Tag: Beijing music
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2nd Floor Music: Live Music for the Whole Family
Is there a way to enjoy live music without spending a late night in some dark, smoky bar? 2nd Floor Music thinks so. They schedule family-friendly events that conflict with children’s playdates rather than bedtime. A canvas tarp covers tables and chairs on artificial turf laid over a paved parking lot. A row of children… Read more
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Los Amigos de Pekín
Want jazz you can dance to and a touch of salsa in the land of beef noodles? Throw on your guayabera, grab a hot date, and check out Los Amigos at Beijing’s East Shore Jazz Café. Arrive on Chinese rather than Latin American time, though, or you’ll be watching over dancing heads through the doorway.… Read more
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Hutong Jazz: The Music of Billie Holiday & Lester Young
Hutongs are an iconic feature of old Beijing. These grey-brick courtyard homes have long lost their residential appeal from lack of modern amenities like private bathrooms; instead, the narrow cobblestone alleys are packed with bars, cafés, and live music venues. The Jianghu Bar offers blues, funk, jazz, and other styles on rotating nights of the… Read more