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Yuyintang Returns (Again)

Yuyintangreturns on the Shanghai scene March 7 after closing two months ago for renovations. Apparently, they've increased the capacity at their Yan'an Lu venue quite a bit and on their re-opening night they host Alter Ego, a punk band from Canada. Opening band TBA. They host Beijing favs Hedgehog on March 15. Details of both on the SmSh events pageshortly.

In 2007, S.T.D's bookings included Beijing's Snapline, New Pants, PK-14 and Hedgehog, Nanjing's Angry Jerks, Hong Kong's Pixel Toy, Shanghai's Top Floor Circus, and international acts Yatch, Covox, and French post punk band Papier Tigre. Due to the stress and pressure of last year's hectic schedule, they've been laying low for the last two months. However, watch out for their big comeback with an all-Xian line-up of bands, including 24 Hour Party People. The show to coincide with 24HPP's new album release on March 15. So far, the venue has been kept a secret. In April, the S.T.D crew will be the official Shanghai promoter digital label Shanshui's national tour, and that show will feature electronic artists Dead J, Sulumi, iLoop and Nara. As for international bookings, S.T.D. have confirmed electro/rock duo Mr. Miagi from Sweden.

Though finding a suitable venue for live performance is still a problem, S.T.D. plans to forge on ahead in new locations, and is looking forward to making 2008 a year to remember for live music fans.

This article was written and translated by Helen for Louder.cn.