A restaurant & bar / coffee shop / live music space in Beijing, China.
Next Performance: Thursday 18th March 2010 – 9:30pm (Free Entry)
Chris Yew is an acoustic singer-songwriter who creates jaunty ballads and jittery folk in a style compared with Devendra Banhart, Joni Mitchell and Fionn Regan. Originally from London, the city and its characters are often the subject of his haunting vocals and colourful finger-picking.
Next Performance: Thursday 4th March 2010 – 9:30pm (Free Entry)
Ten years ago pianist Pierre Pradat and guitarist Pierre Billiard met at Music Academy International in Nancy, France. Discovering a mutual appreciation of the music of Herbie Hancock, Weather Report and Miles Davis they decided to collaborate on a series of projects. Over the years they have worked together in different styles including Jazz, Electro, Funk and Pop. In 2009 they met percussionist Nicolas Mege and began working together on a pure jazz project, thus the ‘Pierre Pradat Trio’ was born.
Next Performance: Saturday 27th February 2010 – 9:30pm (Supported by Joris. Free B4 9:30pm. 30 RMB after incl. a free drink)
Fronted by the beautiful and very talented Marie-Claude, ‘Mademoiselle et son Orchestre’ play up-tempo funky jazz blues with a Quebecois twist. Together with her band they perform their own original compositions together with covers of jazz classics from France and America, singing in French, English & Chinese. Marie-Claude is a force of nature on the stage singing up a storm and she always gets the whole crowd dancing.
For more information on Marie Claude please see her MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/mademoisellemali
Next Performance: Saturday 27th February 2010 – 9:30pm (Opening for Mademoisselle et son Orchestre. Free B4 9:30pm. 30 RMB after incl. a free drink)
Joris is a French singer-guitarist based in Beijing, who performs solo folk-punk and rural blues songs. He began playing music 18 years ago and never stopped since then. He used to play pure punk rock’n’roll in Shanghai in a band called the Dropkicks. Settled down in the ‘Jing for 8 months now and armed only with an electric acoustic guitar, he will rock some goodies like Dylan, Muddy Waters or Elmore James, and also some pieces of his own.
Join us this Friday night from 9pm for the “Beep Beep” party at Ginkgo. Celebrate the Brazilian Carnival and Chinese New Year with live music support from the the Rio Samaya band, followed by Brazilian DJs playing into the early hours. Wear your mask, hat and dancing shoes. We want colours, costumes and craziness for a great party! Free Entry!
Next Performance: 10:30pm Friday 29th January (Free B4 9:30pm / 20 RMB after)
Da Bi Zi (大鼻子) are a French hip hop outfit based in Beijing, who perform hiphop and jazz acoustic songs with a Chinese twist incorporating many traditional Chinese instruments. They also bring to the stage outlandish costumes, theatrical performances and a unique style that always impresses.
The Band is composed of 6 members, a bassist form France, guitarist from China, an Erhu (二胡) performer from Taiwan (she also sings Jazz tracks), a Yangqin (扬琴) player from China, a DJ from the USA, and an MC from France. This original mix of classic instruments (Guitar/Bass) and Chinese traditional ones (Erhu/Yangqin) creates a really different Hip Hop/Jazz sound. Combine that with a beautiful Taiwanese voice, and a crazy French MC who uses 3 languages (English, Chinese and French) and you have the makings for a great evening of live music.
Here is a music video from their online hit “Pekin” in French (with English subitles):
Use a Flash Player to play Video from TUDOU – http://sites.google.com/site/annuairevin/flash-reader
Join us this Saturday from 10:30pm for a night of great live reggae from Andrew Murgatoyd and his band Thunder Ghost.
Lei Gui “Thunder Ghost” is the Chinese word for Reggae translated back into English. This Trans-Pacific reggae mash-up blends the Island style reggae of Canada’s West Coast with East coast Newfoundland-sound all tossed into in a martini shaker with the best horns and drums Beijing has to offer.
Mix that up with the notorious MeiWenti SoundSystem DJ set featuring Thunder Ghost and other live MC’s spitting hot fire on top of roots, dancehall, and dubstep and you’ll be sure to shake your ass until dawn. There are certain to be a few surprise guest musicians as well.
This will be the last party before lead singer Andrew leaves Beijing. Don’t miss them this Saturday night. Free before 9:30pm. 20 RMB after.
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.
