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!
Japanese and English 週末は、Keiko Walker’s Hardgrass Bandのメンバー二人、桑原達也と河邊真之介が率いる「Bluegrass Police」と「Watabows」のライブを満喫してきました！ 土曜日は、子供の頃から慣れ親しんだYCACの4th of Julyイベントにて、達也のBluegrass Policeのライブへ。日曜日はGreen Grass Concertで、真之介のWatabowsのステージを楽しみました。 YCACでは懐かしい幼なじみや、中学生時代の音楽の先生との再会もあり、音楽と人との繋がりに心温まる2日間となりました。最高に贅沢で楽しい週末でした！♥️ A wonderful Bluegrass-filled weekend! 🎻✨🪕 I had the best time catching live shows from two bands featuring members of my Keiko Walker’s Hardgrass Band: Bluegrass Police and the Watabows! On Saturday, I headed to the YCAC 4th of July event—a place so dear to my heart since childhood—to see Tatsuya’s band, Bluegrass Police. On Sunday, I enjoyed Shinnosuke’s band, the Watabows, at the Green Grass Concert. It was such a heartwarming two days. At YCAC, I even ran into old childhood friends and my music teacher from junior highschool! It was a truly special weekend filled with great music and wonderful reunions. ♥️
Thank you so much to everyone who came in the rain to join us!
I was joined by an incredible group of musicians across generations. We took a special approach by having everyone focus on just one instrument, allowing the true essence of bluegrass to shine through.
I’m so proud of my new “Keiko Walker’s Hardgrass Band” members, Johnny Saito and Shinnosuke Kawabe—their harmonies were absolutely breathtaking.
We also had a surprise appearance from Nash, who charmed everyone by joining us on stage for two songs. His talent and energy made the night even more magical!
I’m so grateful for this group, and I can’t wait to bring this lineup back for another show. Stay tuned!
My new band and a whole new genre—we are officially live!
I am thrilled to announce that the concept I’ve been nurturing for so long has finally come to life. The sound I had envisioned has truly materialized, perfectly crafted by these four musicians. Sharing that moment of realization with all of you last night was a dream come true.
I couldn’t have done it without the incredible team by my side!
Johnny Saito, whose presence provides an absolute sense of security and holds the whole sound together.
Tatsuya Kuwabara, with his sharp, brilliant banjo skills.
Shinnosuke Kawabe on bass—when I saw him perform last year, I knew instantly that he was the missing piece to complete this sound.
Beyond the instrumentation, the harmonies between Johnny, Shinnosuke, and myself were simply magical. Seeing our voices blend so perfectly felt like the true birth of this band’s identity.
I hope you’ll join us on this new journey. We’ve only just begun!
Mark your calendars for our next show on August 23, 2026.
Hardgrass is…… Bluegrass roots Country soul Rock attitude
世界のスーパーミュージシャン達、Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtelのドキュメンタリーフィルムです。Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, Keith Richards, Jackson Browneなど、スーパーアーティスト達も登場
70’s Country Rock、ウェスト・コースト音楽好きには勿論、我々ミュージシャンが楽しめる作品です。
The single “Heartaches By the Number” from my album is now available for streaming!
This country classic is a special dedication to the legendary Ray Price. Having had the honor of touring with him, I recorded this song with many cherished memories in my heart.
You can listen to it now on YouTube and Amazon Music, with Apple Music, Spotify, and other major platforms to follow shortly!
I hope this song finds a place in your daily life. Thank you for your support!
Keiko WalkerのアルバムからSingle、『Heartaches By the Number』のストリーミング配信が開始されました。
This marks the third edition of our Emmylou Harris TributeーBluegrass version！ Together with the cross-generational Bluegrass “Super Pickers,” we’ll be featuring selections from albums recorded with legends such as Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, and artists from the Nash Ramblers era including Sam Bush and John Randall.
Emmylou Harris Tribute has now reached Volume 9. So far, we’ve explored many different styles—The Hot Band, Nash Ramblers, Bluegrass, and more—but this time, we’re excited to present the long-requested theme: “SPYBOY.” “SPYBOY” is the title of the live album Emmylou Harris released in 1998, and also the name of the band she toured with, made up of the musicians who recorded that album. The lineup features Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Daryl Johnson, and Brady Blade. With the live album newly reissued on LP and CD with Bonus tracks in 2025, we felt this was the perfect moment to dedicate this tribute to SPYBOY.
Thank you to the 100+ people who made our night at Thumbs Up so special. With the venue closing, this marks the end of an era for us there, but hopefully, we’ll be able to gather again next year!.
This event is all about legacy—honoring Daddy Maeda and Mr. Nakamura. We’ve all known each other since our “Aspen Glow” days in the 80s!
This year, I dedicated my performance to my late friend Mika Nishiumi. I sang her favorite Linda Ronstadt tunes which she used to sing at this event with all my heart. Seeing the owners Nalu & Sayuly from Surfers, Mr Samejima from Troubadour, and Bubble Over in the crowd. It was a gathering of old friends who share a deep love for 70s music and fashion. It was truly a perfect night.
Until next time, friends!
Photo Credits ①出演者全員で最後に ②毎年シーシーが作ってくれるTee！この色可愛いよね！ ③元サムズのスタッフで現在は小淵沢でLamps Lodgeのオーナー小林くん ④久々の登場だったSunset Ridersの小田ちゃん ⑤遊びに来てくれたKeiko Walker & The Hot Street Bandの初代ギターリスト、TARAちゃん ⑥現在はカントリーダンスのインストラクター、バンド、Appaloosa時代からの付き合いのYUちゃん！ ⑦偶然の夜マックな打ち上げとなったTroubadour、Bubble Overのオーナー鮫島さん親子とギターのタケちゃん Stage PhotosはKeiko Walker BandのBassist、YUKITOが撮ってくれました♪
実は1990年にNorth CarolinaのWilksboroで行われているMerleFestでまだ集まったばかりの彼らでThe Nash Ramblersという名前がない頃の彼ら、彼女らを観ています。。 前の晩にThe Grand Ole Opryの楽屋で「The Riders In the Sky」から今から8時間運転してエミルーと明日は一緒だよって！！ 車を走らせて行ったよ！テネシー州ナッシュヴィルからノースキャロライナのウィルクスボロまで（私が運転した訳では無いが。。。） 会場がどこかも分からず、車の窓を開けたらうっすら聴こえて来たエミルーの声を頼りに会場に到着！ もうワクワクが止まらなかった。 今みたいにデジカメとかiPhoneのカメラとかがあったら良かったのに😭 ちゃんと撮れているかもどうか分からない使い捨てカメラで何枚も何枚も撮った思い出！
Emmylou Harris and The Nash Ramblerswith The Riders in the Sky
Keiko Walker Journal Vol. 125 March Issue☆March 1st 2026
☆Message☆
February, my birthday month, was truly wonderful. Thank you so much to everyone who came to my birthday live and for all the thoughtful, precious gifts.
March is shaping up to be another busy and exciting month with more shows ahead. I can’t wait to see you all again soon!
2026.3.15 (Sun) ~ジョニーの音楽見本市~ BARN！BARN！BARN！2026 Spring
出演: 齊藤ジョニー Band (熊谷大輔 Dr / 林由恭平 Ba / 西山小雨 Key) Keiko Walker / 桑原達也 / 野崎廉/ 西山小雨 From The Roots (林由恭/山田タマル/齊藤ジョニー) and more…
Venue: Strobe Cafe Harajuku Open 15:30 Start 16:00 Adv. ¥5,500 Door ¥6,000 Strobe Cafe 1-20-13 Jingumae Shibuya 1F
eplusにて1/31(土)12:00から販売！
2026.3.18 (Wed) Rock’N Bluegrass Band
出演： Keiko Walker (Vocals, Guitar) 斎藤ジョニー.(Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddles) Johnny Yoshi Hiro.(Vocals, Guitar) 桑原達也. (Banjo) おおやまけんじ (Bass)
Place:Back In Town Shinjuku Open:18:00 Start:19:00 Tickets : ￥4,700 Back In Town (Shinjuku) 03-3353-4655 3-2 Yamada Bldg B1 Sumiyoshi-cho Shinjuku Tokyo
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♪
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.
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Thank you all soooooo much for coming to my Pink Paisley Meeting!! Oh, it was such a wonderful night! My very special thanks to Kazuaki, Ken-chan and Yukito! My love for Fender Pink Paisley started in the 80’s when I first saw Emmylou playing James Burton’s Pink Paisley.
Thank You to each and every one of you who came to my Birthday Live! And to all my wonderful musicians for a great performance! And also to Back In Town as always for the support and hospitality!
最高に楽しいバースデーライブになりました！ お越しくださいました皆様、ありがとうございました！ そしてBack In Townからはバースデーケーキも頂いて、嬉しい！いつもありがとうございます！ 今回はGuitar, Mandolinに斎藤ジョニー、Banjo桑原達也、Electric Lead Guitarに武谷健、BassはKeiko Walker BandのYUKITOといった若手の才能あふれるミュージシャン多達と共に過ごせて楽しかった〜！！
Keiko Walker Journal Vol. 124 February Issue☆January 27th 2026
☆Message☆
It’s my birthday month ✨ and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. On these cold winter days, I hope you’ll spend a moment with “Winter Light,” a wintery song from my album Both Sides Now. Now streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and more. My birthday live is coming up soon—hope we can share the music together 🤍
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♪
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.
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꒰ঌ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈໒꒱ 2026.2.26 (Thu) “SOMETHING FINE” Back to the 70’s West Coast Session SOMETHING FINE (DICKY KITANO,MASAKAZU FUJII,ISAO KANETAKE EIICHIRO SHIRAI,TORU KAWAMATA,TAKE &) SOUTH TO WEST (HIDETO KANAMARU, TOSHIHIDE UTO &) SUNSET RIDERS (TOMOHIDE ODA,YUJI HASEGAWA &) TAKASHI NISHIUMI KEIKO WALKER KUNIO KISHIDA DADDY’S BROTHERS BAND FLOWER TOP more Venue: THUMBS UP 045-314-8705 OPEN18:00/START18:30/ Tickets: ADV ¥3000/DOOR ¥3500
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
☆Message☆
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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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 ❤️
Keiko Walker Journal Vol. 122 December Issue☆November 27th 2025
☆Message☆
Can you believe it’s already December? The Christmas season has arrived, and with it, a flurry of lights, music, and connection. November was a tough one—I had to cancel two shows due to the flu, and I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience that caused. Your understanding means the world to me.
December will be a busy month, and I’m so looking forward to seeing many of you at my upcoming shows! Let’s make this season one to remember. Wishing you all a joyful and cozy holiday!
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 the flu! I will be uploading my new episode as soon as possible! 11月はインフルエンザから声を痛めてしまい、更新できず申し訳ございません。 12月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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On November 18th, just before our live show at Back In Town on the 20th, I received a message from Seiji letting me know that Mr. Kelly Teramoto had passed away. I found myself in tears throughout the day, as memories kept flooding back…
Today, Stagecoach made the official announcement.
All the Japanese country stars I looked up to as a child—long before I ever became a country singer—have now left us. When I first started singing country music, they were all still active and full of life, and there were so many concerts happening. I had the honor of sharing the stage with legends like Jimmy Tokita, Keiichi Teramoto, Biji Kuroda, Yuki Miyamae, and Yoshio Ohno. They were always there, and now they’re gone.
The last time I saw Teramoto-san was in 2018,(picture 1) when I visited a summer country event hosted by Seiji Katayama. It was a hot summer day, and we sat together in a slightly cooler dressing room, reminiscing about the old days for what felt like hours. The second photo (picture 2)is from 2004, taken backstage at an event in Kyoto hosted by Kenji Nagatomi, where I had the pleasure of performing. I’ve included a few flyers from the many concerts we shared. Photos three and four are from 1993 and 1985. Just a few weeks ago, Takashi Komiyama gave me a DVD of a 1983 concert produced by Teramoto-san—before I even became a singer. I’m going to take my time watching it.
The last photo is a magazine clipping of Japan’s country stars in their younger days. Because of the country scene they built, we’re able to sing today. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Teramoto-san, thank you for everything. Rest In Peace.
先日、11月20日のBack In TownでのLIVE前に18日に寺本圭一さんが亡くなったと誠史から連絡が入りました。1日中思い出し涙が出てきたり……
Thank you so much to everyone who came tonight 😊 It was a day filled with gratitude—for the teamwork of all the performers, for our wonderful audience, and for the support from the Back In Town staff. Truly, thank you all ❣️
I was deeply moved again by the incredible singing of Momoko and Sara. I’m so glad I invited them!
And since Vol.1 of my Emmylou Tribute, Kazuaki has supported everything—we can always count on him, and that gives me such peace of mind. Tonight, Yukito played one song with the bow, blending beautifully with Johnny’s fiddle. And Johnny, who I asked to bring whatever instruments he could manage, ended up playing four parts! Thank you so much!
I received an album where Emmylou sings Peter Rowan’s song 🩷—produced by Herb Pedersen. It was one I didn’t own, so I was incredibly touched to receive it. Thank you!! 😭
Before the show, sad news of someone’s passing reached me… And when introducing Farther Along, I shared a little about the TRIO from the 1980s with Emi Fujita and Mika Nishiumi, my dearest friends. Remembering Mika, who passed away in July, brought up so many emotions tonight—I almost shed a few tears…
To everyone—thank you from the bottom of my heart. P.S. The hot lemonade 🍋 that Misa left in my dressing room was absolutely delicious 😭
Please listen to “Angel” from my 2004 album on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Amazon Music!
This song is about finding peace when life feels too heavy. “In the arms of an angel, fly away from here” — it’s about letting go of pain, and being lifted into a place of quiet comfort. Back then, my sweet dog Angelina was my “Angel.” I used to sing this song holding her in my arms on stage. And now… I sing it for Annabelle.
私の2004年のアルバムから “Angel”をSpotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Amazon Musicで聴いてね。
Live shows kick off next week, but preparations are already in full swing! And yes… our monthly talk event is just around the corner.
Monthly Talk Event Announcement🎶
📅 Here’s what’s coming up: November 13: A special feature on Jimmy Tokita with Maki Ishikawa (former guitar player for Jimmie Tokita and The Mountain Playboys) December 11: Welcoming guest Tamaru Yamada January 8, 2026: A conversation with Hiroshi Asada on Country Music and Peter Rowan (currently touring Japan!)
Join us for evenings of musical storytelling and shared memories.
Did you all listen to my new single “Rose garden” from my 2012 These Boots are Made for walking album on Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube Music etc…? It is now available on Apple Music! 🎶 Even if you already have the CD, I’d be so happy if you could give it a listen on your favorite platform — every stream helps share the music with more people around the world 🌍💖 https://music.lnk.to/xnAJEK
2012年のアルバム、These Boots are Made for Walkingから、新たにシングル曲「Rose Garden]がストリーミング配信スタートしました🎶Spotify、Amazon Music、YouTube Musicで聴いてくれましたか？ Apple Music🍎でも配信スタートです！ すでにCDをお持ちの方も、ぜひお好きな配信サイトで聴いていただけたら嬉しいです。 ストリーミングしてもらえることで、音楽をもっと多くの方に届けることができます🌍💖 https://music.lnk.to/xnAJEK
The Big Kanagawa Country Party, produced by Seiji Katayama, was a huge success! My appearance was with my Rock’N Bluegrass Band, which started about two years ago when I first reached out to form a group that reimagines classic rock with bluegrass arrangements. What a blast!
My Girls Night Out member, Chihana, dropped by and joined us for a fun session on “Can’t You See”! And Tamaru Yamada, the guest for my talk show “Keiko Walker’s Music Box” in December, also stopped by to say hello!! And also Wataru Sasa from the Bluegrass Band, Watabows dropped by!!
We received so many kind messages asking us to host another event like this, so let’s have Seiji plan the next one too! We also celebrated Rock’N Bluegrass Band’s Vocalist, Mandolin, Fiddle and Guitar player Johnny Saito’s Birthday!!
I also got tons of photos from everyone—thank you! (And yes… I forgot to take any myself again 😭)
I danced country style for the first time in 30 years, and let’s just say I was feeling it the next day—hello, muscle soreness! Time to get back to training!
Next year, let’s keep the momentum going and bring even more talented musicians into the mix 🤭. We’ll keep lifting up Country and Bluegrass music together!
Thank you again to everyone who came to listen and watch! And thank you for all the lovely gifts and souvenirs ♬
Huge thanks to Seiji Katayama for organizing, to Thumbs Up Yokohama, and to all the performers—great job, everyone!
来てくれたみなさま、本当にありがとうございました！
片山誠史企画のカントリーイベント、Big Kanagawa Country Party大盛り上がりで終了いたしました！2年程前に私が声かけをして始まったクラシックロックをブルーグラスアレンジのRock’N Bluegrass Bandでのイベント出演は初！楽しかったな〜！
Girls Night Outというユニットを私としているChihanaも遊びに来てくれたから1曲「Can’t You See」でセッションに呼び込みました！そして12月の私のトークショー、Keiko Walker’s Music Boxのゲスト、山田タマルちゃんも遊びに来てくれました！！そして、Watabowsの笹渉くんも遊びに来てくれました！！
2025.11.11 奥沢明雄 Birthday Live @ Back In Town (ゲスト出演） 奥沢明雄 / Vocal & Guitar 中村哲 / Sax & Keyboard 武藤祐生 / Violin 河合徹三 / Bass & Chorus 高橋結子 / Drums & Chorus ゲスト:Keiko Walker Place: Back In Town OPEN 18:00 LIVE 19:00 チャージ ￥3,500
2025.11.20 Keiko Walker Presents “Emmylou Harris Tribute” TRIO Vol. 8～TRIO (Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton) with 鈴木桃子＆Sara Rector Singers：Keiko Walker as Emmylou Harris 鈴木桃子 as Linda Ronstadt Sara Rector as Dolly Parton
＜Crazy Eyes Deluxe＞ 白井英一郎：ギター、ボーカル 丹菊正和：Spicy Beat Percussion、ボーカル 金丸秀人：ベース、ボーカル 村中靖愛：ペダル・スティール 古橋一晃：ギター、ボーカル 森下寿一 キーボード、ボーカル Place: Back In Town Akebonobashi Open: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Tickets: 4000 yen Back In Town 03-3353-4655 東京都新宿区住吉町3-2山田ビルB1
アルバム These Boots Are Made for Walking からの「Rose Garden」が、Spotify でも配信スタートしました! “Rose Garden” from my album These Boots Are Made for Walking is now streaming on Spotify!
Keiko Walker Journal
Vol. 121 November Issue☆October 28th 2025
☆Message☆
Now that October’s here, it feels like we’ve skipped autumn and jumped straight into a chilly winter!
I hope everyone’s staying healthy and not catching colds.
November is shaping up to be a super busy month—come join us at the live shows!
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！
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.
Streaming始まりました！！！みんな聴いてね^_−☆
Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Musicほかで聴けるようになりました！
Listen to Keiko Walker on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and more!!!
Upcoming Shows
◊2025.10.30 (Thu) 「Big KANAGAWA Country Party2025」 出演: ∗ Rock’N Bluegrass Band（Keiko Walker, 齊藤ジョニー, Johnny YoshiHiro, 桑原達也, おおやまけんじ）
∗愛と誠の志Show Band（坂本愛江,片山誠史,尾崎博志,工藤精,高橋結子）
∗井乃頭蓄音団（ヒロヒサカトー,大貫真也）with 宮下広輔
∗MC：M.M.KING
Place: Thumbs Up Yokohama
OPEN 18:30 / START 19:15 / ADV ¥4300 / DOOR ¥4800 (+order) Tickets
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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Keiko Walker Journal
Vol. 120 October Issue☆September 26th 2025
☆Message☆
It feels like September just flew by, and now Autumn is finally here!
It’s hard to believe we only have three months left in 2025. I’m already looking forward to the holidays—and of course, Happy Halloween!
I have a ton of great events lined up, and I truly hope to connect with all of you before the year is out.
Did you all listen to Keiko Walker’s Bilingual Podcast!!
Our second episode was just released! Our theme for this episode is “Linda Ronstadt: Queen of Country-Rock”
Podcastが始まりました！！！みんな聴いてくれた？
エピソード２が先週配信されました！テーマはカントリーロックの女王：リンダ・ロンシュタッドです！
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.
Streaming始まりました！！！みんな聴いてね^_−☆
Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Musicほかで聴けるようになりました！
Listen to Keiko Walker on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and more!!!
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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I unintentionally hummed the harmony during ‘Dark Hollow’
I went to see David Grier for the first time in about 30 years!? I think it was in the 1990s when David toured Japan with mandolin player, Kats Miyazaki and Keiko Walker and The Hot Street Band bass player, Nori Hayashi.
It was enjoyable to hear him talk about Sam Bush and Vassar. It’s rare to hear stories about country and bluegrass artists in Japan
The tour just started today! Everyone, please go and experience David Grier’s wonderful guitar tone up close!!!
At the venue, it was so nice to see Bassist Tet-chan and Mandolin player Takeuchi-kun
“Sorry for the slight delay! Thank you to everyone who came! The Keiko Walker Band’s live performance after awhile was so much fun!!
I’m glad we dug up the old songs from Keiko Walker and The Hot Street Band days!! It seems like everyone really liked them ! Ken-chan also came, so we finished with ‘Mystery Train’ as a Twin Telecaster set!
Rock ‘N Bluegrass Band 文:斎藤ジョニー Keiko Walker(Vo,Gt) ジョニーヨシヒロ(Vo,Gt) @yoshi_johnny 齊藤ジョニー(Vo,Gt,Md ) @saitojohnny1027 オオヤマケンジ(Ba) 桑原達也(Bj) @kuwabara_tatsuya
Episode 3-“Decades of Country: Songs That Shaped the Genre” “カントリーの歩み：ジャンルを形作った名曲たち”
Welcome to today’s episode!
New Episode: Decades of Country Celebrating the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary with a look at iconic country songs across the decades.Playlist on Spotify & Apple Music! 🎶
03-3571-1955
ヒラポン、お誕生日おめでとう！！
笑うって本当に大事だね〜♡♡
昨夜は客席もハプニングがあったりで大笑い！
*゜
Bowie好きな人は是非♡
続けて来てくれるみんなも大忙しだよね！皆さんよろしくお願いします
寒いですねー！
̖́-
からRodney Crowell、Pam Tillis、The Players、Mandy Ba
とワンコ
な1年にしたいと思います
(笑)
𓈒𓂂𓏸考え中
とお願いしたジョニーは4パート！ありがとうねー！
ありがとうございます！！
が美味しかったー
“この曲はKeikoさんから初めて教えてもらって知った曲”と言ってくれるのも嬉しいな
