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Highlights 
Mamas Gun The British soul funk band perform. Apr 30, 8pm, 18/F The Mira HK, 118 Nathan Rd, TST, HK$220 (advance), HK$280 (door), includes one drink. Inquiries: 22641025  
Show Lo Live In HK 2010
The Mando-pop singer (aka Show  Luo Zhi-xiang) in concert. Apr 30-May 2, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$280-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2996 3988  
Shit Sandwich + Disco Step Child
D-Heezy, Drazilla (aka DJ Drafus) and Ben Ku mix hiphop, rock and heavy bassline electro. Apr 30, 10pm, Volar,  38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$250, includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2810 1510
Justin Michael
The American DJ mixes house and  tech-house; DJ Thomas Vee supports. Apr 30, 10.30pm, Play, B/F California Tower, 32 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300, includes one drink. Free for members and two guests. Inquiries: play@playclub.asia 
Pink 'N' Purple
The Filipino band (of Lando Bernal on trombone, alto saxophonist Benny Inot, trumpet player John Campo, pianist Alex Quijano, guitarist Alfredo Rodil, bassist Jerry Cruz, drummer Brian  Flores and vocalists Mariza, Maricel and Boyong) play 1970s jazz and pop hits.  Apr 30, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$125 (advance), HK$155 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
Peggy Hsu Live in HK
Taiwanese indie folk singer-songwriter-musician Peggy Hsu Che-pei in concert. May 1, 8.30pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$220, HK$320  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3741 1033 
Hed Kandi World Series: Tokyo
Sam Cannon spins house music; percussionist Dean Oram performs; and Tai Pan Dan, Arun R. and Romi support. May 1, 10pm, The Living Room,  W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$280 (advance), HK$350 (door). Inquiries: 8201 1027
Songs for Children May Day Riot
DJs Jane Blondel, Mike Mystery and Romantic Eddie spin indie, alternative music and post punk sounds. May 1, 10pm, Philia, Shop 1, 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 9153 2502 
DJ Mosaken
The Austrian DJ mixes hip hop and RnB; DJ Anil Ahuja supports. May 1, 10.30pm, Play, B/F California Tower, 32 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300, includes one drink. Free for members and two guests. Inquiries: play@playclub.asia 
Platter
Vocalist Shandy Gan, Wong Tak-chung, guitarist Tung, Almond Yeung and Bon Siu perform jazz, pop and folk. May 1, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Pacha
Australian DJ Sarah Main mixes house, electro and beats. May 1, 11.30pm, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$300.  Inquiries: 3110 1222  
Joi Cardwell
The American vocalist performs club/dance, house and RnB. May 4, Dragon-i, UG/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$300. Inquiries: 3110 1222 
Tears for Fears - Live in Hong Kong
British synth pop duo Roland Orzabal  and Curt Smith in concert. May 6, 8pm, Hitec, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, HK$480-HK$680 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2989 9239
Jenny Tseng Show  Farewell World Tour
Veteran vocalist Jenny Tseng Ie-tean (aka Yan Nei) sings Canto-pop hits. May 6-9, 8.15pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hung Hom, HK$180-HK$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2715 3850 
Fedde le Grand
The Dutch DJ spins house. May 6, 9pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$300. Free for members. Inquiries: 2261 1111 
Steve Aoki
The American DJ spins electro house and hardcore punk. May 6, 11pm, Volar, 38-44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, HK$300, includes two drinks. Free for members and before 12.30am on the night. Inquiries: 2810 1510 
Frank Turner
The British folk/punk singer-songwriter performs; American vocalist McKenzie Eddy guests. May 7, 8pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$180 (advance), HK$220 (door). Inquiries: info@thepeoplesparty.tv
DJ Andy Caldwell
The California-based DJ mixes deep house. May 7, 10pm, M1NT, 108 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$200. Free for members. Inquiries: 2261 1111   
Renfrew Group
The jazz ensemble and friends from the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra and Basic Notes Big Band play modern standards. May 7, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251 
1st Ever HK Comedython
Vivek Mahbubani, Pete Grella, Michael Dorsher, James Lee, Stuart Schofield, Big Ben, Ryan Hynek, Chris Musni, Mary Ho, Kay Ross, Anthony Solimini, FAB, Kenneth Kwan, Matina Leung and People's Liberation Improv perform. In English (1-8pm, 9pm-1am), Cantonese and Putonghua (8pm-9pm). Proceeds to HK Dog Rescue. May 8, 1pm-1am, Champs Bar, Basement 1, The Charterhouse, 209-219 Wan Chai Rd, Causeway Bay, HK$100 (1pm-6pm), HK$200 (6pm-1am). Inquiries: events@hongkongdogrescue.com
Kelly Clarkson -  All I Ever Wanted Tour
The American pop singer in concert; Hong Kong band Rubberband opens. May 8, 8pm, Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, HK$400-HK$800 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: (852) 6333 6660 
Peter and Paul of Peter, Paul & Mary Live in HK
American folk singers Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Bethany Yarrow perform. May 8, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$580-HK$1,280 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689
Shai Hulud
The American hardcore punk band perform; local metal group Shepherds the Weak and death metal band Thorn Slaughter support. May 8, 8pm, The Warehouse, 116 Aberdeen Rd, Aberdeen, HK$150. Inquiries: 2716 9333  
Underground Heavy #3
Metal band Gong Wu, American pop vocalist McKenzie Eddy, Canto-pop-metal group Wu So Lui (trans. Bearded Lady), street punkers Defiant Scum, metal rockers Tie-Shu-lan, Swiss metal Swiss metal group Djizoes and screamo band Daybreak on Monday perform. May 8, 8.30pm, Rock School, 2/F, 21-25 Luard Rd, Wan Chai, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9486 4648 
Mods vs Rockers
Bank Job plays ska trip-hop with a dash of soul, The Sleeves play punk-indie rock and Shotgun Politics performs party rock. May 8, 9.45pm, Xperience, G/F, 33 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2143 6008 
Supersonic Party
Iain Brand and Oggie mix British rock 'n' roll and indie music. May 8, 10pm, Bassment, 13 Lyndhurst Terrace,  Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9616 2075
Flame of Abyss + Feel of All + Scream For Silence - Emo + Sexyhammer
The four local indie bands perform. May 8, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$120 (advance), HK$125 (door), includes one drink. Free for members. Inquiries: 2521 7251
Be Persecuted 2010
The Chinese black metal band performs; Melodic Black Metal, ThornSlaughter and Elysium support. May 9, 8pm, Hidden Agenda Live House, 6/F Ko Leung Industrial Building, 25 Dai Yip St, Kwun Tong, HK$100. Inquiries: 6335 6366  
Deep Purple Live in Hong Kong
The English rockers in concert. May 10, 8pm, AsiaWorld Expo, HK International Airport, Lantau, HK$350-HK$680 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2629 6240
Regular Gigs
Backstage 
Seedtime (guitarist P, bassist Wai and drummer Sai Wai) and guests (pianist  Nick and vocalist Shandy) play jazz,  Apr 29, 9pm. 1/F Somptueux Central,  52-54 Wellington St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2167 8985 
Grappa's Cellar
The Stray Katz  play big band jazz, May 1, 8pm. The Victoria Jazz Band play  swing and jazz, May 5, 8pm. B/F  Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place,  Central, free, reservations recommended. Inquiries: 2521 2322
Hemingway's By the Sea
Soul Traders play soul and funk.  May 1, 10pm, Shop G09, G/F, Block A,  DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau, free. Inquiries: 2987 8855
Joyce is Not Here
Flautist-cellist Pao Yen and a guest play Latin jazz fusion with a classical influence, Apr 30. Fernando Nohra serves up acoustic Latin rhythms, May 1. Both nights: 9pm, 38-44 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2851 2999
Otto Lounge
DJs Ves, Asayo, Elemiz and Kenny mix various types of bass music. Apr 30, 9.30pm, 4/F Grand Progress Building,  15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, free. Inquiries: 6102 6660
Peel Fresco Music Lounge
Keyboardist-vocalist David Chala and friends play Latin music, Apr 29, 9.30pm. Swedish bassist Rickard Malmsten and  his band play original contemporary jazz, Apr 30, 9.30pm. The Kevin Guffy Quartet serves up blues, R&B and jazz fusion,  May 1, 10pm. May 2 is Fresco's Chill Out Night, 9.30pm. 49 Peel St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2540 2046
TakeOut Comedy Club 
English-language stand-up comedy with: Connor Savage, Sunil Khiatani, Pete Grella, Anthony Solimini, Chris Musni, Ryan Hynek, Big Ben, Nick Milnes, Dennis Wronka and Christopher M, Michael Dorsher, Apr 30; and Kay Ross, Mahesh Mansigani, James Foreman, Will Ainsworth, Smita Venkat, Michael Dorsher, Elena Segresti, Mary Ho, Diane Huntoon, Stuart Schofield and James Lee, May 1. Both nights: 9.30pm, B/F, 34 Elgin St, SoHo, HK$150. Inquiries: 6220 4436  
The Wanch 
Dark Himaya, The Sinister Left, and  The Sleeves play original music, Apr 29, 9pm. On Apr 30, rockers Next Step perform, 9pm; then Lone Star Radio  play rock 'n' roll, 10.30pm; rockers  Speed King follow, midnight. On May 1, Dave Colquhoun hosts an acoustic jam, 5pm-8pm; then Don't Panic serve up rock tunes, 11pm. On May 2, Armie and Friends play folk rock, 3pm-7pm then  Lito performs classic rock, 7pm. May 3  is jam night for all musicians, 9pm.  Griff, Bambie & Edward, The Corners and Sweet Revenge play original music, May 4, 9pm. Gun You, Cafeinn Park and Perfect Mind also serve up original music, May 5, 9pm. 54 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2861 1621
Yumla 
Kerri Monk, Wendy Wenn and Ocean Lam mix techno to progressive house,  Apr 30. 9pm-4am, L/B, 79 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2147 2383



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