Mecha Groove

SAIKO vol. 4 "Mecha Groove"

Saiko Tokyo Live Music Showcase is presented by Metropolis magazine. Urban rhythms from J-soul to jazz-funk, broken beats to trip-hop.
Live: Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro, Aroop Roy, Freesscape / DJ: Spexsavers, DJ Otsuka, Don Coglione, DJ Ken Hidaka / Dance: Orientarhythm / Art: Rinpa Eshidan / VJ: Keibi

TICKETS

¥3000 (adv), ¥3500 (door), 1 drink in

Free iTunes song card for all guests
(Buy ticket through Metropolis online and receive 2 cards)

Tickets Available through:

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Ticket machines are located at all Lawson convenience stores.
The Event L-Code is 33444.

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Artist info:

Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro

Satoshi "Tiger" Okano’s Saitama “yellow soul” powerhouse sextet destroyed audiences at Fuji Rock ’08 and is soon to take its act to Europe. Out now: Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro (P-Vine Records)

Aroop Roy

Vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist from the UK, Aroop Roy bears influences from soul to funk, Latin and rock. Roy’s debut single "Too Long" was acclaimed worldwide. Out now: Absolute!! Sounds from Tokyo compiled by Aroop Roy (Unique Uncut)

freesscape

Vocalist Emi Evans and producer Hiroyuki Muneta craft a dark but joyful, trip-hop influenced sound that some compare to Portishead. Out now: The Next Confusion

Orientarhythm

And a special dance performance from Orientarhythm, where hip-hop street dance meets Japanese martial arts.

Spexsavers

Dub, drum ‘n’ bass and electro are the keywords for London duo Mr Tikini and Brassfoot’s “mash-up ting.” Spexsavers can be heard at their regular Bangers & Mash events and on their internet show Outtanet.

DJ Otsuka

Hiroko Otsuka combines the best of vintage funk and contemporary breaks in her monthly Champ residency at storied club The Room. Out now: NewPeace3 (KeyofLife+)

Don Coglione

Funk and rare groove DJ otherwise known as Englishman Nick Coldicott. Host of Rhythm Night.

Rinpa Eshidan

Noiz-Davi, Daisuke Yamamoto, D.H.Rosen, Akari Sasai and XOLA stage live-art events and create videos of art in action.
ROOM by Rinpa Eshidan (YouTube)

Keibi

As VJ Keibi, filmmaker Kevin Mcgue remixes and projects images from his extensive library of cult films.