And the beat goes on! Does it seem to anyone else like things haven’t really quieted down yet this summer? It’s still June, but I have high hopes (and some dates in the calendar) that this will be the summer that it just don’t stop. We might need some festivals in the summer rather than the fall to take it over the top, but for that someone might have to invent outdoor air-conditioning.

Thursday:

Alec Haavik and the Friction Seven

Still one of the few bands in town that’s really doing their own identifiable and magical thing. If you haven’t checked them out, this is your last chance before you will offiicially be an idiot. Illusion trio opens, featuring Josh Davis on bass.

JZ, 46 Fuxing Lu near Yongfu Lu

9:00 start for illusion trio, 10:30 for the Friction 7

No cover

Friday:

DJ Premier

Definitely one of the best hip-hop DJs and producers ever and one of the defining sounds of the genre. The show is to celebrate the opening of a new store thing called KIN, but just come check it out. Guest starring Nio Javas with support from Sickstar, Deville, and the Lab Crew.

The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxing Xi Lu

10:00 start

150 RMB cover

The Dudettes + Friend or Foe and more

The last performance from the Dudettes for now, plus the first show of Layabozi’s hous-hip-indie-duo, Friend or Foe, plus The Beat Bandits, Hotter Than Teppanyaki, and The Pairs.

LOgO, 13 Xingfu Lu near Fahuazhen Lu

10:00 start

No cover

Saturday:

The Revitalization of Shanghai Rock

A grand name for a grand show: Bang Bang Tang, Candy Shop, Momo, Forget and Forgive. True Shanghai rockers!

YuYinTang, 851 Kaixuan Lu near Yan’an Xi lu

9:00 start

40 RMB cover

KIAT

A visit from one of Singapore’s key DnB heads. Check him out online and then in person. Presented by Antidote and supported by their DJs.

The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxing Xi Lu

Sunday:

Hmm…the radar is coming up empty, so why not check out one of your favorite jam sessions. May I suggest an old-people-jam-session in the park?