Concerts and Music Festivals in August
by Saeko Higuchi
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:: List in Chronological Order :: |
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(Sat) Hikone (Shiga) |
NETTAI TROPICAL JAZZ BIG BAND A Latin Jazz big band lead by the ex-leader of Orquesta De La Luz, Carlos Kanno. With the concept, "Music is entertainment!", in Japan or overseas the 17 representative musicians of Japan bring you the hot and powerful stage! Members: Carlos Kanno (per), Jinbo Akira (Dr), Miza Yoshihiko (Timb), Takahashi Getao (bass), etc. http://www.genplanning.co.jp/ 18:30h - HIKONESHI BUNKA PLAZA - ¥4,500 - TEL: 0749-26-8601 |
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(Sat) 19 (Sun) Osaka |
SUMMER SONIC 2001 One of the biggest rock festival in Japan. It is held both in Tokyo and Osaka at the same weekend. artists: Marylin Manson, Slipknot, Primal Scream, Beck, King Adora and more. More musicians will be announced and some artists play only in either location. Get updated information time to time with megaquaity.com©! tickets available from 6/9. |
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(Mon) 22 (Wed) Osaka |
MAXI PRIEST AND BIG MOUNTAIN - TRIBUTE TO BOB MARLEY Prince of reggae and world popular reggae band dedicating to Bob Marley! Maxi Priest's recent album is "Combination" (1999) and Big Mountain is releasing a new album, "Cool Breeze" in June. http://www.maxipriest.com/ http://www.bigmountain-onelove.com 19:00h & 21:30h - OSAKA BLUE NOTE - ¥9,000 - TEL: 06-6342-7722 |
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(Tue) Osaka |
AIR French dance music unit of Nicolas Gordin and Jean Benoit Duncket. Their single, "Sexy Boy", from the first album "Moon Safari" sold almost one million in the world in 1998. The most recent album was released this May, "10,000 Hz Legend". They will also play in Summer Sonic 2001. website: http://www.10000hzlegend.com/ 19:00h - QUATTRO - ¥6,000 - TEL: 06-6281-8181 |
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(Sun) Osaka |
THE ULFULS Japanese rock and punk band. You can hear their recent single, "Ashita ga Aru", originally sung by Sakamoto Kyu, everywhere in Japan, including from TV (commercial song for some coffee brand). Just released their best album, "Best daze!" in April. http://www.ulfuls.com/index_flash.html "OSAKA ULFUL
CANIVAL!" |
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(Sat) Kawachi Nagano (Osaka) |
CARLINHOS BROWN A great Carisma from Bahia, Brazil! The leader of his own band, Timbalada and also of the new generation's Brazilian music. His 3rd solo album, "Bahia Do Mundo: Mito e Verdade" was released earlier this year. Don't miss his dynamic and crazy performance with a big band!! http://www.uol.com.br/carlinhosbrown 18:00h - LOVELY HALL - ¥5,000 - TEL: 0721-56-6100 |
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(Mon) 28 (Tue) Osaka |
MORELENBAUN2/SAKAMOTO A unit of the world famous Japanese keyboard player, Sakamoto Ryuichi and Brazilian couple, Paula and Jaques Morelenbaum have just released an album, "Casa", which celbrates the art of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Paula was once a vocalist in Jobim's "Nova Banda" and Jaques is a great cello player. Don't miss the chance to feel a breeze of Rio. 19:00h - OSAKA FESTIVAL HALL - ¥6.825 - TEL: 06-6233-8888 |
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(Thu) ~ 9/01 (Sat) Osaka |
JANET KAY Queen of lovers' reggae who covered the smash hit, "Lovin' You". The latest album is "Through The Years" (1999), her first best album. Check out her crystal voice. 30&31-19:00h&21:30h, 9/1-18:00h&20:30h - OSAKA BLUENOTE -
¥9,000 - TEL: 06-6342-7722 |
