Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Live Music
Wall Live House
LIVE MUSIC
(
www.thewall.com.tw
; B1, 200 Roosevelt Rd, Sec 4, Shida; 8pm-late; Gongguan)
The cav-
ernous Wall is Taipei's premier venue for independent music, both local and internation-
al. Check
www.gigguide.tw
for an English list of upcoming shows.
Riverside Live House
LIVE MUSIC
(Hé'àn Liúyán;
www.riverside.com.tw
;
177 Xining S Rd; Ximen)
One of Taipei's best live mu-
sic venues, the 800-seat Riverside sits at the back of the historic Red House in Ximend-
ing. Acts range from local Mandopop (Mandarin pop music) to jazz and straight-on rock
and roll. See
www.gigguide.tw
for an English list of upcoming events.
Revolver
LIVE MUSIC
(
www.facebook.com/revolver.taipei
;
1-2 Roosevelt Rd, Sec 1; noon-3am Mon-Thu, to 5am Fri &
Sat, to 1am Sun; ; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall)
One of Taipei's liveliest spots at the
time of writing, this British-run bar/pub/dance club (and cafe during the day) is a great
place to catch a live music act, hang out, play pool and drink cheap beer.
TAV Cafe
LIVE MUSIC
(Yìshù Cūn Cān Fang;
www.tavcafe.com
;
7 Beiping E Rd; noon-2am Tue-Sun; )
For live for-
eign jazz and folk music most weekends check out this small bar/cafe inside the Taipei
Artist Village (TAV). TAV has a surprisingly large garden area out back with lots of trees
for shade during the day. Talk to A-Liang if you want the scoop on the local music scene.
See the website for upcoming events
Bobwundaye
LIVE MUSIC
(Wú Wèntí;
http://bobwundaye.blogspot.tw
; 77 Heping E Rd, Sec 3; 7pm-2am Mon-Sat; ;
Liuzhangli)
This laid-back, foreign-run neighbourhood bar (the name means 'no problem')
features regular live music, both local and international, and sees a similarly mixed
crowd. See the website for events.
Blue Note
JAZZ