Live Music Bar JET was established when JET bassist, Taki Furugen, financed, constructed [with the help of Jimmy Ginoza (the original guitarist), Etsu Aguni (the original drummer), Kiyomitsu Kubota (the sound engineer), Gimasan, Keichi Watari, Ikeshirosan, and numerous other lovers of vintage rock music], and opened the bar in 1994. Live Music Bar JET is about vintage rock music and mature-minded people who know how to appreciate and enjoy it without getting into other people’s faces or trying to become the main attraction! Luckily that is the type of customer we normally get at the club. Our customers come from all walks of life and range from parents of service members visiting from stateside to young cola-sipping musicians who want a chance to gain knowledge about rock music through observations of live performances. The bar offers an informal and relaxed atmosphere with outstanding vintage classic rock music and reasonably priced drinks.
posted by BarJETjaw at 8:51 pm
Hi and welcome to the new site. I have already moved the messages from the board at the previous site and placed them below. Just look for the appropriate categories to view former posts. I hope to have this new site completed within the week and appreciate your bearing with us as we make the change over.
posted by BarJETjaw at 7:04 pm
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:40 pm Post subject: Thank You for Your Acknowledgment Reply with quote
At the end of Saturday night, one of our regulars told me that there had been a “Best of…†vote earlier this year in the Stars and Stripes and that Bar JET was voted #1 in the live music category for Okinawa. We want to thank all of you who voted for us. We’re sorry that we didn’t thank you earlier, but we didn’t even know about the voting. I just wish I could find the article on the net, so I can show it to the band! I’m sure they would get a kick out of actually seeing in print that you think so highly of them. Again, thank you for acknowledging the effort they put into the music.
posted by BarJETjaw at 6:58 pm
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:43 pm Post subject: Use Care in Screening Search Engine Results Reply with quote
As I was doing some web searches, it came to my attention that several websites have begun to use several variations on the Live Music Bar JET Okinawa term for ranking and/or business purposes. I want to state right here and now, we are NOT ASSOCIATED NOR AFFILIATED with these sites!!! There are two official homepage addresses associated with Live Music Bar JET these are:
Live Music Bar JET – Vintage Rock on the Rockâ„
and
JET – Because Everyone Knows “The Ryukyu Islands Rock ‘n’ Roll”â„¢
In addition, there are various tour sites that also contain links to the outdated Japanese JET band member fan website. Please use care in screening your searches.
posted by BarJETjaw at 6:57 pm
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 4:44 am Post subject: Farewell Jimmy Ginoza Reply with quote
A little after 12 a.m. on 6 February 2005, the world lost one of its truly gifted musicians, the former JET guitarist Jimmy Ginoza. For many of us it was all too soon to loose him, especially so suddenly. The only solace to be taken in his passing is that he is no longer suffering.
For those of you who wish to pay respects and bid farewell to Jimmy, the family will be recieving visitors on Sunday 13 February after 2:00 p.m. in the same building as Live Music Bar JET on the 4th floor.
PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2005 5:47 am Post subject: Reply with quote
My friend wants to pay respects to jimmy’s family from the states. They would like to know where they can mail a card to.My email address is tclyter@oasis.mediatti.net
PostPosted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 4:47 am Post subject: Address to send cards Reply with quote
According to local tradition Jimmy’s family is available at
his residence until the end of seven weeks. The address to send cards to is:
Ema Ginoza
1-10-3
Teruya Apt. 4F
Okinawa City
Okinawa, Japan
posted by BarJETjaw at 6:55 pm