An event celebrating the 20th anniversary of drummer Ishiwaka Shun’s career, “Live Natalie Ishiwaka Shun 20th Anniversary WhatsApp Festival ~I was 11 years old then~” will be held at the Garden Hall in Ebisu, Tokyo on Monday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd.
Shun Ishiwaka has participated in many artists’ works and live performances, including Gen Hoshino, Kenshi Yonezu, Ayaka, KID FRESINO, Haruka Kimijima, Quruli, Ringo Shiina, Sakura Fujiwara, and MILLENNIUM PARADE led by Daiki Tsuneta (King Gnu), and is also active in a wide range of fields, including his own leader projects Answer to Remember, SMTK, and SONGBOOK. His first time on stage was in 2004, when he made a guest appearance at a live performance by Terumasa Hino Quintet. This year marks his 20th year in the spotlight, and he is said to be one of the busiest musicians today.
Both days of the concert will feature Answer to Remember as the host band, and various other artists with ties to Ishiwaka Shun as guests. On Monday, September 2nd, Sora Kimijima, CRCK/LCKS, and SMTK will perform, while on Tuesday, September 3rd, KID FRESINO, ermhoi, HIMI, and Jua will perform. In addition, more performers are scheduled to be announced for both days.
Don’t miss this unprecedented, biggest festival event in the history of Shun Ishiwaka, titled “What’s Up,” which is synonymous with Shun Ishiwaka. Tickets are available for pre-sale (lottery) from 12:00 on Thursday, June 6th at Rakuten Ticket.
In addition, to coincide with this performance, the musical instrument magazine“Rhythm & Drum Magazine” July 2024 issueAn exclusive interview with Shun Ishiwaka will also be published in the magazine. Be sure to check it out too.
【event information】
“Live Natalie Ishiwaka Shun 20th Anniversary What’s Up Festival ~I was 11 years old then~”
Date and time: Monday, September 2, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
Venue: Ebisu The Garden Hall, Tokyo
Price: ADV. ¥5,800 (1D fee not included)
Cast:
Shun Ishiwaka
Kimishima Hirozora
Answer to Remember
CRCK/LCKS
SMTK
…and more!
(Host Band)
Answer to Remember
(Band members)
Shun Ishiwaka (dr)
MELRAW (sax)
Yusuke Sase (tp)
Akay Nakajima (sax)
Tomoaki Baba (sax)
Kota Umihori (key)
Yuya Wakai (key)
Marty Holoubek (b)
Taikimen (perc)
* Ishiwaka Shun participates in all artists
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Date and time: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
Venue: Ebisu The Garden Hall, Tokyo
Price: ADV. ¥5,800 (1D fee not included)
Cast:
Shun Ishiwaka
Answer to Remember
ermhoi with the Attention Please
HIMI
Jua
KID FRESINO
…and more!
(Host Band)
Answer to Remember
(Band members)
Shun Ishiwaka (dr)
MELRAW (sax)
Yusuke Sase (tp)
Akay Nakajima (sax)
Tomoaki Baba (sax)
Kota Umihori (key)
Yuya Wakai (key)
Marty Holoubek (b)
Taikimen (perc)
* Ishiwaka Shun participates in all artists
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·ticket
Fastest advance sale (Rakuten Ticket/lottery):June 6th (Thu) 12:00 ~ June 16th (Sun) 23:59
inquiry:DISK GARAGE
Organized and planned by: Natasha Co., Ltd.
Planning: Live Natalie / Shun Ishiwaka / Answer to Remember
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