Denki Groove & Takkyu Ishino International activities:

May 5, 2001

Berlin, Germany [Electric Kingdom Party]
To complete the 2001 Spring European tour, Denki Groove played at the Electric Kingdom Party along side with DJ Westbam, Woody, Hardy Hard, DJ Tomekk and Lexy & K-Paul (who BTW did a cool remix on Denki Groove's"Nothing's Gonna Change") Everyone who couldn't catch them live this time,check out the greatest hits live-mixed album titled "ilbon2000" out now in Europe!


Techno town Berlin....

Denki Groove live at Electric Kingdom party











April 30, 2001
Dortmund, Germany [MAYDAY 10IN01]
The second appearance at Mayday, but this year Denki Groove was bigger and greater. As a co-headline live act at the very special 10th anniversary Mayday 10IN01, Denki Groove played amongst top DJs such as DJ Westbam, Paul van Dyk, Sven Vath, Jeff Mills, DJ Hell and many many more.
In front of 20,000+ audience, Denki Groove moved the crowd and those who watched themlive on VIVA. When Pierre Taki's long arms swung to the right, so didaudiences' arms - an incredible view from the top to see everyone grooving together with Denki Groove.


Mayday 10IN01 in Dortmund.

Packed full of ravers.

Denki Groove gets on the stage

in Arena 1

and out of the shiny light....

yes, Pierre Taki comes out!










WE LOVE DENKIGROOOOVE!!!




Ural 13 Diktators

Jeff Mills

Denki Groove live appearance on VIVA TV

Mr. X & Mr. Y

Mr.Y a.k.a.WESTBAM



April 27, 2001
Izola, Slovenia [Loopa Party]
The regular techno party hosted by Takkyu Ishino and DJ Tasaka in Japanhave crossed the ocean to a beautiful country ofSlovenia. Ambasada Gavioli, "one of the coolest club in the world" asTakkyu says, is an amazing venue holding 2,000+ technolovers who get together from not only Slovenia but the surroundingcountries. Line-up of the night was a mixture of local DJs and Loopa team,Takkyu Ishino, DJ Tasaka and a spectacular 30 minutes live performance by Denki Groove. Hard-core techno and thumping beatsfilled up the dance floor throughout the night.


gazing the ocean from Piran in Slovenia

the ocean from Piran part.2

Loopa party poster everywhere

Ambasada Gavioli in Izola

Inside the Ambasada Gavioli during the rehearsal



Party animals heat up the club

when Denki Groove shows up on stage

Techno conductor Pierre Taki

Pierre Taki part.2

"Shibuya Night"

Takkyu Ishino

Takkyu and DJ Tasaka

Crowds

Takkyu DJs

and the crowd never stops dancing....

never stops...

Takkyu Ishino

awesome Loopa night

at Ambasada Gavioli


Octorber 31-November 18, 2000
31.Oct (Tue) Yello Fever 2000 @ Brabanthal, Leuven (Belgium)
03.Nov (Fri) Wax ev., Ostrava (Czech Rep.)
04.Nov (Sat) WAX , Brno (Czech Rep.)
11.Nov (Sat) Milk, Istanbul (Turkey)
13.Nov (Mon) Electric Ballroom @ SO 36, Berlin (Germany)
18.Nov (Mon) Future Shock, Zagreb (Croatia)

September 8-September 30, 2000

8 Sep (FRI) Rex club, Paris (France)
9 Sep (SAT) Dancefields 2000, Porto (Portugal)
16 Sep (SAT) ETE club, Dresden (Germany)
17 Sep (SUN) Geburtstagsclub, Berlin (Germany)
22 Sep (FRI) Dinko, Zagreb (Croatia)
23 Sep (SAT) Ambasada Gavioli, Izola (Slovenia)
29 Sep (FRI) Alcatraz, Landau (Germany)
30 Sep (SAT) Cosmic Club, Munster (Germany)

August 25-26, 2000

Hong Kong [PINK]
Ask anyone in Hong Kong where the newest and the most happening club is,you will get the same answer... "PINK!". Takkyu was one of the privilegedDJs to spin at the pre-opening party at this cool brand new club and tookthe crowd away. On the opening day of the club, Denki Groove put on thefirst ever live performance in Asia. Nobody knew what to expect, but thiswas the day when they proved that no matter where you are, everyone lovesDenki Groove. Audience went totally wild and they were dancing on thestage right in front of Denki Groove. I guess Pierre Taki didn't need long arms to reach the crowd after all... :)

July 7-8 , 2000

Berlin [Final Gathering @ Siegessaule, Licht & Liebe, Electric Kingdom]
You couldn't ask for more. It is the best honor for any DJs to play from Siegessaule at Love Parade in front of millions of people who gathered in Berlin for the day. Takkyu did it again this year! Not twice, but 3 years in a row!!! Takkyu also spinned at Low Spirit party alongside with WestBam, Bad Boy Bill, Dero, Christopher Just etc. Takkyu took the crowd away to the T. Truly amazing!

June 23 - 24, 2000

Shanghai [PLUS1], Peking [ORANGE]
The first time for Takkyu to DJ in mainland China. Although techno scene is still green here, many fans gathered together to check out Takkyu's play. Shin of Technasia was a support of the evening. Ever since Takkyu played in Hong Kong in April, he has been getting numerous requests to play in Asia. Due to high demand, we plan to do more bookings for Takkyu in Asia in the future.

May - June, 2000

Germany & UK [Takkyu DJ]
30.04. Mayday party @ Westfalenhalle Dortmund
05.05. M1 Stuttgart
06.05. RTL Studios Koln (Cologne)
12.05. Fun Factory Bremen
13.05. Ostgut Berlin
20.05. Vollton Frankfurt Oder
26.06. Pleasure Dome Augsburg
27.05. Centrum Erfurt
29.05. SO 36 Berlin
31.05. Tor 3 Dusseldorf
01.06 Ultimate Base Party London
02.06. Alcatraz Landau
03.06. "Rave" Vienna -Austria (*with Dj Westbam)

April, 2000

Hong Kong -Pink Festival-
Takkyu played at the Pink Festival, one of the biggest dance festival in Hong Kong.

July 22 - August 13, 1999

Munster, Wurzbug, Stuttgart [TakBam tour] Takkyu played at the above 3 cities with WestBam to promote their collaboration unit TakBam.

Berlin [Electric Ballroom @ S036], Frankfurt [Nature One Festival], Amsterdam [Dance Valley 99], Bulgaria [Total Solar Eclipse Festival] Denki Groove played at 2 big dance festivals this summer; the [Nature One Festival] whether they played in front of 10,000 people along side WestBam, Carl Cox and DJ Hell, and the 30,000 [Dance Valley 99] festival with Dave Angel and Carl Cox. Before returning to Japan, Takkyu played at the [Total Solar Eclipse Festival] in Bulgaria.

July 8 - 13, 1999

Berlin [Love Parade 99 - Music Is The Key]
Denki Groove's first appearance at the Love Parade: they played at the party held at the Arena. Takkyu once again appeared at the Parade's Final Gathering, and also played at various parties including [Licht & Libe] and [E-Werk].

April 29 - May 6, 1999

Dortmund [Mayday 99 Soundtropolis]
Takkyu's 3rd year at the big festival.

January 24 - 29, 1999

Cannes [Midem 99]
Denki Groove played with Jeff Mills and Richie Hawtin at the Midem 99 party and caught the attention of many music industry people from all over the world. The show became the last to feature Yoshinori Sunahara who left the band to pursue his solo career in April this year.

January 22, 1999

Berlin [Electric Ballroom @ S036]
Takkyu's first trip to Europe this year was to play at the [Electric Ballroom] party at S036. Despite the album not being released yet, his new materials from throbbing disco cat received very good reaction from the audience.

April 29 - May 6, 1999

Dortmund [Mayday 99 Soundtropolis]
Takkyu's 3rd year at the big festival.

July 8 - 13, 1999

Berlin [Love Parade 99 Music Is The Key]
Denki Groove's first appearance at the Love Parade: they played at the [Love Nation] party held at the Arena. Takkyu once again appeared at the Parade's Final Gathering, and also played at various parties including [Licht & Libe] and [E-Werk].

July 22 - August 13, 1999

Munster, Wurzbug, Stuttgart [TakBam tour]
Takkyu played at the above 3 cities with WestBam to promote their collaboration unit TakBam. Berlin [Electric Ballroom @ S036], Frankfurt [Nature One Festival], Amsterdam [Dance Valley 99], Bulgaria [Total Solar Eclipse Festival] Denki Groove played at 2 big dance festivals this summer; the [Nature One Festival] whether they played in front of 10,000 people along side WestBam, Carl Cox and DJ Hell, and the 30,000 [Dance Valley 99] festival with Dave Angel and Carl Cox. Before returning to Japan, Takkyu played at the [Total Solar Eclipse Festival] in Bulgaria.

September 1 - 11, 1998

London, Loz Poland [Techno Parade], Berlin [Future Cowboy @ Columbiahalle]
The first Eruopean tour by Denki Groove. In London they played with DJ Krush and other Japanese acts. In Loz, they were the main act for a festival of more than 15,000 people. In Berlin, they played with WestBam, Hardy Hard and Woody, which was later made into a special program on VIVA "Berlin House".

October 2- November 10, 1998

Brandenbug Germany, Amsterdam [Nijnmagen], Barcelona, Stuttgart, Berlin [Electric Ballroom @ S036]
His second Berlin Trax album tour and his last trip for the year. He received great response wherever he played.

October 31, 1998

Gent [PlayStation Presents Power Night]
Denki Groove performed with Carl Cox at a huge arena rave event hosted by Sony Play Station and the Belgian club magazine "OUT SOON". Takkyu also DJed later this night. After returning to Japan, Takkyu went into the studio and completed another solo album in just 10 days. The album was titled "throbbing disco cat" and was released in Japan and Europe in 1999.

June 18 - July 25, 1998

Brussels, Szczecin Poland, Berlin [Love Parade], Arles France, Munster Belgium, Amignon France, Metz France, Paris, Dour, Izola Slovenia, Wurzburg Germany, Gent [10 Days of Techno]
The longest European tour for Takkyu took place after the release of his solo album "Berlin Trax" from Low Spirit label. During this trip, Takkyu visited new places and challenged himself to all kinds of promotional activities such as appearing in a TV quiz show in Slovenia. Nevertheless, the highlight of this tour was his performance at the Love Parade where he was the first and only Japanese to play at the prestigious Final Gathering. Takkyu was voted 6th place this year in the annual poll of top international DJs in a German club magazine called "TenDance". Also, the video clip for "Polynaisa" which was directed by Hideyuki Tanaka caught a lot of attention on MTV and VIVA.

May 20 - 24, 1998

Brussels, [Members of Mayday @ Fuse Club]
Takkyu took part in this DJ Party along with WestBam and Marusha.

April 29 - May 12, 1998

Dortmund [Mayday 98 Save The Robots], Zurich [Goliath]
Takkyu's return to Europe this time was not on his own but with his band Denki Groove. They played in Europe for the first time at the [Mayday] party amongst international acts such as WestBam, Dave Angel and Hardfloor. While Denki Groove was introduced to the German audience as Takkyu's band unit, their much entertaining stage gave a strong impression, and they definitely proved themselves to be a first class international live act. As with the case of Takkyu, following their performance at Mayday, lots of offers for Denki Groove to perform live were sent to their European office.

February 13 - 24, 1998

Gent [I Love Techno], Sczeczin Poland
Takkyu visited Europe this time to work with WestBam on a joint unit they named TakBam. They completed 4 tracks including "Elektroniche Tanzmusik", which later on became a club hit in Germany and other territories. The mini-album was released on Low Spirit label in Europe. After the collaboration, Takkyu joined WestBam in two dance festivals, one in Poland and the other, [I Love Techno], in Belgium.

December 26 - 29, 1997

Hong Kong [E Culture]
After returning from Europe, Takkyu wasted no time and visited Hong Kong this time to play at the first ever rave party to take place in Hong Kong called [E Culture]. Other DJs included Derrick May, Mijk van Dijk and Ken Ishii.

October 16 - December 16, 1997

London, Zurich, Gent, Berlin, Plague, Sczeczin Poland, Dusseldorf
After the success of their album "A", Denki Groove decided to take a break and each members went on to work on their solo projects. Takkyu made another trip to Europe to record his second solo album "Berlin Trax". While working in the studio on weekdays, he traveled various European cities to DJ during the weekend. He even played some of his new materials just to see the reaction from the audience.

July 3 - 16, 1997

Berlin, [Love Parade 97]
While "Shangri-La" hit the top 10 charts in Japan, Takkyu visited Europe for the 3rd time this year for the Love Parade. Here he made guest appearance on Kiss FM and Radio Fritz, two of the most influential stations in Berlin, and also DJed in front of 15,000 people at the [Love Nation] party held at the Arena.

June 12 - 18, 1997

Barcelona, [Sonar 97]
Takkyu also became the first Japanese DJ to take part in [Sonar]. With the help of his previous performance at the [MAYDAY] party, he was again introduced to Europe as one of the most promising DJs.

April 29 - May 4, 1997

Dortmund, [Mayday]
Takkyu took a short break and visited Europe during the promotion period of Denki Groove's album "A", where he played for the first time at the [MAYDAY] party amongst leading European DJs such as WestBam and DJ Hell. His performance was broadcasted through VIVA all over Europe, which helped spread his recognition.

July 11 - 17, 1996

Berlin, [E-Werk]
The Berlin based label M.F.S. released Denki Groove's single "NIJI" this year. During the Love Parade weekend, Takkyu played at the [E-Werk] club, and also appeared in the Kiss FM Love Boat 48 hour DJ rally, which literally took place on a boat floating on the river.

June 29 - July 5, 1996

Ibiza, Prime Village
After an intense Denki Groove's Japan tour this year, Takkyu went on to is 2nd European DJ tour, where he played at party in Ibiza. It must have been a peculiar experience for him to see a poster of a naked girl with sushi and the word "GENKI" (which is translated as energy or spirit) written in Japanese on the other side of the planet.

Berlin, [E-Werk]

Takkyu's first DJ gig in Europe.