🎹 ♩ Upcoming Events ♩ 🎹
guitar virtuoso Hidé takemoto and japanese rapper issunboshi
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
On Saturday 26th October 2024
Door open 5:30pm
1st stage 6pm~
2nd stage 7:15pm~
Join us for a spectacularly exciting evening with the talented magic fingers guitarist Hidé Takemoto, and one of only two Japanese rapper in UK, Issunboshi
The line-up will include rock, jazz, classics, hip hop, Japanese rap, and more!
Please arrive between 5:30 and 5 to settle in comfortably and order your first drinks and food
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Hidè Takemoto
YAMAHA Music London Ambassador 2024 and support guitarist for Jinsei TSUJI, Hidè’s ‘magic fingers’ blends jazz, pop, rock, Indian, Spanish, Celtic, Japanese, blues and heavy metal on his guitar.
Classically trained in Japan and at prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London, Hidè epitomises the tradition, compounding classical literacy and the finger-style artistry.
Hidè’s music were featured on Japanese TV program as well as numerous radio in the UK including Monocle Radio with his work with Rié fu.
As a composer, Hidè wrote many music including American calligrapher Thomas Ingmire’s project as well as ‘My Gentle Roses’ for Duo Ueda, which was published on Gendai Guitar magazine in 2020.
“A guitar wizard and composer who combines finger-style artistry with a myriad of musical influences” — YAMAHA Music London: https://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/2024+Ambassador+announced/aid519
“Takemoto’s instrumental pieces were utterly compelling, such was the towering level of technical skill and musical dexterity.” — Headliner Magazine:https://headlinermagazine.net/yamaha-music-london-2024-ambassadors.html
“Beautiful. The melody sounds great.” — Grammy Award winner David Russell, on ‘Dear Mum,’
“…so very beautiful. You made me cry.” — Welsh traditional folk-singer/harpist Siân James on Welsh folk song arrangements.
“My jaw was on the floor that he isn’t an huge act and was just the opener, as he was possibly the most talented guitarist I’ve heard live in about 20 years.” — Simon Phillips on http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com
Hidè’s guitar technique can be traced back via Keigo Fujii, José Luis Gonzaléz, Andrés Segovia, Miguel Llobet to the great Francisco Tárrega.
“I used to be a good classical guitar player,” he explains. “But now I’m blending any styles like blues, jazz, rock, heavy metal with all kinds of music into the classical guitar.”
“I am lucky enough to be a working musician, doing what I always wanted to do since I was 15.” he says with a smile. 🙂
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Rapper, Issunboushi
The one of only two Japanese rappers in the U.K. His protege YUYA made his debut in London in recent years.
Issunboushi’s single ‘Mottainai’ was ranked second in the requested song list on Yuusen radio. He was based in Paris from 2012, and moved to London in 2017.
Issunboushi has made numerous appearances on Japanese TV and radio. He has written two books about rap, and has released five albums.
‘マジックフィンガーズ’ ギタリストHidé と、MC 一寸法師の、コラボラティブ・イブニング！
もちろん、Hidé のソロもたくさん聴けます！
美味しい和食、ワイン/お酒と、音楽を楽しむ素敵な夕方をお過ごしください
10月26日（土）2024
5:30pm 開場
6pm~ 1st stage
7:15pm~ 2nd stage
5:30~6pm の間にご来店ください
通常のお食事メニューから、ご注文いただけます
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武本英之
ギタリスト・作曲家。
15歳からエレキギターを始め、19歳の頃からクラッシックギターを藤井敬吾氏に師事。1999年から名門、ギルドホール音楽院で学び、奨学金を得てバチュラー（楽士）、演奏家ディプロマ、作曲家ディプロマを取得。和声、対位法、管弦楽法を学び、ギターをロバート・ブライトモア (Robert Brightmore) に、作曲をダニエル・シュクロイエンス(Daniel Shcroyens) 、ジュディス・ビンガム (Judith Bingham) に師事。
音楽的バックグラウンドはクラシック音楽の枠を超え、インド、スペイン、ケルト、日本の伝統音楽、ポップ、ロック、ヘヴィ・メタルと幅広く、クラシックギターの新しい可能性を追求し続けている。
2017年に読売テレビ「グッと！地球便」に紹介される他、Hyper Japanやジャパン祭りへの出演、Monocle Radio、Farside Radioなど多数のメディアに取り上げられる。
作品に津軽三味線奏者一川響氏とのコラボ作品『FOUR SPRINGS』、自身の作曲作品集『SKY FLOWERS』、シンガー・ソングライターのTim Hopkins氏とのコラボ作品『RED SHOES GREEN TEA』、EP『FEATHERINGS』、またロックシンガーMojo Ozawa氏とのバンド作品『BEAU SKY』(hide n mojoz)では作詞も手がける。
2024年 ロンドンYAMAHA アンバサダー就任。また、シンガー・作家・映画監督・芸術家でもある辻仁成バンドのギタリストとしてロンドン、フランスツアーに参加する他、ソロ・ギタリストとしてイギリス、スペイン、フランス、チェコなどのフェスティバルで演奏する。
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ラッパー、一寸法師
🎹 ♩ Past EVENTS ♩ 🎹
80’s Japanese rock meets the rolling stones!
On Tuesday 8th October 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
The only way to find out is to join us for an unforgettable evening of Japanese acoustic Rock and Pop!
THE HEAT – 80’s Japanese rock meets the rolling stones! Hailing from Kikuchi City, Japan, these thunderous Rock’n Roll giants are coming to take London by storm after their 2020 40th Anniversary album “Way to London”. Despite facing tragedy with the loss of their bassist, the band focused on using music for healing, performing at various relief concerts. They’ve also made their mark internationally, recording at Toshiba EMI Studio in 2006 and performing in China and Korea. Their relentless passion for rock music has allowed them to carve their name into the global stage. The heat will perform acoustic version at So restaurant.
Timetable
17:30 doors open
18:30 1st performance
19:15 2nd performance
Information
– There are regular tables and yatai seats. Please add a note should you have a preference of seating.
– Ticket covers the music element of the evening. Please order food and drinks at the venue. The usual menu will be available.
– There will be two performances this evening; first one around 6:30pm and the second one around 7:20pm. The two performances will be different so please feel free to stay for both.
– Best to arrive between 5:30-6:15 to settle in having placed your orders in time to enjoy the first performance.
The Ultimate Pairing Experience: Japanese Cuisine & English Wine!
On Saturday 28th September 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
Time: 15:30 – 17:15
Host: Mayumi Robertson (Dip WSET*)
While sake is a well-known classic pairing partner for Japanese cuisine, now that you are in England, why not explore the perfect pairing of local English wine with your Japanese dishes?
🍇 Discover the charm of English wine 🍇
With its long history and rich cultural background, England has established a central position in the global wine trade. Although previously unknown as a wine producing country, England is gaining recognition worldwide. English sparkling wines, in particular, are highly regarded and often surpass Champagne in blind tastings due to their superior quality.
During the event we will showcase a unique pairing experience featuring locally produced English sparkling and still wines with a selection of Japanese appetizers.
Experience how the delicate flavours of Japanese cuisine harmonize with the rich umami of English wines. Enjoy pairings with both sparkling and still wines and gain new ideas that you can recreate at home.
Participants are welcome to stay for dinner after the event, to enjoy So Restaurant food at a discounted
*DipWSET: The highest qualification from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) based in London, just one level below the Master of Wine.
🌟 So Restaurantの特別イベント 🌟
和食×イングリッシュワインの究極ペアリング体験！
日本酒が和食の定番ペアリングパートナーであることはよく知られていますが、イギリスにいる今こそ、地元のイングリッシュワインと和食の絶妙な組み合わせを楽しんでみませんか？
🍇イギリスワインの新しい魅力を発見 🍇
イギリスのワイントレードは、長い歴史と豊かな文化を背景に世界の中心的地位を確立しています。反面ワイン生産国としては全く無名だったイギリスですが、最近は世界中で認識されはじめています。特にスパークリングワインは、その高い品質でブラインドテイスティングでもシャンパンを超えて評価されています。
今回は、地元イギリスで生産されたスパークリングワインとスティルワインを使って、和食のおつまみとのユニークなペアリングをお届けします。
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🗓️ 日程: 2024年9月28日(土) ⏰ 時間: 15:30～17:15
📍 場所: So Restaurant
👩🏫 ガイド: ロバートソン マユミ（Dip WSET*）
この特別なイベントでは、和食の繊細な味わいとイングリッシュワインの豊かな旨味がどのように調和するかを体験できます。スパークリングワインとスティルワイン、両方のペアリングをお楽しみいただけます。
ご自宅でも再現できるアイデア満載で、新たな発見があるかもしれません！
ご参加お待ちしております！
＊DipWSET： ロンドンに本部があるWSET（国際的ワイン教育機関）の最高資格であり、世界最上位資格であるMaster of Wineの一つ下の資格です。
An evening with Japanese singer Nozomi Fukushima and pianist Saaya Matsumoto
On Saturday 14th September 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
To all who love music, song, and food!
So Restaurant welcome the brilliant Japanese singer Nozomi Fukushima accompanied by the talented pianist Saaya Matsumoto
Nozomi has a diverse repertoire, having trained as a classical singer at Tokyo University of the Arts, and due to commence her MA Musical Theatre course in London from September.
Saaya began her piano studies at the age of three. Developing an interest in jazz by the age of 18, she had been an active performer in the music scene of Fukuoka and other parts of Kyushu, playing with a variety of bands and musicians.
Nozomi and Saaya will be performing Japanese folk songs and popular oldies, opera classics, and musical and broadway favourites. We are super excited!
The line-up will include Opera (La Bohème, Gianni Schicchi), Ghibli songs (Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro), Japanese classic autumn songs, and more…!
Come to spend a perfect late summer evening with us accompanied by beautiful song and Japanese food!
About Nozomi Fukushima
Nozomi was born in Fukuoka prefecture. After having graduated from Shuyukan High School, she entered Tokyo University of the Arts and trained in the Department of Vocal Music as Soprano. In summer 2019, she flew to New York on her own. During her two-week stay, she watched 15 musical shows and became even more fascinated by the musical world. She has been studying Musical Theatre since June 2022 in London with Mary Hammond, Karen Rabinowitz, and Lily Kerhoas.
She has appeared in numerous musicals and plays such as”Guys and Dolls”, “Footloose” “The light in the Piazza” and “Spring Awakening”.
Nozomi Fukushima website
福嶋 望実 ウェブサイト
About Saaya Matsumoto
Saaya was born in Miyakonojo, Japan in 1991, and began her piano studies at the age of three. With her parents’ love for music, she developed an interest in jazz by the age of 18 and moved to Fukuoka to pursue her studies.
As the pianist of the big band “Advanced Music Gallery”, she joined the vocalist and flugelhorn player TOKU in his recording of “Dear Mr. SINATORA” and his tour in 2015 and 2016.
Her debut album “Precious” was released in October 2022, showcasing her talents as both a composer and performer.
Saaya relocated to London, United Kingdom in March 2023 to expand her musical horizons and share her passion for jazz with new audiences.
Saaya Matsumoto website
松元 沙綾 ウェブサイト
Information
– There are regular tables and yatai seats. Please add a note should you have a preference of seating.
– Ticket covers the music element of the evening. As a restaurant, food and drink orders will be taken on the day ❤️ The usual menu will be available
– There will be two performances this evening; first one around 6:30pm and the second one around 7:30pm. The two performances will be different so please feel free to stay for both.
– Best to arrive between 5:30-6:15 to settle in comfortably with drinks and nibbles to enjoy the first performance.
