A restaurant & bar / coffee shop / live music space in Beijing, China.
We are pleased to announce that we now have a limited amount of beautifully designed 2010 wall calendars available at Ginkgo.
Available at Ginkgo for 100 RMB each or order online via PayPal here for 15 USD including shipping.
Final Performance: Friday 19 February 2010 10:30pm (Free before 9:30pm. 30RMB with a free drink after.)
Canadian recording artist Neil Conway has been in Beijing for last few months and anyone who caught his previous shows has been suitably impressed. Teamed up with the cream of local musical talent, he has brought his trademark fusion of hip-hop, reggae and funk to Beijing. He will be live at Ginkgo again this Friday and he puts on a great show.
“fiercely talented” -Kerri Breen, The Scope, 2008
“The cramped, narrow bar is churning with bodies dancing, stamping and, I think, even pirouetting. Or maybe it’s merely the earth tilting an extra beat to the funk-reggae party sounds of The Discounts.” -Christopher Frey, Up! Magazine, 2008
“Live, the band combines a great deal of positive energy with extremely solid and creative musicianship that will make you dance and intelligent lyrics to make you think.” -Devon Strang, House of Rock, (drummer for Tom Fun and Slowcoaster), 2002
“a real knife edge of sheer experimental exuberance.” -Mark Vaughan-Jackson, The Telegram, 2001
The Discounts MySpace page is here. Visit Neil’s personal website and myspace to.
Next Performance: Thursday 1st April 2009 – 9:30pm (Free Entry)
Scotsman, James Brodie, writes comedic schizo-folk songs drawn from his time living as an expat in China. Brodie is a madman on a soapbox whose songs string together truths as they come to him, singing in Chinese, French, English, and Chinglish. His wild performing style and hilarious lyrics always have the audience in stitches.
Join us at Ginkgo for a night featuring the music, culture and flavours of Arabia. Enjoy a delicious Arabian-themed buffet prepared especially for the event, as well as two shows from three beautiful belly dancers on the Ginkgo stage first at 9pm and again at around 11pm.
The delicious buffet of Arabian-style will feature whole roast lamb, Hummus, Tabbouleh and other Levantine delicacies. Food bookings for this event are strongly recommended. Price per person 80 RMB. We will have limited quantities so please book thursday morning at the latest to ensure you don’t miss out! Call the restaurant to make a reservation: 6402 7532
The beautiful Belly Dancer Manli will be performing with her friends on the Ginkgo stage twice throughout the evening. We will also have great Arabic and Rai music all night!
Dress Code: Arabia! Free bottle of Champagne goes to the best Arabic dressed guest! Free Entry.
Ginkgo is one year old! This Saturday 5th December, come celebrate with free live music from Beijing’s sexy songstress Marie-Claude and her band. Enjoy great drinks give aways and other freebies! Starts 8pm. Live music from 10:30pm. Free Entry. Don’t miss it!
Next Performance: Tuesday 1st December 2009 – 9:30pm (Free Entry)
Nicolas Mège and Pierre Brahin … Los Dos Hombres … invite you to share their passion for flamenco and brazilian choro. A little duende flamenco with Tomatito, Gerardo Nunez, some toque antiguo, and than a little chorinho from Rio de Janeiro and Pixinguinha to make you feel happy and sad. One word for this evening … la pasion !”
Next Performance: Thursday 24th December 2009 – 9:30pm (Performing Christmas Songs! – Free Entry)
Following Performance: Thursday 7th January 2010 – 9:30pm (Free Entry)
Hailing from Orlando, FL, Beijing newcomer Jordan Mitchell is a talented guitarist singer songwriter who will be live at Ginkgo to perform his own compositions and spirited reworkings of old favourites.
Check out his website here: www.jordanmitchellmusic.com
His MySpace page is here: www.myspace.com/jordanmitchellmusic
He also works as a freelance photographer. Website here: www.jordanthomasmitchell.com
Next Performance: Thursday 3rd December 2009 – 9:30pm (Free Entry) – THE LAST GIG BEFORE THE SISTERS LEAVE FOR THREE MONTHS!!
Chimera is made up of Kamila and Sara Nasr, a unique and powerful duo. Their cross genre songwriting and creative harmonies kept their audiences captivated across North America for many years. Kamila moved to Beijing 2 years ago and has since been performing Bossa Nova and Samba music throughout Beijing. Her sister Sara has just joined her, and they now bring their original sound to Beijing. Come experience the magic of this sister duo. Check out their website: www.sarakamila.com
