I've just moved into Beijing, and though I'll be making my living as a teacher, I'd like to play a few gigs every now and then at some of the bars or other venues around town. Two questions about that.

1.) What should a singer/songwriter expect to earn playing music in Beijing, if anything?

2.) Are there any bars/venues in the area that feature solo artists?

Also, I've toyed with the idea of putting a band together, with both expat and Chinese members. My roots are in folk and rock music, but my passion is for all music, and I'd be interested in taking part in any project that sounds interesting. I play acoustic guitar and sing.

Thanks,
Kaleb