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Yokohama
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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
Yokohama - 18:00h - KENMIN HALL
¥4,800 - TEL: 03-5436-9600
See also others cities from June to August
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02
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07 (Sat)
Tokyo |
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 - BLUE NOTE TOKYO -
¥8,000 - TEL: 03-5485-0088
Also in Osaka.
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02
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03 (Tue)
08 (Sun)
Tokyo |
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".
2&3 - 19:00h - AKASAKA BLITZ, 8 - 18:00h - ZEPP TOKYO
¥7,000 - TEL: 03-5366-0410
Also in Fukuoka, Niigata,
Osaka and Sapporo.
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03
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04 (Wed)
05 (Thu)
Tokyo |
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/
3 - 19:00h -
INTERNATIONAL FORUM HALL A
4&5 - 19:00h - NHK HALL
S: ¥7,500, A: ¥7,000 - TEL: 03-3475-9999
Also in Kyushu, Nagoya,
Osaka and Sendai.
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03
(Tue)
Tokyo |
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/
Tickets available from 5/19.
19:00h - SHIBA MELPARK HALL - ¥5.500 - TEL: 03-3405-9999
Also in Hashima (Gifu),
Hikone and Osaka.
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05 (Thu)
06 (Fri)
Tokyo |
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 - AKASAKA BLITZ - ¥6,800 - TEL: 03-5465-5539
Also in Osaka
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05
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06 (Fri)
08 (Sun)
Tokyo |
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.
5- 19:00h - BUNKAMURA ORCHARD HALL
6- 19:00h - NAKANO SUN PLAZA
7- 16:00h - TOKYO KOUSEI NANKIN KAIKAN
S: ¥10,000, A: ¥9,000 - TEL: 03-5474-9999
Also in Nagoya, Osaka and
Sapporo.
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11
(Wed)
Tokyo |
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: 03-3444-6751
Also in Osaka
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12
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13 (Fri)
Tokyo |
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
12 - 19:00h - SHIBUYA ON-AIR WEST
Guest : State Craft, Edge Of Spirit, Birthplace, Ever Last
13 - 19:00h - SHIMOKITAZAWA CLUB251
Guest : State Crafte, At One Stroke, Loyal To The Grave, Division and Holy Keeper
¥3,500 - TEL: 03-3444-6751
Also in Nagoya and Osaka.
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13
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Shibuya |
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/
19:00h - QUATTRO - ¥4,500 (w/a drink, all standing) - TEL: 03-5453-8899
Also in Nagoya, Naha
(Okinawa) and Osaka.
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13
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Yokohama
14 (Sat)
22 (Sun)
Tokyo
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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
13 - 19:00h - YOKOHAMA BAY HALL (all standing) - TEL: 045-664-6969
14 - 17:00h - SHIBUYA KOUKAIDO,
15 - 17:00h - AKASAKA BLITZ (all standing)- TEL: 03-3402-5999
S: ¥7,000, A: ¥6,500
Also in Fukuoka, Hiroshima,
Iwate, Nagoya, Niigata,
Osaka and Shizuoka.
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19
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20 (Fri)
Tokyo
21 (Sat)
Yokohama |
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 25th.
official website: www.megadeth.com
20 (Fri) -
holyday
19- 19:00h - AKASAKA BLITZ
20- 19:00h - AKASAKA BLITZ
21- 17:00h - YOKOHAMA BAY HALL
S: ¥7,500 (all standing) - TEL: 03-3402-5999
Also in Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka
and Shizuoka.
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20 (Fri)
21 (Sat)
Tokyo |
AZYMUTH
Brazilian fusion jazz trio (Jose Roberto Bertrami - keyboards, Alex Malheiros -bass and Ivan Conte - drums) that has been in the scene for 30 years. They enjoyed a worldwide hit in 1980 with "Jazz Carnival" and now their records are the must items for the DJs around the world. Released a new album this year, "Rio De Janeiro".
20 - 18:30h, 21- 19:00h
TRIBUTE TO THE LOVE GENERATION - ¥5,800 - TEL: 03-5531-2024
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25
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26 (Thu)
27 (Fri)
Tokyo |
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/
18:30h - SHIBUYA KOUKAIDO - ¥7,000 - TEL: 03-3475-9999
Also in Fukuoka, Nagoya
and Osaka.
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