Blake Stone-Banks (United States) Home town: Louisville, KY Job: City Weekend Beijing Editor

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Added May 24

Underground Electronic and Its Place in Beijing

Article <strong>Skweee is a sonic elixir that...

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Copywriter

Classified BlueFocus PR Consulting - [www.BlueFo...

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Exploring the Art of the Baijiu Picnic

Article <strong>Now is the season of the Peki...

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Interview: Zed Bias on Garage, Jungle and How He Never "Invented" Dubstep

Article **Tonight, Zed Bias will bring an ast...

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DJ Zed Bias Explains Why Genres Are for Wankers

Article **When dubstep began to creep into Be...

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Beijing Gets a Taste of Top-shelf Bourbons

Article **When I first hopped a plane from Ke...

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87FEI87: WEEEg Out Edition

Event Local producers Verktyget and Black M...

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87FEI87: Downhill SKWEEE Team Edition

Event See what all the fuss about skweee is...

REVIEWS

 
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NaiFen Dessert Cafe One of my favorite spots in the capital, this small cafe ...

 
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Bei Bei continues to impress me more with each visit. The tof...

 
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Sequoia > Jianwai Diplomatic Compound Every time I have dealt with Sequoia I have had a positiv...

 
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Nishimura Nishimura astounds. I stopped by for one of the gorgeous ...

 
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Fubar Peking Fantastic spot. Great drinks and a fun atmosphere. Love t...

 
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Astor Grill Astor Grill has one of the most outstanding Gourmet Month...

 
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Jaan Every dish was a stunner, including an amuse bouche of pu...

 
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Ichikura Ichikura's impressive selection of top-shelf single-malt ...

 
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Sansu Gushi Dongpo Cai Excellent traditional Chinese food served in an elegant, ...

 
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UCCA (Ullens Center for Contemporary Art) The Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) is situated...

 
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Daccapo I could not have been more impressed by the minestrone an...

 
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No Name While not necessarily the most authentic Yunnan place in ...

 
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Aria Bar and Restaurant Agreed. The new Australian chef prepared hands down one o...

 
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SALT SALT should be at the top of every foodie's must-visit li...

 
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Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery I Paris-Beijing Photo Gallery's 300 sq. meter main space ex...

 
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Yin Bar Fabulous view of the Forbidden City at night. Innovative ...

 
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706 Space Incredible warehouse-style space in 798 that only opens f...

COMMENTS

May 05

Try These Outdoor Drinking Spots on Your Next Night Out With the neighbors gone, School Bar has re-opened its roo...

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Introducing Beijing's Only Cat-Powered Entertainment Guide Breaking mews - Kitty Weekend is awesome. Purrrhaps there...

Mar 26

87非87 Puts Skweee in the Tape Decks of Beijing’s Taxeee Drivers 87非87 TAXEEE Tapes now available as mp3s for download her...

Dec 26

China Surprises Dominate the 2012 Conde Nast Traveler's Hotel Gold List Kinda shocked to see the Sofitel Forebase Chongqing on th...

Jul 03

Interview: DJ Tnem on Beijing's Electronic Music Scene Fantastic q&a. Tnem pretty much sums up Beijing's undergr...

Jun 03

The House Closes It's now going to be a show room for Lotus cars.

Jun 03

The House Closes Whoa. Wowee. Zowee. And then there was only Tango.

May 18

And the Chicken Wings that Didn't Make Our List... Yum. I haven't had Elmer's glue since first grade. That s...

Apr 30

China Music Valley u can find details on transportation on the event website...

Apr 20

US Presidential Republican Nominee: Jon Huntsman? whoa. i never knew about the prog rock obsession. go hunt...

Apr 09

Five Scams to Watch For in Beijing I've known so many travelers who have told me about the c...

Apr 08

Nobu Officially Opens in Beijing Out of alcohol by 8pm? Jackie Chan must have been pissed.

Apr 07

Read the Digital New York Times for Free Agreed. Supporting the NYT is important, but it's expensi...

Apr 07

Dylan Does China: Rising to Form I thought it was an awesome concert. I prefer Dylan's sty...

Apr 05

Happy Qingming Festival: Grave Plots Not Private Property Fascinating. Thx for turning me onto Ministry of Tofu too.

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Most Recent Comments

jackiefang998

Hey there,

I have currently moved back from Australia to Beijing after almost 9 years. Would be great to meet some new and fun friends here for some gathering drinks or outdoor activities. Please feel free to contact me via jackiefang998@yahoo.com.cn Look forward to meet you all!

Jaq :-)

1 month, 2 weeks ago

littleyunnan1

Hi Stone, This is Jeff, i started a courtyard restaurant called Little Yunnan specilizing Yunnan cuisine, 4 months ago, so far it has been very good, we are having more returning customers gradually, would really invite you to come down here and try our foods, looks like you have been to a lot of places, we really appreciate your advice, let me know what you think. http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/beijing/listings/dining/yunnan/has/little-yunnan/, You can find all the info here, and my email address is mrjeffgao@gmail.com

cheers

Jeff

1 year, 2 months ago

amin55

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1 year, 3 months ago

biansl

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1 year, 4 months ago

biansl

http://www.sxjg2006.com/

1 year, 4 months ago

bankhe

hello! im Ellen from Shanghai, i will be in Beijing from Wed to Fri, two nights for some programme i'm very much interested in the night life there but has no friend would u like to show me around some bars you like? contact me bank.h.he@gmail.com

1 year, 5 months ago

judithsparx

Hi handsome guy

1 year, 9 months ago

cynthia4love

hello, cynthiamusa10@yahoo.com My name is cynthia,I saw your profile today and became interested in you i would like you to contact me with my email address: cynthiamusa10@yahoo.com so that i will give you more of my details and my photos. cynthia

1 year, 9 months ago

twinsjune

kind of offended by what you said in the mag. about duncanshuansmith and fatburger. old and trusted reviewer? being in china the longest probably means he has forgotten what good quality western food is, and it certainly doesn't make him an authority. and taking a look at his profile pic and his physique, he doesn't look like the type to have a real discerning or finicky palate. just saying, that old men aren't always the best judge, and you should give each reviewer their credit and respect and take their review for value.

2 years ago

yonica

hey there

2 years ago

gusegonzalez

Hi Blake,

May I have your email, I would like to email the cover of my new book about China.

Cheers,

Gustavo

2 years, 2 months ago

orbitaleee

sorry - did anyone win? got mixed up between who won and did anyone win!!!

2 years, 3 months ago

orbitaleee

Hey Blake

Did anyone won the tickets for the DJ A-Inc at Club Lantern contest? Or was it a hoax?

cheers v

2 years, 3 months ago

diqwon

hey mate , here is a more up to date biog of Super Milkmen, the one posted is incorrect , thanks

Super MilkMen have played with everyone from Calvin Harris to Rusko and SubFocus! they mix up decks, midi controllers and laptops to create something for the crowd to go crazy to. They play bassline electro, dirty techno and fidget house but mix it up with old, new, commercial, underground, dubstep, hip-hop and anything else they can throw in the mix for good measure. You cannot help to find yourself dancing, waving your arms in the air, stamping your feet and shaking your behind. Recently they have remixed the classic track 'My Dick' by Mickey Avalon which reached Number 1 on the Hype Machine Popular Plays Chart. They are also working on remixes for Killa Kela, Bashy, Crystal Fighters, Alan Braxe, Alison Limerick and SubSource whilst also working on original material for their own E.P out on Itunes in September.

2 years, 8 months ago

indieblogster

Blake, A manager/agent friend of mine is looking into bringing the band to China. He will be traveling there in the early fall. I want to spread the word about Very Emergency in the major cities. Get a buzz going a bit for the Agent/Promoters to see. How did you wind up in Beijing? Dave

2 years, 9 months ago

indieblogster

Blake-Stone Banks, Help a Lexington Kentucky band in Beijing! http://www.myspace.com/jdcmusicgroup ;) Dave

2 years, 9 months ago

milkdj

Hi this is milkdj, just wondering exactly what i won from caption the moment and how will i get that prize?

3 years, 1 month ago

danielshap

ahhhhhhh, I'm so torn. I had no idea the A.V. Club wrote this (I'm a classic Onion Reader, and would have never wrote this had I known), but knowing that I'm hot on their tail (well, a week behind) definitely let me know I was on the right track w/ this story. And, honestly, that single isn't bad.

3 years, 2 months ago

bboymi

hey stonebanks!I just went to the club yugong yishang but it was a kind of techno night there. can u tell me when hiphop is going on in this club?on 12th february is a bboy event im looking forward to it ;) bye

3 years, 3 months ago

qq_amychen

Life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. enjoy your days in beijing .my friend.

3 years, 4 months ago

hattie

Hello Stonebanks!

My name is Hattie an art gallery in Hong Kong. Our gallery is recently opened in Beijing Cao Changdi. The grand opening is Dec 6 and I would you like to send you further info. I checked out the listing section in this site and the magazine and wondered if we could be listed.

Thanks, Hattie email: hattie@ora-ora.com

3 years, 6 months ago

therovingbookclub

Feeling bored, tired or stressed out?

READ.

Get your books without hassle and without worrying how to stack them.

The Roving Book Club is an online based book club which rents out and delivers (for free) English books to its members.

We cater to the needs of expats who find it difficult and somewhat pricey to purchase original English books in Beijing and even find it more difficult to bring or get rid of those books when they go back to their own countries.

So, why buy if you can rent and have your books delivered on your doorstep?

We have a wide selection of English books and also cheap membership plans. Check out http://therovingbookclub.webnode.com for further details.

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

3 years, 6 months ago

fiesta_dalian

nice event dude, i hope to get one ticket i going there from 31thoctober -7th november , is good this job that do for everyone. cheerz... i live in dalian would be glad to talk more about this event .

3 years, 7 months ago

facade2438

im also looking to get some kanye tickets. please let me know thanks dave davew101@gmail.com

3 years, 8 months ago

enceeno

where do we get those kenye west tickets? do u have a phone number or web link?

thanks

carman

carman11@hotmail.com

3 years, 9 months ago

anasou

Hi, I am going from NYC to beijing sept 5-14, and would love a recommendation on places to hear avant garde electronic or minimal techno, not house. Any suggestions? I see that you've made some interesting posts.

Thanks!

3 years, 9 months ago

hyeji721

My name is Hyeji Jin and I am a summer intern working at OhmyNews International (http://english.ohmynews.com/). OhmyNews(http://www.ohmynews.com) is the premier online citizen journalism site in Korea and we are sending our citizen reporters to cover the Olympic Games in Beijing. It would be great if you and your community can participate in our efforts to learn more about the Beijing Games. We would appreciate any information and advice you have. If you are interested would you contact me through my email? ohmynewsolympics@gmail.com thanks!

3 years, 10 months ago

stonebanks

Hello Tombschrader! You can have my QQ anytime.

3 years, 10 months ago

tombschrader

Hello. I am lovely girl wanting to make best friend with a funny foreign man. I hope he have encyclopedic knowledge of late 1990s electronica and love Rambo. Send me message and I give you QQ. You will not be regretting me!

3 years, 12 months ago

fifiletigre

above comments posters, why you eager to let Laowai makes friends with you?! How dirty mind you have! just gold diger and visa diger. Laowais are not fools.

4 years, 2 months ago

blueskys

hello,i'm summer,lovely girl,i like your writing,may i be your friend?please add me E-Mail:blueskys@yahoo.cn /At there i will communicate with you.I will introduce some things about Beijing that you are interesting.don't forget to add me.

4 years, 2 months ago

laowaicrazy

Thanks for the dark tranquility announcement,I would have missed them for sure otherwise. I heard a rumour the haunted will be visiting beijing. Is this true?

4 years, 4 months ago

jeannyrain

I'm new here .I am an outgoing girl and like making friends. I like going shopping , knowing fashion and joining variou activities . If you have the same interest with me,please add my MSN(jeannyrainy@hotmail.com).

4 years, 5 months ago

jeannyrain

hello

4 years, 5 months ago

rebecca8

Is it tickets on the door?

4 years, 7 months ago