Our friends at Portland Taiko have started accepting applications for their Summer Training program. If you are interested in an intensive summer program then this is for you! The week long program features training in taiko and Japanese folk dance basics and a chance to learn some of Portland Taiko’s repertoire. You can apply online at Portland Taiko’s website.
Well Kris and Maz are back from Japan but both off gigging! Kris is on tour with Portland Taiko in Lake Placid, New York and Maz is performing with TAIKOPROJECT in the Tahoe area. I have a weekend off and am spending some time with family in San Luis Obispo. Next weekend I’ll be in San Francisco performing with Hiroshima at the Rrazz Room.
Our new studio album “Ume in the Middle” is nearing completion. We’re working with Chen Design Associates to design the CD packaging and they’ve come up with a great design. The album will be officially released in the beginning of next year but we’ll have some pre-release copies at YOBU, our upcoming annual home concert.