Matsuri #11 featuring DJ Zoe
Hai dozo! Catch the magical blend of breakbeats and hip-hop, as well as the crazy scratching and beat juggling of the DJ who won second place in 2005 DMC Japan. Free entry for all on guestlist before midnight, $250 (includes a drink) for non-members after midnight. Fri, Nov 14, 10pm. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1272.

DJ Masa
The Angry Bear of Tokyo brings his electronica-infused hip-hop and turntablism to Model Central. $300 for non-members. Sat, Nov 15, 11pm. Dragon-i, UG/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St., Central, 3110-1222.

Até a Proxima DJ Morett’s
Shake your bunda to the intensive three-hour set from Volar’s resident DJ as he busts out his most pumping electro house tracks from 2005-2008. Complimentary entry for all on guest list before midnight, $200 (includes a drink) for non-members after midnight. Sat, Nov 15, 10pm. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1272.

Volume 2nd Anniversary
Pop diva Olynn’s flying in for a live show with her hunky mantourage, performing “Rainbows,“ her debut single with DJ Stonedog (read more about Stonedog on p.32). With a chance to win Kylie tickets and other fabulous door prizes! Free entry. Sat, Nov 15, 9pm. Volume, LG/F, 83-85 Hollywood Rd., 2857-7683, www.volume.com.hk.

Par Ici #14 featuring Soliman
Minimalize it with Soliman at the monthly French music affair. Complimentary entry for all on guestlist before midnight, $150 (includes a drink) for non-members after midnight. Thu, Nov 20, 10pm. Volar, B/F, 38-44 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2810-1272, www.myspace.com/solimanebeat.

Hed Kandi World Series Tour
Hed Kandi’s coming back with DJ Jim Breese and featuring a special guest appearance by highly acclaimed vocalist Peyton. Tickets $280 advance from Club JJ’s, $350 at the door. Sat, Nov 22, 10pm till late. Club JJ’s, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 8201-1027.

Gigs

Underground 71
Post-punks Chochuckmo, progressive rockers Blaster, Innisfallen frontman Erik Piece and Brit-rockers Good Fellas. Two lucky winners get a pair of $680 “rockstar bar“ (VIP) tickets to the Manic Street Preachers. $80-$100. Sat, Nov 15, 8pm-11pm. The Cavern, LG/F, Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 55 D’Aguilar St., Central. Inquiries: undergroundhk.com, 9486-4648.

Horace Mui and Friends
Outdoor jazz for alfresco diners at Swire Island East. Fri, Nov 14, 6pm-8pm. Tong Chong Street Plaza, Tong Chong St., Quarry Bay, 2844-5093.

HK PICKS
Maximilian Hecker
The German singer-songwriter performs from his new album and signs autographs at the Kubrick Café. Free. Fri, Nov 14, 6pm. Shop H2, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei.

Michelle Carrillo
The jazz singer performs funk and soul classics. Fri, Nov 14, 10pm-2am. California, G/F, California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St,, Central, 2521-1345.

Ying C Foo and J.O.Y.
The local pop and electro-rock artists perform from their newly released albums. $150, includes one standard drink. Fri, Nov 14, 10:30pm. Backstage Live, 1/F, Somptueux, 52-54 Wellington St., Central, 2167-8985.

Monsters, Bones and Ghosts
Halloween’s long over, but local bands Sea Monsters, Bone Table and Hungry Ghosts are going strong. $100, includes drinks. Sat, Nov 15, 10:30pm til late. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

HK PICKS
Hong Kong International Jazz Festival
The first-ever festival of its kind, spread across a week. Featuring overseas and local artists including two-time Grammy winners Bob James and Mike Stern, Testuo Sakurai, Alain Caron, Frank Gamble, Spyro Gyra guitarist Jay Azzolina, and Ted Lo. Opens with a free open-air gig at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, followed by appearances at locations including Backstage Live, Lanson Place Hotel, Sevva and Queen Elizabeth Stadium. See Urbtix for different ticket prices. Sun-Sat, Nov 16-22. www.hkjazz.org.

Inoran Butterfly Effect
The guitarist of J-rock group Luna Sea goes it alone. $200-$680 from HK Ticketing. Fri, Nov 21, 8pm. HITEC Star Hall, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Listen Up!
Indie bands The David Bowie Knives, Audiotraffic, The Message and Sea Monsters rock the stage. $100, includes one drink. Fri, Nov 21, 10:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

Brian Hau
The singer-songwriter and his band launch his new album “I’m Fat But I’m Happy.” Sat, Nov 22, 10:30pm. Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd., Central, 2521-7251.

Soler
The twins return shirtless after pumping iron. $180-$380 from HK Ticketing. Sun-Mon, Nov 23-24, 8pm. HITEC Star Hall, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Jack or Jive
Japan’s dark experimental rockers get freaky, supported by Shinkiro. $180, includes one CD and booklet. Sun, Dec 21, 6pm. Arts Centre,
2 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai, 2582-0200.


Big Names
Tickets from HK Ticketing or Tom Lee outlets unless stated otherwise.

Chris Brown
MOP$320-$880 from www.cotaiticketing.com. Fri, Nov 14, 8pm. CotaiArena, The Venetian, Macau.

Manic Street Preachers
$480-$680. Wed, Nov 26. HITEC Star Hall, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay.

Kylie Minogue
$380-$1,880. Thu, Nov 27, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Arena, AsiaWorld-Expo, Chek Lap Kok.

The Brothers Four
$280-$480. Thu, Dec 4. Hall 5A, Convention and Exhibition Center, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai.

Kraftwerk
$680 (all standing). Fri, Dec 5, 8pm. AsiaWorld-Expo Hall 9, Chek Lap Kok.

Sting, Edin Karamazov, Stile Antico
$988-$2,888. Wed, Dec 10, 8pm. Jockey Club Auditorium, Polytechnic University, Hung Hom.