Gigs
Highlights
In the Nursery Movie X Music
British music technologists twins Klive and Nigel Humberstone perform music scores they have composed to accompany screenings of silent films: Dziga Vertov's Man with a Movie Camera, a portrayal of Russian city life in the era between Lenin and Stalin, Tonight, 7.30pm, Sat, 4pm; and Carl Theodore Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc, a biographical drama about the French peasant girl turned Catholic martyr, tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$190 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273
The Punchline Comedy Club
Silvermine Bay Music Festival
Local bands, including Ricemagnet, Ignite the Hope, the David Bowie Knives and the Sleeves, perform outdoors. Tomorrow-Aug 23, 11am-10pm, Silvermine Bay Beach, Mui Wo, Lantau island, free. Inquiries: 2984 9248
Welcome to My World Asia Live Tour 2009
Taiwan-based Malaysian singer-songwriter Gary Chaw Ge performs Mando-pop and R&B songs. Tomorrow, 8pm, AsiaWorld-Arena, HK International Airport, Lantau island, HK$200-HK$580 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2886 9000
Rickard Malmsten Trio
Guitarist Malmsten and his trio play original contemporary music with a Scandinavian twist. Tomorrow, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Andre Pulse
The Brazilian DJ mixes house music. Local DJ Morrett's supports. Tomorrow, 11pm, Volar, B/F, 39-44 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$250, includes one drink, booking recommended. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 1276
Let Music Be Free
Sandy Lam
Underground 84
Local bands Dear Jane, Lazy Susan, Logo, Pleasure Garden, Tai Tai Alibi and Velvette Vendetta perform alternative and pop rock. Sat, 9.30pm, Lan Kwai Fong Beer Bar, G/F, 30-32 D'Aguilar Street, Central, HK$100, students HK$80. Inquiries: 9486 4648
DJ Lloyd
The Indian DJ spins Bollywood tunes, Punjabi music, house and hip hop. Sat, 10pm, Khana Khazana, 4/F Winfield Commercial Building, 6-8A Prat Avenue, TST, HK$200, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 6019 0621
White Noise
DJ Rowan Blades spins electronic dance music; Tynee, DJ Christian, Jason F, AKW, DJ Darko and Finsent C support. Sat, 10pm, Cliq, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, HK$220 (first 100), HK$280 (advance from HMV), HK$380 (door). Inquiries: 6809 1689 or 2868 3111
Jazz Straight Up
Tim Wilson leads jazz musicians in mainstream jazz at an acoustic session. Sat, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Fresh Funky
The DJ plays techno house. Sat, 11pm, Linq, 35 Pottinger St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2971 0680
Future Sound of HK
Macanese DJs N1D and Siayan, the Netherlands' ArNe, Australian DJ Redman, British DJ IAMHAYES, American Re:Flex and Singaporean MC Capas mix dubstep and drum 'n' bass. Sat, 11pm-5am, Bassment, L/G, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9099 1930
Julie McKnight
The American pop-R&B singer performs. Sat, 11.30pm, Dragon-I, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$300. Inquiries: 2813 2445
Tom Lee Music Carnival
Channon Liu leads a drum circle, Aug 23, 2pm-3.30pm; performances by bands Montage, Gazer, Superimposed Tritonic Motifs, Anything Else, Sorrow, Wish and Smile follow, 3.30pm-6pm. Piazza Area C, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 2737 7688
Kardinal Offishall
The Canadian MC performs a blend of rap, reggae and dancehall. Aug 26, 10pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$250 (non-members). Inquiries: 2261 1111
The Venetian Macau 2nd Anniversary Concert
Courtney Act
The Australian pop singer-drag entertainer performs. Aug 28-29, 9pm, SEVVA, 25/F Prince's Building, 10 Chater Rd, Central, free, reservations required. Inquiries: 2537 1388
Hanjin Raw Jazz Live
The Singaporean jazz singer, Hanjin Tan, performs. Aug 28, also Sept 18, 9pm, Dada Bar + Lounge, 2/F The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberly Rd, TST, HK$350, includes one drink and Hanjin CD. Inquiries: 3763 8778
DJ Nakadia
The Thai DJ headlines a night of electro-tech house music also featuring DJ Frankie Lam and EpZ. Aug 28, 11pm, Lava, 3-5/F The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$150 with drink before midnight, $200 with drink after midnight. Inquiries: 9014 0221
Jeff Chang in Concert
The Taiwanese singer serves up Mando-pop music. Aug 29, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2905 8134
Macau Electronic Dance Music Festival
Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra
Taka Hirohama leads the group of local, Japanese, American and British expat musicians in playing big band jazz. Vocalist Elaine Liu features. Aug 29, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$125, includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Hey Girl Hong Kong Mini Live
The teen Mando-pop group from Taiwan in concert. Aug 29, 3pm, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$290, HK$390 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3697 3488
Recycle - Keep Rolling
Beijing band Recycle play pop and punk rock. Aug 29, 9pm, AsiaWorld-Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau island, HK$380, HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 6883 9871
Hironobu Kageyama and Masaaki Endoh Galaxy Return in HK Live
The singer-songwriters of anime show songs (and members of Jam Project) perform. Aug 30, 7.30pm, Hitec, 1 Expo Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$330-HK$580 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3588 1731
Regular Gigs
Backstage
Trumpet player Li Xiachuan, saxophonist Brian Girley, pianist Roberto Verastegui and drummer Zach Forsyth play modern jazz, tonight, 9pm, free. Vocalist Marsha Yuan with guitarist Eugene Pao, keyboardist Ted Lo, bassist Terry Chan and drummer Anthony Fernandes and guests vocalist-guitarists Adrian DaSilva and Solomon Siah, and keyboardist Joao Mascarenhas serve up jazz tunes, tomorrow, 10pm, HK$180, includes one drink. Singer Rachel Kar performs acoustic pop, Sat, 10.30pm, HK$150, includes one drink. Macau bands (M7) and local artists including Angus Chao and John Choi represented on the Inside Out album perform, Aug 23, 9pm, HK$120, includes one drink. Winners of the Battlestage heats perform, Aug 24-25, 8pm, free. On Aug 26, Charcoal play blues, Brothers of Roadkill play original music and Helter Skelter play blues, 9pm, HK$100, includes a drink. 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2167 8985
Home Lounge
Kubrick-bc
Rachel Kar serves up acoustic pop. Tomorrow, 11pm, Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$100, HK$90 (bc members). Inquiries: 2384 8929
Peel Fresco Music Lounge
Al Gordon assembles a group of Latin musicians to serve up salsa music, tonight, 9.30pm. Japanese saxophonist Shoichi Chinda plays bebop jazz, tomorrow, 9.30pm. Jason Ho presents the Latin Jazz groove sounds of Red Taurus, Sat, 10pm. Aug 23 is chill-out jam night for jazz musicians, 9.30pm. On Aug 24, drummer Robbin Harris (aka The Viking) and guests forms trios to play jazz, funk and groove, 9pm. On Aug 25, it's open mic night for amateur musicians who want to take to the stage, 9.30pm. On Aug 26, the Soul Crusaders (Bob Mocarsky's organ trio, with Al Gordon on drums and Skip Moy on guitar) play 1960s organ trio jazz, 9.30pm. 49 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2540 2046 or peelfresco.com
TakeOut Comedy Club
The Wanch
Jing Wong, Reign Lee and Monday Faded serve up original rock 'n' roll, tonight, 9pm. Tomorrow, Vin Rouge also opt for rock 'n' roll, 9pm; and Hat Trick continues with rock, 11pm. On Sat, Lani Giro hosts an acoustic jam, 4pm-8pm; then rock 'n' rollers A-FOR play, 11pm. On Aug 23, Armie & Friends play folk rock, 3pm-7pm; then Lito & Friends play classic rock, 7pm. Aug 24 is jam night for amateur bands and musicians who would like the chance to perform in front of a crowd, 9pm. On Aug 25, Chill Factor serve up folk rock, 9.30pm. On Aug 26, rock 'n' rollers Hat Trick return for another show, 9.30pm. 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2861 1621
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