Date: Friday, November 19
Time: 8:00 PM
Admission: $5
Presented by the Hollow Earth Society

Rooted in uplifting elements from eclectic origins, “Japanese Gypsy Rock” unites Kagero’s musical influences and talents into a cross-culture dance party.
—Meijin Bruttomesso, The Deli

Kagero’s sound has been described as a melting pot of tonalities and rhythms from Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Eastern Europe—”cultural confusion.” Sometimes the songs are filled with beautiful imagery, sometimes they’re sad folk tales, and sometimes silly songs about drinking. But the tunes are always fun, and the shows are a high-energy, dancing good time. As some have said: “Kagero’s world music goulash is very tasty—even if you don’t always know what’s you’re eating.”

“Cultural confusion is our specialty,” admits bandleader and founder Kaz Fujimoto. They call it Japanese gypsy rock—a bunch of great rock songs influenced by the music of the world, with killer hooks and rhythms that make you want to move.

Join us on November 19 for an intimate evening of music as well as a chance to talk to the band about their sound, the culture of global music, folklore, and more.

Kagero—the name means “heat haze, the shimmering of a mirage” in Japanese—consists of Kaz Fujimoto, bass player Rob Simpson, and fiddle player J.W. In addition, Kagero regularly records and performs with a revolving cast of guest musicians including Leo Santini (drums), Yoed (cello), Wynn Yamami (chindon), Kate Dunphy (accordion) and Emilio (trumpet). Find out more at kagero.com.