Square Roots Festival is back
New Jam Tracks
I have been adding a bunch of new Jam Tracks (in all 12 keys).
Chicago Blues Minor Shuffle in 12 Keys
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shobluesharptracks/chicago-blues-minor-shuffle-in-12-keys
Swampy Blues Rock in 12 Keys
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shobluesharptracks/swampy-blues-rock-in-12-keys
Kings Slow Blues in 12 Keys
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shobluesharptracks/kings-slow-blues-in-12-keys
Bluesy Rumba Jam Tracks in 12 Keys
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shobluesharptracks/bluesy-rumba-jam-tracks-in-12-keys
Bluesy Rumba Jam Tracks in 12 Minor Keys
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shobluesharptracks/bluesy-rumba-jam-tracks-in-12-minor-keys
Swingin' Blues Jam Tracks in 12 Keys
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shobluesharptracks/swingin-blues-jam-tracks-in-12-keys
Westmont to Chicago review on Blues Blast Magazine
Interview on Glues.gr
Please check out the interview with Michael Limnios from Blues .Gr
I recorded a brand new original tune called "Quarantine Blues Walk"
Quar Blues Walk (Quarantine Blues Walk) by Shoji Naito featuring Yoshi Mizuno and Lee Kanehira
Shoji Naito - guitar and bass (Chicago USA)
Yoshi Mizuno - guitar (Osaka Japan)
Lee Kanehira - piano (Tokyo Japan)
written and arranged by Shoji Naito 2020 remotely recorded in Osaka, Tokyo, and Chicago www.shojinaito.com
recorded in April 2020
mixed and edited by Grant Kessler www.grantkessler.com
CD baby store has been closed.
CD Baby store has been closed.
To purchase CD(s), please email to shoji@shoblues.com
Thank you!
The CD should be available on Amazon in future. The following is the robot message i received from CD baby store.
but for now, please purchase mp3 download and enjoy.
Legacy - Shoblues Harptracks - for free
During this difficult time, I am sharing all my Legacy - Shoblues Harptracks for Free.
A few years back, I stopped selling those OLD - Shoblues Harptracks - mainly due to their poor audio quality. Most of them are more than 20 years old and created with my good old cassette recorder.
But I believe they are still good enough for personal use. During this difficult quarantine time, I would like to share those with people who have no access to music classes or jam sessions.
Let’s practice like crazy and surprise your band mates next time you get together!
They are free for all but if you would like to tip, please use this PAYPAL link. Thank you and I hope you all to stay safe.
SHOJI April 2020
Album review on "Chicago Blues Guide" site
“Westmont to Chicago: Tribute to Eddy Clearwater” Album review by Marty Gunther
Talkin’ Blues podcast episode 194
Shoji’s interview was featured on Talkin’ Blues podcast.
The New CD is available now
On January 10, 2020, Eddy Clearwater’s birthday. Shoji’s 2nd CD “ Westmont To Chicago” is available.
Click the CD Cover to the Store page
New CD coming soon
SHOJI’s new CD “Westmont To Chicago / Tribute to Eddy Clearwater”
will be available in January 2020 .
Featuring Eddy Clearwater on 4 tracks!
Eddy Clearwater Tribute Album by Shoji Naito who was a longtime member of Eddy Clearwater Band. Features not only the artists who were members of Eddy Clearwater band and special musicians whom Eddy supported and inspired, but also Eddy Clearwater himself on 4 tracks. Eddy’s tracks were recorded in 2015 as the same time as Shoji’s first album “New Cool Old School.”
ALSO Featured Willie Buck, Win Noll, Tom Crivellone and Ginny Morin.
“Here is a quote from CD's liner notes. Both Muddy Waters and Eddy Clearwater lived in Westmont, Illinois, in the '80s. Ogden Avenue (Historic Route 66) is a street that connects Westmont to Chicago. This album is full of Muddy and Eddy's music. I hope you enjoy the ride from Westmont to Chicago on Ogden Avenue with me. “
Shoji Naito
“This collection is a tribute to Eddy Clearwater, our teacher, mentor, music father, and friend. Each of the songs had special meaning for Eddy, and the performers on these tracks include not only Shoji Naito and well-known Chicago Blues greats, but also members of Eddy’s last band and special musicians whom Eddy supported and inspired.“
Tom Crivellone
Shoji plays guitar on Billy Branch's new CD ROOTS AND BRANCHES — THE SONGS OF LITTLE WALTER
Shoji plays guitar on Billy Branch's new CD ROOTS AND BRANCHES — THE SONGS OF LITTLE WALTER
Shoji is hosting 2017 Holiday blues jam at Cafe La Fortuna Willowbrook IL on December 16
2017 Chicago Blues Festival Photos
Shoji and his band played at 2017 Chicago Blues Festival on June 11th. It was a Shoji's CD "New Cool Old School" 's reunion show. The show featured many of the artists who appeared on the CD, Willie Buck, Milwaukee Slim, Mark Fornek, Lee Kanehira, Marty Binder, Grant Kessler, Zoe Savage, and Gavin Tun.
Thanks to Caroline Kessler and Steve Bass for the photos.
Chicago Blues Festival 2017
I will be playing at Chicago Blues Festival 2017 at Blues Village Stage
on Sunday, June 11th at 5PM
Blues’n In Bronzeville Event
Pre Blues Fest Event
Thursday, June 8th 6 pm start
Ellis Park Arts & Recreation Center - 3520 S. Cottage Grove Ave
Blues’n In Bronzeville
http://www.soundtrackchicago.org/
Little Walter Birthday Celebration on May 3rd 2017
Shoji will be playing guitar at this event "Little Walter Birthday Celebration" as a member of Billy Branch and the SOBs.
Live at Cafe La Fortuna April 8th 2017
2016 Blues Blast Music Awards - New Artist Debut Album
"NEW COOL OLD SCHOOL" is nominated for
2016 Blues Blast Music Awards - New Artist Debut Album
2016 Blues Blast Music Award Nominations
Voting to determine the winners begins July 1, 2016. Voting is free and open to anyone who is a Blues Blast Magazine subscriber. You do not have to be a current subscriber to vote! You are automatically signed up as part of the voting process on our website if you are not currently a subscriber. Blues Blast Magazine subscriptions are always FREE!
2016 Blues Blast Music Awards Ceremonies – The 2016 Blues Blast Music Awards ceremonies will be held at The Fluid Events Center in Champaign, Illinois on September 23rd, 2016. The awards ceremony will feature music by the artists nominated. Tickets for the event will go
on sale in mid July at http://www.BluesBlastMagazine.com.
Vote before August 15 2016 Here!!
New Cool Old School CD review on CBG
My CD got a good review on Chicago Blues Guide .
