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