently undertaking their first-ever national tour entitled Train Kept a Rolling. After traveling to major Chinese cities including Tianjin, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanjing, Suzhou and Hangzhou, their Shanghai leg will feature acclaimed songs from their first EP Junkies on the Balcony. Tickets are 40 yuan. Call 1381-7525-605 or 1502-6649-781 for more information.
Venue: Live Bar
Add: W1 Building, Wujiaochang 800 Art Space, 800 Guoshun Road East 国顺东路800号五角场800号艺术园区西一楼
