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Published: 08 August 2006

Welcome pop pickers to the crazy, wacky world of the Underground! U31 raises it’s gruesome and wonderful head this Friday 11th August at THE EDGE. And what a lineup we have for you! OK, I say that every time, but this time it’s the truth, honest! I’m so excited that I need to go to the toilet very urgently indeed!
 
SLASH! SAKURA! SLASH! I would go and see this band just because of their name, but that’s the sort of sad, shallow person I am. Just as I will buy a book which is has a white cover and looks trendy. I know young Benson is good though, I’ve seen him before. Voice like a rocky angel, and as sexy as a very sexy man indeed. And...it’s his birthday!! Hurrah!! Give him a birthday kiss! All his mates are going to be there! There may be a cake! Australian acoustic pop/rock at it’s seditious best.
 
SHEPHERDS THE WEAK! Bloody good they are! Got an EP out called “Strength in Numbers”, buy it and singalong at the U and be ultra-trendy! Melodic hardcore rock...mmm. Wouldn’t win many Mr Universe contests as some of them clearly eat too many pies, but the guys rock better than those skinny bands! 
 
INNISFALLEN! Saw their first gig at the U last year and was blown away. Their melodic guitar fuzzy chords really do it for me, and, they do, according to my new bird Lollipop, exude a childish sexuality that makes you want to mother them. Frankly, however, I just want to applaud one of the best bands in Hong Kong, not do anything remotely sexual to/with them.
 
SPERMATIC CHORD...some consider them loonies, others the future of music. Hear what Spermy (don’t you call them Spermy?) think of themselves..."Spermatic Chord has been inciting sadness, jealousy and awe amongst peers and audiences since 2002. Eschewing aspects of a variety of music and turning them into something profoundly unique, their art is seamless while intricate and sometimes just absurd. The band has developed a rabid following through their unpredictable live shows and ability to consistently write brilliant tunes... often on the spot! Their music is complex yet inviting, seducing the listener across time, space, and genre. As musicians, they excel... as a band, they transcend" So, loonies then.
 
And finally, and amazingly, the U proudly present , all the way from the UK, the SUSAN CONVENTION. Great name! Hong Kongers in the UK return home for gig shock! They are dead famous in indy rock circles! They could be the next Take That! (sorry, still sad at their documentary on TV last night, wasn’t Robbie a dick?). Founded as a cover band in London, now they do all sorts of rocky stuff guaranteed to have your pants wet in seconds! All of their mates will be there! They are young, so bound to be plenty of good looking chicks! Hoorah!!  
 
And there you have it. U31, more reliable than the contraceptive pill, and infinitely more sexy.
 
Toodle-pip!!!
WS
7/8/06
 
Date : Friday the 11th August 2006 
Time : 8:30 pm to midnight
Venue : EDGE, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central (behind Lan Kwai Fong)

Bands : Susan Convention, Innisfallen, slash!SAKURA!slash, Spermatic Chord & Shepherds the Weak 

Ticket : HK$40 ONLY!
ASAHI BEER - $50 - Two for one special, only during Underground!
Website : http://undergroundhk.com/upre.html

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Published: 08 August 2006

HK Live! returns with a bang in September when an exceptional show of live music from Hong Kong and faraway lands will be unveiled. After taking a hiatus in August, the event returns to full strength in September with an astoundingly varied and rich line-up.
 
Headlining the night are the New York based indie band Johnny Hi Fi - featuring a multi-ethnic cast of Taiwanese singer Eric Hsu, Japanese bassist Justin Matsubara, Pakistani drummer Asif Khan and female member Kim Henry from the Bronx. Dubbed as the "American Coldplay", this is their Hong Kong slot on an Asian Tour that takes them to play the main stage of the Beijing Pop Festival. 
 
Supporting Johnny Hi Fi are The Love Song, one of Hong Kong's most talked about new bands. Led by brothers Ben and Nic Tse, this is a cutting-edge act with members from acclaimed former HK bands, Whence He Came and Uncle Joe.
 
Opening the night are the all-girl country act The Shotgun She-ras from Hong Kong, who play good old fashioned country music in an entertaining stage show. Check out the website for up-to-date info: www.hk-live.com.
 
We are proud to announce that Channel [V] is the Official Music Channel for HK Live! They will be filming the shows, interviewing the bands and screening footage of the event across Asia on their International Channel.

HK Live!
Saturday, September 2. Show Starts: 10pm, doors open at 9pm.

Fringe Gallery and Economist Gallery, The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central. Tickets: $100 available in advance from The Fringe Club and $150 on the door.  For more information on HK Live, log onto www.hk-live.com or call 2850-5065. You can also tune in to Channel [V] International, available on Now Broadband TV Channel 555.

HK Live! is a series of band showcase nights organized by Hong Kong’s leading city living magazine, HK Magazine. The shows feature the best emerging and established bands of the Hong Kong music scene and a cast of music personalities from around the world.

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Published: 08 August 2006

Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok, Hong Kong

This summer, take a cozy weekend getaway with your family to the Langham Place Hotel to discover the changing face of vibrant Mongkok!
Adjacent to an amazing world of shopping - the 300-shop Langham Place Mall, the hotel also offers the authentic sights and sounds of market shopping right at its doorstep for a perfect city excursion.

Rediscover Mongkok Weekend Getaway package includes:

 1 night stay in an modern Executive Room with state-of-the-art facilities
 1 connecting room for a maximum of 2 children aged below 16
 Dinner buffet for 2 adults at the Star Room overseeing Victoria Harbour
 Dinner buffet for children aged between 4 to 11 at Star Room at a special price of HK$99 plus 10% service charge per person.
 Free entry to Kids’ Wonderland at L7 Ballroom on Sunday from 10am to 12pm for children
 20% discount off all treatments at the oriental Chuan Spa
HK$2,488 (Inclusive of service charge and government tax)
All of our modern executive rooms are equipped with floor to ceiling windows offering stunning city views, large screen plasma TVs, DVD players and the ultra comfortable “Blissful Beds” for a luxury weekend escape.

**The package is only available on the evenings of 12 August and 19 August and is valid for Hong Kong residents only.
Advance reservations are required and are subject to availability.

For reservations, please call 3552 3552 or
send an email to [email protected]. 

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Published: 03 August 2006

Opening Hours:  12:00 ~ 03:00
Happy Hour: 15:00 ~ 19:00 (Monday to Thursday)
Address:  Shop L012B, New World Ctr, 18-24 Salisbury Rd, T.S,T. Kln. (Avenue of Stars)
Tel:  2739 3366    
Fax:  2739 9928
Website: www.bluesbythebay.com.hk
Enquiry： 2271 2770

Elvis’ 29th Anniversary Special
美國搖滾樂之王皮禮士利已逝世二十九年，為紀念呢個時刻，“Blues by the Bay”誠邀來自日本0既扮演貓王冠軍　～　尾形直人。
尾形直人第一次0黎香港，於本月廿七日駕臨Blues by the Bay，他善於扮演五十年代的貓王皮禮士利，動作或神態表現都很出色，佢０係在日本發行過個人大碟，收錄貓王所唱既歌（日本版），消量高達一百多萬，而其中Heartbreak Hotel這首歌於流行榜穩坐冠軍位置一個月多，當晚除了尾形直人演出外，還有三位特別嘉賓，分別是 Hiroshi Ishikawa，Justin Lim及Bribute，Hiroshi亦是貓王發燒友，他最愛扮演七十年代的貓王，而Justin只是一位１９歲的年青人，１３歲開始已被貓王深深吸引著了，最後一位係來自泰國１６歲既小朋友Bribute，所有貓王既歌他都耳熟能詳，想一睹他們的精彩演出，就要盡快打來2739 3366訂購餐券了，餐券每位＄６８０，包括五度菜既豐富晚餐及紅／白酒。

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Published: 27 July 2006

Shayne Ward the X Factor 2005 winner will be in HK for a showcase on 5th August 2006 at 12/f, Ozone @ Langham Place.

The showcase will start at 4pm.

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Published: 24 July 2006

Starts Sunday August 13th, 10pm

The Whiskey Priest will show Chelsea play Liverpool LIVE in the Community Cup, the curtain raiser for the English Premier League and FA Cup season, as well as the rest of the season on the split levels of the Irish pub (two different matches can be shown at the same time).

Fans can choose which level to watch the match depending on their allegiance, and all customers can take part in the silent auction for a genuine Chelsea and Liverpool jersey from adidas, with all proceeds going to charity. Special drinks promotions and other exclusive adidas give-aways will also be on offer to celebrate the return of English Football.

The Whiskey Priest
G/F & 1/F, 12 Lan Kwai Fong
Central, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2869 0099

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