Second Hand Roses to rock Beijing with their biggest show

Illuminated by a single spotlight, Liang Long walks onto the stage and sits on a small wooden chair.

The lead singer and songwriter of indie rock band Second Hand Roses doesn't need to say much to attract attention. His trademark flowery jacket, bright red lipstick and round vintage sunglasses naturally conjure up waves of screams from the audiences. Holding a pair of cymbals, he shakes them slightly, while asking the crowd, "Shall we start?"

The curtain rises. On stage are band members Yao Lan on guitar, Li Ziqiang on bass, Wu Zekun on Chinese traditional instruments, mainly the suona, and Sun Quan on drums. Wearing black suits and sunglasses, they look like bodyguards standing behind Liang.