MARCH 2013 LIVE PERFORMANCES by SAMM BENNETT & his various GROUPS
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This month, Samm has shows on...
FRI 3/1 SAT 3/2 SUN 3/3 FRI 3/8 SAT 3/16 TUE 3/19 SUN 3/24 TUE 3/26 THU 3/28 FRI 3/29 SUN 3/31 scroll down for details... |
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 3/1, 2 and 3 : Samm w/ Umezu Kazutoki
plus special musical guests, in the newly reunited THIRD PERSON!
at Valentine Drive, Nagoya, Japan
『Third Person 名古屋3DAYS＠valentinedrive』
Third Person：サム・ベネット (vo,per）梅津和時(sax,cl)
■3月1日（金）今池valentinedrive
共演）臼井康浩gt、竜巻太郎dr
18:30開場 19:30開演
■3月2日（土）今池valentinedrive
共演）小埜涼子sax、石渡岬tp
18:00開場 19:00開演
■3月3日（日）今池valentinedrive
共演）黒田かなでvln、依田拓per
18:00開場 19:00開演
全日とも前売2800円 当日3300円
＊通し券あり 7000円(予約）
〒464-0850
愛知県名古屋市千種区今池1-9-3 西今池ビルB1
問：052-733-3365
http://valentinedrive.com/
『Third Person 名古屋3DAYS＠valentinedrive』
Third Person：サム・ベネット (vo,per）梅津和時(sax,cl)
■3月1日（金）今池valentinedrive
共演）臼井康浩gt、竜巻太郎dr
18:30開場 19:30開演
■3月2日（土）今池valentinedrive
共演）小埜涼子sax、石渡岬tp
18:00開場 19:00開演
■3月3日（日）今池valentinedrive
共演）黒田かなでvln、依田拓per
18:00開場 19:00開演
全日とも前売2800円 当日3300円
＊通し券あり 7000円(予約）
〒464-0850
愛知県名古屋市千種区今池1-9-3 西今池ビルB1
問：052-733-3365
http://valentinedrive.com/
FRI 3/8 : Samm Bennett SOLO
at Cafe Kick, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
admission: two drink tickets purchase (1000 yen total)
This promises to be a whimsical evening of fun and decidedly unpretentious sonic play, with a focus on... toys. Samm will be using
an assortment of toys and unusual sound gadgets to accompany some of his more offbeat wordplay: if you want to see Samm doing something new and unexpected, you should come to this one! Also on the bill (opening and closing the evening) is Holly Lanasolyluna (see photo below!). Holly is newly arrived in Tokyo via Barcelona, Lagos and other far-flung corners of the globe. She'll be performing with toys and
such as well. Playtime! You can check out a video of one of Holly's
recent Tokyo shows here at YouTube.
Cafe Kick information - Cafe Kick Facebook page - Map to Cafe Kick
at Cafe Kick, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
admission: two drink tickets purchase (1000 yen total)
This promises to be a whimsical evening of fun and decidedly unpretentious sonic play, with a focus on... toys. Samm will be using
an assortment of toys and unusual sound gadgets to accompany some of his more offbeat wordplay: if you want to see Samm doing something new and unexpected, you should come to this one! Also on the bill (opening and closing the evening) is Holly Lanasolyluna (see photo below!). Holly is newly arrived in Tokyo via Barcelona, Lagos and other far-flung corners of the globe. She'll be performing with toys and
such as well. Playtime! You can check out a video of one of Holly's
recent Tokyo shows here at YouTube.
Cafe Kick information - Cafe Kick Facebook page - Map to Cafe Kick
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SAT 3/16 : w/ Rambling Steve Gardner
and band
at What the Dickens, Ebisu, Tokyo
Samm will be providing the percussive bump and bounce for the raucous, roots-blues stylings of the fabulous Steve Gardner, a Mississippi native who somehow wound up in the wilds of Tokyo, where he is the city's most celebrated (not to mention authentic) purveyor of the country blues. Steve's shows are always big fun, and this one will be no exception! Rounding out the group will be Forrest Mitchell Nelson on bass and Robert Moreau on mandolin.
What the Dickens website - Google map to What the Dickens - Steve Gardner website
and band
at What the Dickens, Ebisu, Tokyo
Samm will be providing the percussive bump and bounce for the raucous, roots-blues stylings of the fabulous Steve Gardner, a Mississippi native who somehow wound up in the wilds of Tokyo, where he is the city's most celebrated (not to mention authentic) purveyor of the country blues. Steve's shows are always big fun, and this one will be no exception! Rounding out the group will be Forrest Mitchell Nelson on bass and Robert Moreau on mandolin.
What the Dickens website - Google map to What the Dickens - Steve Gardner website
TUE 3/19 Samm Bennett SOLO
as part of a top evening of musical entertainment
featuring the fabulous Icon Girl Pistols
at NOB, Shibuya
open: 19:30 - start: 19:50
¥2,500 (NOMIHODAI - All You Can Drink!)
¥1,500 (1drink included)
This gig will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Icon Girl Pistols. They are a killing little three-piece unit: tight, punchy, rocking, multinational... highly recommended! And if you don't already know the venue NOB, you should! Very friendly little place, and so conveniently located in Shibuya, just down the hill from On Air East and West, or just around the corner from Starbucks and Bunkamura, depending on which direction you're coming from. The nomihodai deal can't be beat, and there's usually cheap and satisfying food on offer as well. Check 'em out!
First act up PLAYFIGHT: 20:00 to 20:30 - Second set: Samm from 20:50 to 21:30 - last up : Icon Girl Pistols
NOB website - map to NOB (from NOB website) - Tokyo Gig Guide page for NOB - Facebook event page
as part of a top evening of musical entertainment
featuring the fabulous Icon Girl Pistols
at NOB, Shibuya
open: 19:30 - start: 19:50
¥2,500 (NOMIHODAI - All You Can Drink!)
¥1,500 (1drink included)
This gig will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Icon Girl Pistols. They are a killing little three-piece unit: tight, punchy, rocking, multinational... highly recommended! And if you don't already know the venue NOB, you should! Very friendly little place, and so conveniently located in Shibuya, just down the hill from On Air East and West, or just around the corner from Starbucks and Bunkamura, depending on which direction you're coming from. The nomihodai deal can't be beat, and there's usually cheap and satisfying food on offer as well. Check 'em out!
First act up PLAYFIGHT: 20:00 to 20:30 - Second set: Samm from 20:50 to 21:30 - last up : Icon Girl Pistols
NOB website - map to NOB (from NOB website) - Tokyo Gig Guide page for NOB - Facebook event page
Shimizu Hiroshi's setup at the recent Percussion SounShift event
SUN 3/24 : the Metaphors
at Bitches Brew, Yokohama
19:00 open / 20:00 start • ¥2000 (w/drink)
Yes, friends, once again it's the clattering, rattletrap rhythm boys of Tokyo/Yokohama: Samm Bennett, Marcos Fernandes and Hiroshi Shimizu, bringing their monumentally stitched-together beats and spontaneous blues songification into your hungry earholes! If you don't know the Metaphors, check 'em out HERE.
Tokyo Gig Guide page for Bitches Brew (map, directions, etc)
Facebook event page (let us know if you're coming!)
Google map to Bitches Brew
Directions: take the west exit from Hakuraku station (Tokyu Toyoko-sen). Left on the "shoutengai" (shopping street), go down the street and then left between two pachinko parlors. Bitches Brew on your left.
at Bitches Brew, Yokohama
19:00 open / 20:00 start • ¥2000 (w/drink)
Yes, friends, once again it's the clattering, rattletrap rhythm boys of Tokyo/Yokohama: Samm Bennett, Marcos Fernandes and Hiroshi Shimizu, bringing their monumentally stitched-together beats and spontaneous blues songification into your hungry earholes! If you don't know the Metaphors, check 'em out HERE.
Tokyo Gig Guide page for Bitches Brew (map, directions, etc)
Facebook event page (let us know if you're coming!)
Google map to Bitches Brew
Directions: take the west exit from Hakuraku station (Tokyu Toyoko-sen). Left on the "shoutengai" (shopping street), go down the street and then left between two pachinko parlors. Bitches Brew on your left.
TUE 3/26 : TRIO
with Masahico Shimaji and Chris Koh
at Apollo, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
admission: 1000 yen music charge
open: 19:30 - start: 20:00
Samm will be on drum kit for this improvisational sound meeting with bassist Masahico Shimaji and violinist Chris Koh.
Apollo website -- Google map to Apollo
with Masahico Shimaji and Chris Koh
at Apollo, Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
admission: 1000 yen music charge
open: 19:30 - start: 20:00
Samm will be on drum kit for this improvisational sound meeting with bassist Masahico Shimaji and violinist Chris Koh.
Apollo website -- Google map to Apollo
THU 3/28 : with Morgan Fisher
as part of Morgan's Organ # 100
at Super Deluxe, Azabu-Juban/Roppongi, Tokyo
As many Tokyoites know, keyboardist Morgan Fisher has an ongoing monthly concert series at Super Deluxe where he showcases any number of amazing vintage electronic keyboards from his extensive personal collection. Well, this upcoming one will be the 100th in the series, and also... the LAST! I'm honored to have Morgan ask me to take part in this one (it's normally his solo show) and extra thrilled that we'll also be joined by the amazing Keeda Oikawa, who will be doing live painting (her stuff is captivating and truly musical) throughout the evening as well. Don't miss it!
Super Deluxe website
as part of Morgan's Organ # 100
at Super Deluxe, Azabu-Juban/Roppongi, Tokyo
As many Tokyoites know, keyboardist Morgan Fisher has an ongoing monthly concert series at Super Deluxe where he showcases any number of amazing vintage electronic keyboards from his extensive personal collection. Well, this upcoming one will be the 100th in the series, and also... the LAST! I'm honored to have Morgan ask me to take part in this one (it's normally his solo show) and extra thrilled that we'll also be joined by the amazing Keeda Oikawa, who will be doing live painting (her stuff is captivating and truly musical) throughout the evening as well. Don't miss it!
Super Deluxe website
FRI 3/29 : Samm Benett solo
and many others (and you?)
at DRUNK POETS SEE GOD, vol. 3
at Bar Gari Gari, Ikenoue, Tokyo
飛田ビルB1, ２−４５−９
open/start 19:00
admission: only 500 yen, plus one drink!
This will be the third installment of this (usually) monthly event. Samm and co-hosts Sorcha Chisholm and Frank Spignese are happy to be presenting poets and spoken-word performers in a relaxed and supportive setting. Samm has been providing some instantaneous musical accompaniment to some of the performers, and all are welcome to request a bit of improvised sonic background for your expounding and proclaiming! Or, just get up there and do your word thing unaccompanied, as you like! Seize the mic!
Tokyo Gig Guide page for Gari Gari (includes map)
Bar Gari Gari website
Facebook page for this event (let us know if you're coming!)
Note: Bar Gari Gari is so close to the station that it's almost funny. If you take the elevator down from Ikenoue Station (Keio Inokashira line) Gari Gari will be immediately visible when the elevator door opens. You could make it from the station to the venue
in a TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR and stay virtually dry as a bone. Yes, friends, it's that close. Wonders never cease. Ikenoue Station is only five stops past Shibuya (on the local), and one stop past Shimokitazawa.
and many others (and you?)
at DRUNK POETS SEE GOD, vol. 3
at Bar Gari Gari, Ikenoue, Tokyo
飛田ビルB1, ２−４５−９
open/start 19:00
admission: only 500 yen, plus one drink!
This will be the third installment of this (usually) monthly event. Samm and co-hosts Sorcha Chisholm and Frank Spignese are happy to be presenting poets and spoken-word performers in a relaxed and supportive setting. Samm has been providing some instantaneous musical accompaniment to some of the performers, and all are welcome to request a bit of improvised sonic background for your expounding and proclaiming! Or, just get up there and do your word thing unaccompanied, as you like! Seize the mic!
Tokyo Gig Guide page for Gari Gari (includes map)
Bar Gari Gari website
Facebook page for this event (let us know if you're coming!)
Note: Bar Gari Gari is so close to the station that it's almost funny. If you take the elevator down from Ikenoue Station (Keio Inokashira line) Gari Gari will be immediately visible when the elevator door opens. You could make it from the station to the venue
in a TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR and stay virtually dry as a bone. Yes, friends, it's that close. Wonders never cease. Ikenoue Station is only five stops past Shibuya (on the local), and one stop past Shimokitazawa.
SUN 3/31 : Communists From Outer Space
as part of the monthly OBAKE YASHIKI series
at Bar Gari Gari, Ikenoue, Tokyo
It's the return of the Space Commies!
Don't know this band?
Check it out!
Here's the evening's lineup in full:
7:00-7:30: Muimuitiki
7:45-8:15: The Fists of Danny Pike
8:30-9:00: 人魂
9:15-9:45: Dark Law
10:00-10:30: Communists from Outer Space
Tokyo Gig Guide page for Gari Gari (includes map)
Bar Gari Gari website
Note: Bar Gari Gari is so close to the station that it's almost funny. If you take the elevator down from Ikenoue Station (Keio Inokashira line) Gari Gari will be immediately visible when the elevator door opens. You could make it from the station to the venue
in a TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR and stay virtually dry as a bone. Yes, friends, it's that close. Wonders never cease. Ikenoue Station is only five stops past Shibuya (on the local), and one stop past Shimokitazawa.