Monday open 18h00 February 23 2026
Carl ventures into the Toshima area to play a set at Club Chitei / 大塚. Produced by Tangle. Also on the bill, saxophonist Takeshi Kurihara
Artists:
¥3000 + 1drink
Bar Chitei
Tokyo Toshima-ku Kitaotsuka 1-14-6 B1
Photo: Yasumune Morishige
Saturday Start 19h00 February 14 2026
QUANTUM ARIA (Carl Stone + Akaihirume) inaugurate 2026 with their first performance of the year, at the recently relocated POLARIStokyo in Minami Aoyama.
More information about Quantum Aria here.
Advance:¥3500 Same Day: ¥4000 / (1 drink minimum)
PolarisTOKYO
Minato-ku Minami Aoyama 6-2-10 B2F
港区南青山６丁目２−１０ バックボーンハウス B2F
tel: +81 90-9814-1113
Map (Japanese) here
WEB: https://polaristokyo.com/schedule/20260214
WEB: https://polaristokyo.com/
Friday open 19h00 start 19h30 March 6 2026
Carl joins with multi-percussionist Samm Bennett for an evening of inspired mayhem. The venue will be the wonderful Morgan Fisher private studio. Seats very limited – reserve ASAP by emailing morganfff@gmail.com and please include your name and callback number. Ticket fee includes free wine and snacks. Seating is limited so best to reserve ASAP.
Artists:
¥4000
Morgan Salon
2-2-4 Izumi Suginami Ku Tokyo
東京都杉並区和泉２丁目２−４
Map (English) at here
morganfff@gmail.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1563051128074113
Monday open 19h00 start 19h30 March 16 2026
The Ex-Pats 2026 version!
Three musicians who have left their countries of birth to seek new lives will come together in Tokyo to perform for you. Multi percussionist Samm Bennett, from Alabama USA now living in Tokyo. Guitar and Daxaphonist Kazuhisa Uchihashi, from Osaka and now living in Berlin. Laptopper Carl Stone from California, now in Tokyo. The last time these three performed together was 2010! You definitely don’t want to miss this.
それぞれの国を離れ、新たな人生を求めて旅立った3人のミュージシャンが東京に集結し、演奏を披露します。アメリカ・アラバマ州出身で現在東京在住のマルチパーカッショニスト、サム・ベネット。大阪出身で現在ベルリン在住のギター＆ダクサフォニスト、内橋和久。カリフォルニア出身で現在東京在住のラップトップ奏者、カール・ストーン。この3人が最後に共演したのは2010年！この機会をお見逃しなく。
Artists:
Advance: ¥3000 Same Day ¥3500
Hako Gallery
〒151-0066 東京都渋谷区西原3丁目1-4
Tokyo Shibuya, 3 Chome-1-4 Nishihara, 151-0066, Japan
03-5453-5321
Map (English) at here
For information and reservations: hako@ai.wakwak.com
WEB: http://hakogallery.jp/
Wednesday Open 6PM Start 8PM March 25 2026
Carl returns to Bangkok after ten years just in time to perform at Noise House Latphrao before that stalwart music venue closes permanently (on March 30). Whether you’re living in Thailand or just passing through, you won’t want to miss this performance. Sharing the evening will be Medina Bazarğali (Kazakstan) and Wasawat Somno (Thailand). Whether you’re living in Thailand or just passing through, you won’t want to miss this event..
Artists:
300 THB — advance / booking ticket
400 THB — at-the-door ticket
200 THB — student ticket (up to 23 years old
Noise House Latphrao
135, 137 Lat Phrao 101 Rd, Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok 10240, Bang Kapi, Thailand, 10240
Map (English) at here
noisehouse.latphrao@gmail.com
IG: #noisehouse.latphrao.bkk
Facebook: noisehouse.latphrao.bkk
Saturday open 18h00 start 1830 April 4 2026
A day long event musing on the transience of life and the inevitability of death. Concluding the day after panel discussions, Carl Stone (laptop electronics)and Yasuaki Shimizu (saxophones) will perform an hour set on the grounds of temple. Before the performance, everyone meditates zazen for 5 minutes in the main hall, with all the doors removed and the gardens in full view. After this moment of silence, the performance will begin.It can be cold at night, so please bring your own cold weather gear
Optional dinner after the performance ¥1500
Artists:
¥3000 (reservation required)
Jofukuji Temple
2516 Shindo, Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0326
〒252-0326 神奈川県相模原市南区新戸２５１６046-251-5530
Map (Japanese) here
bigtory@mba.ocn.ne.jp
WEB: https://www.jofukuji.or.jp/live/
https://www.jofukuji.or.jp/
Thursday 6:57 PM December 4 2025
Carl joins RML Night at Recombinant Network Editions 2025 as part of a full evening of exciting performances. The event will feature the world premiere of Carl’s DAIMATSU, an hour-long work spun from field recordings recorded in both the US and Japan, with elements including shomyo chant recorded during the Goma Fire Ceremony at the Koyasan Temple, Tingsha cymbals from Tibet, instruments from the ancient court orchestra of Japan, as well as secular sound elements recorded in Tokyo and Gifu. Carl Stone mixes these elements in performance in order to create a unique sound space with the special sonic capabilities of the Recombinant audio system at the Gray Area Grand Theater in mind.
Also on the evening: : 6:57pm to 7:37pm L’Astra Cosmo presents Lightphorms (6.57pm start)
7:40pm to 8:20pm Nacht – Frank Vigroux
8.25 pm – 9:25 pm DAIMATSU – Carl Stone
9:30 pm – 10:15pm Mix Master Mike / EVICSHEN (AKA Victoria Shen)
10.15 – 11:10pm Videopolis – Frank Vigroux
11:15 pm – Midnight XANOPTICON
Artists:
Gray Area Grand Theater
2665 Mission Street San Francisco 94110
Thursday 7PM December 11 2025
JACCC & KCRW Music present the Los Angeles premiere of Carl Stone’s one hour work DAIMATSU. Daimatsu is an electronic music performance spun from field recordings captured in both the US and Japan. These elements include shomyo chant recorded during the Goma Fire Ceremony at the Koyasan Temple in Little Tokyo, tingsha cymbals from Tibet, instruments from Gagaku (the ancient court orchestra of Japan), and the sound of water boiling in preparation of tea, as well as secular sound elements recorded in Tokyo and Gifu. Carl Stone mixes these elements in performance in order to create a deep and meditative sound space that is intended to fit perfectly to the location at the ground level of the JACCC, viewing the James Irvine Japanese Garden.
free
Japanese American Culture & Community Center (JACCC)
244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-2725
info@jaccc.org
WEB: https://jaccc.org/
Friday open 19h00 start 19h30 January 9 2026
First performance of 2026, the Year of the Horse. Carl joins once again with vocalist Ayako KANDA and drummer Tatsuya YOSHIDA. Also on the evening RUINS, in their current configuration of Tatsuya Yoshida (drums) and Ryuichi Masuda (bass)
Sales and reservations start from 13:00 JST on Saturday, October 4th (sales are by mail only, cash on delivery available)
Artists:
Pre-order￥4,000 / Same Day￥4,500
Showboat
東京都杉並区高円寺北3-17-2 オークヒル高円寺B1
Tokyo Suginami-ku Koenjikita 3-17-2 Oak Hill Koenji B1
03-3337-5745
Map (Japanese) at here
info@showboat.co.jp
WEB: https://www.showboat1993.com/2025/2026-1
WEB: https://www.showboat1993.com/2025/2026-1?lightbox=dataItem-mftdb7p0
Friday open 22h00 November 28 2025
Carl Stone returns to Sapporo after a more than twenty year absence. The occasion is the 12th AnniversaryParty for Salon タレ目. Tickets are available by phone pre-order to 09062644139. Other ticket linck can be found on the Precious Hall website listed here. If you are anywhere nearby, or even if you aren’t, you will want to attend! More details coming soon!
Artists:
Member w/ flyer: ¥4000 Door ¥5000
Precious Hall Sapporo
Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 2 Jonishi, 3 Chome−13-2 パレードビル B2F
011-200-0090
http://www.precioushall.com/schedule/202511/1128medama.html
http://www.precioushall.com/
Sunday open 18h30 start 19h00 November 16 2025
The Tokyo Phonographers Union/ reunites for another performance of live field recording improvisations.
Possible Spaces • 可能な空間 vol. 7.1
Members for the performance are
Carl Stone, 清水博志/Hiroshi Shimizu, 入口可奈子/Kanako Iriguchi, Marcos Fernandes, 岩崎佐和/Sawa Iwasaki, 遠藤卓也/Takuya Endo, 三ツ井嘉子/Yoshiko Mitsui
Artists:
advance:¥3000 same day ¥3500
Hako Gallery
Tokyo Shibuya, 3 Chome-1-4 Nishihara, 151-0066, Japan
東京都渋谷区西原3丁目1-4 • http://hakogallery.jp03-5453-5321
Map (English) at here
WEB: http://hakogallery.jp
WEB: http://hakogallery.jp/possible-spaces-vol-7-1/
Friday open 20h30 start 21h00 November 7 2025
Carl Stone returns to Padova Italy for his first solo performance in that city since 1988!. The event will be held in the historic Sala Dei Giganti (Hall of Giants), part of the University of Padova, and will feature multi channel sound in a dynamic presentation. A rare treat for citizens of of the area!
Artists:
15 euro general, 8 euro students & seniors, 1 euro Padova University students
Sala Dei Giganti
Piazza Capitaniato, 35139 Padova PD, Italy
Map (English) at here
info@centrodarte.it
WEB: www.centrodarte.it
WEB: https://www.facebook.com/centrodarte.it
Thursday 20h00 November 6 2025
Carl returns to Milano after a two year absence for an evening lengtth solo performance at settantaventidue, an intimate gallery space. Seating is extremely limited so you are encouraged to book as soon as possible, See the ticket link for direct access.
15 euro
settantaventidue
Via Lodovico il Moro 1, Milano
+39.346.3078537
Map (English) at here
contact@settantaventidue.net
WEB: https://www.settantaventidue.net/
IG: #settantaventidue
Sunday OPEN 15:00 ／ CLOSE 21:00 November 2 2025
Carl performs on Day 2 of the Sai Sei Sei Festival in Tama Tokyo, which kicks off November 1.
Sai Sei Sei 2025 is a comprehensive urban festival set in the botanical greenhouse of GREEN WISE, where visitors can enjoy a regenerative experience through music, art, talk, and food.It was created through a collaboration between GREEN WISE, which develops various environmentally conscious projects, and Kankyō Records, which pursues music experiences in residential environments.
In addition to Carl’s live performance, other artists include Componium Ensemble, a new project launched by Visible Cloaks’ Spencer Doran, as well as key ambient and experimental artists from Japan and abroad, including Yoshio Ojima + Satsuki Shibano, INOYAMA LAND, Sonic Mind (Yumiko Morioka & James Greer), Sugai Ken,
Chihei Hatakeyama, and Tomoyoshi Date.
Additionally, as a new musical experience that will symbolize the festival, a special roaming live session called “Sai Sei Sei Live Installation” will take place on both days, in which several artists will create a space with improvisational performances based on the concept of environmental symbiosis between humans and nature.
A sound system by Berlin-based speaker brand ADAM Audio will be installed to provide an ultra-high-resolution musical experience throughout the venue. Other highlights include art installations by GREEN WISE, food and drinks produced by Maruta, a circular restaurant that connects nature, living things, and the local community, and soft-touch carpets by Oshima Pros, a retailer of high-quality imported carpets. Enjoy a completely new type of festival experience that will awaken all your senses.
● Regular Ticket (Limited to 90 per day): ¥9,000 / ● Early Bird Ticket (Limited to 10 per day): ¥8,000 / ● 2-Day Ticket: ¥16,000 / *Preschoolers are free.
↓Pre-order through the Kankyō Records online store. *There will be no physical tickets. Please provide the name written on your reservation at the entrance on the day of the event.
Art Exhibition: GREEN WISE ／ Sound: ADAM Audio ／ PA: Nekomachi ／ Lighting: Yasushi Harada ／
Carpet: Oshima Pros ／ Food & Drink: Maruta ／ Graphic Design: Yudai Osawa
Please note: parking is not available at the venue
Artists:
See above for ticket plans
GREEN WISE
〒206-0042 Tokyo-to Tama-shi Sannoshita 2-2-2
〒206-0042 東京都多摩市山王下2-2-2
Saturday open 19:30 start 20h00 October 25 2025
Carl joins with unique Japanese sound artist SUZUERI (Elico Suzuki), who performs on piano, homemade instruments and electronics, for a first time collaboration where the boundries are truly unknown. Be there and you can tell your children in the years to come!
Reservation required
(Please include name, number of people, and phone number when reserving)
Artists:
¥2500
ftarri
Okuno Bldg B1F 1-4-11 Hongo Bunkyo-ku Tokyo
東京都文京区本郷1-4-11 岡野ビル地下一階
Map (Japanese) here
info@ftarri.com for information and to make a reservation
WEB: https://www.ftarri.com/suidobashi/
Sunday open 19h00 start 19h30 October 19 2025
Carl Stone joins once again with extended vocalist Akaihirume for an evening length concert that is sure to enrapture.This performance marks the debut of this duo under the new moniker QUANTUM ARIA. Be there for the moment that you will want to tell your children about!
Artists:
Advance ¥3000, Door ¥3500
Hako Gallery
Tokyo Shibuya, 3 Chome-1-4 Nishihara, 151-0066, Japan
03-5453-5321
Map (English) at here
WEB: http://hakogallery.jp/
Sunday Open 6:30, Start 7:00 PM October 5 2025
Bonzo presents Carl Stone’s returns to New York for a rare performance in Manhattan, at Night Club 101. The evening will feature Carl’s solo performance, along with the always sensitive stylings of Governor Vomit, plus Dee Mezzanine. “Will be wild!”
Artists:
$17 advance, $20 day of show
Nightclub 101
101 Avenue A New York, NY 10009
Tuesday open 8:30 PM start 9:00 PM September 30 2025
Carl returns to The Red Room in Baltimore, this time for a solo performance. The Red Room is a project of the High Zero Foundation: a nonprofit organization with strong international ties located in Baltimore, advocating for experimental culture and presenting the annual High Zero Festival, the Red Room Concert Series, and more. Also featured forthe evening will be e Lepidopterans [Toshi Makihara (perc), Tom Borax & Jason Willett (electronics), John Dierker (reeds)]. It promises to be a fine evening!
Artists:
$20-30 sliding scale. tickets day of event only
The Red Room
425 E 31st St. Baltimore MD
410-243-6888
Map (English) at here
collective@highzero.org
WEB: redroom.org
IG: #highzerofoundation
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Monday Open/Start 7:00PM September 29 2025
Carl returns to the nation’s capital to give Trump a big raspberry and perform once again at Rhizome DC, the nonprofit community arts space. Opening the evening will be multidisciplinary artist and stalwart of the creative music scene in Washington DC., Alma Laprida, An evening you will surely enjoy!
Artists:
$20-30 USD sliding scale
Rhizome DC
6950 Maple St NW / Washington DC 20012
Map (English) at here
info@rhizomedc.org
WEB: https://www.rhizomedc.org/new-events/2025/9/29/carl-stone-alma-laprida
FB:https://www.facebook.com/events/620913821054942/
IG: #rhizome_dc
Facebook: rhizomedc/
Twitter: @rhizomedc
Wednesday open 18h30 start 19h00 September 17 2025
Carl’s Santiago debut!
We are so excited to be coming to Chile
The evening will feature Carl’s solo performance plus opening acts
Set 2. Andrés Quezada, i(Chilean composer and percussionist based in Cologne)
If you are anywhere nearby Santiago, you won’t want to miss this!
Artists:
$25.000 Chilean pesos
Buy Tickets Online via Instagram DM
Espacio Incluir
Av, Alcalde Jorge Monckeberg 581, Ñuñoa, Santiago
