CITYLIFE / Bars & Cafes |
![]() Music for the massedBy Chris O'Brien (Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2006-05-19 09:30
Hand an entrance fee to a very hairy man, walk through an unmarked door and everything is alright again. The bar itself doesn't need elaborate descriptions. The walls are painted red; a stylishly lit, black-fleeced sofa area occupies the left-hand side; and a pool table is at the back. The reason why you are here is for live music, which explains the low stage and mosh/sway area. The bands that play here will never grace Banana Club and I was lucky enough to pay 50 yuan (US$6.3) to see two of Beijing's greatest oddities.
The crowd also provided viewing pleasure. Dancing hippies are always welcome in gig venues like this and there was a whole Stonehenge of them. Near the back of the bar one Mum didn't see why she should miss out - her 10-year-old kid was trying to get some shut-eye on one of the sofas near a rack of Tequilas. The range of line-ups is impressive. One night is Afro-Carribean beats, the next it's Electronic Pop followed by Hip-Hop all for around 30 to 50 yuan (US$4-6). Just pick up some flyers from the entrance and plan your month's entertainment accordingly. Yu Gong Yi Shan |
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