Where: San Francisco Bath House - 171 Cuba St
When: Tuesday 7:00pm 7th Feb 2012 - 2:00am
Price: $10
Hear the unique sounds of reggae infused with ancient
Chinese culture at a one-night-only gig from Beijing-based
reggae band, Long Shen Dao - 'Way of the Dragon Spirit'.
The band will perform at San Francisco Bath House from 7pm on Tuesday 7 February. Tickets are $10 and the band will be supported by DJ Art Official (Newtown Sound).
Long
Shen Dao is widely considered China's first proper reggae band, and its
best. Its members, who grew up in different regions of China but met in
Beijing, have been playing reggae together since 2006. 'We all like
reggae music and Bob Marley and it brings us
happiness', manager Haifeng Wang says.
The
band has given their reggae distinctive Chinese elements, incorporating traditional Chinese instruments like the guzheng (zither). Their
music also draws on rock, dub, hip-hop, ska and electronica.
They
name the philosophy of Taoism ('the way') and the Chinese martial art form of
tai chi as inspirations, and have even been known to perform tai chi at
gigs. Their debut album was entitled 'Tai Chi Reggae'.
Long Shen Dao are particularly looking forward to meeting Kiwi reggae artists and performing alongside them in their first overseas tour.
The band will also perform at the Auckland Lantern Festival from 3-5 February, at the Toi o Manukau Waitangi Day Family Celebrations on 6 February, and at the Christchurch Lantern Festival on 11-12 February.
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