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April 26, 2012 5

Quickslants: The Busiest Music Weekend in the World I think

By in blabbers, Quickslants, Tunes under the moon

seriously, I’ve lived in 4 continents, countless cities and seen my share of shows but nothing compares to the musical onslaught that is about to be unleashed on Beijing over the next 5 days. It’s actually mind blowing and busy enough to make a music fan go insane trying to decide where/what to do. This [...]

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April 25, 2012 1

Dream Theater May 4th Show in Beijing Cancelled

By in Tunes under the moon

well folks, another cancellation hits Beijing and the folks from Guitar China… This was posted on Dream Theater’s official website and i guess it speaks for itself, no need for me to say more… http://www.dreamtheater.net/board_posts/beijing-show-on-may-4th-cancelled I’m not sure where the fuck up was but it seems pretty clear who the band is blaming… it sucks [...]

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April 24, 2012 6

Cui Jian added to MIDI, New Records from Hedgehog, Nova Heart, Mamer, LiDong, Bad Mamasan and more

By in Tunes under the moon

Some random news coming around today.. The reclusive Zhang Chu,originally scheduled to headline MIDI day 1 on April 29, has some emergency. None other than Cui Jian, the godfather of Chinese rock, is replacing him on the bill! That’s a pretty good deal in my book! Granted, it might increase the security concerns in Shunyi. [...]

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April 20, 2012 0

Video: Jue 2011- Abaji Jam with Zhang Wei Wei and Song Yu Zhe

By in blabbers, Tunes under the moon

I keep being asked why i’m so excited to see Abaji in Beijing and it’s a bit difficult to explain.. But this is the kind of stuff i love: A Jam session between him, Zhang Wei Wei and Song Yu Zhe from last year’s Jue festival. If tonight is half as good, I’ll be extatic…

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April 19, 2012 2

Quickslants: Abaji is Back, Marky Ramone Returns, Borbetomagus and Swan Punch more Music Fun

By in Quickslants, Tunes under the moon

You’re in it for a treat Beijingers… this is a good weekend with some substantial goodies in store for you all. I’m just pissed off I’m gonna miss a lot of it due to out-of-town Capoeira commitments. Let’s get started: Thursday April 19th: Swan Punch @ Tango Metalheads from Denmark hit Beijing tonight as part [...]

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April 19, 2012 5

Beijing MIDI Festival 2012 – Final Lineup and Venue Revealed

By in Tunes under the moon

Well folks, in the nick of time, MIDI has somehow managed to get their act together and release the final lineup for the festival along with a confirmation that we will have a change of location: The event will now be held at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park also known as Shunyi Olympic Water Park… I’ll [...]

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April 18, 2012 0

Inspired Mamer to Release 5 solo CDs in 2012

By in Tunes under the moon

There are bands that make 1 CD in 15 years and then there is Mamer.. The Kazakh eagle is kicking off 2012 with a bang by releasing 5 solo records in one go. I’m a huge fan of his album from last year which has made it into my top albums from China in 2012. [...]

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