The weather might have been a bit patchy this week, but things are definitely warming up on the live music front in Shanghai with this weekend bringing a bevy of gigs that are worth your time and your hard-earned Renminbi - covering everything from punk rock legends to harsh noise, metal and more. Plus on Saturday, it's time to say 'zaijian' to Cotton Club, which is being forced to vacate its long time spot on the corner of Fuxing and Huaihai Lus.
WEDNESDAY
Junglemico Project
Led by Beijing drummer Mico, the Junglemico Project play live electronic music.
Yuyintang 851 Kaixuan Lu. 8.30pm. 100RMB; 80RMB (presale).
Tarra Conner Jones
Retro cocktail lounge and live music bar Heyday introduces a new singer to their roster: Tarra Conner Jones. The Florida native has drawn comparisons to the likes of Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and is already knocking audiences off their feet here in Shanghai with her varied repertoire of jazz and soul classics.
Heyday 50 Taian Lu. 9.30pm. Free.
THURSDAY
NOIShanghai LXXX
。。。, Dee, Ganzfeld, 中国绞肉机, Acid + Aming and Second River join Torturing Nurse's latest showcase of experimental sounds and harsh noise at Jingan's Chair Club. As ever, bring earplugs and an open mind.
Chair Club 555 Haifang Lu. 9pm. 50RMB.
FRIDAY
The Fallacy
Henan-formed post-punk outfit The Fallacy make a welcome return to Shanghai, performing their accomplished live show as part of an extensive nationwide tour.
Yuyintang 851 Kaixuan Lu. 9pm. 80RMB; 60RMB (presale).
Subs
Led by frontwoman Kang Mao, long-running Beijing punk band Subs are still one of the best live acts in China. Catch them at On Stage as part of their latest nationwide tour.
On Stage 570 Huaihai Xi Lu. 9pm. 80RMB; 60 RMB (presale).
Coco Zhao
Ever popular local jazz singer Coco Zhao returns to retro cocktail lounge Heyday for a night of soulful tunes backed by the Heyday Trio.
Heyday 50 Taian Lu. 9.30pm. 60RMB.
Zuoyou
Beijing-based pop punks/nu-metal act return to Shanghai as part of their latest China tour.
MAO Livehouse 308 Chongqing Nan Lu. 8.30pm. 150RMB; 100RMB (presale).
SATURDAY
Cottons Club Closing Party
Long-running jazz den Cotton Club is being forced to relocate from its cosy spot on the corner of Fuxing and Huaihai Lus, which means that this Saturday will be the final show in the old location. Thankfully, they're looking for a new spot already, and we expect them to see off the old one in style.
Cotton Club 1416 Huaihai Zhong Lu. 10pm. Free.
Gong Gong Gong
Experimental psychedelic duo 工工工 make the trip down from Beijing for two sets at Basement6. The first will be improvised 'according to whatever they feel in the dungeon cave'; the second will be more song orientated.
Basement6 115 Pingwu Lu. 5pm. 50RMB.
Hell United: The Rebirth
Sam Dust's locally-based metal collective reawakens with a four band show at Inferno. Chaos Mind, October Capricorn, Extinction and OVE are the acts.
Inferno 658 Longhua Dong Lu. 9pm. 60RMB; 50RMB (presale).
Loudspeaker
Long-running Shanghai hardcore heroes Loudspeaker headline at Harley's with support from riot grrrrl punks Ugly Girls and Daseven.
Harley's 265 Nandan Dong Lu. 9pm. Free.
Mike Watt and the Missingmen
Founder of legendary punk act The Minutemen, bassist for the re-formed Stooges and a renowned solo musician in his own right, Mike Watt is coming to China for the first time for a nation-wide tour with Shanghai rockers Round Eye.
Yuyintang 851 Kaixuan Lu. 9pm. 100RMB; 80RMB (presale).
SUNDAY
Tinho Pereira
Locally-based jazz guitarist Tinho Pereira returns to Heyday for a night of Brazilian classics from the likes of Jobim and Joao Gilberto.
Heyday 50 Taian Lu. 9.30pm. Free.
Slapband
Hebei-formed outfit Slap are known for incorporating traditional Chinese folk elements into their rock sound. They're in town as part of their latest nationwide tour.
MAO Livehouse 308 Chongqing Nan Lu. 8.30pm. 120RMB; 100RMB (presale).