“Monsters of Shamisen” was formed in the spring of 2006 when California-based Tsugaru shamisen performers Kevin Kmetz and Mike Penny met for the first time with Sapporo-based shamisen virtuoso and 2x tournament champion Masahiro Nitta. Monsters of Shamisen offers audiences the most exciting and innovative examples of modern Tsugaru shamisen in the world! Pooling their respective musical backrounds, the monsters draw inspiration from a wide variety of musical styles including baroque/classical, Balkan gypsy, American bluegrass, Irish folk music, and even modern rock/pop. To see this ensemble live is to experience one of the most unforgettable fusions of not only east and west but of past and future!
Thanks for the add. It's an honored being one of your friends. I lost my word when I watched your Shamisen playing on TV.Awesum!! I was very very impressed and I'm so glad that you all love Japanese traditional culture. Thanks for the GREAT emotion!!
I just wanted to let you know that I'll be playing at the Grand Annex in San Pedro on Oct 18th. It would be great to see you guys.
Here's the complete info:
JAPANESE & CONTEMPORARY JAZZ CONCERT
KotoYuki Band featuring Yukiko Matsuyama – Koto, Diana Dentino – Keyboards, Mike Bennett – Drums Matsuyama's compostitions for koto and western instrumentation delve into a joyous and celebrative blend of world and pop music.
Diana Dentino plays keyboards for Peobo Bryson & Kitaro. Mike Bennett plays drums & percussion for Hilary Duff and will be heading to Tokyo shortly after the performance to perform with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band.
Saturday, October 18, 2008 Doors at 7:30pm Show begins @ 8:00pm
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