Music

"Keep Calm and Fly On" is School Bar's longest running regular concert series and tends to usual book bands from the post-punk, post-rock, and math rock genres. Of course there is nothing wrong with a little rock n' roll and having a few too many drinks, but for this gig series, it is more about mellowing out, finding your zen place, and getting lost in the music.

Set to take the stage tonight are one of School Bar's favorite bands of last year and winner of Best New Band at the School Bar awards, art punks Wasted Laika. Joining them are the post-punk experimental improv band Swarm, the always entertaining Run Run Run, jazz fusion post-rock band Acid Accident, and rounding out the line-up, post-emo rockers ala Chinese Football, Wonder Sea.

Join us.

Show write-up: http://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/smAFbTd-gtgTvgj3Y_t90w

RMB 60

Line-up:
Wasted Laika: https://weibo.com/u/6390460537
Swarm
Run Run Run: https://site.douban.com/runrunrun/
Acid Accident: https://site.douban.com/acidaccident/
Wonder Sea: https://site.douban.com/wonder_sea/

School Bar March Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W844uEMexp0GzdrvwHYH0Q

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

After a month long hiatus for the Chinese New Year, School Bar is back open and local promoters Super School Fighter are back at it with a special Wednesday night show to close the month. 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 4+ 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 last summer 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 in March at School Bar.

RMB 40 // RMB 30 in advance
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/47449

Line-up:
Fancy Wall: https://site.douban.com/FancyWall/
Miao Shou Hui: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/332908
Storm Trooper: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/819157

Super School Fighter: https://site.douban.com/215772/

School Bar March Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W844uEMexp0GzdrvwHYH0Q

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

After a month long hiatus for the Chinese New Year, School Bar is back open and local promoters Super School Fighter are back in their normal Thursday night time slot. 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 4+ 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 last summer 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 in March at School Bar.

See you at School Bar Thursday's this month! The 15th is an alternative inspired night, with the gig on the 22nd being more pop-rock/indie rock type of night.

RMB 40 // RMB 30 in advance

March 15
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/47418
Show write-up: http://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/7zQQNdRTFg_JMzzYVhjRFw
Line-up:
Wonder Sea: https://site.douban.com/wonder_sea/
Jeaqi: https://site.douban.com/jeaqiapeiron/
Dian Mu: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/335470
OK Beng: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/732196

March 22
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/event/47448
Sea Horse: https://site.douban.com/seahorsearea/
Just Jam: https://site.douban.com/JustJam/
Di Liu Tian: https://wap.showstart.com/artist/1034756
Summer Warz: https://site.douban.com/Summer_warz/

Super School Fighter: https://site.douban.com/215772/

School Bar March Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W844uEMexp0GzdrvwHYH0Q

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

Beijing folk artist and author Ren Mingyang is currently on a 15+ city tour of China. If you are not familiar with this young yet accomplished artist, preview his creations at the Douban link below, and welcome Ren Mingyang at School Bar for the hometown show of his current tour.

Show write-up: http://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/E4ljAJJ_g-ixCouVbQzP6Q

RMB 50 // RMB 30 in advance
Advance tickets here: https://wap.showstart.com/event/47256

Ren Mingyang: https://site.douban.com/renmingyoung/

School Bar March Calendar of Shows: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/W844uEMexp0GzdrvwHYH0Q

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

Thursday, Mar. 15, 21：00 - late

周四，03月15日， 21：00-午夜

Venue: SOI BAOCHAO CLUB
场地：宝钞仓库酒吧

Address: #10 Baochao Hutong
地址：东城区宝钞胡同10号

Tel: 010-64011066
wechat/微信: baochaocangkubar

Free Entry

免票

（Take note that this party starts at 9:00pm. Early arrival is recommended!）

（活动9点开始，建议提前过来，或者预定楼上座位）

Zaebok

Zaebok,a Russian accoustic duo, plays unique indie-folk music

Zaebok是一个演奏俄罗斯独立民谣的二人组合

La Plantation concert hall

March Friday 16th 7:30pm
Informations : 51661201
wechat pro : chineseliving

wechat booking : laplantation

Eternal Love

What creative spark will come out when oriental natural chanting meets with occidental classic music? March 16 at La Plantation, Lixin's sacred chanting in Chinese, Persian, Sanskrit & English, Israeli composer/pianist Amit Weiner's electronic piano, Flutist Wu Ti's Xun, Xiao & Chi Ba, twirling and merging into oneness, will create an unforgettable experience for the audience: Love is Eternal, transcending all borders.

Let us meet in Eternal Love.

Li Xin - voice
Amit Weiner - Piano
Wu Ti - Xun, xiao and shakuhachi

buying pre-sale ticket

EMBER SWIFT 子玉 BIO

DUO PERFORMANCE 乐手:

* EMBER SWIFT 子玉 (Canada 加拿大) – guitar, vocals, songwriting 吉他，人声，编曲

STILTWALKING (2002)

*GABRIEL BEAUDOIN – guitar 吉他

DISCOGRAPHY:

STICKS & STONES (2017: latest album)

11:11 (2011)

THE WAGE IS THE STAGE (2000)

LENTIC (2009)

SNAPSHOTS (EP) (2000)

THE DIRTY PULSE (2006)

PERMANENT MARKER (1999)

WITNESS: LIVE IN AUSTRALIA (2005)

CAN’T CORNER ME (1998)

INSECTINSIDE (1997)

DISARMING (2004)

SELF-TITLED (CASSETTE) (1996)

MANAGEMENT:

FEW’LL IGNITE SOUND INC. (Canada & US) – GLOBAL CAFÉ (Derek Andrews) – management@fewllignitesound.com

Ember Swift is a Canadian musician and songwriter who has released 12 albums and 1 DVD project since 1996 through her own independent label “Few’ll Ignite Sound.” Her most recent album "Sticks & Stones" (2017) is a collection of work in three categories: Songs for Adults; Songs for Kids; and finally Songs for Adults w/ Kids, a community she feels deserves some separate recognition! This new body of work culminated over the past five years since becoming a mother of two in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

This is Ember's third release since moving to Beijing in 2008 and it demonstrates how music can serve as a bridge between the two divergent cultures: East and West. Fluent in Mandarin and French, Ember sings in all three languages (including English). With the inclusion of the Chinese traditional instrument (erhu) alongside of Western contemporary instruments, the performance and sound are both entertaining and unique. Couple this with Ember's signature elastic-jazz vocals, eclectic music styles, and poignant, astute lyrics, and this "folk" artist becomes hard to categorize but impossible to forget. Styles on this album include jazz, folk, gypsy, rock, R&B, electronic, pop, folk and even Klezmer.

BIO:

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS:

Third Place National Televised Competition for “妈妈咪呀Mama Miya,” China’s talent program for mothers – 2014

Third Stage Finalist in the Television Competition for “我要上春晚 I Want Perform at the New Year’s Eve Gala” – 2014

Best World Album (Nominee) – Toronto Independent Music Awards 2010

Best Singer-songwriter Composition (Runner-up) – International Acoustic Songwriting Awards 2010

Best Band Website (Winner) – Canadian Music Awards (2009)

PROMINENT FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES:

Legu Ideal Music Fesival, Pinggu Beijing, China (2015)

SOTX Music Festival & Conference, Beijing China (2015)

Bobo Music Festival, Shandong China (2012)

Shanghai Water Village Festival, Shanghai China (2011)

Tianjin Mountain Festival, Tianjin, China (2010)

Woodford Music Festival, Queensland Australia (09-10, 06-07, 03-04)

Port Fairy Folk Festival, Victoria Australia (2003, 2005)

East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Byron Bay Australia (2006)

Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Katoomba Australia (2004, 2005)

Bliss Fest, Michigan USA (2008, 2005)

Winnipeg Folk Festival, Manitoba Canada (2004)

Toronto Pride Festival, Toronto Canada (2008, 2005, 2002, 1999, 1997)

WEB PRESENCE:

MAIN SITE: www.emberswift.com YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/emberswift WECHAT: emberswift

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/emberswiftmusic
WEIBO: http://t.sina.com.cn/1940606815(国子玉EmberSwift) DOUBAN: site.douban.com/emberswift/

Sourpuss (Country, Blues) Kirk Kenney and Parker Trevathan have been performing American traditional and blues music to Chinese audiences of all ages for many years. Their travels have taken them to the mountains of Dali and the stages of China's top-tier concert halls. Their assortment of unique instruments and charming stories and stage banter make for a whimsical and engaging show. Join them for an evening of sing-alongs, crowd participation, and genuine music from the heart.

Zulu Panda is folksy charm and raw passion, delivered with an outstanding live presence. Hailing from Vancouver BC, this indie-rock singer-songwriter is performing and recording in every province and territory to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017. His music combines heartland rock with grunge while maintaining a pop sensibility. His dynamic sound is matched nicely with warm melodies and Dylanesque storytelling. He is a troubadour of sound, stage and beard.

In addition to Zulu Panda's One-Fifty Recording Project, he is preparing to release a new full-band studio EP album in the new year. This will mark his second venture into professional recording after the success of his debut studio EP “Two-Way Street (Not War)” in 2016. Zulu Panda began his pursuits as an independent singer-songwriter in 2013 after the release of his self-produced full-length album, “Hope All Abandoned.” That year, he was named semi-finalist in the international “Song of the Year” songwriting contest and graduated with top marks from Langara College's Singer-Songwriter Certificate Program.

Since then, he has toured most of Canada, the western United States and parts of China, in addition to developing a local Vancouver cult fan base. He continues to work with industry professionals (including songwriter Deborah Holland of Animal Logic and producer Adam Fulton) to further develop his sound. His plans for the future include co-writing a musical adaptation of a 1980's action movie as well as touring more of North America and Europe.

MUTI is Rudi Botes and Tyron Naudé. Combining the classical influences with their already experimental rock sounds, they create a new soundscape that crosses various genres and with a cello and an acoustic guitar along with a variety of other instruments.

Andrew Little is a folk artist from Dallas, Texas, United States. Influenced by traditional Appalachian and also modern folk, his songwriting takes an introspective, emotionally cathartic approach to the genre. He composes his music alone and his songs typically feature only banjo or guitar, but he has also performed his music with full bands around Houston and Dallas, Texas. Currently, Little is studying Chinese at Tsinghua University and has several revamped folk versions of classic Chinese songs he occasionally performs. He plans to soon move from songwriting and performing into recording.Yan Bozhou is a fingerstyle guitarist who uses rock and other influences to create a whole new sound. See these three unique artists at Mogu Space on Saturday.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://www.showstart.com/event/47977