Mikanic

With Sons of Trout they headlined every major music festival in the country and toured extensively, releasing four albums and opening for a number of international artists.

Now based in New York, Mikanic's line-up features musicians from Japan (Yasuhito Sasaki on lead guitar), India (Shirzad Khusrokhan on bass) and the USA (Alex Beckmann on drums).

With shows that feature virtuosic musicianship, funky grooves and catchy tunes, Mikanic has quickly become one of New York's hottest live acts.

In June 2005, upon returning from tours in the UK and South Africa, Mikanic released a second album, The Subway Tracks, showcasing the diversity and the instant appeal of their sound.

Among other shows, the band played sold-out concerts at Sweet Basil and Mandala in Tokyo and at Olive Hall in Takamatsu, collaborating with some of Japan's biggest stars, and appearing live on radio and TV.