Van Paugam

Van Paugam Vinyl DJ — 70s and 80s Japanese Jazz, Funk, Disco, and City Pop. I work for Japanese Culture Center
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03/11/2024

I know many people are aware that Murasaki Sake Lounge is closing its doors forever soon. It’s very difficult for me to say how I feel, because I’ve been DJing there for many years, and the space has a very special meaning for me, but I’m sure many others share similar sentiments.

So it’s said that all good things eventually must come to an end, and I appreciated what the Tamuras and Takanaritas have provided for us.

November 16 will be my final event at Murasaki Sake Lounge. More info will be provided soon.

Thank you

29/10/2024

👻 Shibuya Meltdown is a Tokyo-themed Halloween party with Japanese horror movies, a costume contest, free gift bags with 7” records, t-shirts, mixtapes, plushies, and more (while supplies last).

In honor of Shibuya’s legendary Halloween street parties, we’re bringing the spirit of Shibuya to Chicago with Van Paugam, Kadobara, and special guests playing everything from classic halloween hits to Japanese disco and beyond.

Costumes with a Japanese horror or anime theme are encouraged, and required to receive a limited edition gift bag!

29/10/2024

The vibe at Gaijin is something you can only truly understand by experiencing it. Each night, our space fills with a unique mix of families, couples, friends, and solo diners of all ages, gathered around a shared love for bold, hard-to-find flavors. There’s an energy here that combines warm familiarity with the excitement of discovering something new. Gaijin is more than just a place to eat. It’s where Chicago’s diverse community comes together over dishes you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

Showa Kayo Night: Yokai Edition, tomorrow at Murasaki Sake Lounge 10:30PM — No Cover 👺
18/10/2024

Showa Kayo Night: Yokai Edition, tomorrow at Murasaki Sake Lounge 10:30PM — No Cover 👺

10/10/2024

A Tokyo-themed Halloween party featuring Japanese horror movies, a costume contest, free gift bags with 7” records, t-shirts, mixtapes, plushies, and more (while supplies last) 💀

In honor of Shibuya’s legendary Halloween street parties, we’re bringing the spirit of Shibuya to Chicago with Van Paugam, Kadobara, and special guests playing everything from classic halloween hits to Japanese disco and beyond—the only vibe will be to dance 🎃

Costumes with a Japanese horror or anime theme highly encouraged, and required to receive a limited edition ‘Spit in my mouth’ gift bag! Expect a raucous evening that will leave you spirited away 🌬️

08/10/2024
27/09/2024

On Thursday, resident DJs Van Paugam and Kadobara dig into their extensive collections of vintage Japanese vinyl to present a night of timeless grooves from Japan's neon-drenched bubble era 👠✨️

My friend recently released a new city pop song. She was at one of my first shows in Tokyo, ‘Dimension Shibuya’ in 2019....
26/09/2024

My friend recently released a new city pop song. She was at one of my first shows in Tokyo, ‘Dimension Shibuya’ in 2019. Please listen. https://orcd.co/PurpleDream

Produced by A-dreamWritten by Emi AramakiMixed by Don Kamei

42年間も封印された“幻のシティポップ”。滝沢洋一2ndアルバム『BOY』悲願の初リリースと名曲「かぎりなき夏」をめぐる奇跡の物語
26/09/2024

42年間も封印された“幻のシティポップ”。滝沢洋一2ndアルバム『BOY』悲願の初リリースと名曲「かぎりなき夏」をめぐる奇跡の物語

今から約42年前の1982年7月25日に発売予定も、諸事情から「お蔵入り」となっていた一枚の音楽アルバムがありました。その名は、シンガーソングライター・作曲家の滝沢洋一(たきざわ・よういち 1950-2006)が制作した幻の...

03/08/2024
Showa Kayo Night this Saturday at Murasaki Sake Lounge 22:30-1:30Email Tokyo@Murasakichicago.com or call +1 (312) 266-22...
18/07/2024

Showa Kayo Night this Saturday at Murasaki Sake Lounge 22:30-1:30

Email [email protected] or call +1 (312) 266-2280 to reserve your table!

08/07/2024

Join Gaijin and Beam Suntory TONIGHT for our monthly City Pop DJ Night with Van Paugam!

🎶 DJ Van Paugam will be in in house spinning vinyl from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., plus…

🍗 chicken karaage + sparkling sake 🍶 (think fried chicken & champagne, Gaijin-style)

Beam Suntory drink specials and more small plate specials!

Our full menu and table service will be available for the duration of the evening.

Reservations can be made on Open Table.

27/06/2024

TOMORROW → City Pop Night returns with DJs Kadobara & Van Paugam presenting a showcase of classic Japanese Jazz, Funk, and City Pop on vinyl.

On the agenda, the first ever City Pop Fit Contest. Register at Vanpaugam.com/contest to participate. QR codes will be located on the menus night of. Registration ends at 10pm, judging at 11pm, and winners announced at midnight 🌙

1st place → Brand new copy of Tomoko Aran’s Fuyu-Kukan, 1 ticket to the Godzilla Gala donated by the , and chocolate donated by 🎌

2nd and 3rd place will receive a Whistler cocktail recipe book, and chocolate from 🍫

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