Jay Chou had better watch out because Jam Hsiao is gunning for his title as King of Mandopop. For those not in the know, Mandopop is Mandarin popular music, a subgenre of C-pop infused with jazz elements. Enter Jam Hsiao, one of the standout talents on the scene, with growing star power and impressive pipes to match. After participating in One Million Star, Hsiao signed with Warner Music Taiwan, released several critically acclaimed albums, and won a Hong Kong Film Award for Best New Performer. Now, Hsiao is on the Wild-Mild World Tour—a high-water mark for his career, pairing old classics with new favorites to showcase Hsiao’s magical ability to switch from high-energy moments to calm, intimate experiences.
Sun, 8pm, $115-$309
Civic, San Jose