Weekend Live Music Roundup: Mamer, Longshendao, D-22's Last Night, Death Cab For Cutie

Breaking news. Death Cab For Cutie will play in Beijing this March. More details to follow.

The biggest annual migration on the planet officially started last weekend. Some of Beijing’s musicians have already left town. This weekend is likely your last chance to appreciate the loud and noisy music scene before it vanishes along with all the cars in the streets and people on the subways during the Spring Festival break. Interestingly, all the big acts still in town are setting the stage for some historical performances.

First, either some great or extremely weird folk music will be created at Mako Live House tomorrow night. For the first time, Mamer, Song Yuzhe and Wu Tun will play together as a band. Then something even greater or weirder might happen when Xiao He and Yan Jun's group, the Tea Rockers, perform at 2 Kolegas. Musical veterans seem to be all the rage in the scene right now. Eight bands and musicians including He Yong, Longshendao and Yaksa will get together on Friday for a charity event at Yugong Yishan.

Many bars will be closed next weekend, but all of them will reopen in one or two weeks, except one: D-22. You might not care who the Mongolian punk Mohanik is, but for the last chance to say goodbye to D-22, you should go see them.

Friday (Jan 13)

Danadri
Upcoming duo brings progressive and smooth contemporary jazz. RMB 30. 9.45pm. V.A Bar (5844 3638)

Death Metal Spring Festival
Let’s scare off the monsters in the new year. RMB 50. 9.30pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

Happy Spring Festival to the Veterans
A fundraising to help the Chinese veterans who have fought the WW2 was started on Weibo. To support it, some of Beijing's most influential bands gather for a charity show. Line up includes He Yong, Longshendao, Yaksa, Brain Failure and more. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 8pm. Yugong Yishan

Hoochie Coochie Gentleman
Have an easy night with some gentle blues. RMB 30. 9.30pm. Jiangjinjiu Bar (8405 0124)

Kawabata, DJ Urine
Japanese psychedelic musician Kawabata and French experimental DJ Urine invade Tongzhou’s noise base. RMB 50. 9pm. Raying Temple (137 1698 0276)

Laurent Maur
French harmonica master bring you his explanation of jazz and blues. RMB 40. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269)

Mamer, Song Yuzhe, Wu Tun
Three folk/world music maverick geniuses will not only play on the same night but also play as a band! RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 8.30pm. Mako Live House (5205 1112/3)

Metal Up Your Ass
Go heavy with Bad Mamasan! RMB 50. 9pm. Temple (131 6107 0713)

Mohanik
The last-ever gig at the legendary Wudaokou live music venue will be a gig by Mongolian punks. RMB 50, RMB 40 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

Peter Murchison
Early blues of the '30s and '40s is brought back. Free. 9pm. Beiluo Cafe and Bar (159 0112 4820)

Summer Sunshine, The lifeless, Lifetest, Dear My Friends, Fuchen
Punk, metal, pop rock young powers gather. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance, students). 8pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

Xia Jia Piano Trio
Houhai's jazz tradition keeps rolling. Free. 10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Saturday (Jan 14)

The Beijing Beatles
Recreating the sounds of the 60’s, The Beijing Beatles perform up to two hours of Fab Four songs in authentic outfits. RMB 30. 9.45pm V.A Bar (5844 3638)

Blackwater
Traditional Irish music echoes in Bei Luoguxiang. Free. 9pm. Beiluo Cafe and Bar (159 0112 4820)

Chiren
The most genuine Beijing folk rock songs wait for you in Dongmianhua Hutong. RMB 40. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269)

DH & Chinese Hellcats
Swing like a rockabilly with the Hellcats. RMB 50. 10.30pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Hell City
The old-school punks of Hell City took seven years to make their debut album. Now they’re ready to release it into the world. RMB 50, RMB 80 (includes a CD). 9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

Ronin and Tea Rockers
Kawabata and DJ Urine play as a duo for the 7th Miji Concert, with an opening set by the Tea Rockers Quintet. RMB 80. 8-10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Someone
Nu-metal youngsters release their new EP. RMB 40. 9.30pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

Wan Xiaoli
Your last chance to see a big folk show before the Spring Festival. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). 8pm. Mako Live House (5205 1112/3)

Photos: Mamer, Bad Mamasan