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TC1 & Stress Level S.E.A. Tour
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!
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