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KISHI BASHI IN CONCERT:

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kaoru Ishibashi has become a familiar face on stages around the world as a touring violinist for acts Of Montreal and Regina Spektor, but lately it's his solo indie rock project Kishi Bashi that has fans jamming out. His kaleidoscopic tunes mix lush violin, exotic Far East elements, swirling vocal harmonies, and electronic touches to create a brilliant and unique sonic world full of soaring melodies and head-spinning rhythms. At his live shows he brings buoyant tunes like "Bright Whites" and "Atticus in the Desert" to life with the help of a looping pedal and a full band including drums, banjo, and guitar, treating fans to dynamic performances that always get them moving and smiling.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Seattle-born, Virginia-raised Kaoru Ishibashi began playing the violin at age 7 and continued studying the instrument after high school at Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. In 2002 he moved to Brooklyn and formed the synthpop outfit Jupiter One with guitarist Zac Colwell. The band self-released several limited edition records in the mid-'00s, and in 2008 they dropped a self-titled debut album that landed them on tour with Regina Spektor. While on the road Ishibashi met Of Montreal founder Kevin Barnes, and joined him as a member of Of Montreal's touring band in 2010. The following year he returned to his parent's home in Virginia to begin recording his solo debut as Kishi Bashi. The result was 2012's 151a, a critical success that earned praise from NPR and received placement in commercials for Windows, Sony, and car company Smart. After a 2013 tour of the US and Europe in support of the release, Ishibashi issued his second album as Kishi Bashi, 2014's Lighght. The album peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard 200, a huge feat for a niche indie artist and cause for celebration among his loyal fanbase.

Reviews

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 95 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by MscTch on 3/18/13Attucks Theatre - Norfolk

    It was Kishi Bashi...enough said. The one and only Kishi Bashi.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kishi Bashi is one of the BEST live performers

    by Hallsc on 3/18/13Attucks Theatre - Norfolk

    Kishi Bashi was amazing at the Attucks Theater in Norfolk. His live performances are SO unique and definitely show him to be nothing less than an incredible musician with great talent. The music he manages to make with just his voice, his violin, and a looping machine is almost impossible to believe if you aren't there to see it. Tall Tall and Zim Zim do a good job of rounding out the music and adding some depth and complexity to it. To be honest, KB really doesn't need it, but it was nice at times to add some vocal variety. If you haven't heard Kishi Bashi's music, LISTEN. If you haven't seen him live, GO. If you have seen him live, I don't need to tell you to go, because you will probably already be buying tickets to his next show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 3/18/13Attucks Theatre - Norfolk

    Phenomenal. The theater, the bands, the talent. I wouldn't miss a chance to see this again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kishi Bashi is Spectacular

    by ceaser21 on 2/19/13The Record Bar - Kansas City

    I love Kishi Bashi's music, however, you should not expect to his songs on his album performed the same way live. He often changes up his songs when playing them live, and in my opinion makes them better. The opening act, Plume Giant was also very good. Highly suggest going to one of his concerts!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kishi Bashi was fantastic

    by Caldwela on 2/10/13Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Gorgeous show for $15 bucks! Would have paid upwards of $40 for the sets, the band, the opener, Kishi Bashi's humor... loved it all. Coat check was sort of a mess at the end (1 person getting every coat?) but other than that the venue and show was a great choice all around.