Sink Your Ears Into the Sizzling Sounds of Burger Fest 2020
While our chefs are busy in the back of the kitchen putting finishing touches on the vendor menu for this year's Burger Fest, Sep 18-20 at Wangjing Walk, we just finished cooking up a delicious four-course meal for your ears. Across all three days of the fest, we have a dynamic lineup of bands to satiate your hunger for savory rhythms and sweet grooves, the perfect way to help you digest, keep moving, and occasionally distract you from the unfettered amounts of sizzling meat and veggie options on hand. With a musical smorgasbord such as this, it’s hard to tell what’s going to fill up faster, your stomach or dancing shoes.
Stevie Mac & the Mac Daddies
Backed by a ten-piece band, Stevie Mac & the Mac Daddies are both a visual spectacle and aural feast. With a sound that deftly fuses classic lounge with modern pop and rock, the band is a regular fixture at the city’s hottest clubs and parties, consistently packing houses and selling out shows. When it comes to walking the walk and talking the talk, Stevie Mac & the Mac Daddies does both in spades, complete with a fresh suit, to boot.
La Clave
If you couldn’t get enough of the Latin American flare that blared across Hot & Spicy Fest, then La Clave is the act you’ll doubtlessly want to catch at Burger Fest. For more than three years they’ve been honing their sound across China and delighting audiences with a unique repertoire of salsa, merengue, Cumbia, reggaeton, and Brazilian tunes. Summer may be coming to a close, but La Clave’s music is the perfect escape to sunny Caribbean beaches and sizzling South American street festivals.
The Real Deal
When it comes to big things in small packages, The Real Deal definitely fits the bill. The band may only have three players, but their sound is worthy of a stadium, possessing a depth and energy that propels crowds late into the night. Since 2015, The Real Deal has been belting out rock and pop standards, with a healthy dose of soul, blues, and reggae thrown in for good measure. Here at the Beijinger, we try to keep our festivals full of surprises, and with a set by The Real Deal on the books, our job is made that much easier.
Interstellar
Hailing from diverse corners of the globe, Interstellar is a quintessential expat band well-versed in dance hits from the 70s, 80s, and today. Whether you’re a fan of The Beegees, Kool & the Gang, David Bowie, or Bruno Mars, expect some serious sing-alongs, a dance floor that’s drenched in good vibes, and an altogether unforgettable performance.
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Images: Uni You, courtesy of the bands
