Justin’s Japan: Deep Purple Guitarist Steve Morse Weighs in on the Japan Catastrophe
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Throughout its career, Deep Purple–who formed in England in 1968 and released their debut album that year–has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Revered in Japan, their iconic rock hits include “Smoke on the Water,” […]
Justin’s Japan: New York’s Blue Note Benefit for Japan concerts to stage two-night support stand
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The Blue Note Jazz Benefit for Japan concerts will be held at New York’s Highline Ballroom April 18-19. (Blue Note New York) By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Japan has always been there for jazz. Now, jazz is giving back. The Blue Note New York […]
Justin’s Japan: One month after the Tohoku Earthquake, New York offers more Japan benefit events
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. The massive aftershocks reported in Japan earlier today symbolized the island nation’s continued appreciation of support from around the world one month after the Tohoku Earthquake. Here are some of this week’s benefit and lecture events in New York. […]
Justin’s Japan: In New York This Week, JET Fundraisers, Networkings, Sake, Arts, Monster Wrestling
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Only in New York. As the JapanNYC festival’s slated performances wrap up this week, here’s a rundown of more Nippon-flavored events of note: Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Japan Slate – 54 West 21st Street (between […]
Justin’s Japan: Earthquake and Tsunami Update ~ JET Alumni Aid and What You Can Do
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Friday’s Sendai Earthquake and Tsunami has devastated Japan, with Prime Minister Naoto Kan calling it the most difficult crisis for the nation since World War II. At this time, the death toll is expected to exceed 10,000, and the […]
Justin’s Japan: Q&A with Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. A founding member of the platinum-selling Los Angeles-based rock group Mr. Big, guitarist extraordinaire Paul Gilbert joined the group in 1988, and then departed a decade later to focus on a pop-tinged solo career. Best known for its […]
Justin’s Japan: NYC Hosts March Anime, Yakuza Film Fests
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Anime sci-fi and a Studio Ghibli-inspired effort from China are the Eastern animation highlights at this year’s New York International Children’s Festival, running March 4 to 27 in Manhattan. The acclaimed festival received national attention two years ago when […]
Justin’s Japan (or America): Oscar Winner + Film Director Q&As
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JetWit is proud to announce that JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) is now the official Music Q&A and Perfoming Arts Q&A reporter for Examiner.com‘s national page! Kicking off his new channels are exclusive interviews with Academy Award-winning songwriter Randy Newman and filmmaker Kevin Smith. Visit Justin’s site here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Fresh off winning an Academy […]
Justin’s Japan: Q&A with Billy Sheehan of Mr. Big
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Billy Sheehan of platinum-selling rock group Mr. Big. (William Hames) By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Considered by many to be the Eddie Van Halen of bass, Billy Sheehan launched his recording career in the late ’70s with the Buffalo-based rock trio Talas, then […]
Justin’s Japan: Q&A with Yuki Chikudate of Asobi Seksu
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his pages here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Formed in New York City in 2001, the band Asobi Seksu and its core members Yuki Chikudate (vocals, keyboards) and James Hanna (guitar) cut their teeth in the indie shoegaze and dream pop scene as it graduated […]
Justin’s Japan: Tak Matsumoto of B’z wins first Grammy
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his NY Japanese Culture page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. While Justin Bieber came up empty, Takahiro Matsumoto of the J-rock band B’z won big at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night (Feb. 13). The famed 49-year-old guitarist, commonly known Tak […]
Justin’s Japan: Interview with stylist Haruo Noro on NYC’s Lunar New Year Celebration
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his NY Japanese Culture page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Haruo Noro came to the U.S. to open his own salon after finding success as a stylist in Japan and London. Last year, he worked with the networking site AsianInNY on their “Lucullen” […]
Justin’s Japan: Interview with Ary Warnaar of Anamanaguchi
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See Ary Warnarr with Anamanaguchi at New York’s Silent Barn Saturday, Feb. 5. (Leia Jospe/leiajospe.carbonmade.com) By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his NY Japanese Culture page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. The music of Anamanaguchi is part hacked Nintendo Entertainment System, part crowd surfing rave. The Brooklyn-based foursome and chiptune […]
Justin’s Japan: X Japan Signs North American Deal with EMI
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his NY Japanese Culture page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. Hot on the heels of a rapturous North American tour last fall that climaxed with a sold out gig at New York’s Roseland Ballroom, X Japan is one step closer to cracking America. […]
Justin’s Japan: NY’s Japan Society Fires Up Sabu Film Retrospective
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By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his NY Japanese Culture page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. This week, New York’s Japan Society presents Run, Salaryman, Run! A Retrospective of Sabu’s Film Works, six slices of cinema packed with high speed, high style, hard luck, and the quirky lusts and lunacies […]
