Kaiju Daiko

Kaiju Daiko endeavors to share a dynamic form of drumming and to break down racial stereotypes. Members of Kaiju Daiko have studied Japanese Taiko drumming in Japan and the United States with members of Kodo including Yoshikazu Fujimoto, Eichi Saito, Leonard Eto, Miyauchi Sensei, Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka, Master Ukichi Takano, Moko Igarashi, and Aka Oni Daiko. Kaiju Daiko offers performances and workshops for people of all ages. Past clients and performances include: American  Airlines, Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Sears Corporation, Harold Washington College, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Loyola, Concert of Colors, Bristol Renaissance Faire, Mensa,  University, Beverly Art Center, Chicago Park District, Field Museum of Natural History, Nike,  Millennium Park and the Midwest Drum and Dance Festival.

Kaiju Daiko current members are:  Chris Cobb, Bob and Kim DeVore, Kim Eap, Victor Varjan, Scott Watanabe and John Yost.

Current provisional members are Emily Agustin, Judith Sample and Shelly Bender.

For booking and upcoming performances contact: John: (773) 286-0605 or email drumcircle@juno.com

Upcoming Shows:

 

Sept 123 Bristol Renaissance Faire