III MEF Band @ Koza Music Town

It's been a while since the III MEF Band  performed out in town for any event except the annual joint concert.  So it was a kind of special treat for my daughter to get to go see her daddy play today.

The crowd wasn't enormous or the set long, but it was still a good time.  The band had only been invited to play a few days prior when they got home from a camping exercise.  (Yes, even the band has to do "real" Marine work.)

It rained that day, so I thought the gig would be cancelled.  However, I was surprised to learn that the top floor of Koza Music Town is an indoor stage facility.  So, rain or shine, Koza Music Town has music available to the public!

That's really the entire purpose for this post.  If you'd like to see a group or performance at Koza and think the rain will keep you from doing so, go check the top floor and in most cases you'll be pleasantly surprised.  :D

Big Band @ Koza Music Town

The band loves to do performances for the public as often as possible. Especially if the local Japanese community will be able to attend.  That is why they were honored to have their big band play at Koza Music town on Gate 2 street.

Koza Music Town is located on route 330 on the corner of Gate 2 street (I'm not sure the name of the actual road, but if you go directly out of Kadena's Gate 2 you are on it.)  Koza is another name for the city of Okinawa.  This particular street offers lots of shopping opportunities, food, and MUSIC!  Several parades and other special events happen here throughout the year.