Live Performance in Japan from U.K. & Ireland

A list of music, play and sports from U.K. and Ireland I saw in Japan in 1999.

13, February
The Searchers

One of the top mersey beat band in the 1960s. Not all of the members are original but they came to Japan and told the audience about the Liverpool music scene in early 60s.

6, March
Herman's Hermits

Another beat band from 60s. They're from Manchester.

24, April
Spencer Davis

One more another band from 60s. Spencer Davis Group are great rock 'n roll band.

6, June
Kula Shaker

1990s rock band influenced Indian music like George Harrison.

12, June
Stereophonics

Three pieces guitar band from Wales.

31, July - 1, August
Ray Davies, The Chemical Brothers, Blur, Catatonia, Bernard Butler, Ocean Colour Scene and Happy Mondays (Fuji Rock Festival 99)

Three days rock festical in Naeba, Niigata. I went to the 2nd and 3rd day and saw many stages of these bands and others from Japan, United States and other countries.

14, October
Melanie C

Known as "Sporty Spice" cos she likes sports especially LIVERPOOL F.C., came to Japan as a solo singer.

17, October
Dancing At Lughnasa

Irish performing art played by French actors.

30, November
Manchester United vs Palmeiras (Toyota European/South American Cup)

A football match between two world's highest football champions. This year was 20th anniversary of this game and Manchester United became the first winner from England.

12, December
Mary Black

Irish trad singer. She gave an autogragh for each fan after the show. I've got one on her CD.

Katsumi Kashimura for The Society of British Culture, 3 January 2000

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