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GIGS

GIGS

Highlights

Listen Up!

Rock night with three-man band The Train; Very Ape, a four-member Japanese experimental group playing original songs; and grunge rock Bodytoning with Anthony Pak on vocals and guitar, John Fung on bass and Kenny Chan on drums. Tomorrow, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.mark-1music.com.hk

Rockit

The now-defunct music club Amnesia reopens to host indie band auditions for the October Rockit Festival. Tomorrow: Zodiac, Hard Candy, Nakedbreath and Empty Tomb. Sat: Fruit Punch, Helter Skelter, Homeless Alien and Silent Air. Shows at 9pm. Amnesia, 3F Al Aqmar House, 30 Hollywood Rd, SoHo, free. Inquires: www.rockit-hk.com

TC1 & Stress Level S.E.A. Tour

The drum and bass producers TC1 & Stress Level, with music on labels such as Commercial Suicide, Liquid V, and Renegade Recordings, smash up massive tunes. Tomorrow, 10pm-5am, Club Magazine, 3/F Cosmos Bulding, 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$170, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.magneticsoul.co.uk

G-Force After Party

DJ Q and live club visuals celebrate the cult Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano, the creator of animation G-Force and video game Final Fantasy. Tomorrow, 11pm, Kee Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington St, Central (members only). Inquiries: 2810 9000

Rang De Basanti

Celebrating India's Independence Day, DJ Raz spins fresh Bollywood tracks. Prizes for best costume and dancer. Sat, 11.30pm, Bombay Dreams, 1/F Carfield Bldg, 75-77 Wyndham St, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 9641 8214

The Red Show

Felix Li, Samson Cheung, Crystal Tsang, Ian Chang and Rachel Ho reinterpret classics of 1970s Hong Kong with a new sound. Sat, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Club Progressive Party

Featuring DJs Tszpun and Ray'iio with support from DJs Pisces Tony, Mike, George, Rex and Kosei. Sat, 10pm-6am, ZIP, 4/F, King's Hotel, 303 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, HK$160 (advance at HMV), HK$180 (door). Inquiries: 9250 1181

Ron Carroll

Chicago's Ron Carroll spins classy house and remixes. Sat, midnight, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$150. Inquiries: 3110 1222

Summer Splash

Swimming trunks party at gay bar Rice. Sat, 10pm, G/F 33 Jervoice St, Sheung Wan, free. Inquiries: 2851 4800

YMCA Live Band Show

Featuring local acts 22 Cats, Monogel, Fan Hung A, the Love Song, ADAY and Visitor. Aug 25, 7.55pm, Assembly Hall, 4/F YMCA of Hong Kong, Salibury Rd, TST, HK$50. Inquiries: 2268 7714

Andy Moor

The world No46 DJ, who has remixed tracks for Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne and Paul Oakenfold, pushes the boundaries of modern dance music with guest DJ Michael L from Canada. Support from David Lam and Darka. Aug 26, 11pm, Grand Stage, 2/F Western Market, 323 Des Voeux Rd, Central, HK$240, HK$280 (tickets at HMV). Inquiries: 6554 7777

HK Live!

Headlining is New York-based indie band Johnny Hi Fi with Taiwanese singer Eric Hsu, Japanese bassist Justin Matsubara, Pakistani drummer Asif Khan and female member Kim Henry from the Bronx; Hong Kong's the Lovesong led by brothers Ben and Nic Tse; and all-girl country act The Shotgun She-Ras. Sep 2, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door). Inquiries: www.hk-live.com

Bloody Heavy Drum & Bass

A heavy lineup of underground drum 'n' bass by local and international talents, including tech spin-master DJ Mako, a resident of Spectrum, Croydon, UK; DJ Wash from Hong Kong; DJ Check1 from the southern UK scene; DJ GlassEye from Russia/Italy; DJ Stef; DJ Epz; ragga-junglist DJ Monica; DJ BloodDunza and neo-funk DJ Kas. Sep 2, 10pm, Quarter, 3/F-4/F, 21 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, HK$150, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9099 1930

Westlife Face to Face Asian Tour

The boy band from Ireland with Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian sing in their signature style of melodies, catchy choruses and pop tunes. Sept 9, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Arena, Lantau, HK$280-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Alexia Gardner

Influenced by jazz greats Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan, the vocalist releases her CD, Live i n Shanghai. Accompanied by Jason Cheng Trio. Sep 9, 9pm, Grappa's Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd, Central, HK$238, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 2322

Stacey Kent

The New Yorker sings jazz in the tradition of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald from albums including The Boy Next Door (2003) and In Love Again (2002). Accompanied by Jim Tomlinson (saxophone), Dave Chamberlain (bass), Graham Harvey (piano) and Matt Skelton (drums). Sept 10, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$150-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2268 7321

Lobo Live

Concert by the American folk singer made popular by 1970s hits such as I'd Love You to Want Me and How Can I Tell Her. Sep 15, 8.15pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, HK$280-HK$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Regular Gigs

Blue Door

Jazz trumpeter Kenny Matssura from Japan plays with Jason on piano, Sylvain on bass and Anthony on drums. Tomorrow, 11pm. Karissa hits the guitar with local talents in a night of jazz. Sat, 11pm. 5/F, 37 Cochran St, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2858 6555

Bliss

DJ Jimmy dishes out disco and dance. Tonight, 10pm, free. DJ Christof spins sexy tech house. Tomorrow, 11pm, 1-5 Elgin St, Central, HK$100. Inquiries: 2147 2122

Bohemian Lounge

The Mark Henderson Group play jazz. Tonight, 9pm. Tom Nunan on saxophone, Tommy Ho on guitar, Junior Carpio on bass and Johnny Abraham on drums perform. Tomorrow, 10pm. Jason & Tommy Ho on guitars, Alex Katsumata on bass and drummer Johnny Abraham play jazz. Sat, 10pm, 3 Old Bailey St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 6099

Drop

DJ Derald Reynolds spins funky grooves with Steve Yau. Tomorrow, 10pm. DJ Joel Lai plays the first set on Sat, 10pm, then Eric Byron spins funky house. It's Industry Night with DJ Steve spinning funky house. Sun, 9pm, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2543 8856

Hei Hei Club

Resident mixmeisters Yin, Dim Sum and Ulysses hit the decks with hip-hop, R&B and top hits. Tonight-Sat, 11pm until late.

3/F On Hing Terrace, Central, free. Inquiries: 2899 2068

JJ's Music Room

Singer Karen Jones joins WJ and the Tonemasters with bassist Wayman Chapman, keyboardist Jeff Young, drummer Ronnie Bishop, guitarist Kevin Guffy, saxophonist Lonnie Williams and trumpeter Kajica Djuric play funk, soul and R&B, including hits by Little Richard and the Temptations. Mon-Sat, 9.30pm, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2588 1234

Mooch

DJs Frankie Lam and guests blend electro and house. Tonight, 11pm-4am, free. DJs Lazy Ming and Galaxy spin hip hop and R&B, tomorrow, Fridays, 11pm-5am. DJs Dewey, Tommy and Galaxy serve up more hip hop. Sat, 11pm-5am. 4/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$200 (Fri-Sat), includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 3330

Red

Live jazz with Eugene Pao and vocalist Angelita Li. Tonight, 10pm-1am. DJ Eric Byron spins nu-funk and nu-soul grooves. Tomorrow, 7pm-9pm. It's ladies' night with DJ P Grant. Sat, 11pm, 4/F Two IFC, 8 Finance Centre St, Central, free. Inquiries: 8129 8882

The South Bay Sessions

Chill-out session in South Bay with DJs Steve Bruce (Seamless Recordings UK and Club 97) and Johnathan Chan (FINDS and Armani Bar). Every Sun, 3pm-9pm, South Bay Beach Club, South Bay Rd, free. Inquiries: 2812 6015

Sugar

DJ Daryll spins hip hop and

R&B. Today, 9pm, ladies: free

and two drinks; men: $160. Thomas and DJ Doze spin

more R&B and house. Tomorrow, 9pm, HK$200, including one drink. DJs Jimi K and Chris, Sat. 1/F Gossip 17, On Hing Bldg, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central. Inquiries:

2131 2222

Tribeca

DJ Anthony? mixes sexy house and DJ Soul B dishes out the latest UK/US spinning hip hop and R&B. Tonight, 9.30pm (women free entry and drinks; men HK$120, includes one drink). Top DJs play R&B and hip hop. Sat, 10pm-2am, open bar:

HK$120 (ladies), HK$180 (men). 4/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2836 3690

Yumla

DJs Daryll Griggs and Ray Dollars serve up underground hip hop. Tomorrow, 10pm. DJ Blackjack spins club tracks. Sat, 11pm. L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2147 2383

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