10.02.08
Useless ID Rocks Beijing
Useless ID, an Israeli punk band from Haifa, put on a great show last night along with No Opinion, a German band, and local talents SKO and Recycle.
The show was scheduled to take place at the MAO Livehouse in Jiaodaokou but a suspicious last minute safety inspection deemed the venue unfit for rocking. Supposedly, there were very high levels of “hydrogen” in the building and the show was forced to move elsewhere. Apparently the local constabulary were worried that the show would disturb the coffee-sippers across the street at Nanluoguxiang.
Despite the temporary setback, the bands/organizers called an audible and the show was moved across town to the Get Lucky Bar. And what a show it was!
Shame MUL couldn’t make it; I guess he’s too busy Fatwatching in Hong Kong.
October 8th update.
Here is a picture from the actual show:
