Oki live! - 2 May

Kadena Gate 2 and Koza/Park Avenue area live shows

Information provided by Kluso

May 2 and 3
Al’s Place, “where everybody knows your name,” presents the classic covers of Shima Gai’s: rock, blues, oldies, country, folk, reggae, R&B, and pop from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘8Os, plus few originals sprinkled in. A good time is guaranteed. Open daily, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; live show starts at 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. No Cover. For more info check out <http://www.shima-gais.com>.

May 2 and 3
Live Music Bar Jet presents classic rock covers from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘8Os including hits by Heart, Journey, Zeppelin, Bon Jovi and more. The bar is run by members of Jet, one of Okinawa’s first American—style rock bands that formed in the late ‘60s. They still rock! Open Friday and Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.; live show starts at 9 p.m. No cover charge. Visit <http://jet-okinawa.com> for details.

May 2 and 3
Club Fujiyama, open Friday and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m., presents F.O.D. Okinawa's best metal music. Originals plus classic metal covers: Lamb of God, Metallica, Megadeth and more. Live show starts 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. Live cover $5 at the door, includes tickets for free prize drawings throughout the night. Visit <http://www.clubfuji.com>.

May 2 and 3
7th Heaven Club presents Friday and Saturday bands 8-Ball and Jackpot. Original rock plus rock covers from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s including Journey, Ozzy, Motley Crue and Van Halen. Open Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Bands start at 9:30 p.m. Sunday open 8 p.m. till 1 a.m. Bands start at 9 p.m. Just around the Four Corners on Hwy 330. Great venue for a variety of rock music, food, drinks, pool and darts. Details at < www.7thheavenkoza.com>.

May 2 and 3
Asian Rose/Marie’s, Chuo Park Ave (B.C. Street), presents Marie Acoustic. Originals plus classic acoustic rock/pop covers such as Joplin and Zeppelin. Open 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; live show 10 p.m., to 11:30 p.m. Live cover 2,000 yen. For details see <http://marie.ti-da.net>.

May 5
Live and Restaurant Taurus presents Monday open session night starting at 8 p.m. Bring your instrument, your voice or just stop in to catch some great artists. Open Monday to Thursday 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday open 7:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Restaurant Taurus accepts yen only. <http://www.liverestaurant-taurus.com>.

May 3
Sideways Sports and Music Bar, open Monday to Saturday 11 a. m. to midnight (closed Sundays) presents Kluso and special guest Doug Esterline. This duo presents a mix of classic and newer acoustic folk/rock, Americana and originals. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Live tax is 300 yen. Visit <www.klusot.com> and <http://kozasideways.hp.infoseek.co.jp/index.htm> for details.