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Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy
Your favorite in-the-know Ghettohouse, electro and Baile funk DJs Kid Fresh, Enso and Miss Yellow are back again; this time they’re inviting CB RADIO DJ POSSE (Bret Winans, DJ, and Cecilia Elguero, vocals) all the way from NYC for their HK debut/ Solos in Stereo II CD release party. Come hear the zombie disco sound! $200 with a drink. Fri, Aug 29, 10:30pm. Cliq, 2/F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2868-3111, www.myspace.com/cbradio.

Bollywood Beat
For two nights in a row, ThirtySevenPlus will be banging it fabulously with music, cocktails and snacks inspired by Bollywood. Do you know the secret code to get in? Fri and Sat, Aug 29 and 30. ThirtySevenPlus, B/F (back alley), 37 Staunton St., Central. 2526-6766.

Homebase Farewell Bash
An era has ended. Before our favorite den of iniquity moves next door, they’ve invited back all the DJs who’ve spun there over the years for a two-day party. Free limited edition Homebase t-shirts for the first 50 who buy drinks on each evening. And please come for one final, fabulous 10:30am walk of shame after the 9am champagne reception at the NEW Homebase. 2/F, Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2545-0023. www.jashan.hk/index.php”

Old School Funk with DJ JP
It’s back to basics with a mix of classic retro brought to you by DJ JP. Getcho ass over there if you miss De La Soul, Kool and the Gang, Eurythmics and Stevie Wonder. Wed, Sep 3, 10pm. Lotus, 37-43 Pottinger St., Central, 2543-6290.

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Joe Claussell
Having long been one of NYC’s busiest dance figures, Joe Claussell, head of Spiritual Life Music and Ibadan, is coming to town to spin his cosmic nu-house tunes. $300 at the door. Sat, Aug 30, Dragon-i, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 3110-1222.

Lotus Kiss
For girls who love their cocktails. Ask for a Lotus Kiss card which entitles all ladies to complimentary cocktails accompanied by the sweet sounds of DJ Cherry Jam. Thu, Sep 4, 10pm. Lotus, 37-43 Pottinger St., Central, 2543-6290.

White Diamond Weekend vol. 2
The 100 percent Kylie Show featuring Minogue impersonator Lucy Holmes and hot dancers for an evening of glitter and glam. Fri, Sep 5, DJ Tai Pan Dan, Sat, Sep 6, DJ Angus. 10pm onwards. Show starts at 11pm. $380 free seating, $320 standing, includes a glass of Moet & Chandon Brut Impérial or Green Point white. Club JJ’s, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2584-7662.

Opium Soul
Tai Pan Dan, Arun R and She-jays May and Tynee. Be prepared for some militant mash up of house. Wear camouflage to get in for free, otherwise $200 with a drink for men, $100 with two drinks for ladies. Sat, Sep 6, 10pm, Cliq, 2/F, On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2868-3111.

International DJ Night
Producer and the founding member of House Music supergroup RODAMAAL DJ Rocco is coming all the way from France to play for you in Armani Bar, with support from resident DJ Miles Slater. $150 in advance or $200 at door (with a drink). Sat, Sep 6, 10:30pm, ARMANI/BAR HK, 2/F, Chater House, 11 Chater Rd., Central, 2849-3328.

Gigs

All Night Blues Party
A big bad lineup featuring harmonica player Henry Chung, guitarist Vincent Lam, pianist Bob Morcasky, bassist Koya Hisakazu and drummer Melchior Sarreal. Free. Reservations recommended. Fri, Aug 29, 9:30pm-2:30am. Vibe, 63 Wyndham St., Central, 2530-0968.

Blackout Meditative Concert
A live sound installation conducted in total darkness, featuring frame drummer and throat singer John Lee, shakuhachi player and throat singer Ocean Chan, and the one-name-only Black playing the copper bowl. Sat, Aug 30. Tickets $180/100. Art and Culture Outreach, 1/F, Foo Tak Building, 365 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2893-4808.

Dan La Velle Trio
The blues guitarist performs with special guest Chille and Mike Carr on bass. Free. Sat, Aug 30, 9:30pm. Peel Fresco Music Lounge, 49 Peel St., Soho, Central, 2540-2046.

Take Back the Noise 4
The last show in the series features two-headed rock behemoth DP, multi-genre talents Luxury, grungers Velvette Vendetta and trip-hoppers Violent Jokes. $100/$150, includes one drink. Sat, Aug 30, 10:30pm. Backstage, 1/F, Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington St., Central. Enquiries: info@lona-records.com.

EO2
The local dance squad give a Ladies Night performance. Tickets $200-$250 from HK Ticketing. Sat-Sun, Aug 30-31, 8:15pm. Star Hall, HITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Underground 67
Filipino rockers The Dorques jam with Kwun Tung metallers LauBak, comic band Wonder Garl, emo-rockers LinkUp and Poubelle International. $100/$80. Fri, Sep 5, 9pm-1am. Club Cixi, G/F, On Hing Bldng, Central. Enquiries: 9486-4648.

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HK Live
Fun-loving Filipino indie-poppers The Dorques play with local electro-rockers Dr. Eggs and post-punks The Lovesong. Tickets $100 in advance, $150 on the day. Sat, Sep 6, 10pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., 2521-7251.

Jigsaw
Pop rock with Beaker, Rivers, Silly Party, Lola, The Dummy and Paranoid. $60 in advance, $70 at the door. Sat, Sep 6, 7pm. Warehouse Teenage Club, 116 Aberdeen Main Rd., Aberdeen. Enquiries: 9147-4495.

Save the Planet
The annual eco-friendly Cantopop bash this year features Denise Ho, Hins Cheung, Wilfred Lau and Terence Chui. Tickets $120-$680 from HK Ticketing. Sat, Sep 6, 8:30pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

George Benson and Al Jarreau
The granddaddies of soul and R&B give it up on their world tour. Tickets $590-$990 from HK Ticketing. Fri, Sep 12, 8pm. Hall 3, Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

Ayumi Hamasaki
The empress of J-pop. Tickets $280-$780 from HK Ticketing. Sat, Sep 20, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

Misia
The Japanese R&B sensation does discotheque. Tickets $290-$790 from HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets. Sat, Oct 4, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

Paul Potts
No, not the brutal Cambodian dictator, but the mobile-phone salesman turned opera singer who won “Britain’s Got Talent.” Tickets $480-880 from HK Ticketing and Tom Lee outlets. Mon, Oct 6, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

Sting, Edin Karamazov, Stile Antico
Sting returns with one of Europe’s foremost lutanists and Britain’s polyphonic vocal ensemble. Tickets $988-$2,888 from HK Ticketing and Tom Lee outlets. Wed, Dec 10, 8pm. Jockey Club Auditorium, Polytechnic University, Hung Hom.

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Global Battle of the Bands
The world’s biggest live championship for un-manufactured talent is getting ready to kick off. Local rounds will be from Sept to Oct, with finals in London in Dec. The winning band gets US$100,000, and all this just for writing two songs! Enter at gbob.com.