A ground-breaking bluegrass group – Bluegrass 45 will celebrate the 45th anniversary of forming the band. The Bluegrass 45 was formed in a small coffee shop called ‘Lost City’ in downtown Kobe, Japan in 1967. In 1970 they were ‘discovered’ by Dick Freeland who owned Rebel Records at that time, and with his invitation they toured the States and Canada in 1971 and ‘72.
“In the summer of 1971 the American bluegrass music scene received a surprise. The Bluegrass 45, a young band from Japan created new sounds that made "our" music truly International. It was obvious the band was well versed in traditional bluegrass but when they played "Take 5" by jazz great Dave Brubeck, the music was forever changed.” -Sam Bush – (from Akira Otsuka’s solo album ‘First Tear’ liner notes.)
They’re celebrating their 45th anniversary with a tour in Japan next month with all original 6 members. Here’s their schedule:
11/16 Kobe Rokkoman Hall
11/17 Fujisawa Fujisawa City Roudou Kaikan
11/18 Tokyo Rocky Top
11/19 Nagoya Little Village
11/22 Osaka Another Dream
11/23 Takarazuka Nishi Kominkan
11/24 Imabari Asakura Kominkan
11/25 Kochi Kochi City Bunka Plaza
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