Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble opens for the Hands Percussion Group from Taiwan on September 18 and 19.
For details, visit: http://www.kennyendo.com/calendar

Catch Kenny this weekend at the State Theater performing with
Hiroshima, the grammy-nominated jazz fusion band!
www.playhousesquare.org
Tickets: (216) 241-6000

“Honua” CD Release Performance/Reception!!!
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010 at 7 pm
Musicians Union Studio 909
949 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, HI.
BE THERE!

Aloha all!
“Honua” (Earth) is Kenny Endo’s LATEST CD featuring TAIKO and PIANO.
Composer/Arranger/Producer/Keyboard Musician Derek Nakamoto joins Taiko Artist KENNY ENDO for the ‘Honua’ (Earth) CD release performance/reception on MONDAY August 16 at 7 pm at the Musicians Union Studio 909. The event is free and open to the public. They’ll perform a few pieces and talk about their collaboration.

Tune in to KGMB Morning News on Tuesday, August 10 at 7:50 am, 8:45 am and 8:50 am and hear Kenny Endo and Dean Taba (bass) of the Rhythm Summit Trio!!!

Catch Rhythm Summit (Kenny Endo, Noel Okimoto, and Dean Taba) at the Royal Hawaiian Band Benefit on Saturday, August 14 at Pearl City Cultural Center.
Come out and support the RHB!

Support the Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Celebration with your donation to Taiko Arts Center! Donations will help support school and community outreach programs, Fall 2010 “Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs. Groove” concert tour with artists from Japan and the US including Kenny Endo (taiko), Hitoshi Hamada (vibraphones), Michihiro Sato (Tsugaru shamisen), Kaoru Watanabe (bamboo flutes), Shoko Hikage (koto), and more! Your tax-deductible donations are being accepted now at Taiko Arts Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization. VIsit: www.taikoartscenter.org

Fall tour dates include:
October 25 – Honolulu, HI
October 29 & 30 – Sewanee, TN
November 1 – Nashville, TN (cancelled)
November 3-4 – Kalamazoo, MI
November 5 – Bowling Green, OH (cancelled)
November 6 – Pittsburgh, PA
November 8 – Westminster, MD
November 10 – Fredericksburg, VA
November 13-14 – Stonybrook, NY
November 15 – Montreal, QB (pending)
November 19 – U Penn, PA
November 20 – Skirball, NYU, NY

Also, catch Kenny at Town Hall in Seattle on Friday, October 8 with Kaoru Watanabe (bamboo flutes, taiko) and Ringtaro Tateishi (taiko)

Thank you all for your support in so many different ways to help celebrate my 35th Anniversary of Taiko Drumming!
The Mitsudomoe concert was a great success thanks to the sponsors, donors, supporters, and all who came out to attend the concert. Mahalo and Aloha to All for your kind and generous support!

THIS Saturday, June 26, catch Rhythm Summit at the Kauai Jazz Festival!

Kenny Endo’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert!
featuring
Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble
Rhythm Summit (Endo, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba)
Special Guests:
Keola & Moana Beamer
San Jose Taiko
DeShannon Higa
Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group performs PRE-Show at 7 pm
Hawaii Theatre (808) 528-0506
BE THERE!

PRE-Concert Reception with the Artists
5:30-7 pm heavy pupus and drinks
$40 donation to: www.taikoartscenter.org

OR

Support the Kenny Endo 35th Anniversary Celebration!
For a $100 donation to Taiko Arts Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization, receive a premium concert seat ticket to the Mitsudomoe concert on 6.11; ticket to PRE-concert reception with the artists; and a tax deduction to the full extent of the law.
Donate $100 to www.taikoartscenter.org
More info: (808) 737-7236

Also, June 11-13 Pan Pacific Festival
Matsuri in Hawaii, a Sister Event
Please check out their cultural events and great parade!

http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/common/images/Schedule.pdf
http://www.pan-pacific-festival.com/

Kenny Endo’s “Gateway – ‘Ma’ vs. Groove” Project will tour Fall 2010 featuring an eclectic group of musicians from both Japan and the US; Kenny Endo (taiko), Hitoshi Hamada (vibraphones), Michihiro Sato (shamisen), Kaoru Watanabe (bamboo flutes, taiko), Shoko Hikage (koto). Tour supported in part by The Japan Foundation and Tradex, a National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange.
For bookings and Info, Contact:
Pacifika Artists Network
karen@pasifika-artists.com

KZOO radio interview this morning in Japanese.
Oceanic Cable commercial shoot at mid-day.
Busy prepping for trip to California for Satsuki Festival performance on 5.23, Bay Area workshops, performance with body percussionist Keith Terry on Friday 5.28 at Rhythmix, Collegiate Invitational over Labor Day Weekend, and my 35th Anniversary Concert on June 11th at Hawaii Theatre.

THANK YOU ALL for your outpouring of support!