Concerts and Music Festivals in November
by Saeko Higuchi
| :: List in Chronological Order :: | |
| 01
(Thu) 02 (Fri) Tokyo |
JOE STRUMMER & THE MESCALEROS Yes, that Joe, the frontman of The Clash. Having played with the Mescaleros since 1999, you hear Latin beats, reggae, blues, rockabilly but still also Joe's inimitable lyrics. Released a new album in July, "Global A Go-Go". 01- QUATTRO, 02- AKASAKA BLITZ |
| 03
(Sat) Yokohama |
RIP SLIME
(J-POP) Japanese hip hop group with great rappers and MCs. Somewhat pop and melodius but original with speed and funky flow. They have played with various groups such as Dragon Ash and Skebo King. Released the first album "Five" in July. Official site:: http://www.ripslyme.com Record label site: http://www.warnermusic.co.jp/artists/domestic/ripslyme/index.html
17:00h - YOKOHAMA TOYO EIWA GIRLS' UNIVERSITY - ¥3,000 - TEL: 045-923-1690 |
| 03
(Sat) Tokyo |
INSOLENCE Super powerful mixture rock band from California. They have toured with Soulfly, Cypress Hill, Bad Brains etc. and have released four indie albums since 1995 which all made in the top 10 in the Bay area of SF. Released a new album in June, "Revolution". Official site: www.insolence.com 18:00h - SIBUYA-AX - ¥5,500 - TEL:03-5466-0777 |
| 06
(Tur) 07 (Wed) Tokyo |
DROPKICK MURPHYS Punk band from Boston with Irish spirits. Back after the Fuji Rock! Released a new album this year "Sing Loud, Sing Proud". official site: www.dropkickmurphys.com/ 19:00h - ON-AIR EAST - ¥5,500 - TEL: 03-3444-6751 |
| 06
(Tue) 07 (Wed) 08 (Thu) & 10 (Fri) Tokyo |
TORTOISE Instrumental band from Chicago founded by Doug McCombs and Johnny Herndon.. Their rich and experimental music which combines dub reggae, electronic, jazz, etc, has inspired various musicians and artist. Released a new album this year "Standards". official site: www.brainwashed.com/tortoise 06- STYLE 2001 VOL.21 TORTOISE AND 7V07 |
| 07
(Wed) 08 (Thu) Tokyo |
INCOGNITO Special guest: COOL DRIVE MAKERS Jazz, R&B, soul band from UK lead by Jean Paul "Bluey" Maunick who is also a producer of various musicians such as George Benson and Clementine. They have been nominated for a MOBO (Music of Black Origin) award in Jazz category this year. Released a new album in April titled "Life, Stranger Than Fiction". tickets available from 9/15. Official website: www.incognito.org.uk winners of MOBO: click here 19:00h - SHIBUYA-AX - ¥7,000 (all standing) - TEL: 03-3475-9999 |
| 09
(Fri) 12 (Mon) Tokyo 10 (Sat) Yokohama |
BEN FOLDS After making various hits since 1993, his guitarless trio, "Ben Folds Five" split last year. As a solo the pianist/vocalist Ben Folds realesed a new album "Rockin' The Suburbs" in September. official site: www.benfolds.com Tokyo: 9- SUN PLAZA HALL, 12- SHIBUYA KOKAIDOU |
| 13
(Tue) & 15 (Thu) Tokyo |
ELTON JOHN
AND HIS BAND A superstar of pop music is coming to Japan! He released a live album last year, "One Night Only - The Greatest Hits" and a new one is coming up on 9/19 in Japan, "Songs From The Westcoast". Official site: www.eltonjohn.com 19:00h - NIPPON BUDOKAN - S:
¥9,000, A: ¥8,000 - TEL: 03-3402-5999 |
| 19
(Mon) to 21 (Wed) Tokyo |
BACKSTREET BOYS Mega star group that have sold 55 million albums all around the world. First time in Japan on their Black & Blue World Tour! official site: www.backstreetboys.com Special page on megaquality.com - click here (portuguese only) 18:30h - TOKYO DOME - S: ¥8,500, A: ¥7,500 - TEL: 03-5800-3799 |
| 22
(Thu) 24 (Sat) Tokyo |
ROGER SANCHEZ On his "First Contact" Release Tour 2001! A pioneer and one of the most popular DJs and producers in the House scene. His first artist album "First Contact" has received admiration as a total art piece, not the ordinary collection of single tracks. Its single "Another Chance" reached #1 in UK chart in the first week (07/07). 22 - a day before holiday 21:00h - TOKYO AIR - ¥4,500 (advanced, w/a drink), ¥5,000 (on the day, w/a drink) - TEL: 03-5738-9110 Also in Osaka. |
| 26
(Mon) Tokyo |
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 19:00h & 21:30h - BLUE NOTE TOKYO - ¥10,000 |
| 28
(Wed) to 30 (Fri) Tokyo |
ERIC CLAPTON After three years from the Pilgrim Tour, he is now touring around the world. Released a new album in March, "Reptile". label's site: http://www.repriserec.com/ericclapton 19:00h - OSAKAJO HALL - S: ¥9,000, A: ¥8,000 - TEL: 06-6341-4506 |
| 28 (Wed) 29 (Thu) Tokyo |
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/ 19:00h - ZEPP TOKYO -
¥6,000 - TEL: 03-5466-0777 |
| 30 (Fri) Tokyo |
ELECTRAGLIDE 2001 Featuring: Fatboy Slim, Aphex Twin, Darren Emerson (ex-Underground), Laurent Garnier, Mouse On Mars, Howie B, Plaid, Buffalo Daughter and Richard Marshall. Japan's biggest electronic music festival is back this year with the big beat master Fatboy Slim and Aphex Twin with a new album "Dunkqs". And many more top DJs will rock the night away. 21:00h (all night) - MAKUHARI MESSE KOKUSAITENJIJO, HALLS 1-3 - ¥7,500 - TEL: 03-3444-6751 |
