FEBRUARY 2012 LIVE PERFORMANCES by SAMM BENNETT & his various GROUPS
This month, Samm has shows on:
SAT 2/4
SUN 2/5
TUE 2/7
THU 2/9
SAT 2/11
WED 2/22
FRI 2/24
scroll down for details...
SAT 2/4
SUN 2/5
TUE 2/7
THU 2/9
SAT 2/11
WED 2/22
FRI 2/24
scroll down for details...
SAT 2/4 : Smoke Benders (duo version)
as part of "Iro Iro vol. 13"
at Crawfish, Akasaka
open: 18:00 - start: 19:00
admission FREE (with one drink order)
With our drummer Naoya Numa busy with many other projects,
the Smoke Benders duo version featuring Samm and Daysuke has
been fairly active recently, and no problem with that, since it's a band
that can kick up the groove dust and do the job whether in twos or threes!
Smoke Benders will do a 30-minute set, from 20:15 to 20:45, so DON'T BE LATE!
For info on the other performers, and for more detail, please check the Facebook Event Page for Iro Iro vol. 13
Crawfish website -- Google maps page for Crawfish
as part of "Iro Iro vol. 13"
at Crawfish, Akasaka
open: 18:00 - start: 19:00
admission FREE (with one drink order)
With our drummer Naoya Numa busy with many other projects,
the Smoke Benders duo version featuring Samm and Daysuke has
been fairly active recently, and no problem with that, since it's a band
that can kick up the groove dust and do the job whether in twos or threes!
Smoke Benders will do a 30-minute set, from 20:15 to 20:45, so DON'T BE LATE!
For info on the other performers, and for more detail, please check the Facebook Event Page for Iro Iro vol. 13
Crawfish website -- Google maps page for Crawfish
SUN 2/5 : Smoke Benders (duo) w/ Daysuke Takaoka
at the "Blues For Blues" festival, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Yes, it's Samm and Daysuke's duo version of the Smoke Benders, back in action, with a special all-blues show for you! Daytime and evening shows!
See the Blues For Blues website for details!
at the "Blues For Blues" festival, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Yes, it's Samm and Daysuke's duo version of the Smoke Benders, back in action, with a special all-blues show for you! Daytime and evening shows!
See the Blues For Blues website for details!
TUE 2/7 : SOLO (part of "Moonlight Express")
at Moon Romantic - 月見ル君想フ , Aoyama, Tokyo
Gainmae station
Samm's solo set will be from 8:00 to 8:30. Other acts on the bill include:
Air Pavilion
Soilheads
Hana to Yume
and
Modern Flower Children
(new band of Yellow Magic Orchestra engineer Terada-san!)
website for Moon Romantic 月見ル君想フ -- Moon Romantic 月見ル君想フ map -- Google map to Moon Romantic
Tokyo Gig Guide page for this event (info in English)
at Moon Romantic - 月見ル君想フ , Aoyama, Tokyo
Gainmae station
Samm's solo set will be from 8:00 to 8:30. Other acts on the bill include:
Air Pavilion
Soilheads
Hana to Yume
and
Modern Flower Children
(new band of Yellow Magic Orchestra engineer Terada-san!)
website for Moon Romantic 月見ル君想フ -- Moon Romantic 月見ル君想フ map -- Google map to Moon Romantic
Tokyo Gig Guide page for this event (info in English)
THU 2/9 : Smoke Benders (trio)
Yes, friends, it's the trio version of the Smoke Benders with drummer Numa Naoya back in the saddle and laying down the groove. A funky good time guaranteed!
at Bar Isshee, Shibuya, Tokyo
open: 19:30 - start: 20:00
bar charge: 500 yen, plus 1 drink
music charge: pass the hat! pay as you're able!
Bar Ishee web site ---- Google map to Bar Isshee
Yes, friends, it's the trio version of the Smoke Benders with drummer Numa Naoya back in the saddle and laying down the groove. A funky good time guaranteed!
at Bar Isshee, Shibuya, Tokyo
open: 19:30 - start: 20:00
bar charge: 500 yen, plus 1 drink
music charge: pass the hat! pay as you're able!
Bar Ishee web site ---- Google map to Bar Isshee
SAT 2/11 : SOLO and duo with William Kotaro Tokuhisa
at Bar Isshee, Shibuya, Tokyo
open: 19:30 - start: 20:00
music charge: pass the hat! pay as you're able!
On this night at the cozy and friendly Bar Isshee there'll be a solo set from Samm, featuring songs and such, and a solo set from the truly amazing vocalist William Kotaro Tokuhisa. William covers
a mind-bogglingly wide array of vocal styles. For just one example of this incredible performer's repertoire, take a look at this video... wow! Samm and William will wrap up the night with a duo
set: down home neoprimitive blues and high lonesome wailing meets throat-singing drone and upper-register warble. Should be a fabulous and unique night of vocalese!
Bar Ishee web site ---- Google map to Bar Isshee
at Bar Isshee, Shibuya, Tokyo
open: 19:30 - start: 20:00
music charge: pass the hat! pay as you're able!
On this night at the cozy and friendly Bar Isshee there'll be a solo set from Samm, featuring songs and such, and a solo set from the truly amazing vocalist William Kotaro Tokuhisa. William covers
a mind-bogglingly wide array of vocal styles. For just one example of this incredible performer's repertoire, take a look at this video... wow! Samm and William will wrap up the night with a duo
set: down home neoprimitive blues and high lonesome wailing meets throat-singing drone and upper-register warble. Should be a fabulous and unique night of vocalese!
Bar Ishee web site ---- Google map to Bar Isshee
WED 2/22 : Bennett - Takaoka - Inoue trio
at Sabaco, Waseda, Tokyo (TEL/FAX (03)-5272-7385)
open 19:00 - start 20:00
admission: 2000 yen (includes 1 drink)
This will be the third time around for this new trio, where groove meets polygroove meets soundscape meets... the edges of time and space! Samm on drums, electronics, etc. Daysuke Takaoka on tuba (with a bit of electronic enhancement!) and Tsuneyasu Inoue on guitar and guitar-triggered electronics.
Directions: take exit 3B from the Waseda metro station (Tozai line), and turn right out of the station exit. Go to the next big intersection, turn left (there's a huge red temple gate there, and a koban - you should walk on the same side of the street as the koban) It's just up the hill from there, on your right, across from Waseda University campus. It's about a three-minute walk from the station.
Sabaco web site --- Google map to Sabaco --- page for this event at Tokyo Gig Guide
at Sabaco, Waseda, Tokyo (TEL/FAX (03)-5272-7385)
open 19:00 - start 20:00
admission: 2000 yen (includes 1 drink)
This will be the third time around for this new trio, where groove meets polygroove meets soundscape meets... the edges of time and space! Samm on drums, electronics, etc. Daysuke Takaoka on tuba (with a bit of electronic enhancement!) and Tsuneyasu Inoue on guitar and guitar-triggered electronics.
Directions: take exit 3B from the Waseda metro station (Tozai line), and turn right out of the station exit. Go to the next big intersection, turn left (there's a huge red temple gate there, and a koban - you should walk on the same side of the street as the koban) It's just up the hill from there, on your right, across from Waseda University campus. It's about a three-minute walk from the station.
Sabaco web site --- Google map to Sabaco --- page for this event at Tokyo Gig Guide
FRI 2/24 : Smoke Benders (duo) w/ Daysuke Takaoka
(Daysuke's birthday live celebration!)
at Cafe Muriwui (Soshigaya-Okura station (Odakyu Odawara line). Setagaya
music charge: pass the hat, pay as you're able!
Check the new collection of Smoke Benders duo version videos HERE!
Yes, friends, the Smoke Benders ride again! And we're just pleased as punch
to be back at Muriwui, a great little venue. Its wood paneling and soft-lit ambience
make it feel a bit more like an American or European place than something you'd find in Tokyo. English speaking staff, and fabulous food. Their hamburgers are gooood! In fact, they are SO good that they are OFFICIALLY endorsed by
the Smoke Benders.
Muriwui website
Muriwui events schedule page
Muriwui website map and contact info
Google map to Muriwui
Tokyo Gig Guide page for this event
(Daysuke's birthday live celebration!)
at Cafe Muriwui (Soshigaya-Okura station (Odakyu Odawara line). Setagaya
music charge: pass the hat, pay as you're able!
Check the new collection of Smoke Benders duo version videos HERE!
Yes, friends, the Smoke Benders ride again! And we're just pleased as punch
to be back at Muriwui, a great little venue. Its wood paneling and soft-lit ambience
make it feel a bit more like an American or European place than something you'd find in Tokyo. English speaking staff, and fabulous food. Their hamburgers are gooood! In fact, they are SO good that they are OFFICIALLY endorsed by
the Smoke Benders.
Muriwui website
Muriwui events schedule page
Muriwui website map and contact info
Google map to Muriwui
Tokyo Gig Guide page for this event