Concerts and Music Festivals in December
by Saeko Higuchi
| :: List in Chronological Order :: | |
| 01
(Sat) Osaka |
FATBOY
SLIM Big beat master is back after 3 years. The recent album is "Halfway Between The Gutter and The Stars". Wanna dance? Then don't miss this chance! Fatboy Slim Official site: www.gutterandstars.com/ special guest DJs: Darren Emerson (ex-Underground), Howie B, Richard Marshall and more. |
| 02 (Sun) Osaka |
MUSE Rock trio of the new UK rock generation after Radiohead. After their debut only two years ago they have made a great reputation around the world with their high quality song writing and live performance. Released a new album this year "Origin Of Symmetry". Japanese official site: www.avexnet.or.jp/muse/ 18:00h - IMP HALL - ¥6,000 - TEL: 06-6233-8888 |
| 05 (Wed) Osaka |
CHORO CLUB
WITH MARCOS SUZANO
Japanese group of contemporary Choro (Brazilian music) which has played with great artists as Art Lindsay, Joyce and Jaques Morelenbaum. This time with the Brazilian percussionist Marcos Suzano. Choro Club just released a new album in September "Maritima". Official website: http://www.players.co.jp/~choro 19:00h - THE PHENIX HALL -¥5,000 - TEL: 06-6363-0311 |
| 05
(Wed) Osaka |
FEAR FACTORY "Extreme alternative" band as they describe themselves, their music integrates the genres of alternative, dance, industrial and metal. Just released a new album this year "Digimortal". official site: http://www.fearfactory.com/ 19:00h - ZEPP OSAKA - ¥6,000 (standing&seats) - TEL: 06-6341-4506 |
| 06
(Thu) - 08 (Sat) Osaka |
TAKE6 A cappella gopel group in R&B and jazz style which received 7 Grammy awards in 8 years. Their amazing harmony is even more stunning in live performance. Check their first and most recent live album "Live" (2000) recorded at Blue Note Tokyo and come see them live at the same local. official site: www.take6.com 06&07- 19:00h & 21:30, 08- 18:00h & 20:30 |
| 12 (Wed) Osaka |
JUDAS PRIEST Metal god from UK is back! They just released their 17th album, "Demolition" in July, produced by Glenn Tipton. Tickets available from 9/15. official site: www.judaspriest.com 19:00h - KOUSEI NENKIN KAIKAN - ¥7,000 - TEL: 06-6362-7301 |
| 13
(Thu) Osaka |
MODJO Dance music duo from Paris who leads the French House scene. Their single released last year, "Lady (Hear me tonight)" swept the clubs in Europe and also made a great hit in Japan and the US (#1 on the Billboard dance chart). They released their first album in September, "Modjo" which includes the previous singles. www.modjo.com 19:00h - IMP Hall - ¥6,000 - TEL: 06-6233-8888 |
