This&That CaféThis&That Café Vol.22

featuring:
ERIK PENNY
RuriIro
Muratap Masaking
Yamada Shunji
Emulsion
BOSSHIKO
Mariya Suzuki
Tanya Tanaka
Ry

Artist Information:

ERIK PENNY
“I write stories about the space we share here, while we are here.” The American singer/songwriter Erik Penny is a charismatic storyteller; a philosopher of the little things. His earthy, rootsy songs spring from a subtle, unassuming place and rise to sometimes unexpectedly dramatic heights. Characters and moments turn into stories, brought to life through his distinctive baritone and engaging melodies; his disarmingly charming vibe and the openhearted warmth of his music inspire an infectious, powerfully positive good feeling.
[ERIK PENNY tumblr](http://erikpenny.tumblr.com/)

RuriIro
Souldful, bluesy jazz trio featuring choco0 on guitar and vocals, talow on acoustic bass and  Saito on drums.
[RuriIro facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/ルリイロ/363033170386046)

Muratap Masaking
Masaki Murata was born in Kurokawagun Tomiyamachi, Miyagi-Ken. In 1991, when he was in the 5th grade, Masaki performed for the first time in front of an audience to the sounds of MC Komiya, a famous comedian celebrity at the time. Masaki began learning street dance in high school. He was inspired by the culture of HIPHOP dancing and began to attend club events on a weekly basis. At 24, Masaki encountered tap dancing and it has been his prime passion ever since.
[Muratap Masaking](http://tapartapartment.blogspot.jp/)

Yamada Shunji
Yamada Shunji began his independent study of music composition when he was 20 years old. His works include the music in an independent film “森で迷う” (Lost in a Forest) directed by Shoichi Akino, and the music in a short drama broadcasted on satellite TV channel WOWOW, which is a spin-off program from a highly acclaimed movie “桐島、部活辞めるってよ” (Kirishima Is Quitting the Club). He has put together all the songs he wrote so far in an album “交わらない時間たち” (Solitary Times) and is currently performing live in galleries and music clubs throughout Tokyo.
[Yamada Shunji sound cloud](https://soundcloud.com/shunji-yamada)

Emulsion
emulsion is a Tokyo-based electro duo with shina-G(G) and mika-R(B,Vo, electronics), which has a unique sound style that ranges from math-rock, postrock, electronica and breakbeats, IDM, dubstep, and from ambient to harsh noise. The band explores different playing styles for each event, playing in a rock style for live-music venues, dance music for all-night clubs and open-air parties, and sometimes even improvisation with iPads, Laptops and other electronics / toy instruments. Emulsion toured twice in the US tour twice and took part in several festivals. They often play with touring bands such as Bellini, Jarbow（ex-Swans), Mick Turner (DirtyThree), K. (Ida’s menders’ side project), Art of Fighting, Because of Ghosts, SABOT and so on. In 2008, Emulsion organized a tribute show for “Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls” in Tokyo and brought K. (Karla Schickele, Ruth Keating, Dan Littleton from Ida) as a headliner. in 2010, they organized a show for the indie festival, “GURU GURU MAWARU 2010” held at Saitama Stadium. For This and That&That Café, Emulsion will do a special collaboration with live painter BOSSHIKO.
[Emulsion soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/emulsionjp)

BOSSHIKO
BOSSHIKO is a Japanese livepainter. His style of performance is improvising India-ink pictures of holy animals like dragons, on a big canvas whose size is 180cm by 270cm within just 30minutes, with a small light in the darkness. In 2008 and 2009, he was invited for performing in Seattle, and in 2010 he performed in the conference of APEC. Also, he develops his
original art series of “Japanese court music.” In 2008, he won the prizes of ASIAGRAPH and TCM. In 2010, his art was chosen as a cover of the tribute book for Michael Jackson which was published by Mr.Broderick Morris. He is going to hold his solo exhibition in NY in 2011. He continues various activities of art both at home and abroad.
[BOSSHIKO Homepage](http://www.bosshiko.com/)

Mariya Suzuki
A graduate of California State University of Long Beach, Mariya currently works as an illustrator/artist. While creating illustrations for books and concert flyers as well as murals, she also focuses on recording everyday life through her sketches. Fascinated by the relationship between the outside physical world and the abstract nature of her own thoughts, her art tends to be very personal. However, at the same time she hopes to connect with others through her art.
[Mariya Suzuki Homepage](http://www.mariyasketch.com)

Tanya Tanaka
Tanya Tanaka’s work is inspired by the aerial infrastructure, in particular, the overhead wires of Tokyo’s cityscape which connect us all. Her creative impulses seek to explore and capture non-private space that is often considered part of urban blight. Her work references maps, technology and social connections all at once. Her works also explore the deconstruction of those references to an extent that leave their meaning open to the viewer’s interpretation. Tanya Tanaka was raised in California and Britain, and currently lives and works in Tokyo. She works in a variety of media and also designs textiles for fashion and interiors. She received a BA from Central St Martins College of Art and Design (Fashion Department, Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors, Print) and an MFA from The Slade School of Fine Art (Painting and Print).

Ry
Ry is a hip-hop/R&B DJ with a healthy obsession with Jazz. His father was a record collector and would keep the house flowing with old school classics like Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan and Pink Floyd…and George Carlin. Musical taste soon began to shift as he fell in love with The Roots and Tupac, marking the start of a lifelong mission to make people head-bob. From Al Green to the Beatnuts to Nas and Erykah Badu, Ry strikes a musical balance that has old and new heads at least mildly satisfied. In a previous life, Ry was a concert and event planner/coordinator for a concert company that did Japan tours for artists including Trey Songz, Erykah Badu, 36 Mafia as well as Bay Area legends E-40 & Too Short. Ry is currently a regular DJ for his event “Blendy Lounge” at Hito to Hito bar in Shibuya every 4th Saturday from 8pm.
[Tokyo Dex Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/tokyodex)

This&That Cafe is a free event open to the public in which artists from all genres and backgrounds donate their time and talents in the spirt of sharing. It is a place where music and visual arts meld in unexpected collaborations. A forum for artists from afar to meet with local luminaries amidst the dense and eclectic pool of talent in Tokyo. A venue to gather, exchange ideas, share artistic inclinations and wax poetic in a causal community of old friends and new acquaintances. Come early to get a seat and take advantage of the fetching fare on the SuperDeluxe menu, or just pop in for a drink on your way home from work. All are welcome. If you have an idea for a future This & That Cafe event, please drop a line to <[thisnthat@tokyodex.com](mailto:thisnthat@tokyodex.com)>. We look forward to hearing from musicians, DJ, visual artists et al looking for a new and exciting venue for their expressions.

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