Join world-renowned taiko artists in an informal, intimate setting!
Mark H is proud to present this unique series of Meet the Artist concerts in which taiko artists play some of their favorite pieces, share works-in-progress, discuss their influences, answer audience questions, and much more.
Anything can happen at Meet the Artist – we’ve had Mongolian throat singing (courtesy of Shoji Kameda), ukelele (courtesy of Kenny Endo’s special guest, Abe Lagrimas, Jr), spontaneous storytelling (courtesy of Mark H and Kris Bergstrom), and audience members helping to create a special, improvisational piece (courtesy of Tiffany Tamaribuchi).
We welcome you to join us for our next Meet the Artist concert! Whether you’re an experienced taiko player or someone looking forward to seeing taiko for the very first time, this will be an evening of taiko that you’ll never forget.
Upcoming performances
None scheduled at this time, but we’re hoping to host more concerts (either virtual or in-person) soon!
Prior Performances
Mark H Rooney
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Ryo Shimamoto (CONNECT instructor)
Friday, February 19, 2021

Michelle Fujii & Toru Watanabe
(CONNECT instructors)
featuring Unit Souzou ensemble!
January 30, 2021
David Wells (CONNECT instructor)
December 20, 2020

Yurika Chiba (CONNECT instructor)
November 20, 2020
Yuta Kato
June 7, 2019
Kris Bergstrom
February 18, 2018
Kaoru Watanabe
November 19, 2017
Tiffany Tamaribuchi
February 24, 2017
Shoji Kameda
August 21, 2016
Marco Lienhard
May 8, 2016
Kenny Endo
March 20, 2016
Kaoru Watanabe
September 27, 2015
Check out some awesome photos & video from previous Meet the Artist performances!