Summer Music Festivals for Adults 2015 | Feature Gallery
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July 20, 2015

Summer Music Festivals for Adults 2015 | Feature Gallery

Fuji Rock Festival, built on the theme of “coexistence of nature and music,” is a summer tradition. This year, it features a lineup of international headliners and diverse artists sure to satisfy even seasoned fans.Dates: July 24 (Fri) – July 26 (Sun)Location: Naeba Ski Resort, 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigatahttp://www.fujirockfestival.com/PHOTO: Uchu Taishi ☆ Star
Photo: Fuji Rock Festival PHOTO: Uchu Taishi ☆ Star
July 24 (Fri) Performers: Foo Fighters / Motörhead / Owl City / Royal Blood / BOOM BOOM SATELITES / MANNISH BOYS / Ash / Tamio Okuda / Hanaregumi / Chabo Band / Tokiko Kato with Love Farmers / Shim C / GOMA / Mizuhashi Haruo Group, and more
July 25 (Sat) Performers: Muse / deadmau5 / Hiromi The Trio Project feat. Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips / Belle & Sebastian / Clammbon / Happy Mondays / Yasuyuki Okamura / Galactic featuring Macy Gray / Makoto Ayukawa, and more
July 26 (Sun) Performers: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds / Ride / Ringo Sheena / Johnny Marr / FKA twigs / Todd Rundgren / Of Monsters and Men / Denki Network / Takkyu Ishino / Wilko Johnson / Sheena & The Rokkets / Ellie Okuyama & Kotringo / R.M. Jazz Legacy, and more
September 19 (Sat) – September 21 (Mon, Holiday) Performers: Yosuke Yamashita Special Quintet (Yosuke Yamashita, Kosuke Sakai, Tamaya Honda, Shinpei Ruike, Naruyoshi Kikuchi) / Sadao with LA Trio (Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy, and Edwin Livingston) / Akira Sakata, Jim O'Rourke, Daijiro Sugai, Tatsuhisa Yamamoto / Dave Weckl & Makoto Ozone feat. Tom Kennedy, Gary Meek / Mari Kaneko / Masaki Ueda, and more<br/><br/>PHOTO CREDIT: Top left: Masaya Takagi.
Kanazawa, a city rich in culture and art, has become more accessible from Tokyo with the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen in 2015. Against a backdrop of history, jazz musicians showcase their talents in this vibrant city. The event fosters a sense of unity, with general participants and students also taking the stage.Dates: September 18 (Fri) – September 21 (Mon, Holiday)Location: 10 venues in central Kanazawa City, Ishikawa PrefectureTel: 076-224-8133 (Executive Committee Secretariat)http://kanazawa-jazzstreet.jp/index.html
August 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat) Performers: Takashi Matsumoto / Haruomi Hosono / Shigeru Suzuki / Junichi Inagaki / EPO / Imakin Trio / Yumi Oh ta / Junko Ohashi / Chu Kosaka / Yuki Saito / Motoharu Sano / Mariya Takeuchi / Masayuki Suzuki / Akira Terao / Shoko Nakagawa / Yu Hayami / Shinji Harada / Yutaka Mizutani / Yoshitaka Minami / Miyuji / Narumi Yasuda / Akiko Yano / Kumiko Yamashita / Minako Yoshida, and more*Performers vary by day
September 20 (Sun) Performers: Quruli / Hiroshi Takano / indigo la end / Cosmo Sheldrake / Aki Yashiro / Antonio Loureiro / Mashimaro
This event, hosted by the rock band Quruli, focuses exclusively on acoustic sets. The venue, Kyoto's Umekoji Park, is a spacious and beloved public space. The festival, known for its intimate atmosphere, attracts many international visitors each year.Dates: September 20 (Sun)Location: Umekoji Park Lawn Plaza, Kyoto PrefectureTel: 06-6341-3525 (Yumebanchi)http://kyotoonpaku.net/2015/
Performers: [September 26 (Sat)] Humbert Humbert / OL Killer / Tabito Nanao / TOWA TEI / Kimyo Reitaro Travel Swing Orchestra / GOMA meets U-zhaan / Sei ko Ito / Suiyobi no Campanella[September 27 (Sun)] Scha Dara Parr / OGRE YOU ASSHOLE / WRENCH / tofubeats / Chinza DOPENESS & DOPING BAND / jizue feat. Shing02And over 100 other acts
As its name suggests, this event allows attendees to experience music while watching the sunrise over the Ishikari plains in Hokkaido. It's known for its lineup of artists beloved by a wide range of age groups.Dates: August 14 (Fri), 15 (Sat)Location: Special Venue next to Tarukawa Pier, Ishikari Bay New Port, HokkaidoTel: 011-614-9999http://rsr.wess.co.jp/2015/
September 4 (Fri) – September 6 (Sun) Performers: Ohashi Trio / Yoshie Nakano (EGO-WRAPPIN') / Char / Motoharu Sano & The Coyote Band / LOVE PSYCHEDELICO / Yuko Ando / PRIDON / Sakura Fujiwara / Original Love (Acoustic Set) / Kirinji / Tomoyo Harada / Maki Nomiya / Ga-Gumaru-Cho-Ba / Paris Match, and more
Embodying the concept of a “music festival for adults,” Slow LIVE takes place at Ikegami Honmonji Temple, founded in 1282. In harmony with the elegant surroundings, performers present stages that allow for an immersive experience of sound, such as acoustic sets.Dates: September 4 (Fri), 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun)Location: Ikegami Honmonji Temple, TokyoTel: 03-5720-9999 (Hot Stuff Promotion)http://lultimo.jp/smsl/
Billing itself as a “soulful open district,” SOUL CAMP is a new urban music festival launching this year. With the major surprise of Lauryn Hill as headliner, the festival promises a powerful and grand-scale stage.Dates: September 22 (Tue), 23 (Wed)Location: Toyosu PIT & Magic Beach, TokyoTel: 03-3499-6669 (Creativeman)http://soul-camp.jp/
Now in its 23rd year, Sunset Live is held at Keya Beach in Fukuoka, offering camping facilities. The area is known for nurturing many musicians, attracting true music lovers. The intimate stage performances are a highlight.Dates: September 4 (Fri), 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun)Location: Special Stage at Keya Beach, Fukuoka Prefecturehttp://www.sunsetlive-info.com/
September 4 (Fri) – September 6 (Sun) Performers: Bob James & Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Steve Gadd, Carlitos del Puerto (Conductor: Kevin Rose) / Herbie Hancock & Wayne Shorter / Fourplay / Terumasa Hino & Larry Carlton SUPER BAND featuring Junko Onishi, John Patitucci, & Kendrick Scott / KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET Special Guests Naruyoshi Kikuchi, Richard Spaven / Lee Ritenour / Pharoah Sanders, and more<br/><br/>PHOTO Credit: Top left: Tomoya Takashita, Top center: Yusuke Yoshinaga (solla Inc.), Bottom left: Douglas Kirkland & Robert Ascroft
“Promoting new culture,” “Passing on jazz heritage and fostering its development,” and “Cultural crossover” – these core values have been championed by this ambitious event since its inception in 2002. It consistently draws large crowds with its highly satisfying program.Dates: September 4 (Fri), 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun)Location: Tokyo International Forum & COTTON CLUB, TokyoTel: 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)http://www.tokyo-jazz.com/<br/><br/>PHOTO: Rieko Oka
August 23 (Sun) Performers: METAFIVE (Yukihiro Takahashi × Keigo Oyamada × Yoshinori Ohsumi × TOWA TEI × Tomohiko Gondo × LEO Imai) / clammbon / LOVE PSYCHEDELICO / Kinniku Shojo Tai / Scha Dara Parr / Maki Nomiya with Hideki Kaji / POLYSICS / TRICERATOPS / Maaya Sakamoto / SCANDAL / Controversial Spark (Keiichi Suzuki × Kenji Kondo × Hiroshi Yabe × Naomi Iwasaki × konore) / Masami Tsuchiya [KA.F.KA] (Masami Tsuchiya × ISSAY × Ken Morioka × MOTOKATSU × TOKIE) / Charisma.com, and more
Curated by Yukihiro Takahashi, this event is renowned for the experimental endeavors of its seasoned artists. This year, fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto is responsible for the main visual.Dates: August 23 (Sun)Location: Yumenoshima Stadium, TokyoTel: 03-5720-9999 (Hot Stuff Promotion)http://www.world-happiness.com/
This event is organized by the agency representing the band KIRINJI. To celebrate the band's members reaching their 60th birthdays, musicians connected to them have gathered. Top Japanese artists such as LITTLE TEMPO and Mari Nakamura are performing.Dates: August 22 (Sat)Location: Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, TokyoTel: 050-5533-0888 (Disk Garage) *Weekdays 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMhttp://natural-llc.com/blog/2015/04/06/320/
The Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL, a summer staple in New York, makes its debut in Japan as a one-day outdoor festival. Under the banner of jazz, artists from veterans to the new generation, transcending genres, gather to deliver high-quality music.Dates: September 27 (Sun)Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Outdoor Special Stage, Kanagawa PrefectureTel: 03-3499-6669 (Creativeman)http://bluenotejazzfestival.jp/
August 22 (Sat) Performers: Genichi Tamura (KIRINJI / the BM’s / LITTLE TEMPO / LONESOME STRINGS) KIRINJI / Yoichi Aoyama the BM’s / LITTLE TEMPO / Yasuyuki Horikome / LONESOME STRINGS[Special Guest] Rina Hirafira / SANDII / Mari Nakamura / Beautiful Hummingbird / Megumi Mashiro, and more
August 14 (Fri), 15 (Sat) Performers: Anzen Chitai / Tamio Okuda / Perfume / Rekishi & Kazumi Nikaido / Group Tamashii / LOUDNESS / Sunny Day Service / Motoharu Sano & THE COYOTE BAND / clammbon / The Cro-Magnons / Hanaregumi / PE’Z / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / Yuko Ando / Theatre Brook with SOIL & “PIMP” SESSIONS / Emerson Kitamura / KIRINJI / Fujifabric / TAKKYU ISHINO / TOWA TEI / The Collectors / Mari Natsuki GIBIER du MARIE, and more
September 4 (Fri) – September 6 (Sun) Performers: Suiyobi no Campanella / SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS /韻シスト / EGO-WRAPPIN' AND THE GOSSIP OF JAX / Olive Oil / The Roosters / Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) & Special Guest / Humbert Humbert / Puffy / Rhymester / KGDR (ex. King Gidora), and more
September 27 (Sun) Performers: Pat Metheny with Blue Note Tokyo All-Stars Jazz Orchestra / Robert Glasper Trio / Snarky Puppy / Hiatus Kaiyote, and more
September 22 (Tue), 23 (Wed) Performers: Lauryn Hill / Common / Biz Markie / Talib Kweli / Black Star / Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) / DJ Jazzy Jeff, and more
September 4 (Fri) – September 6 (Sun) Performers: Suiyobi no Campanella / SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS / 韻シスト / EGO-WRAPPIN' AND THE GOSSIP OF JAX / Olive Oil / The Roosters / Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) & Special Guest / Humbert Humbert / Puffy / Rhymester / KGDR (ex. King Gidora), and more
August 23 (Sun) Performers: METAFIVE (Yukihiro Takahashi × Keigo Oyamada × Yoshinori Ohsumi × TOWA TEI × Tomohiko Gondo × LEO Imai) / clammbon / LOVE PSYCHEDELICO / Kinniku Shojo Tai / Scha Dara Parr / Maki Nomiya with Hideki Kaji / POLYSICS / TRICERATOPS / Maaya Sakamoto / SCANDAL / Controversial Spark (Keiichi Suzuki × Kenji Kondo × Hiroshi Yabe × Naomi Iwasaki × konore) / Masami Tsuchiya [KA.F.KA] (Masami Tsuchiya × ISSAY × Ken Morioka × MOTOKATSU × TOKIE) / Charisma.com, and more
“Promoting new culture,” “Passing on jazz heritage and fostering its development,” and “Cultural crossover” – these core values have been championed by this ambitious event since its inception in 2002. It consistently draws large crowds with its highly satisfying program.Dates: September 4 (Fri), 5 (Sat), 6 (Sun)Location: Tokyo International Forum & COTTON CLUB, TokyoTel: 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)http://www.tokyo-jazz.com/
September 27 (Sun) Performers: Pat Metheny with Blue Note Tokyo All-Stars Jazz Orchestra / Robert Glasper Trio / Snarky Puppy / Hiatus Kaiyote, and more
September 6 (Sun) Performers: 韻シスト / Indus & Rocks / MONOLESS / TOKU / More Rhythm / Chiaki Kurai, and more
Sanjo Rakun-sai, held in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, began as an event created by citizens and local government and is now in its seventh year. The event is cherished for its at-home atmosphere, featuring music, nature, workshops, and craft sales. Admission is free.Dates: September 6 (Sun)Location: Himesayuri Forest Park, Niigata PrefectureTel: 0256-47-0048http://rakuonsai.com/

Adults' Summer Music Festivals 2015 | Feature Gallery

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