Hiroya Tsukamoto: A Journey Through Strings and Stories

Please join SGPA and Best Video Film and Cultural Center for a very special performance by award-winning, fingerstyle guitarist, Hiroya Tsukamoto: A Journey Through Strings and Stories, on Sunday, April 28th at 3pm at Best Video.

Tickets are $15 and 15% of the event’s proceeds will be donated to SGPA. The BVCoffee Bar will be open for beer, wine, and café drinks.

Among other songs, Hiroya will play his original work “Sleeping Giants (Hobbomock)”, which was inspired by Hiroya’s visit to Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. View a prior recording of the song HERE.

About Hiroya Tsukamoto
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life.

Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK) and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.

Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.

Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald).  Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

What are folks saying about Hiroya:
“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine

“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald

“…chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!”   -Jazz Review.com

Website:   www.hiroyatsukamoto.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HiroyaMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroya_tsukamoto/