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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 2M ago

Funny Band Names 3

Here are some band names that have made me giggle recently.For more, check out this list from 2009 and this one from 2010.ANARCHY CONDOMSAnd bottomsAngry Frog RebirthBADDHISTBAD SMELL PARKERcall me pigCasually frozen Crown's cheekChaos of carrotsDon't give a shitethiopia guyFake of RealFOLK SHOCK FU
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 5M ago

Anyone can add gigs!

This has been a feature of Tokyo Gig Guide for a couple of years now, but it seems that a number of users don't realise that anyone can add gigs to the site.If you find any gigs that you think should be listed on Tokyo Gig Guide, you are free to add them. Or if you want to promote your band or event
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 6M ago

Tokyo Gig Guide presents FARM PARTY #7 this Saturday November 5th!

This Saturday, come to the 7th Farm Party gig organised by Tokyo Gig Guide, this time held at Dynamo, a fun little skater bar near Koenji station. I'm excited about the diverse lineup of live music - we have noisy new-wave disco-punk band Jebiotto!, all-girl psychedelic trio Fancy Numnum, internatio
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 7M ago

13 complex vol. 16 on Nov 6th

On Sunday November 6th, Eri Makino is planning a not-to-be-missed gig with an impressive lineup of electronic and indie bands, performers and DJs. One of the performers will be Kumisolo, a Paris-based electro pop artist you may know from The Konki Duet and collaborations with the likes of Toog, Momu
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 10M ago

Fuji Rock Festival 2011 - recommended Japanese acts

There are lots of good Japanese artists to see at this year's Fuji Rock Festival, so fill the spaces on your schedule with some of these recommendations:Fridayuhnellys Amazing funky post-punk hip-hop duo who make great use of loop pedals.sunny day service Sokabe Keiichi's reformed 90s indie-pop band
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 10M ago

Tokyo Beer Gardens Summer 2011 - The Ultimate Guide

Here is my selection of the many summer beer gardens in Tokyo. Most of them are located on the roofs of buildings and have nomihodai (all-you-can-drink) deals.SHINJUKU AREABBQ and Beer Terrace 130 Days (Lumine Est Shinjuku)Barbecue and beer on a department store roof.Until? The end of September.Stat
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 11M ago

Summer music festivals 2011

As the weather warms up, it's time to hit some 夏フェス (Natsu Fesu - summer festivals). There are plenty to choose from in the Tokyo area, from monster outdoor festivals like Fuji Rock Festival to smaller indoor livehouse events like Japan Shoegazer Festival. At the bottom I have listed most of the oth
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 1Y ago

Kyushu Pop Festival 2011

This Saturday (21st May), Call And Response Records is holding a special event at Shinjuku Motion. All bands playing at the gig are from Kyushu or have a Kyushu connection.Bands (descriptions by Ian Martin):Zibanchinka (Kagoshima)- Avant-garde garage-punk from the dark side of your imagination.Hyac
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 1Y ago

Kyushu Pop Festival 2011

This Saturday (21st May), Call And Response Records is holding a special event at Shinjuku Motion. All bands playing at the gig are from Kyushu or have a Kyushu connection.Bands (descriptions by Ian Martin):Zibanchinka (Kagoshima)- Avant-garde garage-punk from the dark side of your imagination.Hyac
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Tokyo Gig Guide blog · 1Y ago

Golden Week parties in Shibuya

WILD MOOD SWINGS #4May 3rd (Tuesday)Wild Mood Swings is back for another all-night, all-mix FREE DJ party in Shibuya. It's on a Tuesday, the day before a national holiday.We will play an unpredicatable mix of different tunes, aimed to bake your brain into a cake of catharsis! Join the emotional roll
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