Music

Indie artists String and Freefall appear at Soi Baochao on Thursday, January 3rd. Instrumental performer String is influenced by traditional Chinese melodies, while Freefall loves the blues. Entrance to this performance is free! Doors at 8pm, early arrival is reccomended.

For more information or for tickets, visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/SsYssHI0vu-e7V1z9CJ6wA

It has been one year again and Bob Marley day is back in 2019 with dates locked and loaded! Mark your calendars and get ready this coming FEBRUARY 9th, for what is considered the biggest Reggae party in China! Come and pay homage to the legend Bob Marley, the genre of music he helped to popularize, and join the positive community vibes from all nations and ages! Don’t miss this once a year event, lock in your ticket and make sure to stay tuned for more info on this epic event of reggae artists, bands, DJs and more! February 9th at the one and only OMNI SPACE!

For more information or for tickets, visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/zRcrwwj4lSzHUV-ARxzQog

Lines:

Piano: Christian Li (Canada)

A.Saxo: Nathanile Gao (USA)

T.Saxo: Kevin Sun (China)

Bass: Jared Henderson (USA)

Drums: Dayeon Seok (Korea)

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Christian Li （李潭林） is a jazz pianist. He was born in Montreal, Quebec and raised in the small town of Horseheads, NY. He has studied and performed with a wide variety of artists including Danilo Perez, Ben Street, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Chris Cheek, Rich Perry, Dayna Stephens, Donny McCaslin, Jack Dejohnette, and John Patitucci.

Christian leads his own groups and works extensively as a sideman. He has performed at a few festivals, including Newport, Panama, Monterey, Montreux, Detroit, and Jazz En Comminges. He has also performed at a few notable venues, including the Blue Note, Birdland, East Shore, and Carnegie Hall. He has given a talk at TEDx Chemung Valley. He sometimes summons enough courage to perform classical music. He also arranges string for Norwegian singer-songwriter Siv Jakobsen.

Christian is on faculty at the Berklee College of Music and the Calhoun School. He currently studies classical piano with Deirdre O’Donohue.

Line up:

Vocal: Nancy Jenkinson Brown (UK)

Piano: Michal Ciesielski (POL)

Bass: ET (China)

Drums: Jia Jia (China)

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NJB wows the crowds all over China and Asia. A phenomenal performer, this creative and talented singer has a huge repertoire that spans jazz,pop,hio-hop,dance,rock,electronica,metal and funk all of which cantribute to making her voice something totally fresh.With her high energy,incredible individual style and her fabulous vocals ,NJB takes the stage and captivates her audience.

NJB is joined by the cream of international players. Come and discover good music in Beijing. Including tunes from recent Blue Note performer, Robert Glasper, and Jamie Cullum, Diane Krall, Donny Hathaway, Erica Badu, Esperanza Spalding & Hiatus Kaiyote. Nancy Jenkinson Brown never dilutes her own performance and always brings strong additions to the mix – as stand-alone instrumentalists.

NJB让全中国和亚洲的听众惊奇。她是一位非凡的表演者、创意人才并才华横溢。她表演的内容包括并超越了爵士、流行音乐、嘻哈、舞曲、电子音金属音乐、放克音乐、如此多样性的演绎，使她的声音既充满新鲜感又沁人心脾。拥有高能才华的NJB，通过难以置信的个人风格和完美的舞台声乐配合，吸引了专属她的听众。

Nancy一直与来自世界各国的乐手组建乐队。包括Blue Note的演员，Robert Glasper，和Jamie Cullum，Diane Krall，Donny Hathaway，Erica Badu，Esperanza Spalding 和 Hiatus Kaiyote。Nancy Jenkinson Brown从未敷衍过自己的演出，而总是会给演出加彩。作为独立的音乐演奏家，她所在乐队的成员都泰然自若。

Our Open Mic has grown up nicely Week in week out, we've been luck to have amazing musicians show up and play. Even better, we feel like we've been able to grow so many new acts!

Come and join us, bring up your skills meet new musos and have fun! Every Sunday now from 21:00

House instruments include guitar, bass, percussion and small keyboard. you're very welcome to bring your own.

Join Xiao E from The Hotline for an evening of tunes from Xiao E's playlist, hanging out, and a special one night only drinkable concoction from Xiao E's own recipe book.
The Hotline released their debut album in 2018, toured China, and made in roads into the festival circuit. A lot to be thankful for, so.....drink!

Join us!

Free.

The Hotline: https://site.douban.com/hotline/

School Bar January Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/tBHzzcFiYP8AE5VHMEhcqw
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

Finish off the weekend with a smorgasbord of bands kicking around the scene and looking to make a name for themselves.

Set to play are artsy Brit-infused indie rockers Self-Portrait, pop-punk dudes Gentle Grape, pop-rockers with a nu metal twist Fancy Wall, and last but not least, making their School Bar debut, female pop trio Pinky Cherry!

Join us.

RMB 80 // RMB 60 in advance // RMB 90 2 person ticket
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/73036

Line-up:
Self-Portrait: https://site.douban.com/selfportrait/
Gentle Grape: https://site.douban.com/gentle-grape/
Fancy Wall: https://site.douban.com/FancyWall/
Pinky Cherry: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1814184

School Bar January Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/tBHzzcFiYP8AE5VHMEhcqw
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

Come out to School Bar this evening and celebrate the 6 year anniversary of local promotions group Super School Fighter!

Super School Fighter is the brainchild of long-time Beijing music scene staple GeiGei. For the past 6+ years she has been booking gigs at School via her Super School Fighter project, and over the last couple years has settled into booking almost every Thursday evening show at School. Starting in 2017 SSF expanded beyond Beijing, and now books weekly/monthly shows in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xiamen, Wuhan, and elsewhere around China as well.

SSF has invited a handful of the breakout bands from SSF gigs over the past year+ to play this evening, and includes electro rock n' rollers Screaming Kong, mathy post-rocker ensemble HouLai de DaoYu, female fronted pop folk outfit New Generation, punk dudes always looking to cause a frenzy Need Will Need, indie rockers Summer Warz, and last but not least, funk foursome who met while attending the Beijing Modern Music College - Za Wu Jian!

Rock n' roll!

Show write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/cEq1TL_V7boeGKLSpBua3g

RMB 80 // RMB 60 in advance
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/75114

Line-up:
Screaming Kong: https://site.douban.com/ScreamingKong/
HouLai de DaoYu: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/732204
New Generation: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/161984
Need Will Need: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1800825
Summer Warz: https://site.douban.com/Summer_warz/
Za Wu Jian: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1905293

SSF: https://site.douban.com/215772/

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

Kick off the first weekend of 2019 with some good ole' fashion rock n' roll as supplied by four top notch acts.

Set to provide the entertainment are 70s power pop punk dudes The Sino Hearts, electro rock n' roll with a bluesy vibe Ghetto Blaster, female fronted No Doubt inspired act Pizza Face, and rounding out the line-up, making their first appearance at School Bar, rock n' roll trio Shitty Sister!

Join us!

RMB 80

Line-up:
The Sino Hearts: https://site.douban.com/sinohearts/
Ghetto Blaster: https://site.douban.com/GhettoBlaster/
Pizza Face: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1109678
Shitty Sister: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1381427

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

Super School Fighter is the brainchild of GeiGei, aka Gu Jingping, aka Quick Shot signer, and aka long-time staple of the Beijing music scene. For the past 6+ years she has been booking gigs at School via her Super School Fighter project, and over the last couple years has settled into booking almost every Thursday evening show at School. Starting in 2017 SSF expanded beyond Beijing, and now books weekly/monthly shows in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xiamen, Wuhan, and elsewhere around China as well. With an eye out for new talent and wanting to discover bands just getting started, don't miss these Thursday shows at School Bar.

**Also, don't miss the SSF 6 year anniversary party this Saturday the 5th at School Bar as well!!**

January Gig Series Write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/nUjJ68t9RJLxLQvn9c8wVw

All shows RMB 40 // RMB 40 in advance

January 3: https://wap.showstart.com/event/75521
Bad Clutch: https://site.douban.com/badclutch88/
Bastion: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1791089
Left Behind Child: https://site.douban.com/leftbehindchild/

January 10: https://wap.showstart.com/event/75522
Yu ZeYang: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/193287
Huang ZiHan: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1800895
YinShi XiaoTian Bing: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/555995

January 24: https://wap.showstart.com/event/75571
Tearjecy: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1905289
Malnutrition: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/103897
The Reprobates: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1754679

SSF: https://site.douban.com/215772/

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