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Tojo, Kehoe & Greiner · Fri 11/7, 7pm, $25/30

  • The Ugly Mug 4640 Soquel Drive Soquel, CA, 95073 United States (map)


The Ugly Mug welcomes

An evening with northern Calif band

Yuji Tojo, Gary Kehoe & Jim Greiner

Friday November 7th, 7pm

$25adv reservations/$30 at door (if avail)

Reservations email: jgreiner@handsondrum.com or call/text 831.239.2007

Called “fantastic” and “transcendent” by local fans, Yuji Tojo, the internationally known fingerstyle guitar player, producer, and recording engineer developed his own style of fingering techniques influenced by the flamenco improvisational musical form. Layering subtle harmonies between acoustic and electric melodies, Tojo blends jazz, classical, and rock elements in his music. He rubbed elbows with members of Led Zeppelin back in the day and toured with big names like Lacy J Dalton. Over a career spanning 50 years he now enjoys creating an intimate presence as a solo artist or in a nuanced duo. Drummer Gary Kehoe, whom Tojo has known since the late 80s, is a go-to who creates the rhythmic canvas upon which Tojo can “kind of go crazy.” - SLV Post

Jim Greiner has been playing hand drums and percussion instruments for over four decades, including two years in Africa where he was profoundly moved by the power of purpose-driven group drumming to build community bonds, invigorate and focus people, release stress and celebrate Life. He performs, records and teaches a wide range of musical styles including, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Latin, Reggae, Blues, Jazz, contemporary & traditional Caribbean & African, and Pop. Hands on Drumm

in 2010, Yuji and Jim played a set at this very stage - we certainly expect a performance even better…YouTube

Doors open at 6:30p, cafe is general seating. Beer, coffee, tea and cafe food will be available. Check out our neighbor restaurants for dinner before the show.