There were some heartfelt goodbyes to dear friends, but also so many moments of music, laughter, and connection.
My talk show, “Keiko Walker’s Music Box” entered its 3rd year—huge thank you to all the wonderful guests who shared their time and talent. And yes… Annabelle, my dog, helped out again this year lol
I also had the joy of playing many fun gigs with talented musicians.
And also this year, I was happy to start streaming my past recordings and started a new podcast as well.
Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way.
Keiko Walker Journal Vol. 123 January Issue☆December 29th 2025
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Reflecting on a year of beautiful noise and quiet goodbyes. 2025 was an exciting year, made possible by everyone who came to a show or shared a project with me. Though it was marked by the loss of dear friends… I’m entering 2026 with a grateful heart. Wishing you a fulfilling year ahead. Happy Holidays!
Did you all listen to Keiko Walker’s Bilingual Podcast!! Our third episode was just released! Our theme for this episode is “Decades of Country: Songs That Shaped the Genre” Podcastが始まりました！！！みんな聴いてくれた？ エピソード3が先週配信されました！テーマは“カントリーの歩み：ジャンルを形作った名曲たち”です！
✳︎I’m truly sorry that I had to skip this month for I lost my voice from asthma! I will be uploading my new episode as soon as possible! 今月は喘息から声を痛めてしまい、更新できず申し訳ございません。 来年はまた更新していきますのでみなさん、聴いてくださいね♬
Songbird and Strings, a new bilingual podcast exploring the stories and sounds of Country Music. Join me as we dive into Country, Rock, Celtic, and Bluegrass, sharing stories about the artists, albums, and songs that make them special. We’ll chat about music history, the latest news, and my own musical journey. Since we can’t play all the great songs on the show, I’ll be creating a special playlist for every episode.
Thank you all so much for listening to “Take Away the Load” from my album “Love Songs” on Apple Music and Spotify! It’s my favorite love song written by “Sandy Denny”, and I’m thrilled it’s reaching your ears. The CD version includes three special tracks, and there’s only one copy left—so if you’re thinking of grabbing it, now’s the time! https://salleygarden.cart.fc2.com/ca55/4/p-r-s/ It’s also streaming on Amazon Music and YouTube Music—happy listening!
Apple MusicやSpotifyで、アルバム『Love Songs』から「Take Away the Load」を聴いてくださってありがとうございます！ この曲は、私が大好きな「Sandy Denny」が書いたラブソングで、心からお気に入りです。 CD版は3曲入りで、なんと残り1枚だけ！気になる方はぜひお早めに！ https://salleygarden.cart.fc2.com/ca55/4/p-r-s/ Amazon MusicやYouTube Musicでも配信中です。ぜひ聴いてみてくださいね♪
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This year, my music started Streaming since Summer 2025. Thank you for your love.
To everyone who has listened to my music or even bought the CD: thank you so much for your incredible support.
I have a small favor to ask. Even if you already own the CD, listening on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music makes a world of difference. In particular, “Downloading” and “Repeat plays” are the biggest ways you can support my journey.
To be honest, keeping music available on streaming services involves initial costs and ongoing fees. By reaching a certain number of plays, I can ensure that I’m able to keep these songs online and continue creating new music for you.
Your every play becomes the fuel that keeps this project alive. I hope my music stays by your side throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you for helping me keep the music playing!
December 21st marked my final live performance of 2025—Keiko Walker’s Christmas Live—and what a joyful way to wrap up the year it was! Sharing the stage with the ever-talented Johnny Saito and Tatsuya Kuwabara made it all so special, and I was truly touched by everyone who came out to join us.
We blended my beloved Christmas carols with bluegrass-inspired instrumentals, featuring Johnny and Tatsuya in some truly magical moments. From Johnny’s lead on Christmas tunes to bluegrass numbers we played together, it was such a fun and heartwarming night! The three of us just clicked—so yes, we’ll be back again next year!
Last night, country guitarist Ken Takeya stopped by and even joined us for a few songs♬
I’m also happy to announce that on February 17th, Johnny, Tatsuya, and Ken will be back at Back In Town for My Birthday Live! It will be joined by YUKITO on bass. Hope to see you there!
And again this year, I was happy to host monthly talk shows and live performances at Stagecoach. Thank you, always, for your support.
And to everyone who came to my shows in 2025—thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m already looking forward to 2026, with many exciting plans in the works. Please stay with me on this journey ❤️
Thank You 2025 
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