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Philadelphia born soul singer Bilal is one of the most dynamic artist of our time. Bilal is an eclectic--drawing from gospel, jazz, soul, blues, and hip-hop. Bilal made his major label debut with 2001’s First Born Second. The cd sold over 300,000 copies and announced that Bilal was an artist to watch. Bilal’s sophomore recording Love For Sale leaked to the internet before its official release and would enjoy over half a million downloads. 2010 saw Air Tights’ Revenge, which yielded the Grammy nominated “Little Ones”. In Feb 2013 Bilal released A Love Surreal, which has already garnered critical acclaim being named as one of “People Magazines” top ten albums of the year.” And in 2015 he released his most celebrated project of his career, “In Another Life” produced entirely by retro soul producer Adrian Young. Followed by the him earning he first Grammy Award for his participation on the critically acclaimed, “To Pimp a Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar.

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Dirty Fingers, a foursome punk band from Shanghai, will be playing at Yugong Yishan this Friday, June 29, along with The Molds and The Bedstars, two Beijing-based punk bands who are surely going to add more fuel and excitement to the gig since they haven't played for nearly two years.

About Dirty Fingers (from LiveBeijingMusic):

Frantic, relentless, and brimming with vitality, over the past five years Shanghai punk ruffians Dirty Fingers have grown from a college band to one of the most prominent punk bands in China. Playing over 300 gigs, through 35 cities in 26 provinces around the country they’re an assault on the senses and have managed to keep things fast and loose with their DIY attitude and live wire act - a wallop of animated mischievous and riotous recklessness - exactly the kind of scrappy mentality that the punk scene needs now at this moment in time.

Their sophomore release from How’d I Turn So Bad, released on Maybe Mars, in 2017 was a runaway hit - an unholy mess of ramshackle charisma, tightly wound melodies, and a carefree yet volatile attitude that landed on many year end lists. Since then the band has embarked on an ambitious takeover of the world, with plans to take their razor-edged recklessness across the world with eyes on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Their mission: to build what they called “The Dirty Fingers Army”. They may be insane - but one listen and you’ll want to follow them down the rabbit hole too.

A band that dangerously teeters to the edge each and every time out – Dirty Fingers are lighting in a bottle threatening to do some serious damage.

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A quiet strong domestic line up Jazz quartet, which can not be been everyday. You deserve the Night! Meet-

Drums: Xiaodou 小豆

Guitar：Ao Liu, 刘奥

Saxo：WANG zongxing 王宗兴

Bass：Charlie WANG 王晨淮

Xiao Dou, Jazz drummer, signed by famous Cymbals brand Zildjian as global icon and representer. Played with French Pianist Christophe Lier, Canada Jazz star Yannick Rieu, French trumpeter Erik Truffaz,FreeJazz master Matthew Ship, and US saxophonist Ted Nash. He was voted the most active and popular potential jazz drummer superstar in China.

爵士鼓手，现生活工作于北京。Zildjian（美国知音镲片）全球签约演奏家。法国钢琴演奏家Christophe Lier 的三重奏及五重奏乐队、加拿大爵士大师Yannick Rieu 、“FreeJazz” 自由即兴爵士大师Matthew Ship 北京及上海的演出，与法国小号大师Erik Truffaz 在九门爵士节的演出，与美国林肯爵士乐团中的萨克斯演奏家Ted Nash 在北京罗森博格艺术展上的深度合作。‘Ah Q’ Jazz Band、刘元爵士乐队、夏佳三重奏及夏佳电子三重奏、Red Hand(红手)爵士乐队、刘玥三重奏，Beijing City Big Band(北京城市之光大乐队)。曾被杂志“Time Out”评为——当今最活跃青年音乐家。

The beloved Mademoiselle et son Orchestre needs no introduction.Everyone knows it's gonna be a awesome Live Music Party Nighty! Lines:

Vocal: Mademoiselle - Marie 小马姐

Piano: Pierre Pradat 皮埃尔

Bass: ET 许广君

Drums: Haha Shao 邵哈哈

Ellen’s Jazz Band, consisted of Ellen and her Husband Xiao Long, are good at Funk, R&B, Raggae, Blues, Jazz etc. They were participants of the talent show in China in the year 2016-2018. Won high praise from all judges and audience. "If you never heard Eleen singing, your nightlife in Beijing is not complete."

Claude Diallo

brings inovative concepts to the accepted styles of piano / composition. He has more than enough background to prove it. Ray Santisi (pianist and mentor of Keith Jarrett, Diana Krall, Joe Zawinul)Passion. Joy. Love. Life. These words only begin to describe Claude Diallo`s musical universe. With nine self-produced CDs and a live DVD, Claude Diallo continues to aim at his goal: to present his unique compositions and singular style of playing to loyal audiences all over the world. His latest CD project, Live at No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was released on the label NBT Records in 2011.

Anne Evenou

From Paris to New York and Shanghai, Anne Evenou (France) is a versatile Jazz singer who
shares her passion between France, China and NYC for more than 15 years.
She is a well respected representative of French culture in China.
Anne Evenou performs with world renowned musicians on prestigious stages such as B.B. King Club
in NYC, East Village Rockwood Hall, Sunset-Sunside in Paris, Shanghai Concert Hall,
Shanghai Culture Square, Shanghai Symphony Hall to name a few.
She just recorded her first Jazz album in NYC with living Jazz legend Eliot Zigmund and Swiss
pianist Claude Diallo and she is currently working on a Chinese tribute album.
She sings in 6 different languages Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish.
Her repertoire ranges from the American songbook jazz standards,Rhythm & Blues, Soul,
Brazilian Bossa & Samba, Chinese Pop & Folk music rearranged in Jazz
and of course French Chansons!

Local promoters Jing are back with their second School Bar showcase and have brought an absolutely stacked line-up with them.

Set to play and back after a recording their new album in Australia (and after an extended absence because of signer Sai Li's broken ankle) are Beijing kings of electro dance punk rock Steely Heart! Joining them are hip hop trio from the Dungeon Beijing crew Drop Science, new school punk dudes Gentle Grape, long time running pop punk outfit Caffe-In, and rounding out the line-up, alternative indie rockers Auburn.

Gonna be a good one!

RMB 150 // RMB 100 in advance
Advance tickets here: https://wap.showstart.com/event/52174

Line-up:
Steely Heart: https://site.douban.com/steelyheart/
Drop Science: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/161241
Gentle Grape: https://site.douban.com/gentle-grape/
Caffe-In: https://site.douban.com/caffein/
Auburn: https://site.douban.com/auburn/

School Bar June Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UKGK_w7TMYBnTztXtvH50w

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

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It will be an amazingly fun night of punk, rock, hardcore, beer, and dancing, BUT, and that is a big BUT, it will also be a sad night. The one and only Nathan, who is a great friend of School Bar, other venues across the city, and countless bands in the scene, will unfortunately be leaving Beijing in July to pursue his studies back in the US. He will be dearly missed as both a musician and a friend, and tonight we celebrate all things Nathan!

Playing tonight are Nathan's garage punk band Oldy Baby, punk rock trio Duff Beer, the bluesy dance rock vibes of Ghetto Blaster, hardcore old school ska dudes Strike on the South Wall, and rounding out the night, a DJ set from Boss Cuts!

All hail Nathan.....lets send him out with a bang! <3 <3 <3

No excuses....FREE!

Line-up:
Oldy Baby
Duff Beer: https://site.douban.com/duffbeer/
Ghetto Blaster: https://site.douban.com/GhettoBlaster/
Strike on the South Wall
Boss Cuts

School Bar June Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UKGK_w7TMYBnTztXtvH50w

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

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If you are familiar with the Beijing punk scene, this show is sure to leave you salivating! A who's who of punk royalty take the stage tonight!

On the docket are skinhead punks featuring ex-members of Misandao and The Diders among others, Shave n' Shut! Joining the are oi ska punks that will make you dance Uncle Bad, street punk ensembles Hell City and The Demonstrators, youthful hardcore punks Hang Nail, d-beat crust punk dudes D-Crash, and rounding out the line-up, hardcore rockers Unregenerate Blood!

Not a show to be missed, see you in the pit.

RMB 100 // RMB 80 in advance
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/56827

Line-up:
Shave-N-Shut: http://www.weibo.com/u/5909834378
Uncle Bad: https://weibo.com/u/6351613362
Hell City: https://site.douban.com/hellcity/
Hangnail: https://weibo.com/daociyuedui
The Demonstrators: http://weibo.com/u/5769609248
D-Crash: https://site.douban.com/D-Crash/
Unregenerate Blood: https://site.douban.com/ubhardcore/

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

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Modern Sky artist Lemon First descends upon School Bar tonight for the Beijing stop of their current "Don't Stop the Beat" China tour!

Formed in 2012 in Xining out in Qinghai province, this five-some is all about nu-metal with a dose of rap metal mixed in for good measure. After making a name for themselves with tunes in the vain of Linkin Park and Hed PE, the band signed with Modern Sky in early 2017.

Don't miss this chance to catch Lemon First outside of the festival circuit and in the friendly confines our School Bar!

RMB 80 // RMB 60 in advance
Advance tickets here: https://wap.showstart.com/event/54281

Line-up:
Lemon First: https://site.douban.com/lemonhead/

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/

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