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Alternative music scene in Shanghai

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Posted
14-Aug-2007 12:33
by: jupiter67

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Alternative music scene in Shanghai

I am interested to know to what extent there is an alternative music / rock scene in Shanghai. By this I mean:

1) Venues that feature local (or visiting) indie bands / performers.
2) Bars / clubs that play "proper" indie / rock music - western or local (as opposed to featuring filipino cover bands).

Are there magazine listings for places like this (as in e.g. TimeOut)? How else can I locate them?

Posted
14-Aug-2007 22:07
by: ellyse

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Smart Shanghai
Shanghai Expat
City Weekend Shanghai
Hint Magazine
That's Shanghai
Cheers!

Posted
15-Aug-2007 05:57
by: rowdy_rose

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Melting Pot at 288,Tai Kang Lu (off Sinan lu or Maoming lu)

It has mainly Chinese bands playing every night. A friends band (western) plays blues on Sunday Nights and there is a jam night every Monday.
Quote:
"Bar 288, The Melting Pot is located on Tai Kang Lu, known as the Art-Street of Shanghai. Every night from 9:30 you can enjoy live-music from around the world and meet people from around the world. Bar 288 really lives up to its name The Melting Pot, it has an open stage and is the favorite place for musicians to jam."

Also 4 Live at 8 Jian Guo Zhong Lu near Chong Qing Nan Lu. It always has great local/western/mixed bands playing as well as a lot of dj/hip hop events (such as the very famous, best party in Shanghai, 'Bananas' parties). They usually post their upcoming events on Smart Shanghai.

You will NEVER find a Filipino covers band playing at these bars, they are not expensive to drink at (especially 4 live) and Melting Pot never has door charges (that I have come across).
Enjoy!

Posted
15-Aug-2007 06:18
by: rowdy_rose

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Oh regarding visiting international indie bands - Maximo Park (indie?) played at 4 live and Infadels, Killa Kela and Bugz in the Attic played at Absolute House (which is usually just hosting Djs). Bldg 6,X2 Creative,20 Cha Ling Road near Xie Tu Rd

Posted
02-Sep-2008 01:04
by: bigjoe

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Registered: 10/07/02

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Shanghai's music scene is always changing, faster than any major city I've seen. Venues open and close every weekend. SmartShanghai.com is probably the best place (in English) to find what's happening. Also look out for independent party crews like Antidote that host live music mixed with DJs , in Shanghai and other China cities. There's also about 5 English magazines in town to check listings.

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