AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT …
At our recent event, members and guests were treated to a little-known aspect of Japan, that of underground music performances. Glasgow-based Howie Reeve has just returned from a 15-day tour of one-night stands, between Tokyo and Kyushu. Punk rock artist Howie, has been visiting Japan for the past few years engaging with like-minded musicians and performing in small venues: cafes, bars, libraries, etc., and forging links with the Japan underground music scene. These musicians often perform for groups supporting disadvantaged communities, not just in Japan but also in Europe and Howie revealed how they staged a concert in Kosovo. His enthusiastic account of his daily travels and encounters during his stay, including negotiating a typhoon and searing temperatures, was highlighted through photos and sound clips. Thank you, Howie, for a most informative evening.
