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Weeping Willow
Blues / Latin / Roots Music



Los Angeles,
United States

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Last Login:  11/18/2008
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   Weeping Willow: General Info
Member Since5/3/2007
Band Websitemyspace.com/the44sband
Influences
Sounds LikeTHE FORTY FOURS
.. Local Spotlight Southland Blues Magazine Aug 2008
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 15 2008 9:00P
Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia,
Nov 16 2008 8:30P
Private Function Encino, California
Nov 20 2008 9:00P
Graziano’s Upland,, California
Nov 22 2008 9:00P
Starboard Attitude Redondo Beach, California
Nov 27 2008 9:00P
Graziano’s Upland
Dec 4 2008 8:00P
Graziano’s upland, California
Dec 6 2008 7:30P
Aratani/Japan American Theatre Los Angeles,, California
Dec 7 2008 5:00P
The Tropics Lounge Fullerton, California
Dec 20 2008 9:00P
Starboard Attitude Redondo Beach, California
Jan 17 2009 8:00P
The Doll Hut w/ Los Fabulocos Anaheim, California
Feb 15 2009 8:00P
w/44’s-TBA pomona, California
Mar 1 2009 7:00P
The Big Fish Festival Glendale, California

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   About Weeping Willow
more serenitatis/tetsuya While I was researching Harmonica players, with an emphasis on the players who have impacted the instrument the most in the last ten years, one name in particular seemed to set itself apart from the others; Tetsuya "Weeping Willow" Nakamura. Perhaps best known as the Harmonica player who replaced the legendary "Lee Oskar" in the group "WAR". Tetsuya has been fulfilling that role for 13 years,(93~06) making it his own. Night after night, he continues to deliver virtuoso talent, intoxicating energy and a rare sense of humility to every performance with "WAR" and any project he is involved in. However, Tetsuya's mastery of the instrument goes beyond his success with "WAR". He is equally at home playing Blues, Country, Latin, Jazz, Japanese Rock, Folk and any other type of music out there! Born and raised in a small town outside of Tokyo, Japan, as a youngster, Tetsuya developed a fondness for American rock and roll pioneers. By the time he was in the sixth grade, he was playing songs by Carl Perkins and Gene Vincent on the guitar. At 18 he moved to Tokyo and was playing stand up bass in a rock-a-billy band. Playing (and looking like) Elvis and the Beatles (Hamburg style). It was while playing in Tokyo in groups such as "Run Run Roulettes" and the "Blue Caps", that Tetsuya began playing Harmonica. Listening to the Far East Radio network exposed him to artists like, Little Walter Jacobs, James Cotton and Magic Dick. Tetsuya was soon playing Harp in one of Tokyo's hottest R&B bands, The Driving Wheels". In 1991 he moved to Los Angeles CA, where he currently resides. Always the consummate professional in a studio situation, Tetsuya's credits include, Snoop Doggy Dog, Beverly Hills 90210, Roy Gaines and WAR. His Harmonicas have taken him around the world, playing in Russia, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. He has played at the Apollo Theater in NYC, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, the Olympics in Atlanta, and the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Aptly nicknamed "Weeping Willow" by a writer for the Village Voice in the early 80's, you will understand how fitting the name is when you hear him play his unique style of improvising over a variety of rhythms and melodies. Certainly any list of players who have had the most impact on the Harmonica in the last 10 years would have to include the likes of Kim Wilson, Terry Mcmillian and John Popper. But I strongly recommend the addition of Tetsuya "Weeping Willow" Nakamura. Written by: John Foster - 2002.//// But you know what? I'm with The 44's now ! come down to see us! a.k.a. Tex Nakamura *** Here is The Recorded Album Cover's (CD's& DVD's)***

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BLUES TASTE





Nov 16 2008 8:07 AM

Loving your music!!!!! Loving the BLues !!Thanks !! Sounds Great!!!!! ;
All the best.
Blues on!!
Belinda





Nov 15 2008 12:58 AM

Missed you Thursday Night.
XOXO
Belinda
Drummers United





Nov 14 2008 10:19 PM

" Fabian, I will be honored to be a part of this project, anything to help New Orleans.
Regards, Mitch Mitchell "
Ruby Champagne





Nov 11 2008 9:25 AM

Great tunes!!
Have a great day!
THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT





Nov 7 2008 6:49 PM

ETHNIC GROOVES, FUNKY STUFF, WATHEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. A HUGE CALF SKIN BASS DRUM THAT CAN'T LIE, VIRTUOSO GUITARS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES COMING OUT OF THAT HAMMOND B3 MONSTER. REAL MUSICIANS RAISED ON A STEADY DIET OF CHICAGO BLUES, MEMPHIS ROCKABILLY, STAX SOUL & KINGSTON DUB PLAYING THE KINDA MUSIC WHERE EVERY NOTE COUNTS. FANTASTIC DRUM SOLOS, ABSTRACT MOODS, NASHVILLE GUITAR LICKS, A TOUCH OF BE-BOP. NEW ORLEANS GUMBO, DEEP BASS, BOOM-BOOM-BOOM LOVERS, A SWAMPY BLUESY BACKGROUND, ORGANIC SOUNDS>THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT by Fabian Jolivet - Featuring Rick Holmstrom, Skip Edwards, Freddy Koella, Deacon Jones, T. Nakamura, etc...
Mama Hagglin





Nov 6 2008 5:15 PM

Hey man!
I just wanted to say hi...
Sorry I missed you coming by.
Lets hang out soon and party.
~Jeff
Michael Harrison Blues





Nov 4 2008 4:57 PM

Thank you!!

all the best with your music!!



Michael
Belinda





Oct 31 2008 11:49 PM

Love You Tex!
XOXO
Belinda
Belinda





Oct 28 2008 1:17 AM

trickortreat Pictures, Images and Photos
PEGLEG SLIM





Oct 27 2008 5:47 AM

pegleg slim at the crossroads PEGLEG SLIM WILL BE ON LA INK THIS THURSDAY AT 10:PM ON TLC DONT MISS IT
Maile 'Anela





Oct 20 2008 6:11 AM

Great seeing ya........
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Belinda





Oct 8 2008 3:09 AM

Have a Good Week!

XOXO
Belinda
Shawn Gober





Sep 26 2008 12:04 AM

Thanks for the add! You guys are laying down some very, very cool music.
Most enjoyous! Best of Luck, Shawn
RAVEN





Sep 25 2008 7:46 PM

Rockin' The Oaks

Hey Brother Tex!
You gonna be on stage with us ?? at "Rockin The Oaks" hope you can make it !!
I wanna take you higher!! ha ha !
Brother Raven.
*Bobby*





Sep 25 2008 6:46 PM

ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO PERFORM WITH YOU, LOOKING FORWARD PLAYING WITH AGAIN!
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miyuki





Sep 25 2008 1:55 AM

You are playing the saxophone here!

http://jp. youtube. com/watch?v=NNVrmW0VL2I


looks like YOUUUUUUU!!!
Maile 'Anela





Sep 23 2008 3:37 AM

Delmar..........





miyuki





Sep 17 2008 11:40 PM

Tetsu saaann!

日曜日はTetsuさんのすばらしい演奏、ありがとうございます!
やっぱりプロが入ると違う!!!

またよろしくお願いしまあああっす☆
Yu





Sep 17 2008 7:41 AM

先日はお疲れさまでした。
うまいことバンドをまとめていただきありがとうございました。
僕もまたいい経験をしたと思っています。
28日の件、こちらももう少し検討してみます。
また、よろしくお願いします。
JD Sipe





Sep 17 2008 5:12 AM

Hey Tex, One of the best memories of my musical career was when you and Sal were visiting Jimmy Stallings in Albuquerque and you guys sat in with my band. You sure made us sound good! Glad you are still rockin' with the 44's. Much love & respect from New Mexico, j.d.
P.S. Jimmy says "Hi".
summer





Sep 17 2008 4:19 AM

こちらこそ、
一緒に演奏できて楽しかったです。
いつも素敵なハーモニカ大好きです!!
MATSUTOYO KAI





Sep 16 2008 9:08 PM

Hi Weeping Willow! You are amazing!!! TakedaKomoriUta was so beautiful!!! Thank you.... We look forward to working with again... For shure....
El Borracho





Sep 16 2008 6:59 AM

Torranceのステージ、素晴らしかったです。皆さんにご挨拶せず帰らなければならず、失礼しました。有難うございます!
Art





Sep 11 2008 12:42 AM

Thanks for the add Bro, always great to see you, looking orwad o fiday night @ the doll hut
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Sep 10 2008 1:44 AM

GOOD SHOWS THIS WEEKEND.
THANK YOU FOR THE CD'S THEY WERE GREAT.
TILL THE NEXT TIME TEX...

LOTS OF LUV,
MIMB=)
Maile 'Anela





Sep 9 2008 8:13 AM

Thank you....That is a great photo, its been many years since I've worn a kimono with obi etc....
Arigato tomodachi...
Maile 'Anela





Sep 9 2008 7:11 AM

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Maile 'Anela





Sep 9 2008 7:10 AM

Wow!4 places in a week! Great seeing you and thanks for the dance..
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Belinda





Sep 8 2008 6:56 AM

Thanks for Hanging out with me Tex.
Love your company.
XOXO
Belinda
Belinda





Sep 7 2008 5:59 PM

See you tonight @ the BlowDown.
XOXO
Belinda
CATFISH





Sep 6 2008 9:07 PM

Classic Harp Tone man! Love it!
The 44s





Sep 5 2008 3:43 PM

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Joe Conde





Sep 5 2008 3:10 AM

Hey Tex, u always sound great.
See u on Sunday
BRD