Hiroshima

They put on a great performance. It has being years no decades since I have seen their show. Love you June. Please continue your musical greatness.

An absolute winner. The pure wonderful music they produce is undoubtedly the best you would want to enjoy.

Oh my gawd....what I can say? I am a lost for words. The lead singer was energetic in her performance. She made it more interesting. Dan Kuramoto is the funniest man alive. His jokes were very funny. Maybe he should change careers one day...lol

Don't miss em...they r still a gr8t band that is rockin...rollickin...recommended!! I can't wait for their new greatest hits joint coming out called Legacy.

AWESOME!!! OUTSTANDING!!! INSPIRING!!!! MEMORABLE!!!! This group continues to be AMAZING! They introduced their new, soon-to-be-dropped CD entitled "LEGACY". It'll include releases of their favorite tunes from their first 10 years of playing together. Legacy Tees will also be available; Dan wore the "1000 Cranes" Tee... Sharp!!! EVERYBODY should see HIROSHIMA at least once in a lifetime, and if you can arrange it so that you can enjoy it at the BIRCHMERE, ALL the better!!! One of THE BEST concerts of my year!

The show was AWESOME!!!!!!!! They kept your adrenalin pumping the entire night. I have all of their music and never had the opportunity to see them before now. They made you feel like part of the family. I am looking forward to seeing them again with the singers and hearing their new music. Job Well done Hiroshima

This was my first time seeing Hiroshima live! Going back to the early 80's I can remember hearing their music at a friend house. I rushed out the very next day and purchased the cassette with the WHITE MASK on the cover and to learn more about the group. All I can say about last night's performance is WOW!!! I will be one of the first in line to purchase their Legendary CD. The stage performance was so personal and the music was perfect; better than the CD. I asked the question squarly if they would consider making a DVD?? Dan's response was they were thinking about it and he went on to say, "We may come back to Washington and do a live DVD!" Dan mentioned that the first venue they played in the DC area was at Howard University... he went on to say they feel right at home here! The great concept that the Birchmere offers is you can meet and greet with the artist after the show and purchase their music. This was my first time at the Birchmere. Having an opportunity to meet Hiroshima just left me SPELLBOUND! Thank you Birchmere, Sweet Magnolia

If you have never seen Hiroshima live, you are missing out on one great performance. To the person each member of the group gave a mesmerizing performance--each one more profound than the next. Can't say enough good things. Catch them whenever you can!!!

My wife and I are excited and very, very pleased with seeing and hearing Hiroshima live. I have listen to them since my college years in the '80's and will purchase their upcoming CD, Legacy.

Each artist was gifted. But this is truly an example of the sum being more than the individual parts! Great chemistry across the board. Great blending of gifts and experiences. And they admire and respect each others gifts and stay in touch with their audience!!

This was a great show in a wonderful venue! The show started on time and each of the songs were totally well executed. They played with heart and enthusiasm and connected to the audience really well. The taiko drummer wa AMAZING and Ms. June on the koto was magnificant as usual! Also, the food was delicious at the Birchmere....though the service could stand some improvement. All around a great night out and would definitely see them again. And I look forward to going to the Birchmere again as well!

The venue the service and most of all the show was really fantastic I would go and will go back to the birchmere for future events

I have seen many concerts by Hiroshima and I have never been dissapointed. The deliver the good musically and socially. They are entertaining, live and in living color, from start to finish. One thing I like is that they allow each member to have a solo during the concert, the other thing is that they look like they are enjoying what they are doing. I like what the band leader said, it's a gift to play and a gift to listen to the music. I thank God for the gifts He gives people and that He deposited into this band.

The concert was very interesting mixing some asian instruments smoothly into the jazzy tunes. Our only disappointment was that the concert started about 30 minutes late due to extended benefit activities and we had to leave the concert early to make it to our post concert dinner reservations.

OUTSTANDING! OUTSTANDING! OUTSTANDING! JIVY, FUNKY, AND FUN. LOOK'IN FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR! THANKS

This was, by far, the best concert I've seen in many years; and I attend many! The Largo Cultural Center is a well kept secret. It's quite intimate-you can interact with the performers; of course at the appropriate times.

This was a wonderful concert. Hiroshima was very entertaining and we would go to more concerts like this again.

This was one of the most moving musical experiences in my life. I've seen great concerts but this was exceptional!

I found Hiroshima to be very personable and consummate performers. This venue was perfect for their style and sound. I only wish the merchandise had been available for sale after the concert.

Hiroshima was awesome.! To hear these extremely talented and popular musicians play at such a small venue was incredible! Not only do they have talent, but personality as well. What a treat! I can't wait to see them again! Pure Nirvana.

I have seen this Wonderful smooth jazz group over 20 times this was Like a jet lag show which left me hoping that all is right with each member still Looking forward to see them again.Also the Chrome not a bad seat in the place its always perfect.The 5 stars was for the Chrome Room..The Band rated 3 stars in this performance plus they didn't play 1000 cranes or A Ribbon in the Sky

Love Hiroshima, have seen them many times. Brought some new friends and they loved it

Have been a longtime fan of this band of great musicians that really enjoy what they do. If you get the chance to see this unique group; go.

What an AWESOME show - enjoyed every minute of it!

I've been a fan of Hiroshima for several decades, so I was really looking forward to seeing them in concert, especially at a small venue like the Birchmere. Their sound was great, but they didn't get too deep into their library of songs, mostly because the front man took up nearly a quarter of the show by talking about the history of the song they were about to perform. Nothing personal dude, but i paid good money to listen to you entertain me, not give me a musical lecture. I'll keep my money in my pocket next time they come through town.

I will never forget my evening with Hiroshima at the Birchmere! Everything was in sync. The venue, the lighting, the climate, the acoustics, the energy and the comraderie amongst everyone there, and of course Hiroshima! Every song resonated with my spirit that I was brought to tears. Simply beautiful. Hiroshima thank you for sharing your gift/passion with me. It was magical!

I saw Hiroshima in the late 70s and early 80s and feel in love with their music. The performance left a lot to be desired but was still a great evening.

this is one of my favorite jazz bands. Have all of their CDs, but not the newest one. I thought they would play more of their old stuff versus the new. The audience seemed to feel the same. June was on fire Saturday night, as well as, Kimo. Just wish they would have played more instrumental than having Terry Seals sing (he has a great voice). Would I go again, probably not. I'll just listen to my CDs.

Saw them last October 2015 at Santa Fe Station!! June, Dan, Kimo, Dean, and Danny Yamamoto, you guys are the best! Can't wait to see you again on the 7th of May! ALOHA!

I have waited 30 years to see Hiroshima and they didn't disappoint! I had awesome seats and brought my 1985 album 'Another Place' hoping I could get them to sign it for me and they did. Finally getting to hear them play 'One Wish' , the song that started my love for Hiroshima was like nothing I could put into words other than AMAZING!!

The concert was amazing. Each member of Hiroshima played exceptionally. The addition of Terry Steele's vocals was a real treat. This is the second concert we attended in Las Vegas and are already looking forward attending in the future

Fantastic! You missed a great show! Don't hesitate whenever they come back to Las Vegas!

Show was excellent. 3rd time to see them and have enjoyed all the shows. The vocalist was very good, we just prefer them w/o.

Mellow Jazz at its best. Amazing display of melding old and new instrumentation into a unique, stand alone, immersion of melodic sound.

That was the first time that i went to a Jazz concert. Its was great performance from the band.

The show was excellent, they played all the favorites! Nice to see a band having fun and enjoying the music and each other, even after all these years! Terry's vocals are so powerful and add so much! The venue is nice, great view from any seat. A little far from the strip but worth it! I will definitely see Hiroshima again (a fan since the beginning) and check out this venue for future shows when in LV!

Hiroshima is a very well seasoned (4 decades) internationally renouned jazz fusion band. What an incredible performance. Kept the entire audience totally enthralled the entire duration of the two hour show. Dan & June are both so very personable, conversing with the mostly senior crowd. The show featured each musician individually, each one taking the lime light as well as contributing to the collective mass. This is synergy at it's best. Dan is a multi instermentalist (winds). Kimo was front and center holding the rhythms together and co-song writer. Richly experienced Bassman Dean powerfully comprises fifty percent of the rhythm section. Well what can be said about June ? The facts are almost beyond words. Who and where can one find the uniquely refined use of the ancient traditional Japanese stringed 'Koto' ? An absolute master of this insterment she is. June is the worlds best at what is becoming an almost lost art. The incredible drum solo topped off the end of the encore leaving everyone dazed. WOW ! WOW ! WOW !

Attended their live show in Las Vegas Santa Fe casino. June was great as usual on the Koto. Danny seemed like he had one too many to drink as he was wondering all over the place. The key boardist had one solo that was too long and meaningless (church organ gone wild!!!) and the drummer was very good.

What a lovely and talented group. Very personable and extremely talented. The Birchmere was a lovely location and made the event very intimate. Sounds and voices were wonderful. Go see Hiroshima whenever they are in your town!

Hiroshima was a band I was looking forward to hearing. I have several of their CDs and have enjoyed them very much. The live version however was a little disappointing. They brought 2 singers with them who seemed like they were phoning it in. The endings on the vocal numbers were waaaaayyy toooo looong. Get it over with already! Songs that were "koto songs" were, at times overshadowed by other instruments. The version of Another Place, instead of being strong and beautiful, was all over the place, although played with great fervor by June, the koto player. I will still listen to the CDs but now that I have seen them live, I won't do it again.

I really like the group and always go to their show when they come to the Birchmere. This time they had two singers added to the show which were good, but too much talking was going on. I would have liked it better if they played more of their songs. They did not play "One Wish" until the end of the show. I was somewhat disappointed with the show. Please concentrate more on the songs that made you popular.

Despite their long tenure of excellence, Hiroshima shows no signs of letting up. The show was filled with great music, both old and new. The performance was all high energy without any down periods. For a show that was not supposed to be in its final polished form, it was wonderful. The pacing and flow were both smooth. The music selections were great. Just not enough time, even in a generously timed show, to play all of their beautiful music. Kudos to the audio engineer who insured the music was being heard just as the musicians were performing it. Awesome show in a great venue.

Strange how 35 years can fade one's memories -- I don't remember them having singers back when they started out in the 1980's -- remembered them as just being an instrumental group. For me, I enjoyed their songs that didn't have singers -- my wife, on the other hand, enjoyed the songs with the singers. We both especially enjoyed it when June played her koto solos-- she was awesome!!!

Very good show! Glad I went. They were as good as I anticipated!

This concert felt less like a concert, and more like a casual friendly get-together. I sat in the second row, and the band was amazing! I found myself falling in love with every song they played... And the koto! No words can describe the beauty of seeing the koto played live.

Their performance was great. They started on time.

Besides our love of the wonderful renditions that Hiroshima perform, we were attending this event to celebrate the passing of our dear friend Bob Friedrich who was taken from us early because of an accident. Hiroshima dedicated this show to him as one of their favorite fans and one of the Birchmere family. The performance was superb and unforgettable. Our group of 25 commented on the show. Many of them were not really jazz lovers, but they were in awe after the performance and stated that Hiroshima had changed their mind about jazz and they would definitely seek out more of its music. Thanks to Hiroshima and thanks to the Birchmere from the bottom of our hearts and for Bob's memorial service\u2026.

I have followed this group for decades and they do not disappoint! Truly wonderful jazz, humor, and virtuoso performances.

First time at a Hiroshima concert, they surpassed my expectations 10 times over. I am buying their new CD right away! The group knows each other so well and the relationship between them and with the audience is such a good vibe. Didn't want the music to end!

I haven't waited for years to see Hiroshima live. They lived up to the great expectations. They are not only talented, but engaging. The crowd enjoyed their stories and the sharing of a Japanese culture that gives every fan an insight into why they are named after a city that has come to define the World War I. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.

I must admit this is one of my favorite groups if not my FAVORITE so I am biased. They started off with great intro and mixed in classic favorites with some songs from new album Crusin J Town. Lots of energy and leader of band engaging audience between songs. Venue is intimate so there is not a bad seat in the house. Closed with encore of Öne Wish" GREAT SHOW!! Cant wait to see them again!

For the fans that love this group, you received a supreme show. I have followed this group from their humble beginnings and can still hear the rhythmic drums and sounds of Da Da in my head. This group was truly welcomed at the Birchmire and didn't disappoint. Though some of their newer music styles are a little reminiscent of the late George Duke, Brick, Herbie Hancock, and Linnie White to name a few, it was refreshing and still had the oriental touch we have grown fond of.

out of sight--beautiful music. all 5 band members were very talented and you could tell they enjoyed being together.

Hiroshima was fantastic! A must see show, especially for long time fans!!

First time to see this group in person, had waited along time and I finally got my chance. It was more than I expected. Loved it, will go to see again and again.

Loved the show. It was especially good with the new singer Terry. He was soulful with a great voice. Sound a lot like Luther Vandross. Great!!!!!

When I first heard Hiroshima would be performing on Friday (I was already there for Thursday's concert), I was thrilled. I paid $199 dollars to stay at Morongo an additional night. I have every song they have ever recorded; I am a die hard fan. However, I felt cheated as the show turned into the "Terry Steele" show, backed by Hiroshima. Even though Terry Steele has a nice voice, I didn't drive 300 miles to see him perform; I came to see and hear Hiroshima. I was so disappointed that they did not perform any of their classics. Had I known they would not even perform "One Wish," I would have passed on this concert. Xmas music was nice, but I literally got up and left before the concert ended because I couldn't take another second of Terry Steele. If in the future if Hiroshima features an artist, I would like to know before spending my money. I felt cheated and tricked.

Love the band ..... Have probably seen them a dozen times .... Guess I didn't realize it was going to be SO heavily slanted towards Christmas songs .... The arrangements were quite good, however, it was the first time I have ever walked out early on that band .... Kind of disappointed to say the least ..... Just WAY TOO MANY Christmas Songs

This was a great concert!! Music was exceptional and the venue was just the right size! Would highly recommend this group and the venue!!!

Hard to to do a real review. All we could hear was bass drum and bass. We left after the third song. Not the first time the sound has been completely mismanaged at a Station event. Also, the sax player should limit his banter between songs to a few seconds! Saw Brain Culbertson the following night. 1000% better!

We thoroughly enjoyed being in a Live Performance with Hiroshima. They are ever young and ever amazing! Many memories and incredible talent. Will follow them whenever we can. Also the Club Madrid environment was just the right size. Loved it all!

Hiroshima has still got it after all these years. I can't wait for them to release their cd with the greatest hits. It is a must see show!!

Good ticket price....great seats...good food...excellent show.

Always a top notch performance, the staff was very professional, the food was very good, and I will be attending other shows at the Birchmiere.

They get better every time I see them. Best night out in forever. The drums were breathtaking, Bass Guitarist very cool, Dan on Sax yummy and June on Koto amazing.

I wasn't really sure what to expect, but was truly overwhelmed by what I got! Very smooth, highly stylized music presentation. If you like jazz fusion, Hiroshima is a must-see, must-hear experience. While she won't admit it, June Kuramoto may well be the best koto player in the world. She is clearly the best in the United States. She makes that ancient instrument rock! And taiko player Shoji Kameda, the newest member of the group, brings something very special to this unique ensemble -- and it's guaranteed to get your head bobbing and your feet tapping.

This performance was pitch-perfect and flawless. It was just like being in a studio session where the group nailed each track on the first take. June Kuramo was stunning on the koto and Shoji Kameda rocked the house with his performance on the.taiko. Hiroshima is a must see.

The performance of Hiroshima was outstanding and unforgettable. It was actually better than the first time I saw their performance at Merriweather a few years back. When they come again, I will be there Again! I love their music and them God Bless!

We had not seen Hiroshima since the 1970's. They were fantastic. Enjoyed the old numbers as well as the new and purchased a signed copy of their new CD at the Birchmere.

shy was herE........threw a few tags......joined a few forums.....can't complain.......

Very good show. Wonderful sound and atmosphere. Well worth the ticket price.

I (We) have almost every album (CD) these guys have ever recorded. I am absolutely overwhelmed by the perfection this group has achieved over the course of their career. They have always been well above par but I feel that they are well above musicians in their craft simply because they are so totally committed to total mastery of both their instruments and the study of jazz and the progression of many artist involved that endeavour over the years. To watch this group play makes one aware of just how much love they all have for their music. I lived in Japan for almost 4 years, and I can truly say that I have never seen the Kyoto and Taicho drums performed as this group does. They have a leader true, but they are all contributing as composers, players and equals. Their efforts make me feel that we should attempt achieve the same level of absolute perfection and dedication for the sake of us all! Thank you for the experience. Listening to them play makes you realize the depth of their understanding of jazz because you can literally hear the influence of the various artist in their music. Miles Davis used to bring me to an emtional level that was unsurpassed by any other group or artist. I must tell that this group has forever elevated me beyond that an I feel that is not an easy task to accomplish. Please keep this group coming and to let us know when and where.

I have been to several performances over the years at the SF Station, the music isgreat, just close your eye's ans let your hearing and senses do the "walking" :) Can't wait for next rear!!! I love JUNE..................:)

we loved the performance. was more than i expected.

This was by far one of the best concerts I've ever attended. A must see show.

I really enjoyed the concert! What a joy to see them live. I would highly recommend this concert.

They are as fantastic as they were when they first started out. June is fantastic! I will return next year.

It has been a while since I attented a Jazz festival and with Hiroshima as part of it. I consider myself a fan of the group and was thouroghly pleased that I got to watch them this time. Still amazing, entertaining, and original. Nothing like them; including the Tyko drums and the Koto strings. June is and will always be a one of a kind.

Hiroshima was excellent!! The surprise guest of Vinxx was an added bonus.

This was the sixth or seventh time I have seen Hiroshima in concert. These guys were on fire and performed flawlessly at the Birchmere. Can't wait for their new album and for their next return visit.