May & June Gigs

Hello ... how are you doing?
Getting warmer here in Tokyo (tho' I'm not exactly there today).

Spring has been pretty disruptive (can't think of a better word here, sorry) but am gradually getting used to the changes around me.

Dropping a few lines about my performances in May & June.  I'll be mostly doing gigs in bars and clubs, more cozy and casual compared to the "live houses" with cover songs.
For the past three months, I've been adding one new song every time I do a gig and hope to continue this trend.  Hoping some of them become your favorite.  Also posting some photos from my gigs in April.

May 3, (Thurs) @Roppongi Brave Bar 19:50
National holiday in Japan
krystalcube holiday collection
Originals + jazz covers

Enjoy the lovely holiday night with a bit of
jazz here and there at the casual and cozy regular
venue of krystalcube.

May 26, (Sat) @Roppongi Brave Bar 20:20

"Chinjyu Oasis" event hosted by singer song writer, Tomorrow

Literally, Chinjyu means "rare beast", supposed to be funny representing the vast spectrum of artists and music genre, ranging from Japanese idol gal to authentic music appearing in the event.  Wonder if I'm one of them too.

krystalcube romantic collection
Originals + romantic music (??)

Exciting Saturday night event by the Chinju family.

June 2, (Sat) @Shimokitazawa BREATH 20:30

K&N Practice Voice, Soul Voice Collection No.5

- keep the faith- 

Event's one year anniversary, hosted by singer song writer

and music instructor, Ken-ichiro Yoshioka's music circle.  

Venue is a specialized music bar of The Beatles music.

Lively Saturday evening event where krystalcube performs 

about 40 min with Caramel and special guest guitarist, kaz.  Originals, The Beatles covers and possibly some bossa nova music 

with summer approaching.

While everything in life may not be perfect, I'm grateful for the time I am given to do music and having the opportunity to share it with you.

blessings to u, krystalcube

April Gigs

Time passes so quickly... cherry blossoms have finally started to bloom in Tokyo yesterday, about 5 days late than an average year.

Today, I've written a song called "Snowflakes in April"... strange title perhaps but in the North it happens, I hear. Perhaps, I may do this in my later gigs in April.

Spring is almost here...and gigs scheduled for April are:

April 3 (Tues) 19:10 @ Roppongi Brave Bar

One of krystalcube's regular and favorite venue.

Planning to do krystalcube's spring collection,

consisting of covers and originals.

April 23 (Mon) 17:30 @ Shibuya TAKEOFF 7

krystalcube collection 4: rebirth

Great acoustics live club in the heart of Shibuya.

This gig will be filmed for a June TV broadcast

so starting a bit early than usual. Original songs

scheduled to be performed.

And for some fun, sharing some photos from my

gigs in March... the one in the center bottom is from Mar 18, with funky acoustic guitarist KAZU Saito. In krystalcube's arm is "Kametaro", the turtle stuffed animal that the audience likes. To the very right, krystalcube performs at Shinjuku's Head Power singing "Freedom" on Mar 19. At the very top of the post, krystalcube singing with Caramel, her guitar.

love u all, krystalcube

March Gigs

My next gigs will be in March...
meanwhile I have some other musical commitments.
Allow me to give you a flavor of what's going on in March.
Lots of collaboration and new initiatives.

Mar. 10 (Sat) @Akasaka CrawfishStart: 18:00 krystalcube: 20:00
nice cozy live bar in heart of Akasaka
http://crawfish.jp/
K&N Practice Voice Soul Collection No. 4
organized by Keni-ichiro Yoshioka, singer song writer
*krystalcube will be joined by guest guitarist, KOUNO
*extended stage for 40 minutes *originals, jazz standards and more!
Tickets: Yen 2,000 + drinks

Mar. 18 (Sun.) @Shimokitazawa VOICE FACTORY
Start: 15:30 krystalcube 18:40
good acoustics LIVE HOUSE
Another Kingdom Label Event: Spring Sunday Song Festival
organized by Tomorrow, singer song writer
*krystalcube to collaborate with funky guitarist, KAZU Saito
*30 minutes stage
*originals, US & Japanese pops!
Tickets: Yen 2,300 + drinks

Mar. 19 (Mon.) @Shinjuku HEAD POWER 20:30
krystalcube collection No. 3Part of TV Show Filming Series
*all originals, new songs
*excellent acoustics and ambience
http: //headpower.syncl.jp
Tickets: Yen 2,500 + drink (Yen 500)

Mar. 27 (Tues) @Roppongi Brave Bar 21:30
krystalcube evening collection
*cozy and comfortable music bar in Roppongi
Charge: Yen 1,855 + drinks

Hope to see you somewhere!

February Gigs

Time flies...and one month is already gone!

Hard to believe, but surely real.

As I continue to write more songs, I have the pleasure of doing more gigs. In Feb., I am scheduled to do three, all in different locations and venues. JFYI, schedule follows:

1. Feb. 11 (Sat.) @Yokohama, Yamashina, 7pm

Chinju Park Event (sponsored by Tomorrow, Another Kingdom label)

krystalcube performs from around 7:10 pm.

This evening is especially a good one to visit with spectacular guest jazz musicians.

Venue is a Japanese style casual bar, izakaya. Yen 2,500 + drinks

2. Feb. 15 (Wed)@Roppongi, Brave Bar, 9:30pm

One of krystalcube's regular venues, planning to do a post Valentine's collection

Cozy little bar in Roppongi dedicated to music! Yen 1,855 + drinks

3. Feb. 22 (Wed)@Shinjuku, Head Power, 8:30 pm

Second time to perform at this venue; part of live recording series, this time for a FM radio show to be on air in April. Great acoustics and live ambience. Yen 2,500 + drinks

If you are in the vicinity, please drop by!

If not, you can always listen to some of krystalcube's songs here.

Songs can be purchased at www.cdbaby.com, amazon.com or on iTunes...

blessings to u, krystalcube

January : Gigs & Freedom Uploaded

It is pretty cold in Tokyo - snowed the day before yesterday.
I've done two gigs so far this year, one in Akasaka and another in Roppongi.

The next relatively larger one will be in Shinjuku this Friday, Jan. 27 from 9pm
at Head Power (live club since 1968). I will be concentrating purely on my
original songs with my guitar, (not guitarist) Caramel.

Also, I've uploaded one of my popular songs based on audience feedback,
"Freedom" on the following website.

Please click here or go to http://www.radioindy.com/krystalcube//audio.php.

The full song can be streamed for FREE! It's an atypical song for
krystalcube, more inclined toward rock pop.

When we're so confined in organizations and our little worlds, we forget the
freedom that we have within ourselves. The song is just a reminder of it so you can live your life.

Please enjoy!

blessings to u, krystalcube

Happy New Year

Are you ready?
So here we are at 2012!

Wishing each and every one of you
a happy, prosperous and peaceful year.

krystalcube, together with Caramel,
would like to continue to create and deliver original music to make
you happier.

blessings to u, krystalcube

Merry Christmas with always christmas

All of my gigs went quite well this year...

one more to go on Dec. 28th!

Thank you for all your support this year. I'm really pleased to advise that I've uploaded my first Christmas song, "always christmas", here.

Please listen :) and download for FREE.

"always christmas" is the title and it was written during the hottest month in Tokyo in August. I really needed a break then but didn't have the luxury so ended up writing about "holidays" and being with "you". Here, "you" can mean family, lovers, and any one who is significant to you.

Allow me to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a spectacular new year 2012!

Blessings to u, krystalcube