ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, takes the notion of a one-man band to new limits, combining his quirky handmade instrument inventions with steel-drum, ping-pong balls, toys, tape-loops, xylophone, double bass and trumpet, all in the space of one short set. Having toured as a solo artist in Japan, the UK and Europe, playing at festivals including GREEN MAN, NO DIRECTION HOME and GLASTONBURY (where he received a standing ovation), ICHI has been making waves and it's unsurprising that many notable characters have been turning their heads. He is championed by the likes of DAVID BYRNE,… read more
ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, takes the notion of a one-man band to new limits, combining his quirky handmade instrument inventions with steel-drum, ping-pong balls, toys, tape-loops, xylophone, double bass and trumpet, all in the space of one short set. Having toured as a solo artist in Japan… read more
ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, takes the notion of a one-man band to new limits, combining his quirky handmade instrument inventions with steel-drum, ping-pong balls, toys, tape-loops, xylophone, double bass and trumpet, all in the space of one short set. Having toured as a solo artist in Japan, the UK and Europe, playing at festivals including GREEN MAN, NO DIRECT… read more