This&That Café Vol.38This&That Café Vol.38

“The Sweet Spot”
In late May, This&That Cafe celebrates the sweet spot just before spring ends and summer starts. That in-between season when the colors of nature really pop, and it’s just warm enough that a cold drink after work tastes amazing, but not so hot that you are sweating on the way to bar. The all-star cast we prepared for the evening spans a wide range of expressions, from spring-inspired live flower arrangement, to the early-summer sounds of a surf-rock band. This will be the last #tntcafe until Autumn, so don’t miss this chance to gather with like-minded art-and-music lovers at our very own sweet spot, SuperDeluxe.

Live:
Tama & Kai
AnK
Chris Baluyut
l∞p
Jay Shogo
VJ Shimon
Unusual Club

Artist information:

Tama & Kai

A session by two core members of the band SHAMANZ.
SHAMANZ official site

AnK

Percussion/ Drums/ Vocal Isao – Kanetake, is a professional musician supporting artists in concerts and recording. He debuted in 1988 from Eichiku Entertainment in a band called Unit and released a solo album in 2004 called “Kyoumi.” He has since performed as a vocalist, as well as producing and arranging songs for other artists. He has also created music for movies, TV series, musicals, and commercials including songs for Honda. Then there is Nagisa Abe. A sought-after bassist from the band gnkosai, supporter of Delicious Grapefruits Moon among many other projects. Finally, we have Shigetake Ao who made his vocal debut after the age of 60. This trio forms the group “AnK,” a simple rock band basing their music on city pop.
Shigetake Ao official site

Chris Baluyut

Chris Baluyut is a singer-songwriter from New York City. Since picking up guitar at age 14, Chris had primarily played electric guitar, centered around alternative rock and post-punk genres. But after moving to Tokyo 2 years ago, Chris has switched entirely to acoustic guitar, now playing a mix of folk and ambient guitar styles. Chris is currently finalizing his first EP and planning to release it in the Summer of 2018.

l∞p

A collective made of creators who express themselves through a “filter of flowers.” Starting with flower designs, they combine flora with music, video footage, painting, calligraphy and more to create new ways of expressing ideas. Recently they have been performing in Harajuku and flower markets in collaborations with street art, streaming stop-motion video with music, as well as holding workshops and exhibitions in Ginza Okuno Building. Loop refers to the connection between people, not constrained to certain members. Like an ameba it is a collective that continues to grow.
l∞p instagram

Jay Shogo

Artist / Fashion Designer/ Illustrator. Jay started his career as an artist in Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A. in 2009. While he was in NYC, he developed the spray drawing technique of mural art at “5POINTZ” known as the “Holy” ground of street art. Since then, Jay has created inspirational art murals in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Barbados, Seoul, and Japan, as well as many other places around the world. Jay contributes his loyal participation to the art events of Art Basel Miami, III Points Miami, SAAF/Street Art Awards Festival in South Korea, etc. Jay has participated in corporate art projects with Suntory Whisky Toki, Red Bull, ZIMA, Heineken, G-SHOCK, MONTBLANC, WeWork, Steelcase and Indeed. Today, Jay’s unlimited talent has branched out his art form in many directions, including collaborations with top designer brands, the creation of his own brand, as well as the designing of interiors and company logos.
Jay Shogo official site

VJ Shimon

VJ / Space Designer / Film Director Collaborating with musicians and DJs, VJ Shimon chops, screws and mashes up videos and analog/digital noise patterns to create an one-of-a-kind live performances that make people experience music visually. He has performed at various events including Fuji Rock Festival / Gang Bang Night, AIR JAM 2016, etc.
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Unusual Club (Djs)

Our musical style is very broad, hence the “Unusual” name. We typically play a back-to-back set. It sometimes creates discordances since our taste and mood can be different, but we appreciate the “wave” that results. Although our musical styles range from rock, indie, reggae, asl the way to dub, funk, jazz, new wave and hip hop, the common ‘roots’ that we often revisit are mostly electronic/techno/house. We have been regular DJs at SNIFF SNIFF (now Roarrr) and CONTROL parties. Paul is English and Sebastien is French Canadian, both based in Tokyo for about 8 years.
Unusual Club Profile iflyer

This&That Cafe is a periodic 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>. 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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