Performance Schedule

Saturday, May, 2 2015
Way of Wa 
Harmony in the garden
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Saturday, April 4, 2015
( Ken's birthday and full moon night! )
at Arcosanti 
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Saturday, March 20, 2015

Ken is going to perform with
 a flamenco dancer Yumi La Rosa
and 
a fire dancer Jenn Burden Blossom
at Japanese garden in Phoenix, AZ

Thursday, Aug. 21. 2014 
in Nagoya, Japan
Ken Koshio with Acoustic guitar One Man live show
Special guest Takeyoshi Ikoma

Sunday, Aug 10. 2014
in Nagoya, Japan


on Friday, July 4th Independent Day in Sedona
with Ken Koshio and Jakara


on Tuesday, June 3 at 7pm, at Dolton Theatre, Kalamazoo Michigan

WAY of WA
Harmony in the garden
Saturday, May 10, 2014
at 5:30 pm




May 2 at Mesa Art Center from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Ken Koshio, Jakara and Koshio-Gumi with Zarco.
And hands on for YOU!!!





4/4/2014 at Japanese Friendship Garden Ken Koshio's Birthday concert

  
JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN OF PHOENIX
 INVITES YOU TO...
FIRST FRIDAY 
Taiko Performance and Awa Odori with Ken Koshio


Friday, April 4th, 2014
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N. 3rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ
No Admission Fee
Come and Have Fun with Us at First Friday, April 4th, 2014!

Experience wonderful Taiko Performance and Awa Odori dance by Ken Koshio and his troop (Koshio Gumi) while enjoying tasty Japanese Beer and plum wine!

Beer and wine are available for purchase at the beer garden.

Gates are open from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm. No Admission fee. (Donations are Welcome)
Ken Koshio www.kenkoshio.com
is a unique artist here in Arizona. He was born in Japan, and has been traveling around the world as a street singer. Currently based in Phoenix, he creates fusion music with Native Americans and has produced a Japanese folk tail musical story: Sakura no Ne (collaborated with the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix). He is not only a musician but he also acts as a cultural ambassador of Japan and a cultural bridge of the world.

For more information about Ken Koshio,  click here.


 


Hey guys!!

Spring has come in AZ.
My birthday is coming on April, 4 in this year!!
So, I want to say thank you and I want to join my birthday week of performances!!

Monday, March 31 2014 
Koshio Gumi class OPEN HOUSE from 7pm to 9 pm. FREE!!
at WAKONKAN dojo
2217 N. Dayton St
Phoenix AZ 85006 
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 ( April FOOL !)
at Venture out for community at 5:30pm !! Free

Wednesday, April 2, 2014  FREE!!
at Glendale Community College at 10:25 am to 11:10 am

A great fusion concert with dynamic harmony in the oasis in desert.

Native artists are going to corroborate together to create 
earth grove music!!



 Thursday, April 3, 2014 
Koshio Gumi class OPEN HOUSE from 7 pm to 9pm FREE!!
at WAKONKAN dojo
2217 N. Dayton St
Phoenix AZ 85006 


Friday, April 4, 2014 Year of Horse!!( Birthday of Ken Koshio )
at Japanese Friendship Garden first friday event
AWA odori gathering and Ken Koshio ARIGATO performance at 5pm 
FREE!!!

1125 N. 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
http://www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org 








Ken Koshio and Jakara ( John Paul Mendes and Stevie Hagel ) with Heidi Gadd on Violin.
We are going to perform from 5 pm to 6pm on March 27, 2014.


KEN KOSHIO IS GOING TO SING AT JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDEN!!
FROM 8PM TO 9PM. SPIRIT OF WA on March. 22. 2014







Ken Koshio in Matsuri 2014

Saturday February 22, 2014

Opening parade with AWA odori at 10am 
ASU stage

1:00 All Arizona Taiko Team

3:30 Ken Koshio's KODO : Genuine heart beats of Japan



Sunday February 23, 2014

11:45 Ken Koshio and Koshio-Gumi : Spirit of WA 

1:00 AATT

Plaza Stage

4:25 p.m Ken Koshio with Yumi La Rosa : 
Spirit of WA ( Japanese heart beat dance and music )


Ken Koshio's booth is there too!!
Please stop by and say hello and perchace Ken's goods!!

See you there!!!

Love and respect
Ken Koshio












Welcome to celebration of Japanese culture in Phoenix Arizona
Ken and a lot of great performance here and there in the event!!
See you here!!





KEN KOSHIO will be there!!  

Ken will be back to Los Angeles, CA!!

on Nov. 15 and 16, 2013!!!


Nov. 15  in Pasadena

http://www.xiemclaycenter.com/Events/Ent/Ken_Koshio.aspx
Xiem 10th Anniversary Fall Ceramic Art Fair
This year Xiem Clay Center’s annual Fall Ceramic Art Fair marks our 10th anniversary and features work by over 40 Xiem studio members and invited local artists.
The anniversary event kicks off on Friday at 6:00pm with Japanese Taiko drumming and the opening reception for a ceramic art exhibition entitled: Ten Great Years at Xiem! which features recent work by some of the artists that have shown in Xiem Gallery since we opened in 2003.
On Saturday we have a full program of pottery and sculpture demonstrations by Xiem Studio members, complemented by live music – including an Open Mic from 2-4pm. Come join the festivities, meet the artists and have fun browsing the intriguing variety of unique handmade ceramics. We hope you will discover that one-of-a-kind must-have treasure, just in time for the holidays!
Xiem Clay Center's annual Ceramic Art Fairs feature unique hand-made ceramics by over 50 talented creative artists. Our vibrant shows attract increasing numbers of visitors and showcase the talents of Xiem Studio Members and invited local artists
EVENT:Xiem Fall Ceramic Art Fair and Studio Sale
ARTISTS:Members of Xiem Clay Center and Invited Artists
DATES:November 15th and 16th
HOURS:Friday, 15th: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, 16th: 10:30am – 4:30pm

Click here for Directions


Parking: Please turn the wheels towards the curb to avoid ticketing.
OPENING RECEPTION:Friday, November 15th, 6 - 8pm
All Welcome

Clay Demonstrations by Xiem Members:
Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Phil Hacker - Wheel
Joan Mannos - Wheel
Beverly Archer - Sculpture
Live Music Program:
Friday, November 15th
6:15pm – 7:30pm KEN KOSHIO: Taiko Drum 
7:30pm – 8:30pm BUZHARD DAKOTA: Folk-Rock Acoustic Guitar
Saturday, November 16th
11:00am – 12:00noon ERIC ROSENDAHL: Keyboards
12:30pm – 1:30pm THE PACIFIC ADVENTURE MACHINE: Electric Rock
2:00pm – 4:00pm HANDMADE MUSIC – Acoustic Open Mic – All Welcome

and

on  NOV. 16. 2013


Hosted by Toni K's Talent Tree. 
Live at 
PHO KING DELICIOUS
9350 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324



in  Northridge,  California

7 pm - 10 pm

with guests 
Crimson Blues Band, 
Jimi Yamagishi & Diana Green. 
Free entry - all ages. Tips for performers appreciated.

more information

Toni Koch
Artist Development/Marketing/PR
ASCAP member
602-300-9626

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more information coming soon!!