Japan Tour Blog – Jittoku, Kyoto – 4/12/12

Tom Waits once played here!!!! Tom Freaking Waits 🙂

This just shows the prestige and heritage to such a venue. Thought by many to be Japan`s First Live house it was a true pleasure to be involved in such a wonderful event and live space.

Poster for the Show

Also playing on the bill was the exceptionally talented Jon Levy. His fluid guitar skills and understated vocals warmed the audience with ease. A truly nice guy also and a pleasure to hang out with.

Jon Levy

Next up was one of Kansai`s music legends. Kobe based Wataru `Wax` Minamide. Wax has years of experience touring to the far flung corners of Japan. He has toured the UK twice and tonight it was true pleasure to once again share a billing with him.

Wax Onstage at Jittuku

I can honestly say there is no way I could have seen my way through the Japanese circuit over the past couple of years without the help of Wax. A great musician and a great friend.

Jittoku Set List

For my set there were little surprises although `Distance From Ear to Ear` has been less and less of a live regular.

Good to dust it down from time to time 🙂

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