# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: "A JOURNEY THROUGH STRINGS AND STORIES" WITH HIROYA TSUKAMOTO 5:00 PM: Doors Open Artisan’s Alley featuring works by Colorado artists on display and available for purchase. (more details to come) 5:30 PM: Channeling Your Inner Artist (more details below) A 15-minute guided art experience exploring the connection between sound, color, and visual line. 6:00 PM : Concert Featured musician Hiroya Tsukamoto Live painting by Ian Cochrane General Admission Tickets: $32 (Your ticket purchase includes art supplies.) Purchasing a ticket sustains our mission of providing quality, free music education and instruments for low-income kids. -------------------------------------------------------------- Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine. Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played. As this performance takes place in an intimate listening space setting, we ask guests to help us honor the artistry of our performer by giving their full attention while music is being performed. Thank you for helping create a respectful and engaging experience for both the artist and audience. --------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. " - Acoustic Guitar Magazine "Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey " -Boston Herald "...chops, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!" -Jazz Review.com Social Media Links: Website: www.hiroyatsukamoto.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HiroyaMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroya_tsukamoto/ LIVE PAINTING Adding to this unique evening, local artist Ian Cochrane will create a live painting inspired by the music as the concert unfolds. Throughout the performance, you'll have the opportunity to bid in a silent auction for the one-of-a-kind artwork, with bidding concluding at the end of the night. Learn more about Ian and his work: https://www.facebook.com/IanCochraneFineArts To bid, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/live-painting-by-ian-cochrane ARTISAN ALLEY Before the concert begins, explore artwork by local artists. • Christine Hogg @christine.f.hogg • Liz Ortiz @madharepress • Kevin Houchin @kevinhouchin.art • Natasha Ruby @NatashaRubyArt • Pam Marshall @Beguiling Baubles CHANNELING YOUR INNER ARTIST Guests attending the concert will have the option to join in on making a personal art piece that is inspired by the music they are listening to. Those participating may select a piece of artist paper, colored pencils and pastels to create their artwork. We will give a short introduction before the concert explaining the artist experience and thoughts on how to go about the creative process. *Please note that all ticket purchases are final. We are unable to offer refunds or exchanges. Programs and artists are subject to change, and tickets are non-refundable due to weather or program adjustments. If there is inclement weather, the venue will change. We will communicate that location via email the day of the show. Be the first to know! Sign up to our newsletter to stay updated with all of the info regarding A Journey Through Strings and Stories, and other concerts to come - https://offthehookarts.org Thank you to our event sponsors: Stodgy Brewing Company • Bizarre Bazaar. • City of Fort Collins - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-collins/a-journey-through-strings-and-stories-with-hiroya-tsukamoto/200030129133155 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, performances, fine-arts, kids, sports, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 47 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Collins - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: 1802 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA - **lat**: 40.58953 - **long**: -105.10886 - **full address**: 1802 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/38e3d038068e2df3f2660e0cc2d459ff35f8ff9423eb95219c446fff70d58b86-rimg-w1200-h600-dcde6f41-gmir?v=1784555102 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto being held? - **A:** A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto takes place on Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1802 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto? - **A:** A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto is organized by Off the Hook Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Journey Through Strings and Stories with Hiroya Tsukamoto is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Collins, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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