Although some musicians are back playing, I'm still waiting for the numbers here in Tokyo to drop (or vaccinations) before getting back out to the clubs to play.
In the mean time, I have been working on some new music and am hoping to release in the near future.
Thanks for checking in and see you soon!
Hi all,
Well, during COVID-19, and no chances to play live, I decided to challenge myself to one take sessions.
This is where I record myself playing, one shot and then forcing myself to upload them - mistakes and all. It's not the best way to create content I know, but I could have spent hours rerecording the same song and killed the enjoyment for myself.
I thought this way, it is more like listening to me live but without all the wait time in between.
I'll be trying to post one or two of them a week, so as to not oversaturate my HUGE fanbase ;)
I hope you enjoy.
Here's the first two: Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
and Father and Son by Cat Stevens.
Join us for this awareness and fundraising event for mental health care and suicide prevention NPO, TELL. http://telljp.com/ Free entry, donations appreciated.
TELL is “...dedicated to providing world-class, effective support and counseling services to Japan's international community and helping to address the country's growing mental health care needs.” Learn more at www.telljp.com/, find us on Facebook, or on Twitter @TELLJapan.
HOBGOBLIN PUB, SHIBUYA
19:30-20:00 - Haru
20:15-20:45 - Ian Gronow
21:00-21:45 - Non-Step Bus
22:00-22:45 - Grant Rolls
Saturday, 29 February 2020 from 19:00-23:00
Hobgoblin Pubs Japan (3F, Ichiban Building, 1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo)
3F, Ichiban Building, 1-3-11 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
～日本語は下にございます～
Gamuso Live - is back!
Started in 2010 It was the first regular event where bands could play, and fans could watch, all for free.
Icon Girl Pistols played at that first ever show and we are delighted they will be playing this first revival! Also with Koji Tamura, Sunbringer, and Grant Rolls!
There is a door charge that is split between the musicians!!!
Doors open 19:00
Show starts 20:00
Koji Tamura Solo
http://facebook.com/kojitamuramusic
Grant Rolls
https://www.facebook.com/grantrollsmusic/
Sunbringer (& friends)
Icon Girl Pistols
https://www.facebook.com/icongirlpistols/
charge: 1000 yen ＋order
See you there!
GAMUSO LIVEが帰ってきた！
2010年から始まった、阿佐ヶ谷GAMUSO(我無双) 初めての定期的なイベントが、今年再始動します。
バーカウンターフロアとライブスペースがそれぞれに機能する珍しい場所を、よりみなさんと共有したく、今後も楽しい時間を作ってまいります。
久しぶりにそのパフォーマンスが待ち遠しい結成10周年Icon Girl Pistols、D.O.G.Sでも活躍中のKoji Tamuraはソロで参戦。
芳醇な歌声のGrant Rolls、そしてオープンマイクでもパワフルなギターを披露してくれるVikash率いるSunbringer！
GAMUSOの雰囲気を味わいながら、ライブを楽しんで下さい。お待ちしています！
Doors open 19:00
Show starts 20:00
charge: 1000 yen ＋order
I just got asked to play the Release Party for swingin' soul band, Taker Tom on Friday, April 27th.
The gig is in Shimokitazawa at Mona Records. Shimokitazawa is the hipster area of Tokyo with great cafes and shops.
Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6pm.
1500yen +drink for advanced door sales (2000yen on the night).
Either go to mona-records.com or contact me and I will put you on the list.
This will be my first time with these musicians and venue. It's going to be a fun night!
akerTomの1stアルバム『It has just begun』リリースパーティー
4月27日 金曜日
下北沢Monarecordにて
17:30オープン 18:00スタート
チケットは¥1500+1ドリンクです
出演
信國美乃里と黒いパセリ
ウメダジュンペイ
TakerTom
&special guest!!
Follow Grant on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantrollsmusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantrollsmusic
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Website: http://www.grantrolls.com/
Listen to Grant Rolls on:
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2FJnXIU
iTunes: https://apple.co/2HmRAgc
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2FJnR40
Hi all,
I had a great time playing Gamuso with Kevin Johnston and Kate Beck last Friday. Last night was a lot of fun also at the new Pink Cow in Akasaka. Robert Taira Wilson and Kate Sikora joined me and it was a true pleasure to listen to them play.
This week (Saturday, April 7) at The Lighthouse Pub in Kokubunji, I will be playing with Robert Taira Wilson and Weedram for their 9th Anniversary Party. Wee Dram are an irish 7 piece band, Robert Taira has to be seen to be believed on guitar and I will round out the night with a bunch of covers - maybe even 99 Luftballoons....maybe.
This will be great fun with Hana and her team providing a very special offer. 999 yen all you can drink cocktails, plus 1000 yen including German lager beer , and another 1000 yen extra ALL otheirdraft (strongbow , Guinness , London Pride , hoegaarden and German lager ).
９周年のライトハウス！ ９人のスタッフが活躍中！ ９組のカップルが生まれ！ 999円〜で飲み放題！
さらに９人のミュージシャンも駆けつけてくれます 一緒にお祝いしましょう‼️
9 years Lighthouse! 9 staff members! 9 couples! 999 yen〜 all-you-can-drink!
Come and celebrate this special night with us and 9 musicians‼️
Musicians:
WeeDram
Robert Taira Wilson &
Grant Rolls
Lighthouse 9th Anniversary Party
If you want to be kept up to date with gigs, please send me your email and I will add you to the mailing list.
Thank you.
Thanks to everyone who came to listen, Haru, and the crew at Shimokitazawa Breath for last nights gig.
I had a fun time and hope you all did too.
If you couldn't make it down, I hope you can make the next couple coming up.
March 6 at What the Dickens. I'll be playing all night with a mix of original and covers.
April 7 at The Lighthouse Pub in Kokubunji. I will be playing with Robert Taira Wilson and Weedram for their 9th Anniversary Party.
If you want to be kept up to date with gigs, please send me your email and I will add you to the mailing list.
Thank you.
What would you do? Play or Listen?
I often wish I could do more of both. The more I hear live acts, the more inspired I get to improve my performance and also write more.
Next week I get to do this.
I can't wait to go and listen to Zane Carney on Sunday January 21st. This guy is super talented.
Later in the week I am playing in Shimokitazawa Breath (January 25th) with some great acts.
Maybe I will see you there.
Well done to TELL for another great event to raise funds for Tokyo Lifeline.
TELL Vol 22, saw a bunch of fun bands and solo artists come together in support of this great cause.
The crowd were great all night and supported strongly by dipping into their change and donating over 1000 dollars.
I was giving away CD's if you donated on the night but ran out. I will be playing at What the Dickens again on November 21. Please come down and let me know if you donated. I will give you a free CD if you did.
Thanks to Hiromi, John, Nate and everyone else involved with this event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/292203967849449/
https://www.facebook.com/events/374785916236908/