June 6 2013, Daykanyama: Kabusacki / Nanao Tavito / Yuji Katsui

Kabusacki w/ Yuji Katsui and Nanao Tavito at Daykanyama Haretara Sorani Mamemaite

Here's a collection of amazing pics by Jun Ijima from another unforgettable night of fun and adventure with Yuji Katsui (violin) and Nanao Tavito (vocals and guitar)

we had played in this venue 2 years ago. as always with these guys...nobody knows what will happen next...a wonderful evening!

Tavito even surprised us with a stunning version of Over the Rainbow...

Very good attendance, very warm audience!

pedals...

Tavito rocks out

my corner...

my dear friend Yuji

June 5 at Shimokitazawa 440

Kabusacki with Koma, Yuji Katsui, U-zhaan, Tatsuki Masuko and Senju Muneomi in Tokyo. June 4 2013

Shimokitazawa 440 

Kabusacki, Yuji Katsui, U-zhaan and Mariko Goto

Fernando Kabusacki: electric guitar
Yuji Katsui: violin
Tatsuki Masuko: keyboards
U-Zhaan: tablas

Senju Muneomi: drums

Sound engineer: Michiru Tawa


Rest, practice, walk and reading in the morning.

Ready to go...

Another wonderful evening in Tokyo playing with superb musicians, in a nice venue, with a great sound and a beautiful audience. Life is good!

Lots of fun: tonight Senju is on drums!!!

I'm grateful!

Kabusacki with Yuji Katsui, U-zhaan and Mariko Goto in Tokyo. June 4 2013

Shimokitazawa 440 

Kabusacki, Yuji Katsui, U-zhaan and Mariko Goto

Fernando Kabusacki: electric guitar
Yuji Katsui: violin
Mariko Goto: vocals
U-Zhaan: tablas

Rest, practice and reading in the morning.

Shimokitazawa 440 is one of my favorite venues in Japan, wonderful sound operated by engineer Michiru Tawa. Here I played memorable concerts, the first one I remember was a trio with Yuji Katsui and Seiichi Yamamoto. I still consider releasing the recording of that performance someday. So great!

Goto Mariko is a superb singer, unpredictable...so much fun to play with!!!

Here's a video of U-Zhaan, tablas virtuoso, playing in this video with the amazing Rei Harakami. (Rei died 2 years ago. I cannot believe this still)

Yuji Katsui and I have been playing together every couple of years since we first met playing with Juana Molina in Tokyo around 2022. We played together in Japan, USA and Argentina.

Here's a photo of Rovo master Yuji from Smashingmag.com

I'm so glad to be back in Japan, playing in this wonderful venues with such great musicians.

Tokyo, Pit Inn, June 3 2013

After a year I'm back in the gigster's journals

I left Buenos Aires on May 18h. Travelled with Luciano Pietrafesa to the USA for another amazing adventure:

Robert Fripp & The Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists

we rehearsed near Boston for almost a week and we played 3 concerts:

Boston, Hadley and New York

about 65 acoustic guitars improvising, whizzing, walking in procession, self organizing in small groups, jumping, circulating... lots of fun and action and sometimes unique amazing music

after the NY concert I stayed in NY for a few days, resting, preparing for my upcoming tour

I may post more on these days later, but now it's time to begin the Kabusacki Japan Tour 2013 Journal!

June 1 arrived in Tokyo. Kaz and Koki were waiting for me. so happy to see them!!!!!!!!
june 2 Ochanomizu guitar shops. bought a beautiful Tokai Les Paul and a pedalboard

Organizing my pedals...

ready to go...

June 3...the first concert,

Kabusacki (electric guitar), Uchihashi Kazuhisa (electric guitar and daxophone) and Yasuhiro Yoshigaki (drums) at Tokyo Pit Inn

I've known Uchi for many years, the first time I played with Altered States in Osaka I was blown away!!!!! since then we played together again many times in Japan, Argentina and also in Vienna. incredible guitarist!!!!! I have no idea how he produces the sounds he makes...amazing. he also plays daxophone in my album The Flower and The Radio.

Yasuhiro Yoshigaki is one of the best drummers in the world. by far one of my very favorites. we also shared many adventures together...even some records! like Kirie and Live at Kinema Club Tokyo...

The Pit Inn is a legendary club in Tokyo, I'm very honored to play here with these wonderful musicians and friends!

CDs and T-shirts for sale...

T-Shirts designed by Marina Fages...

in the dressing room...

Uchi and Yoshigake...

I'm so happy to be playing in Japan!