Hey Shanghai!
How U doing? If you're name is MINT, then "not too well" is your answer!
First Pirates, then 4 Live, then dkd and now MINT, the latest Shanghai staple to close in series of shocking ... uh ... closings. Where do the House kids go now?? Hmm well a couple of new ones have opened up -- The Cool Docks on the Bund, The Cut, and The Wall -- but the verdict is still out as to whether they can pack 'em in like Mint used to! Especially those last two, which are a bit of a ride from the city center. But thanks to the staff and managers of Mint! Sad to see a great venue go! Best of luck in the future...
We've heard rumbling that Mural has had a bit of a management shake-up and are looking to be more Mint-esque, so Mint fans keep your eye on Mural in the next couple weeks to see if they can provide what you're looking for. Already they've got "From Dub Till Dawn" a popular Dub, Soulful and Deep House night on Thursday. Another option for displaced fans of Mint? We've heard MAO is a great place to be these days, and if you haven't been since their glitzy opening last year, check 'em out again to see what they're up too.
So of course by now you've heard that Shanghai is hosting a bunch of big international acts next month including the Bjork (interviewed by YOUR SmartShanghai), Maroon 5 (shunned by YOUR SmartShanghai), and Incubus, but clubbers also watch out for Infected Mushroom on March 9 at GVIP, and keep your ears open for a rumoured PVD show and a Tiesto show (at M2 in early April). It's no secret that the "other" Paul -- Paul Van Dyke that is -- dropped the ball on his last performance in Shanghai. It will be interesting to see whether he can put something together that is up to fan's expectations, if in fact, he does actually decide to make the effort to play in Shanghers! That's a big IF. Don't like your DJs international? Like 'em national? Keep your eyes and hears open for the return of Antidote, bringing in some talent from Beijing.
But enough of that! Let's talk about THIS weekend. Big ones on Friday are "Get in the Van" a rock show featuring two venues, four beer buses and five acts. Bus tickets have SOLD OUT, so you'll have to catch up with the crowds at the venues - Live Bar and LOgO. Clubbers, Attica's got Paul Deighton, California Club has a new party "Renaissance," Volar goes Extreme, and some stand-up comedy is goin' down at O'Malley's. On Saturday, M2 has the party with DJ Lucca (Q5 deals a plenty), Attica welcomes back resident Jon White, LOgO has Digital Love and Racks has your Hip Hop party.
And of course, The Shelter has The Shelter doing Shelter stuff and it will be packed as always!
But don't take my word for it! Scroll down to the listings and see for yourself.
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Respect,
Da Admiral
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| Friday, February 22nd |
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Live Bar > Get in the Van
"One night, 5 acts, 2 venues, a fleet of beer buses." A rock show on wheels, Get in the Van ferries concert goers on several booze buses from C's to Live Bar for a show with Boys Climbing Ropes (Indie), The Rogue Transmission (Cock Rock) and Banana Monkey (Garage). After the show booze buses ferry the crowd onto LOgO bar for a show with Hard Queen and DJs Booya, PhDJ, Danny Rogue and guests. 10rmb for the bus ticket (free REEB on the bus). 30rmb entry to Live Bar. No Cover to LOgO. BUS TICKETS: email your reservation to getinthevan@live.com or facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/ event.php?eid=20976790412&ref=nf. Tickets are GOING FAST! | show flyer |
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Attica > MOS presents HOUSEXY with Paul Deighton
 "The second in the series of Ministry of Sound's boutique brand Housexy with Paul Deighton. Expect uplifting, sexy, vocal house music as he spins tunes for a sophisticated night full of sassy production and sensual visuals. Ladies free entry before midnight. 100rmb entrance including 1 standard drink all night.
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O'Malley's > Punchline Comedy Club Live
John Moorhead presents 3 headlining comedians direct from UK's Comedy Circuit for 1 night only - Ricky Grover (Britain), Stephen Grant (Britain) and Glenn Wool (Canada). Cover: 290rmb (incl 2 standard drinks, 10% off food). All Night Groups of 10 or more gets 10% off tickets. For more information contact Jeya 135 858 66293 or jeya@omalleys-shanghai.com. | show flyer |
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California Club > Renaissance
"Renaissance," a new California Club a new monthly club night, launches tonight, "taking clubbers by the hand to explore the history of House music." Resident DJ Jasmine Li & Resident DJ Dave "3D" Ward spinning Progressive House. Starts 10pm. No cover.
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Volar > Extreme II
VOLAR will host "Extreme II" this Friday with an outdoor skateboarding show. The Sponsor of the evening, Independent Trucks Co., will giveaway lots of goodies and offer free entry to those wearing anything from Independent. DJ Kamikaze will rock the most modern hip hop tunes to entertain the dance contest with the chance to win bottles of Champagne. Cover: 60rmb (incl. 1 drink) Starts: 10pm.
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The Cut > Da Revolution
The Cut host "Da Revolution" on Friday, where they plan not only to play music but to create it too. Expect a Guitar solo by George Zhou and DJs Max,James,Drug playing chill out,Electro House and Breaks. Hand in your taxi receipts and they'll pay for it! Open bar all night. Cover: 60rmb (Ladies) and 90rmb(Gents).
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I Love Shanghai > Caribbean Castaways
"Damoiseau Rhum Brands hosts a night dedicated to taking us away to warmer weather, stronger Rhum Cocktails, and some of the finest Reggae and Zouk around. 25rmb Damoiseau Rhum Cocktails and free entry. Prizes and giveaways from Damoiseau all night!" | show flyer |
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M2 > DJ Lucca
DJ Lucca has played her techfunk music all over the globe including Love Parade, May Day, Machac Festival, Nature One, Privilege, The Gallery, Sunrise Festival. In 2005 Lucca was also involved with the Tiesto European tour. As well as touring the world djing, Lucca is an accomplished producer and runs her own label Acapulco, her tracks have become favourites with Paul Van Dyk and Carl Cox, Coxy even used her track on his Live DVD. Door opens at 9:00pm. No cover.
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Attica > Resident Night with Jon White
"Recently back from his tour of the UK, Jon comes armed with a record box full the finest upfront house cuts. This versatile DJ has played alongside the biggest DJs in the business for brands such as Defected, Pacha, Ministry Of Sound, Cream, The Gallery @ Turnmills, Slinky, Space Ibiza, Cafe Mambo, Azuli and Back2Basics. Ladies free entry before midnight. 100rmb entrance including one standard drink all night."
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LOgO > S.T.D. - Digital Love 3.0
After the successful 2.0, LOgO will host the next installment. For Digital Love 3.0, S.T.D have installed; DJs,Yen, Qnan,Vulvatron, Dolly Partyon, Prophecy. Also guest VJ; Some Kid. Expect a mash up of music from electro to rock to breaks and dnb as well as a few drunken special guest DJ's and suprises during the night. Starts:10pm. Cover: Free.
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The Shelter > Shanghai By Bus!
Uprooted Sunshine bring back the legendary Shanghai By Bus series to The Shelter. After over two years of laying down the best reggae sounds in Shanghai, Uprooted Sunshine are stronger and bigger than ever. With the full crew present, plus a list of special guests, Shanghai By Bus is an event not to be missed! Starts: 9pm. Cover: 30rmb.
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Live Bar > Metal Night
Live Bar are hosting a Metal Night this Saturday. Expect the night fuelled by Metalcore, Melodic, Nu Metal, Death Metal and Black Metal as Bands 'Thy Suffering' and 'Six Shot' play live. Starts: 7pm Cover: 35rmb. | show flyer |
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MAO > Pervert Platinum
As usual, the night will be complete with fetish-like models, singers and dancers. Music will be of the deep-twisted house, electro and techno variety, provided by Dimitri D-Milan. Starts: 10pm. Cover: Girls: Free before 1am. Boys: 50rmb before 1am. 100rmb thereafter (incl. free drink)
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C's > Antidote
Once again, Antidote hits C's bar on Thursday. Don't miss this crazy party with the usual cheap drinks (10rmb!) as DJs Fish, MHP, R3, Wolf Candy and DJ Why hit the decks. Expect a night fueled with drum and bass, dirty electro, alternative hip hop, minimal techno, and rock mash-ups. Starts: 9pm. Cover: Free. | show flyer |
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Three nuns decided to quit so they went to the Mother Superior and said, "We don't want to be nuns anymore, how do we quit?" The mother told them, "Do something unholy and come back here in 24 hours." So the nuns left thinking, "What can I do that's unholy?"
The next day they went to the mother one at a time. The mother said tot he first nun, "What unholy thing did you do?" and the nun said "I stole a kid's bike." The mother said, "I guess that will do, go drink some holy water. When the nun did she wasn't a nun anymore and she left the convent.
The second nun walked in and the mother said, "What unholy thing did you do?" The nun replied, "I slept with a married man!" The mother said, "Well, that's sinning. Go drink holy water."
The third nun walked in and the mother said, "What unholy thing did you do?" The third nun said proudly, "I pissed in the holy water!"
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