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Beijing Doors

Date: Dec 6 - 9 pm

Venue: Jianghu Bar

Price: 40-50 yuan

The Beijing Doors open a spiritual gateway into the Summer of Love and its subsequent collapse into violence and disillusionment. In 1968, at the height of the Cultural Revolution, the United States was undergoing its own revolution, fueled by psychellic experiences, sexual freedom and radical politics. Jim Morrison and the Doors created a soundtrack for the era with both catchy pop tunes and extended, mind expanding jams. The Beijing Doors capture the virtuosity, improvisation and original spirit of this highly experimental band. Carlo Fuentes is the keyboardist/bassist and backing vocalist for The Beijing Doors. He discovered The Doors digging through his parents' old albums as a child. Carlo is also the drummer for Djang San + Band and The Harridans. Lead singer Chris Hawke also plays banjo and leads square dances in the Hutong Yellow Weasels. He is an illegitimate son of Jim Morrison. Guitarist Robin Liu can also be found making obscene noise in the harridans, 16mins and other projects. And ladies, he likes delay. Lots of it. Drummer Fiach O' Briain can also be spotted in various jazz clubs around Beijing where he listens out for the scream of the butterfly.

Contact: 010-6586-9507