tag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:/blogs/blog-2de99fcb-0baa-43e9-b71f-cefdd75eaef7?p=2Blog2023-11-22T10:20:14-08:00Terry Matsuokafalsetag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/73078212023-11-22T10:20:14-08:002024-02-16T09:48:41-08:00Night Holiday Show and Vendors 12/15 at the Ken Club! Day Pop-Up Market 12/16<p>Find more information and details on the calendar page!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/395465/46754216a7148e1b9cc40266417a88cdd8132a00/original/e500ee13-348b-4d7e-8ba9-8cd247a77fe5.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/395465/5d262cf553a0efb2f505f4c707193c119bdc5ec7/original/fa0aa9fb-30b1-454e-b8f9-be9a6eee943b.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/395465/3e7805767888ef801c8e1269f0e2982f69ebc1ca/original/tempimage5tkxng.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/72395552023-07-10T11:31:24-07:002023-10-16T07:56:19-07:00Terry Matsuoka- Published Academic?<p>I have become a published academic writer! Truth be told, Virgina Loh-Hagan did the heavy lifting here… I am a contributor. This article was published in the National Council for Social Studies- “Japanese-American Incarceration- Seeing truth, Healing, and Reconciliation Through Art” by Virginia-Loh Hagan and Terry Matsuoka</p><p>read the article <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.socialstudies.org/social-education/86/2/japanese-american-incarceration-seeking-truth-healing-and-reconciliation" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here </a></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/72085292023-05-22T09:00:00-07:002023-05-22T09:00:06-07:00SDSU honors Terry Matsuoka with an interview for APIDA Heritage Month<p>This month's SDSU Alumni spotlight is on Terry. Their website features an interview as a representative alumni from the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community- </p><p>Check out that interview <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.sdsualumni.org/s/997/22/page.aspx?sid=997&gid=1&pgid=10325&cid=21415&ecid=21415&crid=0&calpgid=106&calcid=20800" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/72085282023-05-13T14:04:13-07:002023-05-13T14:04:14-07:00AAPI Heritage Event and Johnny Tran's Birthday in One<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/395465/7dd6bea1f2ab69ee2db527be4269ec370adea4a6/original/screenshot-2023-05-13-at-1-56-49-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Join me for “Reverb”, a special event celebrating both AAPI Heritage Month and our buddy Johnny Tran's birthday! It takes place at Thumbprint Gallery in which the art show- “Break the Monolith” (featuring AAPI artists) will be on display. </p><p>Thumbprint Gallery<br>920 Kline Street<br>La Jolla, CA 92037</p><p>May 20, Saturday from 7pm- 9pm. I go on at 7pm, so get there early!</p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/71424682023-01-23T19:54:36-08:002023-03-24T04:21:55-07:00Terry to Play at Chinese New Year Fair with Katherine Ho<p>Terry will be playing solo at 5pm Saturday, February 4 in downtown San Diego at the 40th Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair. In addition to this, Terry will accompany singer <a contents="Katherine Ho" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/iamkatherineho/">Katherine Ho</a> on guitar for her set at 7pm as well. Katherine had a song on the soundtrack for <em>Crazy Rich Asians</em> and was also on the television show <em>The Voice</em>. Please join me for both of our sets! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/d505214158c6e2a82a99f296a69bc40d896c9fee/original/terry-matsuoka.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/63789442020-07-07T13:45:32-07:002023-12-10T10:08:25-08:00Welcome to the newly redesigned TerryMatsuoka.com<p>Like a lot of you, i've been spending more time at home working on projects that i've been meaning to get to but didn't prioritize. The Covid pandemic and other events around the globe have really helped to force me indoors and make time for them. What you're looking at is one of the projects I've been really working on! I hope you like it.</p>
<p>I wanted the website to reflect more of the vibe and work that I've been giving off more recently. Since I work in a variety of media and do a lot of different things, I tried to organize all of it in a way that makes better sense. </p>
<p>Let me know what you think!</p>
<p>Terry<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/eaab168b1495072120d43cfe41cdf7ae7c2036ea/original/tm-music-oct2014-15.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/63572532020-06-17T20:19:43-07:002023-12-10T10:09:41-08:00My Music Now Available on Bandcamp<p>Hey All,</p>
<p>My albums "Remade" and "Handmade" are both available on Bandcamp now in both digital and physical CD forms. If you go to the 'Store' here on my website you can see them. On Bandcamp you can 'follow' me for updates on when I release new music.</p>
<p>In the future I will make my albums "Totally Rad" and "Raw Acoustic Stylee" available for sale on the website here. For now, if you really want them, just shoot me an email and we'll make it happen as I'm not playing any shows out in public for a little while. </p>
<p>Hope you're staying healthy and sane!</p>
<p>Terry</p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/62583502020-03-22T12:55:11-07:002023-12-10T10:09:54-08:00Please follow me on Spotify!<p><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="56" scrolling="no" src="https://open.spotify.com/follow/1/?uri=spotify:artist:0ElWxKVgqLBzhC5i4Jwjig&size=detail&theme=light&show-count=0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden;" width="300"></iframe></p>
<p>It would help me greatly if you can add some of my songs to your playlist!</p>
<p>Click 'follow' above! </p>
<p>Listen to my music.</p>
<p>Add some of your favorite songs of mine to your playlists and share with your friends! </p>
<p>This helps me get my music out there. It's much appreciated, Terry</p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/62518062020-03-16T22:20:49-07:002022-02-06T12:10:01-08:00New Ingredients video posted on my YouTube<p>"Penny Cup" performed live by the Ingredients at Bella Vista Caffe and Social Club!</p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3_2pr5bJ1XQ" width="560"></iframe></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289062019-11-07T16:00:00-08:002019-11-08T03:05:13-08:00San Diego Troubadour Review of "Handmade"
<p>I'm hoping to get a review of "Remade" in an upcoming edition of the San Diego Troubadour. In the meantime, check out their review for my album before "Handmade"- <a href="https://sandiegotroubadour.com/2015/01/terry-matsuoka-handmade/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">click here</a></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289052019-10-15T17:00:00-07:002020-01-26T20:53:06-08:00Piazza Carmel- Every Tuesday!<p>Starting October 22, I'll be playing at Piazza Carmel every Tuesday from 5-7pm! I'll have special guests coming on different days. I'll try to post when I get some new and interesting confirmations!</p>
<p>The performance area is in an open court with restaurant patios surrounding it, so it's a good place to grab a bite or drink and just enjoy the tunes!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/c9f20c2d9787f71b9bb54b61e32bd40bbfcdb4f5/original/piazza-smooth19-poster-vf.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDkxMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="910" width="600" /></p>Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289042019-08-24T17:00:00-07:002019-08-25T13:12:39-07:00ReMade Sound Clips
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="300" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/555189309&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289032019-08-19T17:00:00-07:002019-08-20T06:42:03-07:00October 10- Bella Vista Caffe
<p>Our September 28th show on Saturday has been cancelled. Bella Vista Caffe and Social Caffe stopped having live music on Saturdays. We can positively say that it wasn't because of us because we never played there on a Saturday! :)</p>
<p>We are now playing on Thursday October 10. Details are to the left under the calendar. </p>
<p>Today I'm enjoying the sounds of the band called Khruangbin. I like the guy's intricate guitar playing over the nice bass grooves and breakbeats. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289022019-07-29T17:00:00-07:002019-07-30T03:51:56-07:00Remade artwork details
<p>Excerpts of this post were previously posted last year, but I wanted to bring it back for people to read if they're interested in the origins of the artwork that I used for Remade.</p>
<p>Some of these drawings were made as rewards for fans that donated to my Kickstarter campaign for the original album "Handmade". Here are the donors that inspired the artwork on here and what they asked me to draw:</p>
<p>Pon Khampunbuan- a self-portrait in green. So that has become the back of the album</p>
<p>Cheryl Cayabyab- her prompt for me was- something from the past, present and future of myself. That is the drawing of my Yamaha steel string acoustic guitar on the inside. In the original, there's also a poster on the wall about an upcoming show. My dad gave me this guitar as a youth. I still use it to this day.</p>
<p>Trevor Bruford- he left it completely up to me what I wanted to make. I call this one "The Sample". Here, someone is cutting up music from a long time ago to construct it into something new. I thought this was the perfect fit for this album. This is also on the inside cover.</p>
<p>The other components:</p>
<p>Joseph Naval- I asked him to make a graphic representation of the crane drawing that I did for the cover of "Handmade". I wanted to use that graphic for a t-shirt that was an additional reward for the Kickstarter campaign for "Handmade". So the left side of the cover for "Remade" is Joe's design. I have my original drawing blending into his graphic rendering. It's meant to symbolize the remix or renewal of the older. </p>
<p>Misawa Masanori (Like This Parade)- Originally, I had asked for Misawa's opinion on what the artwork should be like. He suggested a drawing of a Wurlitzer electric piano to symbolize his contribution and my acoustic guitar to represent mine. So I drew the Wurlitzer that is in the inside of the package. I just couldn't make the Wurlitzer and guitar work for the cover. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289012019-07-18T17:00:00-07:002019-07-19T08:28:33-07:00Vox Guitar Cabinet
<p>I had been on the hunt for a 2x12" guitar speaker cabinet for years. I'm surprised how there aren't more 2x12's out there. For those of you not hip to the guitar amplifier world, the 4x12" guitar speaker cabinet is the popular format. That means there are 4- 12 inch speakers arranged in wooden speaker cabinet. It looks cool, but it's big and heavy. I had one of these for years, but I just found that I didn't need the 4 speakers. I sold it hoping to find a used vintage speaker cabinet that would be a good match for my Marshall JCM 900 guitar amplifier head unit. It was at least a 10 year search.</p>
<p>Finally I found this awesome Vox 2x12" speaker cabinet at a store in San Jose, CA called Starving Musician. That place is my favorite music store now. I had been playing my guitar through my cousin Darrel's Fender Twin amplifier for the last several years (thanks Darrel!) but for my at least my next few gigs, I'll be playing with my old Marshall amp and my new Vox speaker cabinet! Please come out soon to hear and see it.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/bea2dc9380c3ed5b59762b07182b2067957f934d/original/marshall-and-vox.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDgwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61289002019-07-18T17:00:00-07:002019-07-19T04:41:10-07:00Year of the Ox and Dan AKA Dan
<p>Hey all! Go support my buddy Dan Matthews and Pacific Arts Movement this coming up Thursday. The Pacific Arts Movement gave me a coupon code for the Crunchy People to use- TERRY for $5 off. </p>
<p>They are trying to bring back some iteration of Blowfish. Blowfish was an annual party for the San Diego Asian Film Festival that I was one of the original organizers of. </p>
<p>Year of the Ox is a pretty tight hip hop duo. I'll see you there.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/f1897156d2234533b9936c97079387c68ddddbae/original/blowfish-sq.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDYwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288992019-01-20T16:00:00-08:002019-01-21T07:46:18-08:00Bella Vista Time Changed!
<p>Because of the Farmers Open Golf Tournament happening at Torrey Pines, the time of the Ingredients show on Jan 25th has been changed to 4-6pm. </p>
<p>Bella Vista wants us to try and captivate some of the patrons of the tournament to come stay and hang at the venue. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288982018-11-19T16:00:00-08:002020-03-16T22:21:19-07:00SD Ramen Festival Update
<p>If you're planning to go to the San Diego Ramen Festival at the Broadway Pier, my set time has been decided: 9pm! Be there.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/f5399dc34b72c0f27a772af55591987f93a93968/original/2018-sdrf-flyer-small.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTczeDgwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="573" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288972018-10-28T17:00:00-07:002018-10-29T03:36:18-07:00Bella Vista Caffe Date Changed
<p>Our date at Bella Vista Caffe has changed from November 30th to November 9th! So come Nov 9th to enjoy the Ingredients playing at Bella Vista. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288962018-09-11T17:00:00-07:002018-09-12T03:16:39-07:00Details about the Remade Artwork
<p>Check out these cool graphics of the artwork for my new EP remix album "Remade". It's interactive, so you can move it around and look at all sides of it. When the physical CD comes out, you have to get it. I am very impressed by the print quality of the graphics.</p>
<p>You'll be able to see original drawings that I made in the link I've provided. Some of these drawings were made as rewards for fans that donated to my Kickstarter campaign for the original album "Handmade". Here are the donors that inspired the artwork on here and what they asked me to draw:</p>
<p>Pon Khampunbuan- a self-portrait in green. So that has become the back of the album</p>
<p>Cheryl Cayabyab- something from the past, present and future of myself. That is the drawing of my Yamaha steel string acoustic guitar. In the original, there's also a poster on the wall about an upcoming show. My dad gave me this guitar as a youth. I still use it to this day.</p>
<p>Trevor Bruford- he left it completely up to me what I wanted to make. I call this one "The Sample". Here, someone is cutting up music from a long time ago to construct it into something new. I thought this was the perfect fit for this album. </p>
<p>The other components:</p>
<p>Joseph Naval- I asked him to make a graphic representation of the crane drawing that I did for the cover of "Handmade". I wanted to use that graphic for a t-shirt that was an additional reward for the Kickstarter campaign for "Handmade". So the left side of the cover for "Remade" is Joe's design. I have my original drawing blending into his graphic rendering. It's meant to symbolize the remix or renewal of the older. </p>
<p>Misawa Masanori (Like This Parade)- Originally, I had asked for Misawa's opinion on what the artwork should be like. He suggested a drawing of a Wurlitzer electric piano to symbolize his contribution and my acoustic guitar to represent mine. So I drew the Wurlitzer that is in the inside of the package. I just couldn't make the Wurlitzer and guitar work for the cover. </p>
<p>My new EP collaboration with Like This Parade will come out within the year... To be announced.</p>
<p>Please click here to see the artwork: <a title="3D Remade Graphics" href="http://duplication.cdbaby.com/AVLFlashViewer/?p=gV0cwQSrE5mfOZ4vlfhZmw==#.W5hXby-ZNmB" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://duplication.cdbaby.com/AVLFlashViewer/?p%3DgV0cwQSrE5mfOZ4vlfhZmw%3D%3D%23.W5hXby-ZNmB&source=gmail&ust=1536853347694000&usg=AFQjCNEJRiV9UWB89OtrC_wdDLIAs8Hr4w" data-imported="1">3D Rendering of the Remade Artwork</a></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288952018-09-05T17:00:00-07:002018-09-06T09:20:32-07:00Smooth Nights with Terry Matsuoka
<p>Terry Matsuoka is back at his residency at Piazza Carmel Shopping Plaza. Every Thursday in September and October from 5-8pm, he'll be playing with some special guests! </p>
<p>September 13- The Ingredients (Terry on guitar, Chad on bass, Rodney on drums)</p>
<p>September 20- Terry Matsuoka with Rodney on drums</p>
<p>September 27- The Ingredients</p>
<p>October 4- Terry Matsuoka with Rodney</p>
<p>October 11- Terry Matsuoka with Rodney</p>
<p>October 18- Terry Matsuoka with Rodney</p>
<p>October 25- Terry Matsuoka with Rodney</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/ff0568c2ee6f14481ec4864383e753e7f0dd74f8/original/piazza-smooth17-bagstuffer-vf-1.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDkxOCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="918" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288942018-06-17T17:00:00-07:002018-06-18T15:32:44-07:00Ebullition Brew Works Friday!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/9a4f82169b4f1215867a66e08aa46d6675aab5d0/original/terry-matsuoka-flier.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDc4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="782" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288932018-04-05T17:00:00-07:002018-04-06T14:09:48-07:00The Ingredients
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/f1d20e2164774bb1dfb3755de91321260c629015/original/theingredients.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQzNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="435" width="600" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Ingredients are a three piece rock and soul band. I sing vocals and play guitar. Rodney Jones plays drums and Chad Tuthill is on the bass. We've actually been together for a long time now, but we had always played under different names. One show we'd be "Terry Matsuoka and the Frogs" and the next it might be "Terry Matsuoka and the Lazy Lovers". It was a long standing joke that only we seemed to know was a joke. </p>
<p>The Ingredients experience was a bit different than the Terry Matsuoka acoustic experience... so I thought we should have a real name and be a real band. So, please come come out and hear/see us live sometime!</p>
<p>photos by Catherine Nguyen</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/9fa37fc7279910c1f9806900c3d27c489de07d40/original/ingredients2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288922017-11-07T16:00:00-08:002017-11-08T11:22:09-08:00Ramen Festival
<p>Terry has been confirmed to be playing on the Main Stage from 6:30pm- 7pm. He will then go up to the VIP Floor to perform from 8:30pm-9pm. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/7e7f54412c821bbb830a8819dae5b926563db509/original/2017-sdrf-flyer-square.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDYwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="600" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288912017-10-23T17:00:00-07:002017-10-24T07:35:37-07:00New Pesto Dates! Check out new Music Pictures
<p>A majority of my summer residencies are now finished (one last show October 26th at Piazza Carmel this Thursday! Please come), but Pesto has invited me back for a number of Sundays coming up in the next few months. These shows will still be from 3-5pm on Sundays: October 29, November 12 and December 3 and 10. </p>
<p>Also, please check out all of the new pictures we've posted on this website. Go to the 'music' link above, then click on 'pictures'. </p>
<p>This one is by photographer Devin Casteneda </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/b5e9df9a7304ebc7ea5fe87197e73cac6f4b6084/original/matsuoka-monikerwarehouse1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288902017-08-30T17:00:00-07:002017-08-31T06:53:36-07:00Firefly at the Dana Residency is Finished!
<p>My residency at the Firefly was supposed to go on until the end of October. But because of budget constraints, they have ended their summer live music program. Thus, I will not be playing at the Dana for the rest of the year.</p>
<p>I had a great time playing there for all the great people hanging out at the Dana. I really feel like I developed as an artist during this residency. The lack of pressure of having to draw people and forcing me to be instrumental for a period, really let me experiment with my guitar and looping. I feel like I have another really strong component to pull out for my live shows. </p>
<p>Thank you good people of the Dana!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288892017-07-31T17:00:00-07:002017-08-01T07:28:51-07:00Fall Residency, Thursdays at Piazza Carmel
<p>I'll be playing every Thursday from September 7- October 26 from 5-8pm at Piazza Carmel! I'll have some special guest join me on different days... so keep updated right here or on my Facebook page. They have good food with patios if you'd like to hang and have dinner- Gami Sushi, Villa Capri (Italian), Royal India and Marketplace Grill (Mediterranean). I hope to see you there!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288882017-07-21T17:00:00-07:002017-07-22T07:10:29-07:00Pesto Summer begins now!
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288872017-07-02T17:00:00-07:002017-07-03T06:32:49-07:00Piazza Carmel Family Movies
<p>I'll be playing before some family movies outdoors at Piazza Carmel- a shopping plaza in Carmel Valley off of Interstate 56. </p>
<p>I plan on staying around to watch Moana and Sing!</p>
<p>I play from 6-8pm. The movies start after.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288862017-06-28T17:00:00-07:002017-06-29T07:04:40-07:00My new residency at Pesto!
<p>I will begin a weekly residency at Pesto beginning July 30. Their food is great and they have a fantastic selection of beers and wine. Please join us. </p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288852017-06-20T17:00:00-07:002017-06-21T05:53:04-07:00Tonight in San Diego! DJ Teelynn
<p>So i'll be playing San Diego's own late night talk show- Tonight In San Diego July 17! It should be a lot of fun. I'll be playing with my friend DJ Teelynn and the Tonight In San Diego house band. I've known DJ Teelynn for a loooong time. For those of you that remember my long-time collaborator JNav... DJ Teelynn is his sister-in-law. In fact, I've jammed with JNav's brother Chris and DJ Teelynn long ago with their band The Mondaze. Anyhow, they're great people. I'm looking forward to a little jammage with DJ Teelynn again. </p>
<p>This show looks like a lot of fun- Tonight In San Diego. I like the format and from what I've seen so far, it's pretty funny. I'm curious to learn more about this show while I'm there. </p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288842017-05-06T17:00:00-07:002017-05-07T11:10:30-07:00New Summer Residency! Firefly at the Dana
<p>Terry Matsuoka is excited about his new residency at Firefly Restaurant and Bar at the Dana on Mission Bay! He will be playing acoustic every Friday night from 6-9pm, except for the 1st Friday of the month. He will have special guests join him for songs- in particular, Catherine Nguyen on vocals!</p>
<p>Firefly has a great menu and a full bar. It's a great spot to hang out for dinner and or drinks on a summer night. </p>
<p>There's plenty of free parking at the resort. Terry will be begin his residency May 19 (skipping May 26th) and playing all summer through October. </p>
<p>http://www.thedana.com/dining</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288832017-04-18T17:00:00-07:002017-04-19T05:17:14-07:00Beer and Sake Festival
<p>The Japan Society gave me a discount code to share with my Crunchy People for the <span class="il">Beer</span> and <span class="il">Sake</span> Festival. This is one of my favorite events of the year. Come join me.</p>
<p>If you click the link below, it allows you to buy the member discount early bird pricing without being a member. Right now it'll be $30 for all the high end <span class="il">sake</span> you could want to drink. I think at the door it'll be $80.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288822016-11-29T16:00:00-08:002016-11-30T06:59:28-08:00Bobtail- Kickstarter Video
<p>Hey All,</p>
<p>I created this Kickstarter video for a new invention called Bobtail. It's a fantastic add on if you have a Bob stroller. Check it out! Please support the campaign and pick one up.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288812016-11-28T16:00:00-08:002016-11-29T12:55:07-08:00Opening for Crazy Town
<p>So I have another last minute show at the Holding Company! This time i'll be opening up for Crazy Town. You might remember them from their hit "Butterfly". I go on right at 8pm. If you want to come, message me and I'll put you on my list. That way, you won't have to get a $10 ticket to come. </p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288802016-11-14T16:00:00-08:002016-11-15T03:16:30-08:00Congo Sanchez show, last minute addition- Terry Matsuoka!
<p>I'm super excited that I was added to this bill at The Holding Company on Newport Ave in Ocean Beach. It's a free show too! Wow. Come out and join me. Here's a clip of Congo Sanchez. They sound really cool and chill.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288792016-10-28T17:00:00-07:002016-10-29T09:49:21-07:00Blowfish Unplugged at the San Diego Asian Film Festival
<p>I've scheduled this year's Blowfish Unplugged performances again at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. The full schedule of acoustic performances at the festival are below! I'll be playing 2 sets- one Nov 5, Saturday at 4pm and then Nov 6, Sunday at 3pm... but i'll also be playing with Catherine Nguyen during her 2pm set. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/e9a0f0df5629b9320bd6f5b0e2cb1a7e8571f087/original/header-image2.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDE5MiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="SD Asian Film Festival" height="192" width="600" /></p>
<p>Every year, the San Diego Asian Film Festival provides a platform for not only films from around the world, but also local Asian American musicians as part of our Blowfish Unplugged series. All performances take place in the UltraStar Mission Valley lobby and are free for all festivalgoers.</p>
<p>Friday, Nov. 4<br>8pm: Alex Famous</p>
<p>Saturday, Nov. 5<br>1pm: Jeremy Lumbreras<br>3pm: Ivan Cheong<br>4pm: Terry Matsuoka</p>
<p>Sunday, Nov. 6<br>12pm: Brandon Fong<br>1pm: Ivan Cheong<br>2pm: Catherine Nguyen<br>3pm: Terry Matsuoka<br>7pm: Jeremy Lumbreras</p>
<p>Wednesday, Nov. 9<br>7pm: Alex Famous</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288782016-09-28T17:00:00-07:002016-09-29T13:31:00-07:00Terry Matsuoka at Seven Mile Casino
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<p align="center"><strong>Pacific Arts Movement - Meet and Greet with Kent Lee</strong><br>Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 5:30-7:30pm<br>Seven Mile Casino<br>285 Bay Blvd Chula Vista, CA 91910<span style="text-decoration:underline"></span><span style="text-decoration:underline"></span></p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288772016-08-23T17:00:00-07:002016-08-24T14:28:03-07:00Manscaped Illustrations
<p>I've been doing some illustration work for a new company called "Manscaped". They are going to have a great male grooming kit that includes tools for those private areas that you want to be careful with... Here's a sample of a piece that is going into their "package". </p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288762016-08-14T17:00:00-07:002016-08-15T10:43:47-07:00Hummingbird Photos
<p>A student that took my photo classes posted some <a title="Hummingbird Pictures by Susan Farese" href="https://sjfcommunications.com/2016/07/18/more-hummingbirds-tiny-magnificent-creatures/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">great pictures of hummingbirds</a> recently. I can see her improvement just by looking at these. Great job Susan Farese! </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288742016-07-16T17:00:00-07:002016-07-17T09:58:13-07:00"Handmade" Remixes
<p>By chance I met a really talented guy named Misawa Masanori. He makes music under the name <strong>Like This Parade</strong>. Check him out on <a title="Like This Parade" href="https://soundcloud.com/likethisparade" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Soundcloud</a>. </p>
<p>Well, he has begun remixing my latest album- "Handmade" and it sounds super awesome. It's a creative spin on my music. It's got an eclectic range of sounds and has feelings of electronic lounge and breakbeat in there. </p>
<p>We should be releasing it in some form before winter comes.</p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288732016-05-23T17:00:00-07:002016-05-24T13:16:36-07:00Kollaboration Green Room
<p>Kollaboration is a great organization that puts together Asian-American entertainment programs. I played at one of their shows awhile back. They shot this cool episode of their show "The Green Room" featuring- me!</p>
<p>Please check it out.</p>
<p>I sing my songs- "The Minute", "I Will Be There Too" and "How She Feels". Thanks Martin Yueh!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288722016-05-13T17:00:00-07:002016-05-14T06:44:25-07:00San Diego County Fair- June 12
<p>I'll be part of the "Asian Festival" at the San Diego County Fair, Sunday June 12th. There's more information in my calendar to left there. </p>
<p>There will be all kinds of other Asians performing that day. I really enjoy going to the fair, so i'm pretty excited about it. I'll actually have a couple of my designs showing throughout the duration of the fair as well. It's in the Visual Arts area of the fair. </p>
<p>So go and get whatever is the deep fried food of the day and come see me at the Plaza Stage at 9:30pm.</p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288712016-05-07T17:00:00-07:002016-05-08T11:41:51-07:00New Residency! URBN- every 1st Monday
<p>Exciting news- I have accepted a new residency!</p>
<p>Every 1st Monday of every month I will be playing at URBN as part of Thumbprint Gallery's special monthly event Monday Night Medley. The event take place from 5pm-10pm every 1st Monday. I will be playing from 7-9pm.</p>
<p>The next Monday Night Medley is June 6.</p>
<p>I'm particularly excited because it's such a cool venue. Physically I like the wide open space and industrial feel. The people that work there are really nice and friendly. The pizza is delicious and they have an incredible beer selection. This is also an art event and being an artist, i'm very happy to be involved in that. I will do my best to entertain and provide good vibes with the music.</p>
<p>FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • ALL AGES<br><a href="http://www.urbnnorthpark.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" data-imported="1">www.UrbnNorthPark.com</a><br><a href="http://www.thumbprintgallery.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" data-imported="1">www.ThumbprintGallery.com</a><br><br>Art exhibition by<br>TBA<br><br>Live music by <br>THE UPSHOTS<br>TERRY MATSUOKA<br><br>Jewelry and Accessories by<span class="text_exposed_show"><br>JASPER AND HIDE<br><br>Live art by<br>DAVID GOFF<br>VICTOR VILLA<br>TRUE DELORENZO</span></p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288702016-04-18T17:00:00-07:002016-04-19T12:52:08-07:00Gorilla Sings My Song "Beans"!!!
<p>I had no idea gorillas could sing, let alone do impressions!!!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288692016-04-12T17:00:00-07:002016-04-13T04:20:50-07:00Terry at URBN in North Park
<p>I have a couple of shows coming up! I recommend coming to both.<br>The full band sound with <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/chadtuthill" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=1470713202" data-imported="1">Chad Tuthill</a> and <a class="profileLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/rodney.jones.75641" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100000100940564" data-imported="1">Rodney Jones</a>, will be happening April 22 at Bella Vista at 5:30pm.</p>
<p>Terry Matsuoka acoustic with looping pedal will be happening at this event taking place Monday, May 2 at URBN in North Park sometime after 5pm. By the way, am a big fan of their mashed potato pizza and beer selection... all the more reason to come. Art from Thumbprint Gallery</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288682016-04-04T17:00:00-07:002020-10-09T21:57:48-07:00GigTown will pay me $5 when you check in to my show!
<p>GigTown is this cool App that was created in San Diego. It's a great way to discover who is playing live music in town. They also help musicians like myself and venues book shows. </p>
<p>A really great thing they are doing right now to get the word out about GigTown is that they giving the musicians $5 each time you come to our gig and check in! So the musicians can get a $5 "tip" for getting you guys on board with GigTown and playing live! It helps GigTown get their name out, it helps the musicians get paid and out playing and it helps you all to find the music you want to go check out. </p>
<p>So for our upcoming shows, please 'Check In'!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288672016-03-22T17:00:00-07:002016-03-23T04:32:50-07:00New Show Added!
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<p> Join us for Happy Hour (until 7pm)! The band in electric form will be playing- Terry Matsuoka (vocals, guitar), Rodney Jones (drums) and Chad Tuthill (bass). Catherine Nguyen will join us on vocals for a few songs too!</p>
<p>Spend a warm day after work with a glass of wine or craft brew.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288662016-02-17T16:00:00-08:002016-02-18T11:01:57-08:00Beer and Sake Festival discount for the Crunchy People
<p>Hey All! </p>
<p>The Japan Society has given the Crunchy Peeps a discount to attend the Beer and Sake Festival this year. </p>
<p>All of the top shelf beer and sake that you can drink for ... $22!!! What?!</p>
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<div>This is the homepage where the application, rules, and other information about a cosplay competition can be found, haha: <a href="http://www.japan-society.org/on-sale-now/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://www.japan-society.org/on-sale-now/</a>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288652016-02-09T16:00:00-08:002016-02-10T02:39:33-08:00The BLVD Market February 19
<p>I'm going to play at the outdoor market on El Cajon Blvd in North Park. It sounds like an awesome event. Just look at all the cool stuff going on:</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288642016-02-01T16:00:00-08:002016-02-02T04:27:27-08:00SD Troubadour "Handmade" Review
<h1 class="entry-title">I didn't realize it until just now, but the San Diego Troubadour ran a <a href="http://sandiegotroubadour.com/2015/01/terry-matsuoka-handmade/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">review</a> of my latest album "Handmade". I'm sorry I missed it in print. Well, here it is in it's entirety:</h1>
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<h1 class="entry-title">TERRY MATSUOKA: Handmade</h1>
<p class="entry-meta">By <span class="entry-author">Michael Ray Madriaga</span>, <span class="entry-date">January 2015</span></p>
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<p>“First of all, we exceeded our goal on Kickstarter! We raised over $4000 for the release of my new album <em>Handmade</em>. This is going to allow me to be able to give my new music a proper push into the world,” wrote Terry Matsuoka on his website, back in October 2013.</p>
<p>Immediately upon opening the plastic wrap, the touch of the card-stock utilized on the CD cover felt soft and silky, which accentuated the hand-drawn meld of a flower and a crane centered on the front. The lyrics of all 12 songs are inscribed on one of the eight panels as the quad-fold cover is unfurled, reminiscent of the lyrics on the LP record sleeves used back in the day which prevented our vinyl from getting scratched.</p>
<p>The first song, “The Minute (Sell my Soul),” starts off with his wonderful guitar strumming, which eludes a romantic feel; then Matsuoka vocalizes the chorus about “Selling his soul to get his money back,” which has a comedic tone that adds to the contrast of the daily hustle and being broke. The song changes its demure at about 3:00 with Matsuoka’s rhythmic tapping (on his guitar) to provide a back beat, and his skillful acoustic guitar solo to cap it off. This song is a great way to start off the acoustic rock album.</p>
<p>“This is by far my best work yet! It’s mostly acoustic with a few full band songs. Besides myself, there are appearances by Catherine Nguyen and Joanie Mendenhall on vocals, Rodney Jones on drums, Chad Tuthill on accordion and bass, and Jan Elie on cello,” raved Matsuoka on his pre-release notes.</p>
<p>“Where Did She Go” is the fourth song on the album, again beginning with a great guitar intro and an upbeat feel where you can really hear Matsuoka’s voice range backed by Nguyen and Mendenhall. The song is about someone scorned who was left behind, and it is difficult to remain gloomy throughout the song, when at 2:50, a playful nursery-rhyme tone ensues, accompanied with lyrics, “… remembering the good times.” On this track you can hear his two guitars playing in unison and Elie’s cello toward the end where “(he) never got over her.”</p>
<p>“Scraping for a Purpose” starts off with a purposely distorted mic check, 1-2 voice and tells the story of a person who is trying to find answers via religion and a woman; at the end it concludes, “I was made to produce … and I’m looking to reproduce.” At 1:31 and 2:30 this song exudes Matsuoka’s masterful guitar technique as he jams out to Jones’ drums.</p>
<p>“I have been recording with my talented friend/ recording engineer/ producer Glenn Suravech. This part of the project is finished. I’m very proud of how it has turned out and hope that you will feel the same,” informed Matsuoka.</p>
<p><em>Handmade</em> is a well-crafted ensemble in which each song is strategically placed. From beginning to end, the songs exhibit an abundant amount of raw talent from Matsuoka and his team, tied together with “real and now” lyrics.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288632016-01-31T16:00:00-08:002020-06-26T23:09:31-07:00Terry at Bella Vista Caffe with the Band Electric Stylee!
<p>I will play with my band electric-stylee at Bella Vista Caffe, Friday February 5, from 5:30-7:30pm. Please come join us!</p>
<p>Terry Matsuoka on vocals and electric guitar, Chad Tuthill on bass and Rodney Jones on the drums. We will be playing electric, so it'll be a little more funky and raucous than my acoustic shows. Catherine Nguyen will join on vocals and ukulele for a few songs- most notably, she'll be singing lead on my song "With (Him) Her Too". </p>
<p>We'll be playing on the patio, which is super beautiful and relaxing for the Happy Hour time we'll be playing. Bella Vista has many quality beers, wines and teas available. Unwind and be soak in the tunes.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288622015-12-15T16:00:00-08:002015-12-16T12:43:50-08:00Tomi Fujiyama Playing My Guitar!
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<p>Some friends of mine asked if country music star Tomi Fujikawa could borrow my guitar for a couple of TV appearances and at her documentary film opening at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. Normally I don't feel comfortable with people taking or playing my guitar, but I agreed. It was a special occasion. Here it is in action!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288612015-11-26T16:00:00-08:002015-11-27T04:05:46-08:00Ken Club Tonight w/ The Slants
<p>Last minute show- The Terry Matsuoka Electric Duo at The Ken Club tonight with the Slants! We go on first at 8pm.</p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288602015-10-28T17:00:00-07:002015-10-29T08:04:21-07:00Last Friday! Talent Heavy- Evan Bethany, Saba, Chad, Catherine...
<p>Last Friday! Talent Heavy- Evan Bethany, Saba, Chad Tuthill, Catherine Nguyen and Terry Matsuoka!</p>
<p>This is the last Friday of my series at Piazza Carmel! It's an extremely talent heavy last show. My friend Evan Bethany will be playing from 7-8pm. If you like singers like Cat Power and Rachel Yamagata, I think that you will probably like Evan's music. She is having another great San Diego songwriter Saba join her to sing. </p>
<p>In addition to that, Chad Tuthill will be joining me on bass from 6-7pm. Catherine Nguyen will also join me on vocals somewhere between 5-7pm. I'm very excited to end my residency for the fall at Piazza Carmel in such a manner. Please come join us.</p>
<p>Terry</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288592015-10-15T17:00:00-07:002015-10-16T07:58:31-07:00Piazza Carmel Today from 5-8pm!
<p>Chad and I will be playing at Piazza Carmel today from 5-8pm! Today I want to focus on how our guitar to bass notes are working together. Catherine will join me for a few songs as well. Come join us!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288582015-10-07T17:00:00-07:002015-10-08T07:06:24-07:00Chad "King" Tuthill Get's Engaged
<p>Chad (bass player for my band) proposed to his special lady singer-songwriter Lindsey Yung! I stole this from the Chad's Facebook post:</p>
<p>This past weekend, I celebrated my special lady’s bday by taking her up to Disneyland (a place that meant a lot to us in the first year of our relationship) and staying at the Grand Californian Hotel! It was there that I asked her to be my wife and where she said YES, thus magically transforming her into my fiancée <em class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4"><span style="text-decoration:underline">smile emoticon</span></em> I get to marry my favoritest person that I’ve known since I was in the 3rd grade. Though she is already my family, I can’t wait to make it official and become the permanent team we were always destined to be!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288572015-09-28T17:00:00-07:002015-09-29T05:38:03-07:00This week, Kenny Eng will be playing after me!
<p>My show at Piazza Carmel this Friday will start with me playing a set from 5-7pm. From 7pm, Kenny Eng (www.kennyeng.com) will join us for a rousing solo set. Catherine Nguyen will also join me onstage for some singing. It'll be a great night. </p>
<p>More information on the Calendar page.</p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288562015-09-21T17:00:00-07:002015-09-22T05:22:55-07:00Every Friday from 5-8pm- Terry Matsuoka at Piazza Carmel!
<p>Starting this Friday, I'll be playing at Piazza Carmel (5-8pm) every week for 6 weeks! I am inviting some of my talented friends to join me. Here's what I have planned so far:</p>
<p>September 25- Terry Matsuoka</p>
<p>October 2- Terry Matsuoka, Catherine Nguyen and Kenny Eng (solo set)</p>
<p>October 9- Terry Matsuoka, Catherine Nguyen, Chad Tuthill and Rodney Jones</p>
<p>October 16- Terry Matsuoka, Catherine Nguyen and Chad Tuthill</p>
<p>October 23- Terry Matsuoka, Catherine Nguyen (solo set) and Chad Tuthill</p>
<p>October 30- Terry Matsuoka, Catherine Nguyen, Chad Tuthill and Evan Bethany (solo set)</p>
<p>There will also be guest appearances by Lindsey Yung!</p>
<p>Piazza Carmel</p>
<p>3810 Valley Centre Drive</p>
<p>San Diego, CA 92130</p>
<p>right off of the 56 near the 5.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288552015-09-01T17:00:00-07:002015-09-02T07:31:41-07:00Streaming Music is Ripping You Off!
<p>My friend David Chien shared this very interesting article on how streaming music royalties are being distributed with me. It's long by very eye opening. The silent protest for September is to play indie artists 24/7 at a very low volume. If you need any indie artists to play, keep me in mind!</p>
<p><a href="https://medium.com/cuepoint/streaming-music-is-ripping-you-off-61dc501e7f94" data-imported="1">Streaming Music is Ripping You Off- Cutepoint</a></p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288542015-07-20T17:00:00-07:002015-07-21T08:19:18-07:00Performing before Disney's "Frozen" Wednesday night
<p>I'm the pre-show entertainment before an outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" at Piazza Carmel. It's a shopping plaza right off of the 56 near the 5. I'll start playing around 6:15pm. The screening will begin once it gets dark... and no, I won't be doing a cover of "Let It Go". Bring the kids and make a night out of it. There's a nice Thai restaurant across the way.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288532015-06-24T17:00:00-07:002015-06-25T07:47:05-07:00New Photo Class dates and Bella Vista Acoustic Show
<p>Look to your left. I've added some new dates!</p>
<p>My DSLR series has new dates for 3 Wednesdays- October 14, 21 and 28. If you have a DLSR camera that you don't know how to use… this class is for you!</p>
<p>Then I have a Happy Hour acoustic performance at Bella Vista Caffe and Social Club across from UCSD July 10. I'm sure that the weather will be beautiful, so i'll be out on the patio performing. Enjoy the weather and a glass of wine or cold beer after work.</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288522015-06-09T17:00:00-07:002015-06-10T14:25:39-07:00Cool Pictures from Dave at Bella Vista
<p>My buddy Dave sent me these pictures of us from Bella Vista Caffe post show. We talked about Sleestacks (sp?) and other random 80's greats. </p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288512015-06-02T17:00:00-07:002020-01-17T13:32:07-08:00Tio Chino show just added!
<p>I have just added a show at Tio Chino! I'll be playing at this restaurant and bar June 17 from 7:30-9:30pm. At the moment I'm excited about it because I love their logo! Daruma!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288502015-05-20T17:00:00-07:002015-05-21T02:35:16-07:00D6 Night Market next Saturday
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<p>In particular, I can vouch for Wowow Waffles, Green Flash Brewery and Ballast Point as vendors that I enjoy thoroughly and will be partaking in. See you there.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288492015-05-14T17:00:00-07:002015-05-15T04:43:01-07:00It's raining, but the show will go on
<p>My show tonight at Bella Vista Social Club and Caffe will still be going down despite the rain. I often play the patio area, but on days like these, I will play indoors. I'll be playing from 5:30-7:30pm. Catherine Nguyen will be joining me for a few songs. Happy Hour goes on until 7pm.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288482015-05-03T17:00:00-07:002015-05-04T15:17:39-07:00Thumbprint Gallery 2- TPG2 Wednesday!
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<p>I'll be playing this art opening at 7pm. Art and Music!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288472014-12-14T16:00:00-08:002014-12-15T06:54:54-08:00"Handmade" Drawings under way
<p>I owe about 25 drawings to my greatest contributors to the Kickstarter campaign for my latest album- "Handmade". I'm finished with about 7 of them. hahaha! BUT! The deadline for me to complete them is February 7th. So it will be done and it's my determination that they will be done well. </p>
<p>In fact, originally it was my intention to do quick drawings and send them out right away... but then as I started working on them, I couldn't stop. I was spending way more time than I should have to complete them. I kept seeing things I wanted to do.</p>
<p>Please come to my art show February 7th at the Glashaus to see them all together before I send them off to their rightful owners. Details are in Calendar of this webpage. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288462014-09-06T17:00:00-07:002014-09-10T07:34:49-07:00New Terry Matsuoka Live Clips Video!
<p>Please check out my new video of live clips. It's an overview of what I do live at my shows:</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288452014-06-15T17:00:00-07:002020-11-01T01:39:07-08:00JNav- "Stay at Home Daddy"
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<p>Here is a song/ video by Crunchy Sandwich artist, great friend and my frequent collaborator Joseph Naval. Remember when JNav used to be a regular performer at my shows? Here's a chance to hear him rap and father his children!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288442014-03-02T16:00:00-08:002014-03-04T11:47:49-08:00March 13 Local Brews Local Bands All Access HOB
<p>March 13th, Terry Matsuoka and the Raucous Bunch will be playing at the House of Blues. The doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets at the door are only $5. But if you get in contact with me, we'll find a way to get free tickets to you (or the price of postage and handling). </p>
<p><a id="js_44" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bully-Blinders/327524845359" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=327524845359&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" data-imported="1">Bully Blinders</a> invited me to rap with them at the end of their set! I'm excited and it should be a lot of fun. </p>
<p>They are playing right after us- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/terrymatsuokamusic" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=138329922871003&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D" data-imported="1">Terry Matsuoka</a> and the Raucous Bunch. My band goes on at 7:40. They go on at 8:20. Click on the event listed on the left for the full schedule of all of the bands. </p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288432014-01-27T16:00:00-08:002014-01-28T13:57:32-08:00Hotel Utah Saloon! San Francisco CD Release Party February 8
<p>Catherine Nguyen will open the show at 9pm. I will go after. Cynthia Lin and the Blue Moon All Stars will headline and Annie Lin will perform right after! It's going to be a great night. Come hang out, have a drink and enjoy the show!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288422014-01-17T16:00:00-08:002020-01-17T13:32:06-08:00PRE-SALE TICKETS for LESTATS SHOW SOLD OUT!
<p>You can still try your luck at the door to find a seat for tonight's show!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288412014-01-02T16:00:00-08:002014-01-03T06:51:40-08:00Lestat's Flyer
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288402013-12-16T16:00:00-08:002020-01-17T13:32:05-08:00Lindsey Yung Open at Lestat's CD Release Party
<p>San Diego Singer-Songwriter Lindsey Yung will open for my CD Release party at Lestat's January 18! She is added to an awesome night that will already have me performing as well as Catherine Nguyen. Here is one of her videos (the performance parts are filmed at Lestat's):</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288392013-12-10T16:00:00-08:002021-08-09T08:53:21-07:00Bay Area CD Release Party Set! The Hotel Utah!
<p>I'm relieved that we were able to work out a great location for the Bay Area CD Release Party. Years ago I tried to book a show here as well. It's nice to get to play there. The Hotel Utah Saloon has been it's location for over 100 years. I love this blurb on their website about the Hotel Utah's sketchy past- "Gamblers, thieves, ladies up to no good, politicians, hustlers, friends of opium, goldseekers, godseekers, charlatans, police, fancy miscreants — they all visited The Utah".</p>
<p>Anyhow, it's all set- February 8, 2014. The Hotel Utah Saloon in San Francisco, CA. </p>
<p>local San Franciscan Cynthia Lin will be joining Catherine Nguyen and I as the headliner!</p>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288382013-10-29T17:00:00-07:002020-01-17T13:32:05-08:00San Diego CD Release Party Set!
<p>The date and venue has been set for the San Diego CD Release Party. It will be January 18th at Lestat's West! This is my favorite acoustic venue. The atmosphere is very intimate. It is candle lit with nice lighting on the stage. The sound man Louis Brazer is very good. As far as the experience goes for both performer and concert-goer, you can't beat it. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288372013-10-27T17:00:00-07:002013-10-28T14:55:03-07:00It's All Coming Together
<p>Thank you so much everyone! We surpassed the goal!</p>
<p>The recordings have been mastered with Golden Mastering in Ventura, California. I love the way it sounds. They've taken out some extraneous noise and leveled everything out. It's clear but warm.</p>
<p>Joseph Naval and I have been working on the promotional materials and design of the CD package. The t-shirt designs are all done as of today. One is my crane drawing on a white t-shirt for men and women. Another design is a graphic rendition of my crane done by Joseph Naval. It has this really contemporary triangle thing going on too. It's pretty rad. That one will be available on white for men and on a lavender tank for women. I'll be sending out a survey to anyone who contributed at the $50 or more for their choice of design and size. </p>
<p>For everyone else, I'll be sending that survey out to get the address you'd like your CD, etc. sent to. </p>
<p>I'm excited to make cool stuff for you guys.</p>
<p>Thanks again,</p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288362013-10-06T17:00:00-07:002013-10-07T12:25:14-07:00Exciting "Handmade" News!
<p>First of all, we exceeded our goal on Kickstarter! We raised over $4000 for the release of my new album- "Handmade". This is going to allow me to be able to give my new music a proper push into the world.</p>
<p>As a result, I have already sent my recordings to Golden Mastering for mastering. Crunchy Sandwich graphic designer extraordinaire is designing t-shirts and the CD package. </p>
<p>Lastly, I have secured a date and location for the official San Diego CD release party. It will be held January 18th at Lestats!</p>
<p>I'd like to give a big thanks to everyone that contributed to the Kickstarter. You're help is bringing my music to the world!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288352013-09-30T17:00:00-07:002013-10-01T13:17:59-07:0024 Hours To Go!
<p>I am so grateful to everyone that helped me reach my goal! Any new contribution is a very tasty gravy and is still very much appreciated. </p>
<p>I am so happy to have the support of everyone that supports my creative endeavors. Doing music and art independently can be discouraging at times. Playing in bars where it seems like no one is listening to you and going to your shows with little attendance sometimes. </p>
<p>Creating my music and art is very much a part of who I am and what I do. Thank you for being an active audience to share my art with. </p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288342013-09-15T17:00:00-07:002013-09-16T13:48:49-07:0050% of the funding in 50% of the time! Kickstarter!
<p>We're half the way through the Kickstarter campaign and we have just 50% of the funds raised! Please help me to reach my goal to get the rest. <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1565490622/handmade-the-new-album-by-terry-matsuoka/" data-imported="1">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1565490622/handmade-the-new-album-by-terry-matsuoka/</a></p>
<p>The new album must come out!</p>
<p>Share this link with everyone you know and contribute whatever fits into your budget. Everything helps! </p>
<p><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1565490622/handmade-the-new-album-by-terry-matsuoka/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/722e51f5fa738e47e2a4305abefcb69e44a79c29/original/handmade-image-kickstarter02d1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /></a></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288332013-09-06T17:00:00-07:002013-09-16T13:50:54-07:00Kickstarter campaign for "Handmade"
<p><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1565490622/handmade-the-new-album-by-terry-matsuoka/" data-imported="1"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/722e51f5fa738e47e2a4305abefcb69e44a79c29/original/handmade-image-kickstarter02d1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you all for your support. A few days in, we are at 18% of the funds raised. We still have a long way to go though. I was feeling really nervous for a day when I had only a couple of contributors. </p>
<p>This image above is the cover image for my new album "Handmade". It is a handmade drawing that I did. I wanted to make a "handmade" drawing of a "handmade" object. This image is a symbol of beauty and hope and represents my Japanese ancestry as well. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288322013-09-05T17:00:00-07:002013-09-06T09:37:15-07:00Toms Style Your Sole Nordstrom Escondido!
<p>I'll be customizing shoes for Toms at the Nordstrom in Escondido. I'll be there from 12pm to 4pm drawing and painting away. They have Toms available to purchase from about $40 and up. And the artists will customize your shoes for free. They don't let us draw and paint on any shoes that you have previously purchased. They must be purchased that day. They ask that the artists finish a pair of shoes every 20 minutes. So the designs can't be that elaborate.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288312013-09-03T17:00:00-07:002013-09-04T10:32:06-07:00Handmade Kickstarter Officially Launched!
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<div style="color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">I just officially launched the Kickstarter for my new album "Handmade". For those of you that are unfamiliar with Kickstarter, it's part of a new phenomena called crowd funding. It's a way for artists and entrepreneurs to fund projects and inventions without going to the banks. If people are behind the project or are into rewards the entity is offering, people contribute to their cause. </div>
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<div style="color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Please help me fund my album and contribute at any level you feel comfortable with ($1 gets you a virtual high five!). I think i've offered some other cool rewards as well (including an advance copy of my new album!). </div>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288302013-09-03T17:00:00-07:002013-09-04T05:12:49-07:00Kickstarter
<p>I just submitted my CD project to Kickstarter to be reviewed. I'm really excited about it. One, because i've never launched a Kickstarter project and two, it's a huge step in getting my album out. I'm hoping for support from the public. That's always a little scary. I hope it goes well!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288292013-08-28T17:00:00-07:002013-08-29T07:37:50-07:00Last Minute Show Tonight! The Merrow
<p>As a lead in to the AMP Music Festival, were doing an acoustic show at the Merrow. The schedule is as follows- Ivan Cheong 8:15pm, Kenny Eng 9pm, Isleside 9:45pm, Terry Matsuoka 10:45pm<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/e97c59a02f7c8c788ab93e30bbd02afe675f03d7/original/merrow29.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTY5eDg4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Merrow Flyer" height="880" width="569" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288282013-08-12T17:00:00-07:002020-07-27T19:42:47-07:00AMP Music Festival! Line Up and Info
<p><a href="http://ampmusicfestival.com" data-imported="1">http://ampmusicfestival.com</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/8eb9ca598b8780e84fcec314e76bfbaa9d5321d6/original/amp-2013-flyer-back-v4.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="600" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/f87acaf514d2793cd507291fa3c0374a6c049890/original/amp-2013-flyer-front-v4.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288272013-08-05T17:00:00-07:002013-08-06T07:51:33-07:00My New Album Cover for "Handmade"
<p>Jnav and I are currently working on the cover of my new album "Handmade". We're working with a drawing that I did of a paper crane. I really like the way it's going. I think it will be very understated but lovely looking in the end. </p>
<p>My friend J posted this on his Facebook page <a title="Awkward Band Photos" href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/pipcowley/21-painfully-awkward-band-photos-cuob" data-imported="1">Awkward Band Photos</a> . We took note not to make any of the mistakes these artists made.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288262013-07-30T17:00:00-07:002020-01-17T13:32:04-08:00New Photography Class Series for the Fall!
<p>I am teaching a new photography series at Mira Costa College. It's my Beginning DSLR class broken up into 3 seperate 2 hour classes.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">This introductory digital SLR</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">photography series can be taken</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">as individual courses for $39, or</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">together for only $85!</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">The photography topics are interrelated</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">and affect one another, so</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">we recommend you take all three to</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">get a complete understanding of the</p>
<p style="margin: 0px;">camera and picture taking.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;">That's the little blurb we have on it in the Mira Costa Bulletin. If you click on my quick calendar links to the left, there are more details on each class.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288252013-07-14T17:00:00-07:002013-07-15T08:34:31-07:00Big Foot has his own Spa
<p><span style="color:#37404e; line-height:18px; text-align:left">I was Union City, California and saw that Big Foot has his own spa. I thought this was weird on two counts- 1. I thought Big Foot was kind of an illusive guy... not one to say "I'm here at my spa, come see me" and 2. Who wants to get a massage from Big Foot?</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#37404e; line-height:18px; text-align:left"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/b473f70c49a1ef6fae923e1dfb98f0aab0dd9fcd/original/terry-matsuoka-big-foot-spa-img-1592sm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDUzNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="536" width="400" /></span></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288242013-07-02T17:00:00-07:002020-01-17T13:32:04-08:00Jarrett Quon's Birthday Gif of Me Gangnam Style!
<p>It was my birthday yesterday. I had the honor of being gifed by Jarrett Quon as the weird dude in the elevator in the "Gangnam Style" music video by PSY. Crunchy Sandwich has done a lot of work with Jarrett. He's a great visual artist that has participated in our art shows. - just a really creative guy. Enjoy</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/d20194c4f3326da765118e5563fe02fee4cd1e57/original/tumblr-mpavztm6cj1rmg4yko1-500.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDI4MiJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="282" width="500" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288232013-06-16T17:00:00-07:002013-06-17T08:14:40-07:00Tattoo Design for Mr. Gray
<p>I was recently hired to design a whole sleeve tattoo for Mr. Gray. He had some ideas of what he wanted. He liked some work I had done in the past and left it up to me as to what style and how it would be laid out. So I sketched out the individual components for the tattoo artist to ink into the skin as well as the whole arm composition as reference.</p>
<p>Here are my drawings for it. Make sure you click the link so you can read and look at the whole thing.</p>
<p>First, he wanted the Roman numeral '7' with two roses on each side:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/a6f3c2c24bd09f5ed412180dd5a387a47aeac475/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-roses.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQyOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="429" width="600" /> </p>
<p>Then he wanted a sun for the shoulder area. I didn't want to do a "normal" sun. I wanted something that looked masculine and uncommon. I based it on a Thai sun design I saw on some armor:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/4a69e863a976c497c7abcd4215cc6de8b5424ce7/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-sun.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ1MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="453" width="600" /></p>
<p>He also wanted an angel in there. I wanted an angel with halo, wings that was pretty but peaceful in not a completely serene way:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/626b45dc5872755b0fbdc6082486ff38793307f4/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-angel.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDQ4NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="485" width="400" /></p>
<p>He also wanted a compass. I spent less time with this one because I was running out of time based on his budget. I figured he could find a pretty standard image of a compass somewhere. I was just going for a general style for him to refer to. He ended up really liking this piece too though. So that was cool:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/abaed17b492e6356916abf1dff7e5ad36d70da10/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-compass.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ2MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="461" width="600" /></p>
<p>Next he wanted the king of spades, queen of diamonds and 5 of hearts. I figured that he could have gotten these images anywhere as well... so I ought to add my own little style and flair to it. So I loosened them up a bit:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/dd61552577f9871926be43612ed7e2fbff2e14b9/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-playing-cards.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ0OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="448" width="600" /></p>
<p>I did two more '7's to throw in there somewhere if he wanted. He wanted a little hip hop style in there somehow, so I did the '7's in different graffiti style lettering. I forgot to take a picture of the other one. Here's one:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/18d7f916ec9af58f575cf80d4cd752f6e020376d/original/matsuoka-gray-7-tattoo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDUzNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="536" width="400" /></p>
<p>Lastly, he wanted "Loyalty" written somewhere in there. I have always liked the "Latin" style cursive seen in a lot of tattoos. So I did my own take on that as well. It sucks because when I presented my drawings to Mr. Gray, I set this drawing on top of some paint that one of my students had left out. arggghhh! So, that's what that big black blotch is- not for artistic flair:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/117a60e3b51eb268afc12f154d5eef96b70a554b/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-loyalty.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQwOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="409" width="600" /></p>
<p>Here are the two sketches I did of how the drawings could flow together in a whole left arm sleeve:</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/7bd413e39f7f68ea958b1567beaec5c44a17004e/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-arm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDU4NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="586" width="400" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/acce33ab24f8ba47be53ce7fc6399ae35d21ab84/original/matsuoka-gray-tattoo-inside-arm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ0OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="448" width="600" /></p>
<p>These were the first designs that I've ever done specifically for tattoos. I definitely enjoyed it and would love to do some more in the future. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288222013-06-11T17:00:00-07:002013-06-12T09:33:46-07:00Mira Costa College For Kids Art Classes This Summer
<p>I'm teaching a few art classes this summer at Mira Costa College- Oceanside Campus. If you have some kids that are going to be planted in front of the TV or running crazy in the streets, you can have them enrolled in my class to paint some cool stuff instead! </p>
<p>One of the classes is called Fine Artists, 6-9 grade, July 22-26, 1-4pm, $85 with a $15 materials fee</p>
<p>Another one is called Art Exploration, 3-5 grade, July 29-Aug 2, 1-4pm, $85 with a $15 materials fee</p>
<p>for more information on the classes, visit www.miracosta.edu/collegeforkids</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288212013-05-19T17:00:00-07:002013-05-23T08:57:18-07:00Beer and Sake Festival Discount for Crunchy People
<p>Any Terry Matsuoka or Crunchy Sandwich friend and fan can get a special discount for the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana's Beer and Sake Festival!</p>
<p>just go to this address: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/609027618/" data-imported="1">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/609027618/</a> In the 'Enter promotional code' space enter- 'matsuoka-discount' You will get a $50 ticket instead of $70</p>
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<p><span class="adr">The Japan Society’s Beer & Sake Festival is a popular and fast-growing charity tasting event featuring local restaurants serving <em><strong>sumptuous appetizers</strong></em> and breweries pouring <em><strong>tasty beers and sakes</strong></em>. The festival also includes art booths, a silent auction, a raffle, and exciting entertainment. This event is for guests 21 and over.</span></p>
<p><span class="adr"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/95ca180e1a4c596b320b85cfe1e33a0447689b08/original/logo.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweDIwMCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="200" /></span></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288202013-05-17T17:00:00-07:002013-05-18T07:27:35-07:00Buddha Bash
<p>Tomorrow- May 19th I'm playing the Buddha's birthday party! Siddhartha Gautama... you know. It's also DJ Johnny Tran and some others as well. It's a spaghetti social as well. Come have some fun. </p>
<p>Now that the Asian Cultural Festival is in the bag, i'll be able to focus more on my new music release!</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288192013-05-08T17:00:00-07:002013-05-09T10:21:22-07:00Last Minute Benefit Show
<p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">I'll be playing a special art auction event- Clark and Jordan Go To Bangledesh. <span style="line-height:27px; text-align:left">Clark and Jordan are headed to Bangladesh for internships in organic farming and cultural relations. They need money to get there and get started. The money from the art pieces will go to send them there. learn more here- <a style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" rel="nofollow nofollow" href="http://cjbangladesh.weebly.com/art-auction-details.html" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://cjbangladesh.weebly.com/art-auction-details.html</a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="line-height:27px; text-align:left"><span style="color:#37404e; line-height:18px; text-align:left">May 10th Friday 7-9pm</span><br style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="color:#37404e; line-height:18px; text-align:left">935 W. Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="line-height:27px; text-align:left"><span style="color:#37404e; line-height:18px; text-align:left">My friend Kaori Fukuyama will have a piece for sale. </span></span></span></span></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288182013-05-04T17:00:00-07:002024-02-16T09:48:41-08:00Derek and Lauren's Wedding Gift
<p>I was commissioned to create a triptych as a wedding gift for Derek and Lauren. I was given a loose idea by the patron for an idea that she had. She told me that they met at UCSD and now they live in San Francisco. She wanted a kind of- beginning, present and future thing. We talked about it, she sent me some pictures of them and I came up with a composition that I thought would work.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/df9b9152f98bdc2190eb3d484153af2ac7f63708/original/derekandlaurensketch3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDI0NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="245" width="600" /></p>
<p>This was done in pencil. These were 4x4" squares. I then inked them in and began to paint them with watercolors.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/772e9d68b2f0bea5cdc8468c9393095d667884aa/original/derekandlaurensketchbridge.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDY1OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="658" width="600" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/0cd516e51a21a107bc66030a3d963fcc7c63e0d2/original/derekandlaurensketchucsd.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDU5OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="599" width="600" /></p>
<p>some in progress works.</p>
<p>I then added finishing touches and was finished with the individual pieces.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/ddcbcfa9497615158f86242b0082996dd4bfd006/original/derekandlaurenucsd.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDY2OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="669" width="600" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/e379abf06391c314c3433b2d5c2d11b10cd96515/original/derekandlaurenfaces.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDY1MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="652" width="600" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/d22bce37d8d4f3127f631a650ce9e0f20c1f6694/original/derekandlaurengoldengate.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDY2NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="666" width="600" /></p>
<p>The patron wanted an all white frame. So I painted the frame white. I cut a white mat with 3 beveled openings. I positioned them, mounted them and cleaned it up!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/b2aa826be939fdfe73ef294a241d76fe7c276950/original/derekandlauren.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDM5NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="397" width="600" /></p>
<p>The finished product! I was happy to work on a meaningful gift for a momentous occasion. -Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288172013-04-25T17:00:00-07:002013-04-26T08:43:38-07:00Beauty Bundles
<p>I found out the name of the place I'm playing tonight from 5-7pm. It's a spa called Beauty Bundles. It's in the the Piazza Carmel shopping plaza off of the 56 in Carmel Valley. I guess it will be a Earth Day celebration of some kind. I bringing both of my guitars. </p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288162013-04-23T17:00:00-07:002013-04-24T02:56:10-07:00Piazza Carmel Earth Day Celebration
<p>I don't know all of the details yet. But I'll be playing a show at a salon in Piazza Carmel in Carmel Valley, San Diego. I'll be playing from 5-7pm this Friday April 26. Usually the events at this shopping center are very kid-friendly and nice. 3810 Valley Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92130</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288152013-04-22T17:00:00-07:002020-01-17T13:32:02-08:00Commissioned Hebrew Toms
<p>One of my students hired me to draw on a pair of Toms for his sister. The design to the left is some kind of design derived from Israel. I thought it was pretty cool. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/01d822915e1eb0b1aeafcb35c3f0d57be99ac0c6/original/hebrew-toms.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDgwMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="803" width="600" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/06b22bf3d499031e45dca4d8f99dcdd0e35c463e/original/hebrew-toms-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjAweDQ0OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="448" width="600" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288142013-04-21T17:00:00-07:002020-01-17T13:32:02-08:00Earth Day
<p>Today is Earth Day. I try to reduce waste and recycle whenever I can. But here are a few easy things I try to do in addition to that, that you can try out:</p>
<p>1. <strong>Carry a handkerchief</strong>. I picked this up from my time living in Japan. It's really difficult to find paper towels in any public bathroom in Japan. That's because everyone carries a handkerchief around with them to dry their hands after washing. I keep one in my back pocket.</p>
<p>2. <strong>Print on the backside of paper.</strong> I teach art as my day job. We have a daily bulletin that go up in class. In life I come across so many pieces of paper that have a clean backside. I just collect them at my desk and insert them into my printer upside down. I print out these daily bulletins and other non-important documents on them. </p>
<p>3. <strong>Carry a pair of chopsticks.</strong> This is a new thing I'm trying out. When going out to eat at Asian food restaurants i've come to realize how many disposable chopsticks I go through. I'm trying to cut down on that by bringing my own chopsticks. Go to the bathroom after and wash them off. You can also use the chopsticks as a stirrer in place of the disposable wooden stirrers at the coffeehouse. At Japanese stores you can find a pair of chopsticks with their own little carrying case. You can keep a pair in your car, backpack or purse.</p>
<p>Our resources are limited and I want to live in a eco-friendly environment. Let's do our part whenever we can.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288132013-03-24T17:00:00-07:002013-03-25T14:47:09-07:00Casino Night Fundraiser for Mira Costa!
<p><a href="/files/675365/casino-night-flyer.pdf" data-imported="1">Casino_Night_Flyer.pdf</a></p>
<p>Come out to this fundraiser! I'll be playing tunes all night.</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288122013-03-21T17:00:00-07:002013-03-22T05:39:11-07:00Toms Event tomorrow at Nordstrom Cerritos!
<p>I'll be drawing and painting customizing people's shoes at Nordstrom in Cerritos from 1-4pm, Saturday March 23. </p>
<p>If you buy a pair of Toms there, you can get whatever you want painted on them. You can check out some shoes I did for people on the above link- Art:Custom Shoes.</p>
<p>Terry</p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288112013-03-16T17:00:00-07:002013-03-17T07:44:33-07:00Toms Style Your Sole Nordstrom
<p>The Toms Style Your Sold event at Nordstrom Fashion Valley was a good time. </p>
<p>Early on I had a request from a woman to paint her dog on her Toms. She sent me a picture of her and I went to work. She was pleased with my portrait and a girl saw her finished product and asked me to do her dog. </p>
<p>Here's a Shitzu named Princess.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395465/b3b2d32a18d4580ef1fd8d4bcac6782b3defe46d/original/terry-matsuoka-shitzu-toms.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDUzMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="533" width="400" /></p>
Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288102013-03-06T16:00:00-08:002013-03-07T00:25:41-08:00Toms Ticket To Give
<p>I recently signed up for Toms Ticket To Give. You know how Toms does the One For One thing? -where for every pair of Toms that you buy, they donate a pair to an underprivileged child in a third world country? Well, Toms Ticket To Give is a contest where you can win to be one of 50 people that get to go on a trip to give those shoes out. <br></p>
<p>I want to experience firsthand the good work that Toms does in giving. </p>
<div>Please vote for singer Catherine and I! We'd appreciate it. You can sign in with your Gmail or Facebook login. It's pretty easy. </div>
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<div>If you could share with your friends that would be even better. To win, I think I really need to spread the word.</div>
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Terry Matsuokatag:terrymatsuoka.com,2005:Post/61288092013-01-31T16:00:00-08:002020-01-17T13:32:00-08:00Welcome to the new TerryMatsuoka.com!
<p><span style="color:#333333">Welcome Welcome, all my homies and damsels, new<br>and old, to my home on the World Wide Web!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#333333">Thank you for coming. It is my privilege to share my<br>art and music with you. Explore, come again and again, support and share with your friends.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#333333">Yours,</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#333333">Terry Matsuoka</span></p>
Terry Matsuoka