July 2012 Concerts
By 10 Media on June 28, 2012 | 9:04 am | 0 Comments
Seoul Ongoing Korean Traditional Music and Dance Experience the beauty of traditional Korean music and dance every Saturday at 4 pm. Umyeondang at the National Gugak Center near Nambu Bus Terminal Stn. (line 3). W10,000.gugak.go.kr 02-580-3300 M.street Balla Show Male vocal trio M.street, known for their powerful vocals and beautiful
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June 2012 Concerts
By Jin on May 30, 2012 | 3:06 pm | 0 Comments
Ongoing Korean Traditional Music and Dance Experience the beauty of traditional Korean music and dance every Saturday at 4 pm. Umyeondang at the National Gugak Center near Nambu Terminal Station (line 3). W10,000. gugak.go.kr 02-580-3300 Ongoing Saturday Afternoon Chamber Music with KT Come out on Saturday afternoons to listen to beautiful music. KT
2012 May Cover Story: Korea’s Open-Run Nonverbal Performances
By 10 Media on May 29, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
Say hello to Korea’s finest nonverbal performances. Each offers a distinctly new experience ready to delight and engage you. And since there is virtually no dialogue, no Korean language ability is necessary to enjoy the show. Words by Josephine Lee Cooking to the Beat of Nanta Now in its 15th year, Nanta is hands down the most successful nonverbal
Lively Lineup for Live Music this Spring
By 10 Media on April 4, 2012 | 2:00 pm | 0 Comments
Words by Nina Hoffman Icons, up-and-comers, pop superstars and killer festival lineups - there has never been a better year to be a music lover in Korea. 2012 is shaping up to be the defining year for live music. After years of missing major acts to Japan, Korea is finally staking its rightful place as a worthy international tour destination.Punters of every genre are
April 2012 Seoul Concerts
By 10 Media on March 27, 2012 | 10:54 am | 1 Comment
If you’ve got a hankering for some good live music, you’ll be excited to see the lineup of concerts scheduled to take place this spring in Seoul. March 30th - April 1st Wanted: “Back to Vintage” Concert Korean rock band Wanted returns to the stage after four years. AX-Korea near Gwangnaru Stn. (line 5, ex. 2). March 31st: 7 pm, April 1st: 6 pm. W77,000.
Live Music: Hummed Melodies and Megaphones
By 10 Media on November 17, 2011 | 8:00 am | 4 Comments
Words by Alyssa Perry Who said you need music lessons to put together a great band? None of the guys in Demian the Band can even read sheet music. This group of four Korean boys relies only on humming melodies and playing chords to help them make their music. But it’s a perfect recipe for them to create grassroots magic and indeed to throw a rockin’ party on
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The Music Is Alive in Busan
By 10 Media on November 12, 2011 | 8:00 am | 1 Comment
Words and shots by Kristina Parchomchuk [caption id="attachment_19321" align="alignnone" width="480" caption="Vinyl Underground at KSU"][/caption] The live music scene in Busan is constantly flowing with awesome Korean and international acts. According to one of our Reader’s 10 polls, two of the top ten expat bands in Korea are Busan-based: Poko Lambro and One
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Twelve Singing Animals: Children’s Musical
By 10 Media on November 4, 2011 | 2:00 pm | 2 Comments
Through December 25th If you’re ready to treat your kids to some classier entertainment than TV cartoons like Pororo the Little Penguin, Latt Children’s Theatre is the place to turn. They are the only English-language repertory children’s theatre company in Korea, and through December they are presenting a reprise of the musical Twelve Singing Animals, which
Apollo 18 Shoot for the Moon
By 10 Media on October 23, 2011 | 2:00 pm | 2 Comments
Words and shots by Alyssa Perry Quick music quiz: how many Korean hard rock bands can say they have played at the South by Southwest underground music festival, toured around the US, and attended music festivals all over Asia, including Japan’s famous Fuji Rock Festival—and all this in just one summer? Only one: Apollo 18. Formed over three years ago, Apollo
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10/1-3 Jarasum International Jazz Festival
By 10 Media on September 19, 2011 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
October 1st – 3rd Words by Michael Berry [caption id="attachment_17237" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Poncho Sanchez (left) and his Latin jazz band"][/caption] Building on a decidedly humble beginning in those rainy, sodden days of 2004 on Gapyeong’s Jara Island in the North Han River, Jarasum has emerged as Korea’s premier jazz experience,
