Weekend Live Music Roundup: Metal & Punk, Curry & Coco, Air & Style

If you don't have any interest in Michael Learns to Rock, tonight is a good night to have a listen to the young powers. Bigger Bang and a few other young acts gather at MAO. And Jiang Hu will start early to celebrate the World's Aids Day. At the same time, D-22 and 13 Club remain punk and metal at Wudaokou.

I know it's getting freezing outside, but we don't have time to let the coldness hold us back. beside the local acts, brave westerners are coming to town to warm up the party season. French duo Curry & Coco suggest peopel to wear nothing at their gig (see our interview with them in the magazine). Get ready to dance hard if you are really going to do so tomorrow night. Yugong Yishan's heating is strong, but probably not that strong. The same night, Swedish black metal band Marduk takes over MAO Livehouse, and I don't think they will accept you being too cool over there.

And the very exciting Air & Style is happening on Saturday too, music doesn't play the major role at the event but I'm just excited about the fact that Shaun White will be there.

More events are listed below (For venue details, check the Beijinger Directory):

Friday (December 3)

Bigger Bang, Steely Heart, The Ghost Spardac, Lazy Camels, Los Crasher
You can dance, you can mosh, you can get hardcore. They call it a party for Him, and let's get it started! RMB 60, RMB 50. 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse

Big Band Music & Swing Dance Party
Join the old fasioned swing party with China's only "Jungle Big Band" and swing. RMB 50, Free (Club members). 9pm. CD Blues Cafe and Bar

Buyi
Folk or rock? You tell me. RMB 50. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar

Defy and Skyscraper, Hoochie Coochie Gentleman
Blues Band Tribute To John Lennon. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance), RMB 50 (students). 9pm. The One

Flyx, Gumbleed, Discord, No Words
Punk never dies. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22

World Aids Day
An charity event to raise awareness for World Aids Day. Line up includes Jordan Mitchell, Zhang Si'an, Nakoma and more. RMB 35, RMB 50 (includes a CD). 7.30pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

Mademoiselle et son Orchestre
Swing with the six-piece Beijing gypsy jazz band at Wudaoying Hutong. RMB 30. 9.45pm. V.A. Bar

Madel
Estonian girl's folk show. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Tiny Salt Club

Maggie Who, Return The Truth, Nower, Saw, Congwei Fasheng, Unregenerate Blood
Metalheads under Dime Record wants you to get crazy! RMB 40. 9pm. 13 Club

Michael Learns To Rock
Chinese' favorite western band. RMB 280-1,080. 8pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater

O.N.E, Ugly Dumplings
It's a "Hot Cat style party" with ska beats and indie tunes. Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club

Xia Jia Piano Trio
Easy jazz night. Free. Time TBD. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe

Saturday (December 4)

5th Aniversary of Cucoustica
14 young bands gather for the celebration. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 4pm-11pm. The One Club

Air & Style
Leehom Wong and New Pants will bring the music. But Shaun White is the star tonight!! Tickets at 400 810 1887, RMB 180-480. 5pm. Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

Buyi, Xia Yuetuan, Longshelan, Zeng Yan
'90s Chinese style rock music tell you stories of the old times. RMB 50. 9pm. Mako Live House

Curry & Coco
French duo takes you back to the disco with live drums and unlimited energy. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan

He Houhua & Friends
Talented song writer from Taiwan gives Beijing a visit. RMB 100. 3pm. No. 46 Theater

Hoochie Coochie Gentleman, Mr. Miss
Get some blues & jazz in the quiet Dongmianhua hutong. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

Little Hotel
Blues rock jazz folk... Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club

Liudehua, Pingpang Waijiaoguan, Silencing Region, Some One
They say: "This city needs some new sounds." RMB 30 (includes a free drink). 9pm. Gulou 121

Marduk
Swedish black metal kings come to Beijing to burn. RMB 180, RMB 130 (advance), RMB 666 (VIP). 8pm. MAO Livehouse

Maksim
Not the greatest pianist ever but the coolest. RMB 100-880. 7pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater

Me Guan Me, Ji Che Shen Shi, Bedstars, Old Fashion
Chinese youngsters bleed brit-pop in their rock & roll bodies. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22

Walter AASF & Sebastian
Aussie musicians bring some new feelings. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A Live

Sunday (December 5)

Francois Ve
Singer from Switzerland. RMB 50, RMB 30 (advance). Yugong Yishan

Gangzi Tuliguer
Let the Mongolian khoomei away the coldness. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22

No Woman No Cry
Unfortunately it's all about women tonight. Five girl bands lined up. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). MAO Livehouse

Zhou Chao, Red Dragon
Quiet folk night. Free. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar