Music

Catch Kyoto-hailing all-female punk band Ni-Hao! this Thursday, Feb 28 at Temple Bar, a riot of styles that are mashed together with reckless abandon – hip-hop, techno-pop, speedcore – sometimes within the span of a second. It’ll be insane, hyperactive, jarring, and yes, tons of fun, and leave you reeling and questioning what the hell you just heard – pure attitude and punk in its most distilled form.

They kick off their China tour alongside honorary Beijing showstopper Octopoulpe and Xiao Wang. 

Lines:

Vocal: Simona de Rosa (Italy)

Piano: Sejin Bae (Korea)

Bass: ET (China)

Drums: Antonio Fusco (Italy)

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Simona De Rosa is an award-winning singer, composer, educator. Having released two albums as a leader and appearing on numerous albums, she has established herself in the NY jazz scene and continues touring internationally.

Born in Napoli, Italy, Simona De Rosa started to play piano at the age of ten. As a teenager she discovered her voice and started singing different types of music from classical to pop and soon become fascinated by jazz and the thrilling possibilities of spontaneous improvisation.

While studying geology science in Napoli, Simona already had the chance to work with many bands ranging from a duo to big bands. After graduating, Simona moved to New York, and has been living there and in Italy since then. During the time in New York, she was enrolled at Queens College where she developed her skills in arranging and jazz performance. She was offered to travel with her projects gracing several stages in USA (United Nations NY, Kupferberg Center of Arts NY, Zinc Bar, Stage 72, Untermayer Park NY, Trumpets Jazz Club NJ, Bloomfield Italian Festival PA, Mercer County Italian Festival NJ, Warren Italian Festival OH, Lake Worth Street Painting Festival FL, Italian American Museum NY, Consulate General of Italy NY, Ft Lauderdale Italian Festival FL, San Gennaro Fest NY, Madonnari Art Festival MD), in Watamu Kenya, Vietnam Hanoi “Jazz Diva Residency at Sofitel Metropole) and Europe with her projects and as guest (Umbria Jazz, Pomigliano Jazz Festival, Moncalieri Jazz Festival, Napoli Jazz Festival, Blue Note Milano, Peperoncino Jazz Festival, Alatri Jazz Festival, Montecorice Jazz Festival, Pozzuoli Jazz Festival, Sunset Jazz Festival, Teatro Summerte, Teatro La Claque, Teatro Eduardo De Filippo, Sunset Jazz Festival, and many more). Simona joined the Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts conducted by Randal Keith Horton (Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson) and was invited to sing many times at the prestigious Friars Club in Manhattan by the actor/singer Dominic Chianese (The Godfather, Sopranos). Simona is also very close to her neapolitan roots in the USA, organizing events for the italian-american community. In 2014 she produced and organized a concert named after the same parallel that links Napoli and New York:”41st parallel”. A titanic operation with 60 musicians on the stage of the LeFrak Concert Hall in Queens. That night was awarded by the Country Executive Ed. Mangano for her spirit of leadership and dedication to the italian-american community. She was also invited to represent Italy for the ABC7 National American TV during the Columbus Day Parade 2014 on the famous Fith Ave.

Line-up:

Drums: Eduardo (Edward) Barroetabeña

Piano: Pierre Pradat

Piano: Michał Ciesielski

Bass: Daren Burns

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Eduardo (Edward) Barroetabeña is from Las Tunas, Cuba. His ability, virtuosity, and versatility allowed him to play and shared stage with prestigious musicians and bands: Afro Cuban All Stars, Chucho Valdes, Wynton Marsalis, David Sanchez, Stefon Harris, Christian Scott, Jose Luis Quintana(Changuito), Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Emilio Morales, Amadito Valdez, Mayito Rivera(Los Van Van), Laurent Couson, Enrique Lazaga, Gary Lucas, Kash Killion, Jane Bunnette, Alex Acuña, Melvis Santa, and many others.

DDC welcomes Later Island and The Lightning Club for a post-rock/hard-rock night on Sunday, March 3rd. Later Island is a post-rock, math rock and ambient act, while The Lightning Club is a group of hard rockers who have been together since 2016.

For more information or for tickets, visit: https://www.douban.com/event/31804689/

China's premier gypsy jazz ensemble, The Hot Club of Beijing was founded in Beijing on January 23rd 2010. This date marks the 100th birthday of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt who is credited as being the creator of gypsy jazz as well as founder of the legendary band The Hot Club of France.

The Hot Club of Beijing is truly a time machine band, which takes listeners on a journey back to the 30s / 40s. They continue to carry on the tradition of legend Django Reinhardt as well as perform traditional gypsy waltzes, American swing classics, fiery Latin pieces and even traditional Chinese and Italian tunes. This melting pot of influences creates a unique experience you never been before.

See them at DDC on Saturday, March 2rd. For more information or for tickets, visit: https://www.douban.com/event/31783838/

HONNE LOVE ME / LOVE ME NOT WORLD TOUR
LIVE IN BEIJING

After a joyous China debut last year, HONNE are back for a three-city China tour! HONNE are the soundtrack to our digital intimacies, our urban love lives in the 21st century. Their smooth electronic-soul a widescreen take on modern heartbreak and timeless heartache.

‘Warm on a Cold Night.’ Good Together’. ‘Day One’. Their smash-hit singles have won them a massive global following, and their debut album was a captivating record that flirted with funk and shone in its quieter moments. They’ve just released an irresistibly infectious sophomore album, and theirs is a blissful, swooning live show perfected over the last half-decade. Shanghai, Chengdu and Beijing this time, and we can’t wait to share it all with you.

Do NOT miss your chance to party to the sweet sensational sonics of this soulful duo. Tickets selling fast.

TICKETS: https://yoopay.cn/event/2019HONNEchinatour

Break out the flannel and get ready for another installment of School Bar's "Back to Seattle" Night this evening at School Bar!

Set to play this evening are alternative punk outfit Jungle Fever, the extremely appropriate grunge trio Hind Brain, and new grunge outfit formed in 2018 Hair of the Dog!

RMB 50

Show write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810137&idx=6&sn=ac00a15231e06a8e0edaae489e115dd3&chksm=bdcccbde8abb42c8efbd4a13286da3aec1de4484fee1776518a2021582103a3579c9d9ba2ada&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1551101493&clicktime=1551101611&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000334&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BQABAAoACwASABMAFAAFACOXHgBamR4Am5keAMuZHgDXmR4AAAA%3D&lang=en&pass_ticket=Evy%2BDRsHoPwWkaLPCUYdcwLMpUZ3ovdnGOFzkO698O6tecCHUxTEnA4l7jB6cEl8&wx_header=1

Line-up:
Jungle Fever: https://site.douban.com/jungle-fever/
Hind Brain: https://site.douban.com/fangu/
Hair of the Dog

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/
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What better way to kick off March than with the next installment of School Bar's "Bad Education" series!

Set to lead from the front and provide your evening lesson in rock n' roll and drinking are School Bar house band indie pop rockers Candy Monster, improvised psycho-punk trio Sardine is Back, in your face punk dudes Show Hand, and rounding out the line-up, School Bar favorite ambient pop rock artist Jeaqi!

RMB 60 at the door AND free for ladies! Join us!

Show write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810137&idx=1&sn=f16ea4b452c363201fc4354a4906947a&chksm=bdcccbde8abb42c8016aa720ad9b8ea967967dab60dadbfb1ad805b7d90d8bf5a00edf1ec56b&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1551101493&clicktime=1551101552&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000334&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BQABAAoACwASABMAFAAFACOXHgBamR4Am5keAMuZHgDXmR4AAAA%3D&lang=en&pass_ticket=Evy%2BDRsHoPwWkaLPCUYdcwLMpUZ3ovdnGOFzkO698O6tecCHUxTEnA4l7jB6cEl8&wx_header=1

Line-up:
Candy Monster: https://site.douban.com/candymonster/
Sardine is Back: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/242518
Show Hand: https://site.douban.com/ShowHand/
Jeaqi: https://site.douban.com/jeaqiapeiron/

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/
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The Colors hail from Ulaanbaatar and have been playing their brand of indie-pop since forming in 2010. The fivesome are currently on tour in China and tonight play their Beijing stop at School Bar!

The Colors gave themselves this name with the hope of becoming a new color not only of for Mongolia but also in the music industry worldwide. Critics write that their music is so sunny that it seems like Ulaanbaatar must be a city in the tropics, not in Central Asia. Leading up to their winning performance in the "White Arch Studios Spot Light" contest in 2013, they had already become synonymous with the youth of Ulaanbaatar. Their contract with the White Arch Studio allowed them to create their first album, "Mr Pigeon, What Year is Today?" Since then they have continued to gain popularity with performances in Russia, Korea, and well-known Mongolian music festivals. Currently they have just completed another EP "I am Falling Into The Sky," which will be the first vinyl issued in Mongolia since 1986.

Join us for this special night with The Colors.

RMB 80

Douban Event Page: https://www.douban.com/event/31819322/

The Colors: https://site.douban.com/thecolors/

School Bar February Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/42xnIBO8K9_Hz_EadEMylQ
School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/
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Get over the mid-week hump with some rock n' roll and a wee bit of alcohol at School Bar this Wednesday evening!

On the schedule for your entertainment pleasure tonight are blues outfit that playfs originals and covers Eric Allen Woodsheed, dirty punk and jazz influenced noise rock from England and Australia Swamp Pussy, as well as new indie rock outfits Central Park and Stranding Imbrium!

RMB 40

Show write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5MDU5OTA4MA==&mid=2658810137&idx=3&sn=20f59522f0ccdf03db2336c9c024f739&chksm=bdcccbde8abb42c86b019f127d07cc9a40a23319bd8d388046c76445e21329ed954b8b90f0d0&xtrack=1&scene=90&subscene=93&sessionid=1551101493&clicktime=1551101505&ascene=56&devicetype=android-23&version=27000334&nettype=WIFI&abtest_cookie=BQABAAoACwASABMAFAAFACOXHgBamR4Am5keAMuZHgDXmR4AAAA%3D&lang=en&pass_ticket=Evy%2BDRsHoPwWkaLPCUYdcwLMpUZ3ovdnGOFzkO698O6tecCHUxTEnA4l7jB6cEl8&wx_header=1

Line-up:
Eric Allen Woodsheed: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/478254
Swamp Pussy
Central Park
Stranding Imbrium: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/2180134

School Bar February Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/42xnIBO8K9_Hz_EadEMylQ
School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/
Follow School Bar on WeChat for all the latest show info, last minute updates/secret shows, interviews, and more! WeChat ID: schoollivebar