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This week in Shanghaiist
Here's our live podcast from the original (and, let's be honest - only) multi-band show:
Yuyintang – great set-up, warehouse feel, good relations with local musicians, cheap and comfy (albeit, not in the summer heat), but possibly too far out for those who think 17rmb in a taxi is too much.
BonBon – yes, we’ve heard your moaning of “but it’s a dance club”, etc. But who else picked up our request for one night a week to showcase underground bands? Big stage, loud sound system and the coolest toilets ever.
Live Bar – again, a 20-minute taxi ride, but having been taken over by Brad Ferguson of Shanghai Streets and GigShanghai fame, a live music house being run by an Austinite (who is rumored to have gotten fucked off with the builders, tore a wall down and built it himself) is bound to be a contender.
Shuffle – why it’s not doing well is beyond anyone’s imagination. Nice décor, yet still indie (well, except for that massive pillar in the front of the stage). Owner Boris seems to have more faith than most – which usually ends up being the most important.
…regardless, it'll be interesting to see – here’s hoping everyone has said permits. Perhaps, in Qi Pu Lu fashion, we could buy in bulk?
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Has anybody heard from the guy in the living thin. Does he still live here? If so, is he playing anytime soon?
Jesse, the lead singer of Living Thin is still in Shanghai. He's been working on some new music, but I'm not sure when he'll be ready to play out.
I like the pic.
As Brad said, he's still here working on his solo album - he recently sent us his single, which (as no surprise to anyone) is good. As soon as he releases a few more, we're going to beg him to play a GigLive night.
Mojo - glad you like it, it's Rindy's from Georgia Sam Blues Band (who played last Wednesday night and you sent me a text about 'cause you liked them so).
See yous at the 5 Dollar Shake II at YYT.
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Someone has become a big(headed) fish in an extremely small pond, and has forgotten that other people also put a lot of effort into the nascent scene in this city. Bragging and bitching about other participants is unnecessary and obnoxious.
sorry?
brag? yes, we do - we're quite pleased to have started a little show that has led to so much uprise in the music scene
bitch? about whom? we could have said nothing at all, but we mentioned it (and will continue to). it is a carbon copy of what we do on Wed nights and we are flattered - how is that "unnecessary and obnoxious"?
I don't even know what "nascent" means.
never heard of this group, any insights on where to find some sample music ?
usagi - which group are you talking 'bout?
Living Thin :P