These guys were fantastic. The guitarist is Lonesome Tokita. He wrote his name on my card. He doesn't speak English, but he sings the blues like he's from St Louis. The drummer, Takuan, spoke some English and told me that they were over from Tokyo for a few weeks. A friend had told them about tonight's Blues Jam at The Smithfield Tavern. It turns out this is not the first time Lonesome Tokita has checked out a Blues Jam in London - here he is at The Spice of Life Blues Jam last year...www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vshYesUqE8&feature=related. He is also the front man of the band Mokkori.
A note on Japanese business card etiquette, courtesy of Howard who accompanied me this evening. Ones card should be offered using both hands and with a slight bow of the head.
