Spring
A fine acoustic session with Mutiny at O'Carolan's last Friday evening followed by a great band rehearsal with Nakajima-san, Hotta-san, Robert Collins on Saturday past. Thanks guys!
Spring has now arrived in Tokyo. Several Earthquake Relief benefit gigs in the coming month:
1. Thursday, April 21st @ 57 Tokyo (7 - 10:30 pm) with Jon Kirkwood and a variety of musicians - Terry Christian Band debut performance!
2. Saturday, April 30th @ the King George, Omiya (7 to 11:30 pm) with Mark Cratchley & others......
3. Sunday, May 1st @ Yokohama International School with "Two Tone Deluxe"
4. Saturday, May 7th - Chikura Music Festival Acoustic Evening/Session (7 - 10:30 pm)
5. Sunday, May 8th - Chikura Music Festival 3 (12:30 - 4:30 pm) with "Jimi on the Beach" & "Roger Sherrin"
6. Saturday, May 22nd - Red Cross Fundraiser @ Ikebukuro Station, Tokyo (9 am - 5 pm) with Mark Cratchley & others......
Onwards To Spring
Yesterday's Omiya Earthquake fundraising event was a great success with about $3000 being raised and donated to the Japan Red Cross.
Thanks to Mark Cratchley, Morena and all the musicians for their efforts. About 100 copies of "Broken Hearts" were distributed during the event. It was good to jam with Jonathan Bojarzin, from Canada, who in addition to playing a fine solo set of music also, played great harmonica during my second set. Thanks Jon - hopefully we can jam together again!
I hope to during April get back into rehearsal with Kazuhiko Hotta (Bass), Takashi Nakajima (Drums and Percussion) and Robert Collins (Keyboards) soon!
Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraiser 1 – Saturday March 26th (9am to 6pm)
I am performing, along with Mark Cratchley and many other Tokyo based acoustic musicians, at Omiya Station. My first acoustic set is at 13:40 to 14:00 and thereafter sometime again later in the afternoon.
75 "Broken Hearts' CDs will be freely available to the first 75 people who donate anything for the relief efforts during my sets.
In addition Donations for a T-shirt from the Japan Red Cross will also help with the relief efforts: http://www.nisseki-service.com/e-commex/cgi-bin/ex_disp_item_detail/id/5720-0
Slow but Steady
Hello - A very quiet January and February with travel/work getting in the way of rehearsals. March should see renewed activity-watch this space for further news!
November, December – January……February 2011- Happy New Year!
Hello again, after a quiet time on the site. November and December was busy with various band rehearsals, low key solo performances and songwriting taking place. I have enough songs now for a new set of recordings to occur throughout 2011. December brings travel to El Salvador, Australia and Thailand. Jose is due to go to the UK in April, so sadly we shall be losing his inspiration and talent. A new “Terry Christian Band” has been actively rehearsing (Kazuhiko Hotta on bass and Takashi Nakajima on drums/percussion). We hope to add a keyboard player in January. Performances are expected in March/April. So watch this space for further news. “Believe the bad is ending soon and love will come your way!”
Back In The Saddle!
Hello – Now back in Tokyo after the long hot summer. September has been busy rehearsing with Two Tone Deluxe (and Jose on drums) and the Jon Kirkwood Band. The recent Cafe Goatee acoustic music session was another great evening with special guests, from California, Joe Conte (vocals/harps), Matt (guitar) and Jacob (cameras/headphones) adding a special vibe to the evening. Other fine musicians performing were Takashi Nakajima (percussion), Paul Shippee (vocals/guitar), Phil Matz (vocals/guitar), Kazuhiko Hotta (piano/vocals/guitar) and Jose Christian (guitar/vocals). Keep on Running!
Future gigs are:
Saturday, October 9th with Two Tone Deluxe @ the Nishimachi Food Fair – Tokyo
Wednesday, November 10th with the Jon Kirkwood Band @ 57 – Tokyo
Summer is here – See you again in September!
Another great night jamming at the great Cafe Goatee in Kamakura last weekend. Once again thanks to Keiji-san and all of the musicians who turned up and performed! Summer will be spent touring Totonto, Ottawa, Chicago and finally in Shimoda, Japan.
Have great vacations. See you again in September.
Future gigs:
a) Saturday, September 25th, 7 pm “Acoustic Jam Session” hosted at Cafe Goatee in Kamakura.
b) Others TBA in September!
Looking Ahead – May
a) Sunday, May 2nd (Time TBA) – Terry with Two Tone Deluxe @ Yokohama International School
b) Wednesday, May 5th (7:30 pm) Terry with the Jon Kirkwood Band @ Roti, Roppongi
c) “Acoustic Jam Session” hosted by Terry Christian – Saturday, May 15th @ Cafe Goatee
Open:18:30 – Start:19:00
Admission Free
For further information please contact Terry by email: terryjan36@mac.com
d) Terry Christian @ Chikura Music Festival – Saturday, May 29th & Sunday, May 30th – Further Details TBA
Again @ 57
Mark your calendars: The Jon Kirkwood Band is back at 57 in Roppongi on Tuesday, April 20th. We will be debuting a few new songs written by Jon and Terry. This is another Rockin’ Wine event sponsored by our friends at Ravenswood Wine – No Wimpy Wine!! No Wimpy Rock!!
“There’s an edge to real rock ‘n’ roll. It’s all that matters.” Neil Young…
Band:
Jon Kirkwood (lead vocals and guitar)
Terry Christian (lead guitar and vocals)
Jose Christian (bass)
Ken Fridley (drums and percussion)
March Update
a) Jose Christian (bass) and Terry Christian (guitar/vocals) again play with the Jon Kirkwood Band at “57″ in Roppongi on Monday, March 8th beginning 19:30.
b) Thanks to all the musicians and audience members who recently came out to Cafe Goatee. A great night of music was had! Thanks also to Keijii-san the owner who runs a great bar/cafe!