Big Frog Bio
Big Frog emerged on the Tokyo music scene in 1996. From the get-go, they crafted infectiously psychedelic grooves with the ability to cross over into multiple genres. Their penchant for long, improvisational jams brought something previously unseen to the Japanese music world. Their high-energy 2-set shows were constantly evolving and always unique. It didn’t take long for the freaks to start melting out of the woodwork and into the clubs to partake in these events, known as bleshings…And thus were born the BFH (Big Frog Heads).
In recent years, prominent bands in the American jam scene have started recognizing Japan as a new frontier. Big Frog and their growing fan base have helped pave the way for some of these bands looking to make their mark in Japan. They’ve shared the stage with several such bands and have occasionally appeared as the opening act for bands such as Phish and Moe.. In 2000, Big Frog ventured away from Japan to play a short U.S. tour. They have since enjoyed several other stints in Europe and the states. In 2005, they played Moe.down, and were invited to engage in a band switch during one of Moe.’s sets.
The band has undergone a few personnel changes over the years, and its musical style is in a perpetual state of metamorphosis. The current line-up features Sato on acoustic guitar / lead vocals, Ton on drums / sampling / vocals, Shimi on bass / vocals and Moccos on guitar / vocals. The band’s sound has evolved into straight-up rock-n-roll infused with elements from the frenetic energy of Tokyo surrounding them…A sort of hyper-hybrid Tokyo rock, if you will. Their repertoire touches on a myriad of themes, and the bulk of their songs are sung in English. Big Frog spends a great deal of its time touring throughout Japan, from remote backwaters to the big cities, and it’s not uncommon for the band to be on the road for months at a time. In 2005, they released their first studio album, Groovers on the Marble. Their second studio album is slated for release this summer. Check it out!
Sato (Vocals), Ton (Drums/Cho), Shimi (Bass/Cho), Moccos(Guitar/Cho) “Bleshing”をキーワードに、’96年東京都内のライブハウスで活動開始。 そのインプロビゼーション=JAMを中心とした類まれなステージングは結成当初から多くの人々の注目を集め、やがてその評判は口コミで広まっていく。 ..バンド・シーンの中心的音楽雑誌『relix』で大々的にフィーチャーされアメリカのシーンでもその名前が記憶されることになる。同年12月に名前をシーンに轟かせることとなった。 着実に知名度、実力をつけたビッグフロッグはその後も精力的にライブを続ける。’99年2月に開催された渋谷オンエアーのライブでは500人以上の動員を記録し、名実共に日本ジャムバンドシーンのトップバンドになる。さらにその夏には国内最大の音楽イベント「フジロックフェスティバル」への出演を果たす。 驍--至った。同年9月にはアメリカから来日のジャムバンド「moe.」とのジョイントツアーを行い、東京だけでなく大阪、名古屋などの地方都市にも進出するように精力的にツアーを行った。 ..でのライブを行い好評を博した。 そして日本全国をツアー。毎年自身のイベントFrogJumpを地元東京で行い 05年には南正人06年には元ボガンボス今アクアボムのDrtosh?と共演 06年夏アメリカのジャムバンドmoe.がny郊外で開催するmoe,downに出演 メインステージにmoe.とbandswitchをしてmoe.rons達をびっくりさせた。 06年冬には南正人と共にBIgFrogDayを京都西部講堂で行い毎年NYEcountdownliveを日本の真ん中名古屋で行い全国各地からヘッズ達が集まり大盛り上がり。07年も日本全国津々浦々をツアーする, official web site >>>>bigfrog.jp
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