What this is
Graham Gouldman — the man who wrote 'For Your Love' for The Yardbirds, 'Bus Stop' for The Hollies, and 'I'm Not in Love' as a founding member of 10cc — brings his solo show to Tokyo's most intimate live music venue. The 'Heart Full of Songs' tour format is a career-spanning acoustic or semi-acoustic set that leans heavily on his extraordinary songwriting legacy, mixing 10cc classics with the hits he penned for others and solo material. For a songwriter of his calibre, this is a rare and unusually personal performance format.
Who should go
Essential for anyone who grew up with 10cc, classic British pop, or the golden era of 1960s–70s songwriting. Older music fans and those who appreciate craft over spectacle will find this deeply rewarding.
Good to know
Tickets are sold via the Billboard Live website (billboard-live.com) — foreign credit cards are generally accepted on the site. Billboard Live Tokyo is a supper-club-style venue in Roppongi Hills with a capacity of around 300, offering fully seated table service; a minimum food and drink order (typically around ¥3,000–¥4,000 per person) is required on top of the ticket price. The venue is compact and the atmosphere is relaxed and attentive rather than a standing-crowd concert. Photography policies vary by artist, so check the venue's event page closer to the date. Foreign visitors should note that the venue staff speak some English and the Roppongi Hills complex is very foreigner-friendly.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.