INTERVIEW

  • Sep
Marty Holoubek 3 Days 6 Concerts 2026

It’s finally that time of year again!

This year, we’ll be back at our home base, Shinjuku Pit Inn, for three days and six shows.

It’s always such a joy to return to Pit Inn for these three days every year. This year, we’ll be bringing you everything—trio performances, new songs, experimental pieces, folk songs, and more.

Every year, these three days are pretty intense—musically, creatively, and for my liver (haha). But that’s part of the fun! I’m really looking forward to seeing what kind of chemistry we’ll create this year.

Please feel free to drop by! Let’s listen to music, have a drink, laugh together, and make these three days the best they can be.

We’ll be waiting for you at Shinjuku Pit Inn!

 

Photo by Kana Tarumi

 

【Daytime】open14:00 start14:30 【Evening Show】open19:00 start19:30

 

20th 【Daytime】 Advance ticket: 5,500 yen  Ticket on the day: 6,050 yen

【Evening Show】 Advance ticket: 3,850 yen  Ticket on the day: 4,400 yen

21st 【Daytime】 Advance ticket: 3,850 yen  Ticket on the day: 4,400 yen

【Evening Show】 Advance ticket: 4,400 yen  Ticket on the day: 4,950 yen

22nd 【Daytime】 Advance ticket: 3,850 yen  Ticket on the day: 4,400 yen

【Evening Show】 Advance ticket: 4,400 yen  Ticket on the day: 4,950 yen

 

*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on August 1 (sat) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.

 

*Admission to the ‘ Marty Holoubek 3 Days 6 Concerts 2026’ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.

*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.

*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.

 

Requests to Our Customers

Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of (【Daytime】14:00/【Evening Show】19:00). In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at  (【Daytime】13:00/【Evening Show】18:00).We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at  (【Daytime】14:00/【Evening Show】19:00) when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

20th
■Daytime: Tokyo MinYo Club
Yutaka Oyama (tsugaru shamisen, supervise), Yukihiro Atsumi (g, comp, arr), Hikari Shirafuji (tsugaru shamisen, ohayashi), Kanami Takeda (tsugaru shamisen, ohayashi), Sayo Komada (tsugaru shamisen, uta), Akihisa Kominato (shakuhachi), Masaki Otawa (taiko), Maiko Isobe (vln), Sumire Kuribayashi (p), Kota Kaihori (key, synth), Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b)
■Evening Show: The Shadow of a Ghost: Laughter and Music
Junpei Ishihara (g, pc), Meebee a.k.a Kazuhiro Abo (dj), koichi Wakui (synth-acc), Sango Tsubaki(ds), Satsuki Tsuchiya (g), Kurara Abe (projector), Marty Holoubek (b)

 

21st
■Daytime: Marty Holoubek’s Trio IV
Shota Watanabe (p, synth), Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b)
■Evening Show: Marty Holoubek’s Trio III
Eiko Ishibashi (p, fl, effects), Tatsuhisa Yamamoto (ds, electronics), Marty Holoubek (b)

 

22nd
■Daytime: Marty Holoubek’s Trio V
May Inoue (ac-steel g), Gensuke Kanki (ac-gut g), Marty Holoubek (ac-b)
■Evening Show: Marty Holoubek’s Trio II
May Inoue (g), Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b)

 

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20th ■Daytime: Tokyo MinYo Club

20th ■Evening Show: The Shadow of a Ghost: Laughter and Music

 

21st ■Daytime: Marty Holoubek’s Trio IV

21st ■Evening Show: Marty Holoubek’s Trio III

 

22nd ■Daytime: Marty Holoubek’s Trio V

22nd ■Evening Show: Marty Holoubek’s Trio II

 

  • Oct
Shun Ishiwaka 3days - 6 Performances 2026

Hello, everyone. Thank you all so much for your continued support. This is Shun Ishikawa. This year marks the 10th time I’ve performed six shows over three days at Shinjuku Pit Inn. Amazing!

 

I’ve been giving it my all for about 10 years. The shows always push the limits, and I’m really looking forward to this year’s lineup, too.

 

The first day features Mangaphonics. Over the past three years or so, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to spend time with these wonderful folks. It’s sure to be a legendary performance. In the evening, it’s the familiar SMTK. I hear they’re making progress on their new album. Lately, every time they play, I can’t help but be deeply moved by what a great band they are. Here’s hoping they can release it this year!

 

On the second day, daytime set features a performance with two musicians I feel a strong connection with. I have a feeling we’ll discover something new. In the evening set, Answer to Remember’s Big Band will celebrate our 10th performance with a grand show, featuring arrangements created especially for this day.

 

On the third day, the afternoon show will be a live performance commemorating the 10th anniversary of the release of our first ‘Songbook’. We also went on tour this early summer. In the evening, ‘Boys’ will take the stage. They went through a lot and were on the verge of breaking up at one point, but it looks like they’re back on track now. It’s been 19 years since we went on tour during my spring break between my second and third years of middle school. To mark our 19th anniversary, we’re returning to Pit Inn.

 

We’ll be celebrating for the next three days. Thank you in advance for your support.

– Shun Ishiwaka

 

10/23(fri) 24(sat) 25(sun)

 

 

23rd、25th 【Daytime】open14:30 start15:00 【Evening Show】open19:30 start20:00

24th 【Daytime】open 13:30 start 14:00 【Evening Show】open 20:00 start 20:30

(24th 【Evening Show】 1 stage, approx. 90 minutes)

 

 

23rd 【Daytime】【Evening Show】, 25th 【Daytime】【Evening Show】=Advance ticket: 5,500 yen/Ticket on the day: 6,050 yen

24th 【Daytime】 =Advance ticket: 4,950 yen/Ticket on the day: 5,500 yen

24th 【Evening Show】 =Advance ticket: 7,700 yen/Ticket on the day: 8,250 yen

(one drink included)

 

 

◎Tickets will be on sale at Ticket Pia(https://t.pia.jp) and Shinjuku Pit Inn (store sales only from 11:00 AM) from 9/6 (sun).

 

 

*Only on the first day of the ticket sales, one customer can buy up to two tickets for each concert day.

 

P-code: 335-812

 

23rd
■Daytime:MANGAPHONICS
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Masaki Hayashi (p), Yoichi Murata (tb), Osamu Koike (ts), Keisuke Torigoe (b), Dj :Marty Holoubek
■Evening Show:SMTK
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), Kei Matsumaru (sax)

 

 

24th
■Daytime:Shun Ishiwaka × Marty Holoubek × Chris Kazuki Jones
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b), Chris Kazuki Jones (g)
■Evening Show:Answer to Remember Big Band
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Shigetaka Ikemoto, Mitsuhiro Wada, Mariko Mihara (tb), Hiroyuki Aochi (bass-tb), Melraw (as, g), Akiha Nakashima (as), Hinata Ishii (ts), Yasuki Sogabe (ts), Kensuke Miyaki (bs), Yusuke Sase, Takezo Yamada, Tatsuki Kikuchi, Akihiro Kokufukata (tp), Kota Kaihori (key), Yuya Wakai (p), Marty Holoubek (b), Taikimen (per, synt), Jua (rap)& Guests

 

 

25th
■Daytime:Songbook Project
Manami Kakudo (vo, etc), Chris Kazuki Jones (g), Hirofumi Nakamura (acc, mandolin), Shun Ishiwaka (keys, ds), Guest: Marty Holoubek (b)
■Evening Show: The Boys Trio “Returns”19th Anniversary Live at Pit Inn
Hideaki Kanazawa (b), Akira Ishii (p), Shun Ishiwaka (ds)

  • Nov
Mikiko Nagatake 3days

I’m already really looking forward to playing at my favorite spot, Pit Inn, for three days!

 

On the first day, it’s the “Mikiko Nagatake Trio.” This year marks the seventh year of my regular trio with Orihara, who brings an unbreakable groove, and Kira, who understands my music better than anyone. I’m filled with gratitude for all of you who love our trio’s sound—a melodic and groovy sound rooted in jazz.

 

On the second day, we will welcome Grigoris Theodoridis, who is active in Europe, to Japan. Following a Greek tour that was cut short by a pandemic six years ago, our long-awaited collaboration will finally come to fruition. I am convinced that the watercolor-like transparency and approachability of his music will complement my compositions—which are influenced by Impressionism—perfectly. On drums, we will be joined by Masatsugu Hattori, who has been active across borders and has successfully toured Europe as a solo artist.

 

Day 3 featured the “Wayne Shorter Tribute.” Although I also perform his songs in a duo with Nami Kano, witnessing Nami soar with such boundless freedom was the catalyst for forming this quintet. Together with Hiroyuki Ishikawa, Daiki Mishima, and Ittetsu Takemura—calm yet powerful seasoned musicians, or rather, reliable mission specialists—we’ll fly as far as we can aboard the spaceship “Wayne Shorter.”

 

11/7(sat) 8(sun) 9(mon)

 

Open19:00 Start19:30

Advance ticket:4,000 yen / Ticket on the day:4,400 yen (Both one drink included)

 

*Advance tickets (reservations accepted) will be available from 11:00 AM on October 1 (thu) by phone (03-3354-2024), at the reception desk of Pit Inn Shinjuku, or through the online ticket reservation form for each concert date on our website. A priority entrance number is given at the time of reservation.

 

*Admission to the ‘ Mikiko Nagatake 3days ‘ concert will be in the order of ticket number, so if you have already made a reservation for a ticket, please be sure to purchase your reserved ticket at the Pit Inn reception desk.

*Numbers are assigned at the time of reservation.

*Tickets are available for purchase prior to the performance date.

 

Requests to Our Customers

Please be aware that the venue will be very crowded if you try to purchase your ticket reservations shortly before the opening time of 19:00. In order to avoid the congestion and ensure a smooth opening, we will start accepting reserved ticket purchases at the reception desk starting at 18:00. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask for your cooperation in purchasing tickets early in the time difference. After purchase, you will be able to enter the venue in numerical order upon your return at 19:00 when the venue opens. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 

7th Mikiko Nagatake Trio

Mikiko Nagatake (p), Ryoji Orihara (fretless b), Sota Kira (ds)

 

8th Special Trio

Mikiko Nagatake (p), Grigoris Theodoridis (b) from Greece, Masatsugu Hattori (ds)

 

9th Tribute to Wayne Shorte

Mikiko Nagatake (p), Nami Kano (as, ss), Hiroyuki Ishikawa (tp), Daiki Mishima (b), Ittetsu Takemura (ds)

 

 

Please click here to make a reservation

7th Mikiko Nagatake Trio

 

8th Special Trio

 

9th Tribute to Wayne Shorte

 

Shun Ishiwaka 3days - 6 Performances 2026

Hello, everyone. Thank you all so much for your continued support. This is Shun Ishikawa. This year marks the 10th time I’ve performed six shows over three days at Shinjuku Pit Inn. Amazing!

 

I’ve been giving it my all for about 10 years. The shows always push the limits, and I’m really looking forward to this year’s lineup, too.

 

The first day features Mangaphonics. Over the past three years or so, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to spend time with these wonderful folks. It’s sure to be a legendary performance. In the evening, it’s the familiar SMTK. I hear they’re making progress on their new album. Lately, every time they play, I can’t help but be deeply moved by what a great band they are. Here’s hoping they can release it this year!

 

On the second day, daytime set features a performance with two musicians I feel a strong connection with. I have a feeling we’ll discover something new. In the evening set, Answer to Remember’s Big Band will celebrate our 10th performance with a grand show, featuring arrangements created especially for this day.

 

On the third day, the afternoon show will be a live performance commemorating the 10th anniversary of the release of our first ‘Songbook’. We also went on tour this early summer. In the evening, ‘Boys’ will take the stage. They went through a lot and were on the verge of breaking up at one point, but it looks like they’re back on track now. It’s been 19 years since we went on tour during my spring break between my second and third years of middle school. To mark our 19th anniversary, we’re returning to Pit Inn.

 

We’ll be celebrating for the next three days. Thank you in advance for your support.

– Shun Ishiwaka

 

10/23(fri) 24(sat) 25(sun)

 

 

23rd、25th 【Daytime】open14:30 start15:00 【Evening Show】open19:30 start20:00

24th 【Daytime】open 13:30 start 14:00 【Evening Show】open 20:00 start 20:30

(24th 【Evening Show】 1 stage, approx. 90 minutes)

 

 

23rd 【Daytime】【Evening Show】, 25th 【Daytime】【Evening Show】=Advance ticket: 5,500 yen/Ticket on the day: 6,050 yen

24th 【Daytime】 =Advance ticket: 4,950 yen/Ticket on the day: 5,500 yen

24th 【Evening Show】 =Advance ticket: 7,700 yen/Ticket on the day: 8,250 yen

(one drink included)

 

 

◎Tickets will be on sale at Ticket Pia(https://t.pia.jp) and Shinjuku Pit Inn (store sales only from 11:00 AM) from 9/6 (sun).

 

 

*Only on the first day of the ticket sales, one customer can buy up to two tickets for each concert day.

 

P-code: 335-812

 

23rd
■Daytime:MANGAPHONICS
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Masaki Hayashi (p), Yoichi Murata (tb), Osamu Koike (ts), Keisuke Torigoe (b), Dj :Marty Holoubek
■Evening Show:SMTK
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b), Tokutaro Hosoi (g), Kei Matsumaru (sax)

 

 

24th
■Daytime:Shun Ishiwaka × Marty Holoubek × Chris Kazuki Jones
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Marty Holoubek (b), Chris Kazuki Jones (g)
■Evening Show:Answer to Remember Big Band
Shun Ishiwaka (ds), Shigetaka Ikemoto, Mitsuhiro Wada, Mariko Mihara (tb), Hiroyuki Aochi (bass-tb), Melraw (as, g), Akiha Nakashima (as), Hinata Ishii (ts), Yasuki Sogabe (ts), Kensuke Miyaki (bs), Yusuke Sase, Takezo Yamada, Tatsuki Kikuchi, Akihiro Kokufukata (tp), Kota Kaihori (key), Yuya Wakai (p), Marty Holoubek (b), Taikimen (per, synt), Jua (rap)& Guests

 

 

25th
■Daytime:Songbook Project
Manami Kakudo (vo, etc), Chris Kazuki Jones (g), Hirofumi Nakamura (acc, mandolin), Shun Ishiwaka (keys, ds), Guest: Marty Holoubek (b)
■Evening Show: The Boys Trio “Returns”19th Anniversary Live at Pit Inn
Hideaki Kanazawa (b), Akira Ishii (p), Shun Ishiwaka (ds)

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