With 2 Kolegas on a temporary hiatus, it’s a great time to check out other venues and see different spots in town! One that’s been high on my list was VA vanguard around the corner from the Lama Temple. I went in a few months back when they first opened on a sunday afternoon and [...]
Tags: mademoiselle, VA Vanguard
It’s one hell of a strange weekend music wise in Beijing with mostly humho shows and a few gems in the form of old faithfuls on the scene:
Friday 13th:
Mademoiselle @Vanguard VA Cafe & Bar:
I don’t think Marie-Claude and her crew need an introduction anymore on the ‘daze. Her playful voice, gypsy jazz, sexy [...]
Tags: Ember Swift, mademoiselle, Pairs
Marie-Claude Lebel, aka Mademoiselle, has been and still is one of my favorite musical acts in the city! I could go on for hours about how amazing she is and how she puts on some of the best live performances and commands a stage with the technique and presence of an seasoned military general. She [...]
Tags: Beijing 人, mademoiselle, mademoiselle et les chinoix, Marie Claude
Interesting little end of the week here in Beijing after all the cancellations and what not that we’ve had to deal with due to Mao’s closure and other not so fun events… still, if only the weather decided to freaking cooperate, it would be amazing! In the meantime, here are some fun things to consider [...]
Tags: 2 kolegas, enoteca, mademoiselle
Two of my favorite bands managed to combine forces this past saturday for a show to remember at Yugong Yishan: Mademoiselle with her charming gipsy jazz & Girls Are Waiting To Meet You with their cacophony of uptempo melodies!
Mademoiselle opened up the festivities and the full band minus Nico (drummer) was there! The guitar, clarinette, [...]
Tags: GAWTMY, mademoiselle
Man oh man! I picked the wrong week to get the hell outta dodge because Beijing is getting ready to make up and kiss after the general musical coma we experienced with Chinese New Year.
Wedneday Feb 24th:
Maggie Who @ Mao: Well, these kids were cool enough to open for “Dirty Deeds” when [...]
Tags: chasing star, free the birds, mademoiselle, Maggie Who
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