Weekend Live Music Roundup: Buzzcocks, Hang on the Box, Today is Autumn

There are usually two types of things that interest people - the newest things and really old stuff that can last: craftworks, books, songs, movies, fashion trends, etc... In Beijing it's more about innovations in the underground music scene, while the old school stuff comes from other the other end of the world – like Buzzcocks from England. They will be at Yugong Yishan tonight to take us back 30 years. And I thought I missed the '70s…

For those who have really left the world and will never come back, we can still do something to memorialize them – Today is Autumn and two other bands will gather at 2 Kolegas tonight to celebrate Jia Hongsheng, one of China's most talented actors. He took his life in July. The actor once thought he was John Lennon's son when he had a serious drug problem many years ago.

Meanwhile the newest wave is not stopping – check out experimental musicians at Raying Temple tonight and What Bar on Saturday.

Beijing's rich history gives the city a classic foundation while the newest ideas bloom here every day. This is one of the reasons Beijing draws in so many people from all around the world. You share in the ideas here:

Friday (October 22)

Buzzcocks
'70s pop-punk pioneers from England. Let's get old-school. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan

Experimental Music Night
Get adventurous with music in the far eastside of the city. Price TBD. 8pm. Raying Temple

Guaidan Xiaojie, Closer
Indie rock and post punk. RMB 30 (includes a draft beer). 9.30pm. What Bar

Guitar & Boogie
Yes, there will be guitar and boogie. Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club

Memories of Jia Hongsheng
An event organized by the band Today Is Autumn, in memory of the talented actor who committed suicide in July. The evening starts with a screening of Jia’s most avant-garde movie, Frozen, followed by music from Today Is Autumn, Surprise and Two Face Country. RMB 40 (includes a free drink). 8pm. 2 Kolegas

Maximilian Hecker
Sorrow voice with soft piano sound. Challenge how melancholy you can get on Friday night.

Mr. Freeman
Members of the pop band come from Beijing and Europe – they want to share their understanding about freedom. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

Pacalolo
Shut up and move with the beat. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22

Buddihiston
Indie rock from Japan. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse

The Redbucks
How we miss the banjo and mandolin with violin. RMB 30. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu

Saturday (October 23)

Cityzen
The Colorado boy has made to the top 30 in the Chinese Super Boy competition. RMB 40. 9.30pm. Zuiyuefang Bar

Free Jazz Night
Yakshieva Maral from Russia along with Chinese jazz soundmakers. Free. 8pm. Raying Temple

Hang on the Box
One of the oldest girl bands in Beijing celebrate their reforming at the same place where they held their goodbye party three years ago. RMB 50, RMB 40 (students). 9pm. MAO Livehouse

Hao Yun
Acoustic folk night. RMB 100, RMB 200 (VIP). The One

Liu Yue Guitar Trio
A lively start to your Saturday night. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm

Super Junior Beijing Concert
How can you miss a 13-member boy band from Korea? RMB 580-1,280. Time TBD. Capital Gymnasium (6835 8306)

University Rock Night
Young bands present blues, punk and indie-rock. RMB 40, RMB30 (students). 9pm. D-22

Zhacube, Zhao Jieqiong, Olivier Roussel
Extreme experimental music followed by gentle pop songs. RMB 30 (includes a draft beer). 9.30pm. What Bar

Sunday (October 24)

Chris Garneau
Have an easy Sunday night with the indie pop New Yorker. RMB 150, RMB 120 (advance). 9.10pm. Mako Live House.

Finger Family
The pop-rock "fingers" are celebrating their two-year anniversary. RMB 50,
RMB 40 (students). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse

Li Gaoyang Jazz Trio
Local musicians on Saxophone, bass and drums, one of Beijing's bests. RMB40. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

Jordan Thomas Mitchell
Yes, it's a folk night. RMB 30, RMB 20(students). 10pm. D-22