This event is in the past.It took place on April 9, 2026 at The Masonic.


The godfather of Japanese city pop brings his shimmering funk-jazz fusion to SF, surfboard guitar in hand. Masayoshi Takanaka's outrageous custom axes and buttery licks have influenced everyone from Grimes to a generation of bedroom producers.
Japanese city pop
funky jazz fusion
iconic custom guitars
intimate Masonic venue
Tips
🎸"awesome licks that influenced a generation"
🏄watch for his famous surfboard-shaped guitar
🎫book Masonic Garage parking online early
Masayoshi Takanaka
Nob Hill


The godfather of Japanese city pop brings his shimmering funk-jazz fusion to SF, surfboard guitar in hand. Masayoshi Takanaka's outrageous custom axes and buttery licks have influenced everyone from Grimes to a generation of bedroom producers.
Japanese city pop
funky jazz fusion
iconic custom guitars
intimate Masonic venue
Tips
🎸"awesome licks that influenced a generation"
🏄watch for his famous surfboard-shaped guitar
🎫book Masonic Garage parking online early
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