March is madness, what with the weather finally warming up, the Sevens, pre-Sevens, and post-Sevens. If you still have the liver capacity to party (or if you are able to listen to music at clubs without drinking), we’ve rounded up the month’s top 10 music events.
(NOTE: We did not include One Direction’s concert on March 18, but here’s more info if you really, really, really needed it for some reason.)
James Lavelle
Best known as a founding member of British group UNKLE, James Lavelle has been around for years shaping the world’s trip-hop and psych-rock scene. At age 20, he founded the now-famous Mo’Wax record label, and has been producing and spinning non-stop ever since.
When: 11pm on Thursday, March 5.
Where: Club FLY, G/F, 24-30 Ice House Street, Central. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD150
Tickets: Buy tickets online at Ticketflap.com.
Nanci and Phoebe + DJ Snuff
Nanci and Phoebe aka Irondread use a mix of their powerhouse vocals, provocative lyrics and hip hop flows to create their own eclectic Jungle-inspired sound. However you describe it, one thing is clear: these women are talented, with Who’s Jack magazine comparing Nanci’s vocals to Florence Welch and Adele.
When: 9:30pm to 2:30am on Thursday, March 5.
Where: XXX, B/F, 353-363 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD150 before 10:30pm, HKD180 after 10:30pm
Tickets: Pay at the door.
(Photo: Dan Wilton)
Ed Sheeran
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran’s songs have been played on airwaves all around the world since recording the duet “Everything Has Changed” with Taylor Swift. Now the ginge is a global star in his own right, with hits like “Thinking Out Loud”, “I See Fire”, “Little Things”.
When: 8pm on Tuesday, March 10
Where: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD680 (standing only)
Tickets: Buy tickets online at HKTicketing.com.
Wayne Krantz Trio
Accomplished jazz musician and composer Wayne Krantz will be dazzling (or should we say, jazzling) the audience with his impressive guitar skills, accompanied by Anthony Jackson on contrabass and Cliff Almond on drums.
When: 8:30pm on Saturday, March 15
Where: Backstage Live, 1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central. (Google Maps)
Price: From HKD450 (all tickets include one standard drink)
Tickets: Buy tickets online at Playroll.hk.
Erlend Øye
Norwegian musician Erlend Øye is most famous for being one half of Kings of Convenice as well as part of The Whitest Boy Alive. But this time he’ll be performing solo and with the support of a full band, allowing you to experience the pure Erlend Øye indie folk sounds.
When: 7:30pm to 11pm on Tuesday, March 17.
Where: KITEC Music Zone Live House, G/F, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD360
Tickets: Buy tickets online at Ticketflap.com.
Pitbull
This night will probably be like your regular night out at a club, except as if the DJ’s turntables were stuck on Pitbull records. It might not be the best musical performance you’ve ever seen, but it will likely be a fun night out with the Asia-World Expo interestingly decking out the arena with club-style tables – at HKD15,000 each, including 10 tickets.
When: 8:15pm on Saturday, March 21.
Where: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 10. (Google Maps)
Price: From HKD1080
Tickets: Buy tickets online at HKTicketing.com.
Emilie Simon
Émilie Simon originates from France, where she has been showered with praise since the 2003 release of an album that she largely wrote, composed and produced herself. Watch Simon in her second Hong Kong concert and enjoy her eclectic mix of pop, electronic and Bjork-like vocals.
When: 8pm – 11pm on Thursday, March 26.
Where: Grappa’s Cellar, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD420
Tickets: Buy online at Ticketflap.com.
Jason Mraz
Jason Mraz. His guitar. His goatee. In Hong Kong. ‘Nuff said.
When: 8pm on Friday, March 27.
Where: (Google Maps)
Price: HKD688 – HKD888
Tickets: Buy online at HKTicketing.com.
Drum Jam: African Night
You supply the music at this event, during which you will be tapping and hitting bongos with strangers while Japanese percussionist Kumi Masunaga teaches you the basics. No experience nor instruments necessary. More info here.
When: 8pm – 10pm on Sunday, March 29.
Where: Fringe Dairy, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD130
Tickets: Buy at the door.
Rhye
LA-based, half-Canadian, half-Danish duo Rhye is a mysterious music group with equally hazy music. Ticketflap describes them as lying between “the worlds of The xx and Sade”, if you can picture that at all. All you need to know is that the New York Times called them seductive, so prepare to be seduced by their ethereal sounds.
When: 8pm-11pm on Tuesday, March 31.
Where: KITEC Music Zone Live House, Ground Floor, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay. (Google Maps)
Price: HKD320
Tickets: Buy tickets online at Ticketflap.com.
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