KAGERO LIVE AT MEHANATA ON JUNE 12 article by Stephanie Nolasco The Deli Magazine - 06/11/08 “I hate the yellow sun, I hate the blue sky,” Kaz Fujimoto of Kagero sadly sings as an acoustic guitar slowly strums a familiar tale of love lost in a foreign land. The tragic ballad “Red and Black” quickly transforms into a dramatic flamenco dance. A tear-triggering violin and accordion unite to create a portrayal of a Spanish temptress stomping on Fujimoto shattered heart. Kagero, described as “Japanese gypsy rock,” is exactly that: a marriage of bouncy folk songs with inspirations ranging from mellow, coffeehouse blues to haunting Middle Eastern tracks with echoes of an electric guitar. Fujimoto, Kagero’s front man, isn’t your typical lanky, fedora-wearing bohemian with suave, sensual vocals that’ll knock your sheepskin boots off. Born in a Japanese village, Fujimoto wandered the streets of London, Dublin, and Paris, then finally settled his Beatles-obsessed, Guiness-loving self in Brooklyn. Along with Rob Bass in backing vocal and bass, J.W.’s violin, plus Toko on drums, Kagero is a musical voyage where gentle acoustic melodies, heartrending farewells, and some tango create a melting pot you’ll want to lick. He will perform on June 12 in the appropriate environment of Bulgarian bar Mehanata on Ludlow.   KAGERO RESIDENCY AT VOX POP written by John J Hagan, Operations Manager/Art Director Vox Pop, Brooklyn Kagero played at Vox Pop one quiet night this winter. They displayed this rare energy that few live band performances have anymore. We immediately booked a second gig that led to a monthly residency. They are one of those groups that suck you in. People walking by can't help but stick their heads in then 5 minutes later they are fully immersed in the Kagero experience and loving every second of it. Their seamless blend of such starkly different musical worlds makes for a supremely unique output of audible sustenance. Put plainly, these characters rock!   JAPANESE HYBRID article by Annie Wilner The Brooklyn Paper - GO Brooklyn - 04/05/2008 "As the set rocketed forward, Fujimoto’s appearance became progressively messier, face warmed by beer, all the while maintaining control of his place as resident gypsy king for the evening." - read full article   KNOW THE GENRES . . . . Brooklyn's Kagero call itself a "Japanese gypsy rock band" whose members are still asked what kind of music they play. The answers -- "nomadic world rock," "urban-gypsyphonic," "border-jumping feel good rock," "kazrockistanian," "international debtor's prison tunes" -- obviously end the debate. The Patriot News, 02/14/08   Kagero Blurb in Steppin' Out Magazine 12/05/07  "Tired of listening to bands who claim their sound is original only to hear a recycled version of every band on the radio?  Well, look no further because Kagero serves up infectiously unique Japanese gypsy-flavored acoustic rock music."
Kagero on the cover of 24/Seven	Kaz on the cover of AnimeFood magazine
article by Meredith Deliso 10/18/2007	article on AnimeFood blog 08/27/07
"Asian fusion for the ear: Kagero rocks Brooklyn's Bar 4" -read full article	"Japanese Gypsy Rock explains it Perfectly. It is a little of everything, Vocals reminiscent of the Beatles and a little of Luna Sea, Acoustic Guitar like Miyavi, a haunting yet upbeat Violin and Guitar that is edgy like Linkin Park yet with a little of the gypsy traveling within it's strings. This band is cool...." -read full article