HOTEI Announces European Tour

Veteran rock guitarist HOTEI will be embarking on a tour of Europe this April.

EURO TOUR 2017 will see HOTEI play eight dates across Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Belgium. It will begin on April 11th at Frankfurt's Zoom, and conclude on the 22nd at Brussels's Rotonde Botanique.

HOTEI's backing band for the tour will consist of British multi-instrumentalist Noko on bass, Soul Flower Union keyboardist Okuno Shinya and American drummer Zack Alford.

Says HOTEI:

"My career started from playing in small clubs in Japan, and we built it up to the level where I was able to play in front of stadiums full of screaming fans.

"And now, I’m opening the door to the world, starting again from playing small clubs in new, unfamiliar places. Back to basics, never lose your ambition even in your success―that’s my philosophy. One step at a time with your own steps, that’s the only way to achieve your dreams.

"I can guarantee you that you will be up on your feet dancing once you hear me play live with my amazing band, even if you are not familiar with me. Those who are bored with experiencing live performances with no soul will be surprised at how refreshing it is to see a real ‘live’ performance!

"I am really looking forward to meeting as many people as possible on this Euro tour! If you can’t connect with the soul of the audience in front of you, there’s no chance to grab the hearts of thousands!"

The promotional video for EURO TOUR 2017 can be watched below: