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Published: 20 May 2006

In his 20th year as one of China's pre-eminent Rock and Roll musicians, Cui Jian 崔健 will come to Hard Rock Hong Kong to celebrate with some of his finest musical performances.

The red-star-hatted Cui Jian (also known as Lao Cui) is regarded by many as China’s Godfather of rock and roll, as he was the first person to introduce people in mainland what rock and roll music is all about. Back in 1984 while he was as a professional trumpet player in prestigious Beijing Philharmonic Orchestra, Lao Cui formed the band "Seven Ply Board" with six other classical musicians. One of the first bands of its kind in China to play western pop songs in Beijing they cited as influences such bands as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Talking Heads. In this same year he released his first self-composed song “It Is Not That I Do Not Understand 不是我不明白”. This hit surprised China with a style of music that they had not heard before.

Cui Jian becomes China’s first ever rock and roll star!

Probably to the people of Hong Kong and for the rest of the world, his name became famous because of the song he sang for student protesters during Tiananmen Square protest in 1989 - "Nothing to My Name 一無所有". Since that historic time, it was not until 2003 that he came to play in large venues. In that year he was set to open for The Rolling Stones Tour of China, but due to SARS the tour was cancelled.

It took until just a month ago in April, that this promised meeting occurred and he finally opened for The Rolling Stones. “To perform in (my) home city of Beijing again, to see the Rolling Stones perform live, and to perform together with the Rolling Stones are my dreams”, Lao Cui said after show. So far he released 5 albums in total and opened several other international acts such as the Deep Purple Tour of China.

If you missed any of his albums and would like to listen more of his songs before his debut at Hard Rock Café, you can buy them at a special price of HK$70 each with the purchase of concert tickets. Only at Hard Rock Café.

Cui Jian Rock On Live 2006 details:
Date  :  May 24, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time  :  10pm
Venue :  Hard Rock Café
Tickets :  $180* incl 2 Pepsi/7Up mixed alcoholic drinks
*Diners have priority entry  *No seating plan

Tickets are now on sale at the restaurant and also online at www.hardrock.com.hk. For enquiries, please call the restaurant on 2375 1323.

Hard Rock Café Hong Kong
Address  :  G/F & 1/F, Silvercord, 30 Canton Road, TST
Business Hours :  11:00am~1:00am (Sun to Thur)
  　  11:00am~3:00am (Fri, Sat and Holiday Eves)

(Information provided by the pr company)

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Published: 20 May 2006

LIVE Jazz Cruise - Date June 1st, 2006

Back by popular demand, up close and personal, LIVE JAZZ with Allen Youngblood. For another spirit lifting evening, with fine wine and food, relax in the company of Hong Kongs favorite Jazz group. Thursday evening 1st June promises to get your feet tapping you’re your taste buds jumping (or the other way around) or just chill-out under the stars as Saffron anchors in a secluded bay and the soulful sounds of the band play on…

Do not miss out on this highly anticipated and public demanding evening.
Places are limited to 30 so reserve your seat for this truly unique experience.

Food: Wonderful Bites and Nibbles
Drinks: Fine Beer and Wine + Soft Drinks
Date: 1st June 06
Time: 7:30pm
From: Aberdeen Boat Club
Return: around Midnight

Allen is a Hong Kongs own jazz legend playing with some of the best in the industry including;
Ernestine Anderson, Willie Bobo, Hadley Caliman, Clayton-Hamilton Big Band, Pete Christlieb, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Art Farmer, Jimmy Hamilton, Eddie Harris, Carter Jefferson, Don Lanphere, Johnny Lytle, James Moody, Julian Priester, Red Rodney, Charlie Rouse, Bud Shank, Bobby Shew, Zoot Sims, Jack Walrath, Bill Waltrous, Bert Wilson, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Cash McCall, Duke Robillard, Paul Jeffrey, Eddie Clearwater, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas... + more

His signed CDs will be available for purchase on the night...

Call the office for further enquiries on +852 2857 1311 or e-mail us @ [email protected]

For more information, please see www.saffron-cruises.com

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Published: 19 May 2006

World Cup
Lan Kwai Fong, June 9th to July 9th

It is finally here. In 2002 the World Cup in Japan & Korea brought hoards of revellers into Lan Kwai Fong to watch the games from the street and in the venues. Germany 2006 will be even bigger as everyone supports their pick for the ultimate champion. Football decorations will adorn the streets and venues, and games will be shown live at California, C bar, The Whiskey Priest and Twentyonetwenyone. Check venues for exact game times and food and drink specials during the matches. Private bookings are available for customers to watch key matches.

California
G/F, California Tower
30-32 D’Aguilar Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2521 1345 

The Whiskey Priest
G/F & 1/F, 12 Lan Kwai Fong
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2869 0099       C bar
Shop A, G/F, California Tower
30-32 D’Aguilar Street, Central
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2530 3695

Twentyonetwentyone Bar
UG/F, The Plaza
No 21 D’Aguilar Street
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2804 6669

(Information provided by the Lan Kwai Fong Group)

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Published: 10 May 2006

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Published: 10 May 2006

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Published: 10 May 2006