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Get ready for Derringer Vol. 5

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Another clubbing event you’re not going to want to miss: Derringer Volume 5 held at Otamajaxy with plenty of fun home-grown DJ’s as well as some guests and visiting DJ’s. Looks like a fun night out on a hot summer night!

Date: Saturday, July 9th

Time: from 10pm ~ 5am

Price: Advanced: 2000 yen (1 Drink); Door: 2500 yen (1 Drink)

Location: Otamajaxy

Line-UP:

■Guest DJ■

三木祐司(TAILGATE / ZZ PRO. / T-SK.)
OONO&KAN(SOUNDS GOOD)

■DJ■
ZIN
SUNEO
TOMOHARU
KOTORA
Debug
虎鬼

■MC■
SUPER RHYME BROTHERS
Rism


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Start July off right with FRIENDS

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Once again, Kochi’s friendliest, house-y-est DJs are having a party for the good people of Kochi!  Come and stretch your legs now that this long rainy season is over!  The only way to beat this summer heat is by dancing the night away for only 1,000 yen.

To have a listen to the kind of music that will be played, check out DJ Miyazaki’s music page.

Date:  Saturday, July 2nd

Time:  from 9pm

Price: 1000 yen (no drink)

Location Name:  Otamajaxy

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Summer Jazz Festa! July 31st

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The streets, live houses and bars of Kochi will once again be filled with the sounds of two stepping drum rhythms, twanging bass, sweltering sax and a little honky-tonk, too.  Somehow the humidity of late July is the perfect setting for Kochi’s finest jazz musicians, and a few superstars from out of town.

So, for those of you who don’t know, here is the dealio.  Buy an access all areas pass from any Tsutaya (DVD rental and bookshop) in town for 2,500 yen.  This will get you one free drink and entry into all the venues for the night.  It is well worth the price!

details:

Date: July 31st (Sunday)
Time: 18:00 – 22:00
Venues and timetables:

Power of Music: Together for Japan

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Next Tuesday, June 6, there will be another great sounding charity event at Cafe’ de Blue for those affected by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in March–including artists from Miyagi prefecture.

Tickets can be reserved by sending an e-mail to info@quincymcqueen.com, however note that you will still pay at the door.

In your message, include full name, number of tickets, and your contact information, and they will send you a confirmation e-mail.

On the day of the event, anyone in your group should be able to get in at the cheaper price by saying the name of the person who made the reservation.

All proceeds for this event will be donated to the Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund via the Japanese Red Cross, used to cover the performance fees for the affected artists, and provide support for the affected fishery cooperative here in Kochi.

The main performer of the evening is a man from Miyagi Prefecture named Takuma Watanabe who goes by Combopiano.

Another group from Miyagi prefecture, Tadzio, will also be playing. While they look like sweet, quiet girls, they are ready to rock. Be ready for some hardcore metal from these nice young ladies.

In addition, there will also be a husband and wife flamenco guitar duet backed by Latin percussion. All three are originally from Kochi and have moved back. They run a music studio and are quite active in the Western Japan music scene.

Finally, there will also be a pianist performing from Takamatsu.

It will be a night of diverse, great music for a good cause. Please do your best to show up next Tuesday night and give your support. I’m not sure of ticket numbers, so please e-mail the ticket information to check availability.

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date:  Tuesday June 6

@:  Kochi:Cafe’de Blue

time:  doors @ 21:00

reserved price: 3,000yen+1Drink

door price:3,500yen+1Drink



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Event from DJ Consortium, S.P.A.Z.M: Faith

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S.P.A.Z.M. are a group of DJ’s here in Kochi who have done a number of collaboration parties with DJ’s from outside the prefecture.

They are having an interesting looking event on Sat., May 28 that you should be sure to check out.

For a taste of what the music will be like, check out Human Elements blog.

In addition, it seems like some other interesting things will be going on at the event.  For example, live painting by a local artist (hygge), and animation dance.

It will be another all night (10 PM – 5 AM) chance to shake it with the fine people of Kochi.

You can even buy tickets in advance from the event homepage!

So go out, make some friends, dance some good music (DNB, house, dubstep) and practice your Japanese lip reading at Faith on May 28!

details

location:  One Love

when:  may 28, 10 PM – 5 AM

moola: 1500 yen pre-sale / 2000 @ le door

SPECIAL GUEST：
DJ Velocity (HUMAN ELEMENTS/7Nine from TOKYO)
Key MC (Human Elements from Tokyo)
RESIDENT DJs： Mo’tzu, Higashikawa, Tsutusi, Fumiya Hijikata, Yam,
Culauti,ko-suke
HOST MC： Coffea
ADDITIONAL ACT：Kenko (Live paint/hygge),
はみだしサーブ(Animation dance), RISA(VJ), HINO(Lighting)


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harvey review: superstar dj. intimate club. 200 sweaty people. non-stop dancing

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Harvey came, he played and we…

danced, drank, cheered, and then danced some more.

This was a fantastic club night, Otamajaxy was packed from about 10 pm on Thursday may 5th.  It was a normal working day at the end of golden week, but that wasn’t going to stop anyone having a good time.

The ‘friends’ Djs kicked off the evening, Shunpey first, next up Yo-hey and then YutakaMiyazaki.  They set the the scene and got everyone ready for mr Harvey.  He did not disappoint.  From 1am – 6am, he mixed afrobeat, disco, house, funk, pop, and then some more disco.

The crowd lapped it up. We all enjoyed the music, the moving, the flow of tequila and each other’s company.

These ‘friends’ club nights have a fantstic atmosphere.  I mean, you really do feel like everyone’s bestist buddy a few hours into the night!  The next one will be at the end of June.  Watch this space!

And so at 6am, off went DJ Harvey to Tokyo.  He was playing the freaks festival to about 10,000 people the next day!

And the rest of us smiled our way home at daybreak

Thanks friends and thanks again DJ harvey.


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Party in the Park: May 8th

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Local Band, Neversearch’s guitar weilding hero, Brad is putting on another of his famous parties in the park!

On Sunday May 8th, Josei Koen, just north west of Kochi Castle will host bands of all shapes and sizes for your listening pleasure.

A donation of 1000 yen is recommended and then it’s up to you.  Come at 11am and pop in and out as you please! Or stay all day, drink a couple of beers in the lovely May sunshine.  The entertainment will continue on until about 4pm.  Make sure you stay for the legendary session at the end of the day!

The lineup will include…

Windbeat (you know us by now, right?!)

Neversearch (thunder from down under)

Hell Valley (not as heavy as they sound)

Hysteric Art Theatre (Highly reccomended high school band)

A Brass ensemble

Fool and loose (givin it some blues)

Kikuko (folk singer sogwriter)

AND MORE!

Come along, join the fun and soak in the sun!

 

 

 

 


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DJ HARVEY @ OTAMAJAXY: MAY 5th

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It’s time to experience DJ Harvey!

Harvey, one of the greatest DJs in the world is coming to OUR TOWN!

He will be playing at Otamajaxy, the local Kochi club on 5th May. And it is going to be an awesome night!

More info about Harvey…

DJ HARVEY, was born in Cambridge, England.

Now he is living in LA & Hawaii. His greatest loves are music & surfing.

In 1991 Harvey started getting recognised as a serious DJ when kicked off his his own night“MOIST”at the Gardening Club in London.

After MOIST ended,Harvey began playing at London’s mega-club,Ministry of Sound,where he later became resident on both Friday and Saturday.

This resulted in the 1996 release of his mix album”Late Night Sessions”

He has remixed a bunch of famous artists from Jamiroquai to The Junior Boys with a bit of Brand New Heavies thrown in!

So, are you interested in DJ HARVEY, now!?

 

The Party in Kochi. May 5th…

Recently, there has been a lot of tough news in Japan, and and life really feels unfair…

But Harvey says he wants to come to Japan to help bring a little light. A little joy.

The dance floor DJ HARVEY creates is for everyone and anyone.

He spins house, electro, disco, techno… and all his music is a celebration of love, life, friendship and unity…

So, come to Otamajaxy on May 5th, and share the love. It is going to be a night to remember!

More info

THE DETAILS

PLACE: Otamajaxy (click for map!)

TIME: 10pm – 5am

PRICE: (Ticket) 3,500 yen with one drink included.

Tickets available from Abundance store in the city.

or email friendskochi@gmail.com

UPDATE… ONLY 30 Tickets left! Get yours quick!

Tel: 088-884-5015

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WAYNO CHARITY LIVE April 27th

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Wayno, the feel-good, South American, rootsy, jazzy band will be playing in Kochi on April 27th.

Their music and members all originated in the Andes, from Chile to Peru. They have a strong connection to Japan and Kochi in particular. We are very lucky that the world music organisation in Kochi has been able to bring them down again this year!

So come to Culport on Wednesday April 27th
Doors open 18:30
Start 19:00
Cost 2,500 yen (3,000 yen on the door)
(500 yen for students)
Get your tickets from Culport Center

For a taster you can catch them on Earthday on the 24th, but this gig will be the real deal.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE NIGHT WILL GO TO THE VICTIMS OF THE TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE


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Candle Night: Kochi Bathed in Candlelight

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This amazing two day event in Nangoku has two faces–day and night–offering something for everyone. Whether you want art, music, good food, dancing, or just like seeing things burn, you don’t want to miss Candle Night.

An event for everyone

First of all, what will the event be like?  Well just head over to the event homepage to take a look at the pictures.

Looks beautiful, right?  The candle creator is called Mow Candles, and he has been making a variety of candles since 2007.  Since then, he has been adding the magic of candlelight to events all around Kochi, Japan.

Candle Night is an event to showcase his candles, and the art decoration will be led by design, photography, and video powerhouse, hygge.

day

Candles don’t do such a great job during the day, so the event organizers decided to make the showcase on food.  There will be a variety of food vendors to choose from.  Check out the event page for more details on who will be providing food.

The day time activities will have no kind of cover charge, so just go and enjoy the good food and atmosphere.  Oh, and why not buy some awesome candles?

night

When the sun goes down, you’re gonna need a ticket to stay.  Tickets are only a 1000 yen (elementary students are free), but there is a limited number.  Furthermore, you’ve gotta get one before April 28 from one of the cafes involved, or from the event organizers.  I’ve attached a picture down below with a google translated screen shot to save explanation time.

Sticking around for the night time transformation is a must.  So get your tickets.  If you have problems, comment below and someone will help you out.

The event space has different areas that you will want to move around and check out.  There will be outdoor music by DJ’s Suneo, U2K, and Eka.  There will also be a couple of garden/outdoor spaces lit up with candles.

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This event seriously looks awesome, and I’ve heard great things from people who have been in the past.  If you’ll be in Kochi, don’t miss it for anything!

where:  【hygge】デザイン×写真 (design and photography)

dates:  4/30 & 5/1

times:  Day  1:00 – 5:00;  Night  6:00 – 10:00

parking:  Hitoshi Nobu Temple (about 100 car capacity)

info:  info@hygge.in


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