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With Japanese drums at the foundation of its world fusion mix, On Ensemble takes the ancient instruments of taiko into new realms. Infusing the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica, On Ensemble’s unique sound has been praised as “completely original and brilliantly conceived.” Modern Drummer magazine calls On Ensemble “an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums.”
On Ensemble’s four members, Masato Baba, Kristofer Bergstrom, Shoji Kameda and Kelvin Underwood are individually recognized as leading artists in their field. Sought after as teachers, workshop leaders, composers and performers, On Ensemble members have been featured in the music of the hit TV show “Heroes”, in the David Mamet movie “Redbelt” and performing with Stevie Wonder at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. As On Ensemble they combine their study and deep appreciation of tradition with equally formative experiences as DJs, electronic music producers, Jazz drummers, and rock bassists to create a repertoire of ground-breaking music.
From outdoor festivals and concert halls to gymnasiums and classrooms, On Ensemble has shared its unique music and outreach programs with audiences throughout the United States and Japan. After a debut concert in northern Japan and its first western-US tour in the spring of 2002, the group received the Duane Ebata Memorial Fund Award, “in support and recognition of emerging artists of promise who are furthering the development of Asian Pacific American performing arts.”
In 2005, On Ensemble released its first studio album “Dust and Sand” to critical acclaim. The independently produced album spent several months on the New Age Reporter charts reaching as high as number three in October of 2005 and continues to enjoy national airplay. In 2006, the ensemble released its first DVD “Neiro”. In 2007 the ensemble released their first live CD and their second DVD “Live at the Cerritos Center”. In 2009 On Ensemble released its second criticially acclaimed studio album “Ume in the Middle”.
Constantly looking for new ways to utilize taiko, On Ensemble seeks out collaborations with adventurous artists. In 2006, the ensemble spent a week in Montreal developing and performing “Project GO” with multi-talented percussionist, Patrick Graham. In 2007, On Ensemble combined forces with Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble to present SYTE/ON: TAIKOx2 to a sold-out house at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. In the same year, On Ensemble collaborated with renowned choral-music composer, Eric Whitacre, to develop and perform the world-premiere musical, “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” to great critical acclaim. In March of 2009, On Ensemble presented a concert with taiko master, Kenny Endo, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
For all of their avant-garde musical explorations, On Ensemble is supported by one of Japan’s most important traditional-culture bearers, Miyamoto Unosuke Shoten, instrument maker to the emperor of Japan. This support empowers On Ensemble to utilize authentic, rare Japanese instruments in its fearless exploration of taiko.
Member biographies
Masato (Maz) Baba
Born into a musical family, Maz started playing taiko at age 6 under the tutelage of his parents and professional taiko players, Russel Baba and Jeanne Mercer. In his twenty-four years of studying, performing, and teaching, Maz has become one of the most respected taiko players in North America. He has toured the United States, Japan, Macau, and Germany and has recorded with many of North America’s leading taiko artists. He was featured in the David Mamet film “Redbelt” and lends his talents as Musical Director to “TAIKOPROJECT: (re)generation” a multimedia theatre production. Maz is also sought after as a teacher and workshop leader and serves as lead instructor to several Los Angeles-based taiko groups.
Kristofer Bergstrom
Kris began his taiko career as a member, composer, and leader of the university group, Stanford Taiko. He then spent 3 years in Japan where he studied and performed traditional dance within the Wakayagi school, kumidaiko with Nihon Taiko Dojo, and nagauta shamisen with Kineya Katsuyukie, one of the world’s most respected shamisen players. An artist of many talents, Kris maintains an active teaching schedule of taiko technique, turntable scratching, and shamisen, and currently serves as mentor to a small group of dedicated apprentices. In 2008 Kris received his natori (professional stage name) for nagauta shamisen from the Kineya School where he is known as Kineya Katsukoujyu. He is one of only a handful of musicians in the United States who have achieved this status.
Shoji Kameda
Shoji started playing taiko at the age of 8 and has played continuously since. In 2006 he was selected through a highly competitive process as an Asian Pacific Performance Exchange fellow, collaborating with master artists from the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the USA. He produced On Ensemble’s critically acclaimed CD “Dust and Sand” and composed an original score for “Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story”, Audience Award winner for Best Documentary at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival. In 2007 Shoji was invited to Malaysia as a guest artist for “Qadim” a production at the Nation Arts Academy. He was featured in the music of the hit NBC TV show “Heroes” performed with Stevie Wonder at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and continues to tour and record with the Grammy nominated Jazz fusion band Hiroshima.
Kelvin Underwood
Born in North Carolina, Kelvin’s musical journey began with a drum set and two understanding parents. At age 19, Kelvin was recruited by Tagayasu Den to join the world-famous taiko group, Ondekoza. As a member of Ondekoza he has performed in some of the worlds most prestigious stages including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall. After touring internationally for four hears, Kelvin returned to the US to enroll at Berklee College of Music, where he graduated with a degree in Professional Music. He has collaborated with electronic-instrument-maker Sudhu Tewari to produce “Meidoko: Unearth” and has studied the Brazilian martial art Capoeira. Currently living in Ashland, Oregon, Kelvin teaches taiko and drum set and is an active solo artist
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Performance quotes and reviews
“… a bit like progressive rocker Beck in that way, taking a familiar sound and reinterpreting it for a new generation.”
Taiko In Transition
Alex Isao Herbach, Staff Writer, Rafu Shimpo – Los Angeles Japanese Daily News, Friday June 29, 2007
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“This is one of the most innovative and musically fresh groups ever to take the stage in the big hall (Cerrios Center for the Performing Arts)…”
Taking Taiko and Cerritos to Another Level
Glen Creason, CerritosInk, March 5, 2007
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“Their work combines 21st century experimental sound with centuries-old Noh and Kabuki music… With the combination of ancient drum rhythm and the scratching on a turntable, the piece was a mix of old and new that took one from a primeval place to a contemporary dance floor. The combination was a great mix, technically precise, and the unique sound was delightful to hear.”
The Beat Goes On at the Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival
Brenda Knepper, AllAboutJazz, October 19, 2005
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CD quotes and reviews
“Mashing Japanese taiko drumming, Central Asian throat-signing, American hip-hop and international electronica into a sonic blender, Los Angeles-based quartet On Ensemble has carved out a peculiar niche next to experimentalists as different as Sigur Ros, Tortoise and The Cinematic Orchestra. On Ensemble’s most recent effort, Ume in the Middle, is an interesting hybrid that should appeal equally to fusion aficionados and left-fielders in search of something stranger than the average jazz-hop fare found on indie labels like Ninja Tune. Coupled with the band’s educational outreach, taiko is quickly finding a home in schools as well as headphones.”
Scott Thill, Underwire the Wired Magazine Blog
June 2009
“The Los Angeles band is actually a taiko group that plays the traditional Japanese drumming style (as well as throat singing and bamboo flute) at a high level of musicianship and mixes it with current sounds and styles, like DJ scratching and crazy cyncopation. The results are noisy and arty, with sounds that range from meditative to happy, and resemble electro-tinged theater soundtrack music…”
Eric Nakamura, Giant Robot Magazine
May 2009
“Truly interesting and innovative stuff. On Ensemble is the quartet consisting of Masato Baba, Kristofer Bergstrom, Shoji Kameda, and Kelvin Underwood. These four individuals are heavily integrated into the world of music with hefty connections as far as the arm can reach. They are well-respected teachers, workshop leaders, and composers as well as performers. Ume In The Middle is a beautifully packaged album featuring a die cut front insert as well as a clear plastic sleeve that caresses the jewel case. The exquisite packaging is a perfect fit for the music contained within. Ume features nine tracks full of boundless imagination. Some of the tracks are surprisingly accessible while others are rather progressive and spontaneous. Instead of going for one style or sound, these folks apparently just let their imagination run wild. The results…are intriguing and strangely hypnotic… After hearing too many generic pop bands, this one comes across like a cool blast of fresh air…”
LMNOP Review Staff, LMNOP.com
April 2009
“On Ensemble is an exciting taiko ensemble looking at new ways to apply traditional Japanese drums… Be it English lyrics, throat singing, melodically rhythmic koto passages, traditional flutes, or electronic manipulation, the exciting range of taiko drums solidly supports the pieces. From the deep tones of the largest taiko to the intricate patterns of the shime daiko the compositions are interesting with plenty of exciting drumming.”
Martin Patmos, Modern Drummer Magazine
April 2006
“Their music incorporates the explosive drama of Japanese taiko drums, dazzling percussion, bristling electronics and World music themes. There are a number of surprising interpretive vocals on the album that keeps the music fresh and exciting… assures a standing ovation (at least from me) for the group.”
RJ Lannan, New Age Reporter
December 30, 2005
“With their latest release, Dust and Sand, On Ensemble propel the art form into mesmerizing territory with a swirling amalgamation of flutes, koto, turntables, and Tuvan throat singing astride propulsive poly-rhythmic drum patterns. The result is an album that is completely original and brilliantly conceived…”
Brian Moore, TransformOnline
November 2005
“Using traditional taiko (Japanese drum) music as a springboard for their contemporary world fusion mix, On Ensemble beautifully combines folk, jazz and rock into a tightly-woven fabric making full use of acoustic potential before adding tasteful electronic colors. Their music has a calm and meditative center about it- there is a steadiness, a wholesome, humble beauty that journeys inward for more variety as opposed to adding on ideas from the outside. Featuring both instrumental tracks and those with vocals, their innovative vocabulary bends and refreshes the imagination.”
CDBaby.com Editor’s Pick
August 2005
Presenter quotes
“On Ensemble and Patrick Graham were, without a doubt, the most successful performance in the history of The Loft.”
Todd Roach, Director
The Loft, Brattleboro, Vermont
“On Ensemble’s performances for the Music Center were a grand success! I wholeheartedly recommend the work of this exciting company and look forward to bringing them back for a return engagement.”
Barbara Leonard, Artistic Dirctor
Music Center Education, Los Angeles, CA
“On Ensemble is an amazing group of artists who are performing some of the most innovative taiko compositions today.”
Johnny Mori, Producing Director for Performing Arts
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Los Angeles CA
“The members of On Ensemble did a phenomenal job, especially during the matinee for grades K-6, in educating the audience on taiko history and sparking an interest in collaborative music making. We were very fortunate to have On Ensemble share their innovative compositions with our community – it was an honor to work with such passionate musicians and truly kind people.”
Courtney M. Hiatt, Media and PAC Series Manager
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
“… it is my pleasure to recommend the On Ensemble’s work to music presenters and festivals that you might approach for future collaboration and presentation. The project that we presented was extraordinary from start to finish… Congratulations, thanks again, and I highly recommend your work to those interested in hybrid New Music projects and Taiko drumming.”
Richard Simas, Artistic Director
Theatre La Chapelle, Montreal, Canada
“Students and teachers alike were energized by your outstanding presentation of traditional taiko drumming interwoven with world music sounds. Their enthusiasm carried over to a full audience turnout for our public performance. So many of our students brought their families to see and hear you again. This is the ultimate compliment to your wholehearted effort for our school assemblies.”
Terry Yagura, Executive Director
Arts for the Schools, Tahoe Vista, CA
“… a young, Taiko-rooted ensemble that has gained considerable recognition through its work in our local Japanese-American community. For anyone considering presenting this ensemble, we can recommend them highly. They were very professional in their dealings with our promotion and production staff, were pleasant to work with during the performance and, most important, gave us a great show.”
Michael Alexander, Executive/Artistic Director,
Grand Performances, Los Angeles, CA
“The standing ovations at the end of the finales together were truly well earned and reflected the visceral excitement that your work generated from the audiences. Your performance was truly a powerful vision of the future potential of taiko and you are four of the most talented young taiko performers in North America.”
Rick Shiomi, Artistic Director Theater Mu, Minneapolis MN
Performance history
2001
Aug 09 Debut Concert, Hakodate, Japan
2002
Jun 15 Kenneth Ford Theater, Weed, CA
Jun 23 Pacific Northwest Taiko Festival, Vancouver, BC
Jun 29 Japan America Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
2003
Mar 03 Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford, CA
Mar 14 Vineyard Elementary, Templeton, CA*
Mar 25 Templeton Elementary, Templeton CA*
Apr 01 Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival, USC, CA
Jun 14 Kenneth Ford Theater, Weed, CA
Jun 15 Historic Ashland Armory, Ashland, OR
Aug 01 2003 North American Taiko Conference, Sacramento, CA
Aug 02 Sacramento Community Center Theater, Sacramento, CA
Aug 22 Far East Festival of Music, California Plaza, CA
Dec 07 City of Brea, Curtis Theater, Brea, CA
Dec 13 Southern Theater, Minneapolis, MN
Dec 14 Southern Theater, Minneapolis, MN
2004
Feb 05 UCR Senryu Taiko, Riverside, CA*
Feb 06 Performance Lab, Riverside, CA
Mar 12 ON ’04 : HATSUNE, Los Angeles, CA
Mar 28 Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational, Stanford, CA*
Mar 29 Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational, Stanford, CA*
Mar 30 Intercollegiate Taiko Invitational, Stanford, CA*
Jun 26 St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, St. Louis, MO*
Jun 27 St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, St. Louis, MO*
Jun 28 St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, St. Louis, MO*
Jul 18 UC Riverside Music by the Tower, Riverside, CA
Sep 18 Sanoma Taiko Camp, Sanoma, CA*
Dec 03 Works In Progress ’04, Santa Monica, CA
2005
Feb 11 Performances to Grow On, Ojai CA*
Feb 12 Pan Asian Music Festival, Stanford, CA
Feb 13 Stanford Taiko, Stanford, CA*
Mar 08 Performances to Grow On, Ojai CA*
Mar 09 Performances to Grow On, Ojai CA*
Mar 15 Performances to Grow On, Ojai CA*
Mar 16 Performances to Grow On, Ojai CA*
Mar 18 Performances to Grow On, Ojai CA*
Mar 20 Spring Taiko Intensive, Los Angeles, CA*
Mar 21 Spring Taiko Intensive, Los Angeles, CA*
Mar 22 Spring Taiko Intensive, Los Angeles, CA*
Mar 23 Spring Taiko Intensive, Los Angeles, CA*
Mar 24 Spring Taiko Intensive, Los Angeles, CA*
Mar 25 Spring Taiko Intensive, Los Angeles, CA*
Apr 09 In to In Thinking Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 18 Madrid Theater, Canoga Park, CA
May 11 Arts for the Schools, Tahoe, CA*
May 12 Arts for the Schools, Tahoe, CA*
May 13 Arts for the Schools, Tahoe, CA*
Jun 07 Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA*
Jun 08 Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA*
Jun 16 ON : ’05 NEIRO, Santa Monica, CA
Jun 17 ON : ’05 NEIRO, Santa Monica, CA
Jul 11 Summer Taiko Institute, Los Angeles, CA*
Jul 14 2005 North American Taiko Conference, JANM, Los Angeles, CA*
Jul 15 2005 North American Taiko Conference, JANM, Los Angeles, CA*
Jul 16 2005 North American Taiko Conference, JANM, Los Angeles, CA*
Aug 13 Ford Amphitheater, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 15 Guadalupe Community Center, Canoga, CA*
Aug 17 Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Sep 16 Performances to Grow On, Ojai, CA*
Sep 22 Performances to Grow On, Ojai, CA*
Sep 24 Watts Tower Day of the Drum, Watts, CA
Sep 25 World Festival of Sacred Music, Canoga Park, CA
Oct 28 Performances to Grow On, Ojai, CA*
Nov 10 Performances to Grow On, Ojai, CA*
Dec 17 Japan America Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Dec 18 Works in Progress ’05, Santa Monica, CA
2006
Jan 03 Pasadena Food Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Jan 06 First Fridays, Los Angeles, CA
Jan 18 Pasadena Pops, Pasadena, CA*
Jan 19 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Jan 20 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Jan 21 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Jan 22 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Jan 23 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Feb 09 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Feb 10 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Feb 11 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Feb 12 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Feb 13 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Feb 15 Pasadena Pops, Pasadena, CA*
Feb 21 Pasadena Pops, Pasadena, CA*
Feb 22 Pasadena Pops, Pasadena, CA*
Mar 10 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Mar 11 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Mar 12 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Mar 13 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Mar 31 ON ’06 : ROUROU, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 01 ON ’06 : ROUROU, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 09 Stanford Taiko Workshops, Stanford, CA*
Apr 10 Stanford Taiko Workshops, Stanford, CA*
Apr 21 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Apr 22 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Apr 23 Hinode Taiko Residency, Winnipeg, MB*
Apr 28 Zenshin Taiko Workshops, Maui, HI*
Apr 29 Zenshin Taiko Workshops, Maui, HI*
Apr 30 Zenshin Taiko Workshops, Maui, HI*
May 02 Zenshin Taiko Workshops, Maui, HI*
May 01 Zenshin Taiko Workshops, Maui, HI*
May 11 Project GO, Montreal, QC
May 12 Project GO, Montreal, QC
May 13 Project GO, Montreal, QC
May 14 Arashi Daiko Workshops, Montreal, QC*
Jun 24 Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Maui, HI
Jun 27 Taiko Center of the Pacific Workshops, Honolulu, HI*
Jun 28 Hilo Taiko Residency, Hilo, HI*
Jun 29 Hilo Taiko Residency, Hilo, HI*
Jul 09 Descanso Gardens, La Canada, CA
Sep 16 W.M. Keck Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA
Sep 24 Japanese Gardens, Pasadena, CA
Oct 14 Capoeira Arts Cafe, Berkeley, CA
Nov 07 Denver Taiko Workshops, Denver, CO*
Nov 10 Residency Activities, Manitowoc, WI*
Nov 11 Capitol Civic Center, Manitowoc, WI
Nov 12 Chicago Area Taiko Workshops, Chicago IL*
Nov 14 Lawrence University, Appleton, WI*
Dec 16 Family Fun Day, Los Angeles, CA
2007
Jan 05 Maui Taiko Camp, Maui, HI*
Jan 06 Maui Taiko Camp, Maui, HI*
Jan 07 Maui Taiko Camp, Maui, HI*
Jan 13 Works In Progress ’07, Santa Monica, CA
Jan 19 College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA
Mar 02 Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Cerritos, CA
Mar 08 Faith Jam, Los Angeles, CA
Mar 22 Performances to Grow On, Ojai, CA*
Apr 12 Unknown Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 14 In to In Thinking Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 17 University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
May 04 Asian Pacific Islander Celebration, Santa Monica, CA
May 20 Juneau Jazz and Classics, Juneau, AK
May 21 Juneau Residency Activities, Juneau, AK*
May 22 Juneau Residency Activities, Juneau, AK*
May 30 KAME WATA KURA BABA, Los Angeles, CA
Jun 28 ON ’07 : UKIYO, Santa Monica, CA
Jun 29 ON ’07 : UKIYO, Santa Monica, CA
Jun 30 ON ’07 : UKIYO, Santa Monica, CA
Jul 01 ON ’07 :UKIYO, Santa Monica, CA
Jul 04 World One Festival, El Cerrito, CA
Jul 07 Big! World! Fun!, Los Angeles, CA
Jul 19 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 20 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 21 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 22 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 26 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 27 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 28 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Jul 29 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 01 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 02 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 03 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 04 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 05 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 08 North American Taiko Conference, Seattle, WA*
Aug 08 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 09 North American Taiko Conference, Seattle, WA*
Aug 09 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 10 North American Taiko Conference, Seattle, WA*
Aug 10 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 11 North American Taiko Conference, Seattle, WA*
Aug 11 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 12 North American Taiko Conference, Seattle, WA*
Aug 12 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 15 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 16 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 17 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 18 Remo Drum Days, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 18 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 19 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 22 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 23 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 24 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 25 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 26 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 29 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 30 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Aug 31 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Sep 01 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Sep 02 Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings, Pasadena, CA
Sep 15 Japan America Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Nov 03 Vox Ferma, Los Angeles, CA
Nov 04 Vox Ferma, Los Angeles, CA
Nov 12 Human Rights Watch Voices, Los Angeles, CA
2008
Jan 03 Kaminari Taiko Workshop, Las Vegas, NV*
Jan 04 Denver Taiko Workshp, Denver, CO*
Jan 05 St. Louis Taiko Workshop, St. Louis, MO*
Jan 06 Icho Mame Taiko Workshop, Oberlin, OH*
Jan 07 Inner Truth Taiko Workshop, Toronto, ON*
Jan 08 Manhattan Taiko Workshop, New York, NY*
Jan 11 The Loft, Brattleboro, VT
Jan 12 APAP Conference Showcases, New York, NY
Jan 13 APAP Conference Showcases, New York, NY
Jan 14 APAP Conference Showcases, New York, NY
Jan 15 Shofuso Taiko Workshop, Philadelphia, PA*
Jan 16 Shofuso Taiko Workshop, Philadelphia, PA*
Jan 17 Ho Daiko Workshop, Seabrook, NJ*
Jan 20 St. Louis Taiko Workshop, St. Louis, MO*
Jan 21 Denver Taiko Workshp, Denver, CO*
Jan 22 Kaminari Taiko Workshop, Las Vegas, NV*
Feb 04 Performances to Grow On, Oxnard, CA*
Feb 05 Performances to Grow On, Oxnard, CA*
Feb 08 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 09 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 10 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 11 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 12 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 13 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 14 Residency with Stanford Taiko*
Feb 15 Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford, CA
Feb 25 Residency Activities in Raleigh NC area*
Feb 26 Residency Activities in Raleigh NC area*
Feb 27 Residency Activities in Raleigh NC area*
Feb 28 Residency Activities in Raleigh NC area*
Feb 29 The Arts Center, Carrboro, NC
Mar 07 Performances to Grow On, Thousand Oaks, CA*
Mar 26 Performances to Grow On, Oxnard, CA*
Apr 04 John Muir Middle School, Burbank, CA*
Apr 16 CSU Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA
Apr 19 In to In Thinking Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Apr 21 Performances to Grow On, Oxnard, CA*
May 08 Westwood Art Forum, Los Angeles, CA
May 16 Western Washington University, Billingham, WA
May 18 Portland Taiko Workshop, Portland, OR
May 19 UW Asian American Music Seminar, Seattle WA*
May 21 Seattle Taiko Workshop, Seattle, WA*
May 22 Triple Door, Seattle WA
May 23 Collegiate Taiko Invitational, Stanford, CA*
May 24 Collegiate Taiko Invitational, Stanford, CA*
May 25 Collegiate Taiko Invitational, Stanford, CA*
May 26 Stockton Taiko Workshop, Stockton, CA*
Jun 03 Performances to Grow On, Oxnard, CA*
Jun 04 Performances to Grow On, Oxnard, CA*
Jun 09 Performances to Grow On, Ojai, CA*
Jun 16 Japanese American National Museum, LA, CA
Jul 24 Shasta Yama Festival, Mt. Shasta, CA
Jul 25 Shasta Yama Festival, Mt. Shasta, CA
Jul 26 Shasta Yama Festival, Mt. Shasta, CA
Aug 01 Lecture Demo, Anaheim, CA
Sep 2 WAA Conference Showcase
Sep 3 WAA Conference Showcase
Sep 4 Katari Taiko Workshop, Vancouver, BC*
Sep 6 Eugene Taiko Workshop, Eugene, OR*
Sep 13 Oceanside Public Library, Oceanside, CA
Sep 14 Yukai Daiko Workshop, Los Angeles, CA*
Sep 16 Braille Institute, Los Angeles, CA*
Oct 16 Performances to Grow On, Simi Valley, CA*
Oct 23 Performances to Grow On, Moorpark, CA*
Oct 24 Performances to Grow On, Camarillo, CA*
Nov 8 ON ’08 : YOBU, Los Angeles, CA
Nov 14 Residency Activities, St. Joseph, MN*
Nov 15 Saint John’s University, St. Joseph, MN
Nov 17 Hinode Taiko Workshop, Winnipeg, MB*
Nov 18 Hinode Taiko Workshop, Winnipeg, MB*
Nov 19 Residency Activities, Winnipeg, MB*
Nov 21 Ritz Theater w/ Mu Daiko, Minneapolis, MN
Nov 22 Ritz Theater w/ Mu Daiko, Minneapolis, MN
Nov 22 Mu Daiko Workshop, Minneapolis, MN*
Nov 23 Ritz Theater w/ Mu Daiko, Minneapolis, MN
Nov 23 Mu Daiko Workshop, Minneapolis, MN*
Nov 25 Moab Taiko Dan Workshop, Moab, UT
*Educational Program or Residency Activities