01
(Sun)
Osaka |
DIONNE WARWICK
The Queen of pop now is back to Japan with her band after 6 years. Released her best hits album, last year and this year in March "Love Songs", both from
Rhino.
17:00h - FESTIVAL HALL - S: ¥10,000, A: ¥9,000 - TEL: 06-6344-3100
Also in Nagoya, Sapporo and
Tokyo.
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02
(Mon)
Osaka |
COOLIO
Rapper who sold more than 17 million albums around the world, including the most success ful song, "Gansta's Paradise". He just released a new album, "Coolio.com" in April.
www.coolio.com
19:00h - BIG CAT - ¥6,800 - TEL: 06-6362-7301
Also in Tokyo
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02 (Mon)
16 (Mon)
Osaka |
GIPSY KINGS
"Bamboleo", "Volare" are just a few of Gipsy Kings' hits. Now for most Japanese the sound of Gipsy Kings automatically bring irresistible thirst for beer (It's used for a commercial film), but they are not only that! This is a great opportunity to know more about their "rumba flamenca"! Their best album of 2 CDs was just released last
autumn.
http://www.gipsykings.com/
2- 19:00h - KOUSEI NANKIN KAIKAN
16 - 19:00h - GRAN CUBE OSAKA (INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS HALL)
S: ¥7,500, A: ¥7,000 - TEL: 06-6352-7301
Also in Kyushu, Nagoya,
Sendai and Tokyo.
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06 (Fri)
Kobe
07 (Sat)
Kyoto |
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
Kobe - 18:30h - KOBE KOKUSAI KAIKAN, INTERNATIONAL HALL
Kyoto - 18:30h - KYOTO KAIKAN, HALL 1
¥4,800 - TEL: 06-6233-8888
See also others cities from June to August
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08
(Sun)
Osaka |
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/
17:00h - KOUSEI NENKIN KAIKAN - ¥5,500 - TEL: 06-6362-8122
Also in Hashima (Gifu),
Hikone and Tokyo.
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09 (Mon)
Osaka |
SWEETBOX
Sweetbox started as a project by a German producer and composer GEO who also worked with Ace of Base and Bananarama. They made a sensational hit, "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"in 1998 and this year with a new vocalist, Jade, they released a single, "For The Lonely".
19:00h - MOTHER HALL - ¥7,000 - TEL: 06-6634-7010
Also in Fukuoka, Niigata, Sapporo and
Tokyo.
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12
(Thu)
Osaka |
SHONEN KNIFE
Japanese girl rock group who first became famous by touring together with Nirvana in 1991!! They are a rare case of starting with a success abroad. Now they are back to Japan after years!! Released a new album this year, "Strawberry Sound".
Guest: Bloodthirsty Butchers, Mo'Some Tonebender
www.mmjp.or.jp/knife
19:00h - QUATTRO -
¥3,000 (w/a drink) - TEL: 06-6361-0313
Also in Tokyo.
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11
(Wed)
12 (Thu)
Osaka |
JOYCE
JOYCE with special guest JOAO DONATO,
introducing ANA MARTINS
Ana Martins will be introduced in Japan by one of the greatest Carioca (people from Rio de Janeiro/BR) singers and song writers, Joyce, who is also her mother. Ana just released a first album last year, Frutos Amantes, in which Joao Donato also participated. He also joined in the recording of Tudo Bonito, Joyce's latest album.
band: Teco Cardoso (sax,fl), Paulo Aragao (g), Rodolfo Stroeter (b) and Tutty Moreno (ds).
19:00h & 21:30h - OSAKA BLUE NOTE -
¥8,000 - TEL: 06-6342-7722
Also in Tokyo.
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15
(Sun)
Osaka |
AFTeRSHOCK
A legendary metalcore band from Massachusetts which have split in 1999. Their brutal and dramatic sound mixed of hardcore and deathmetal have influenced many musicians. This time will be the only one and the last chance to see AFTeRSHOCK on their Reunion & Farewell Japan Tour! Their final release has just came out from Japan in March; double cd set, "Propaganda"(their complete
discography).
http://www.hometown.aol.com/theshockpage
Guest: State Craft, Edge Of Spirit and Immortality
19:00h - QUATTRO - ¥4,000 (w/a drink) - TEL: 06-6361-0313
Also in Nagoya and Tokyo.
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15
(Sun)
Osaka |
DIAMANTES
Okinawan-Peruvian band from Okinawa. Their original sound with Latin
rhythm, Okinawan hardrock and Alberto's sexy vocal, made Diamantes one of the most famous bands from Okinawa. Releasing a new
album, "Libre" on 6/21.
http://www.badnews.co.jp/DIAMANTES/
17:00h - BANANA HALL - ¥4.500
(w/1 drink) - TEL: 06-6362-7301
Also in Nagoya, Naha (Okinawa)
and Tokyo
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16
(Mon)
Osaka |
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
One of the greatest guitar players in the world. Played for various bands such as Steeler and Alcatrazz, he started his solo career in 1984. With his classic music based guitar technic, this Swede-born genius has always amazed us by showing what you can do with the guitar. In June he is also realizing his longed desire to play with a full orquestra in Japan (New Japan Phil Harmonic Orquestra). His most recent album is "War to End All Wars" (2000).
http://yngwie.org
18:30h - KOUSEI NANKIN KAIKAN, MAIN HALL - S: ¥7,000, A: ¥6,500 - TEL: 06-6341-4506
Also in Fukuoka, Hiroshima,
Iwate, Nagoya, Niigata,
Shizuoka,
Tokyo and Yokohama.
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20
(Fri)
21 (Sat)
22 (Sun)
Osaka |
DAVID COPPERFIELD
The man of 'Super Illusion' is back to Japan. In this tour, PORTAL, he will show the new Illusion called 'Beach' in which various objects including some audience disappear and are taken away to different places during the show. Check with your own eyes!
www.davidcopperfield.com
20 (holiday)- 16:30h, 21&22 - 13:00h & 16:30h
OSAKA-JO HALL - S: ¥12,000, A: ¥10,000, B: ¥8,000, C: ¥5,000 - TEL: 06-6362-7301
Also in Nagoya and Tokyo
(August).
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24
(Tue)
Osaka |
MEGADETH
Legendary speed-metal Megadeth, with David Mustaine, is back to Japan! Releasing a new album, The World Needs A Hero, on May 15th in the US. Their new single from the album, Moto Psycho, has just been available
from april, 24th.
official website: www.megadeth.com
18:30h - OSAKA KOUSEI NENKIN KAIKAN - S:
¥7,000, A: ¥6,500 - TEL: 06-6363-9999
Also in Fukuoka, Nagoya, Shizuoka, Tokyo
and Yokohama.
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31
(Tue)
Osaka |
THE BLACK CROWES
Not alternative but a Rock'n Roll band from Atlanta. Their sensational debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker" (1990), captured so many fans including Aerosmith and Chuck Berry and sold more then 4 million copies. Last year their first best album was released and they just released a brand new album, "Lion" this month (May).
http://www.theblackcrowes.com/
19:00h - KOUSEI NENKIN KAIKAN - ¥7,000 - TEL: 06-6362-7301
Also in Fukuoka, Nagoya
and Tokyo.
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