My word! I think I have to see this!
Nick Takénobu Ogawa, an Atlanta-based and nationally renowned cellist and composer, is a classically trained artist that has created his own style of music for the cello. He incorporates bluegrass, blues, and other non-traditional sounds that exemplify ways of using the rich sound and dynamic range of the cello to make new, interesting, and beautiful music. While living in Kyoto, Japan, Nick taught himself to sing and play at the same time, and began seriously writing music. He has lived and performed in New York, Philadelphia, Vancouver BC, and is now a regular in the Atlanta music scene. Nick performs using his middle name, Takénobu, which means “Iron-Will” in Japanese. Takénobu is a traditional Japanese name that comes from the combination of the Kanji in his father’s and grandfather’s first names.
Takénobu will be performing in Kyoto Japan on May 22nd at Ooh La La, May 25th at the FLAME at Papa Jon’s Eatery, and May 28th at the Kyoto Muse. To listen to Takénobu’s unique sound, please visit listen.takenobumusic.com
This looks awesome Michael! Love the sounds of a cello. Thanks for sharing! Do you know what the times for the shows are?
Hiya Lisa,
The times are as follows:
At Ooh-la-la on the 22nd: Doors Open 6.30pm, Show starts 7pm – Show includes other acts: コハラマスオ / 平山草一 / 小川洋一郎(ex:KINGSIZE) / Nick Ogawa
Costs 1,400円 On the day: 1,800円 – You are also expected to buy a drink at 700 yen a pop.
At Papa Jon’s Eatery on the 25th: Doors Open at 18:00 Show starts 7pm Acts: Nick Ogawa, Phil Norton, Max Dodds
Charge for the musicians: 500 yen There is also an all-you-can-stuff-your-face-with buffet for 1000 yen
At Kyoto Muse on the 28th: Doors Open: 18:00 Show starts: 18:30 Acts: uirapuru / ネッコ / Chy / 芝章悟 / Nick Ogawa
Costs for advance tickets: ¥2,000 On the door: ¥2,500 (drinks are separate)
Clearly Papa Jon’s is the best deal! You can’t really beat three acts for 500 yen eh?
See you there perhaps!
Michael
This is so awesome Michael! Thanks for the many details. Exactly what I was looking for and more! Excited to see Takenobu at one of the shows.