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On November 16, GIT joins with MI Japan to present internationally-renowned guitarist and recording artist Richie Kotzen and his band for a special concert in celebration of his new CD, Into the Black.


After being voted "Best New Guitarist" at the beginning of his solo career by the readers of Guitar World magazine, Kotzen went on to tour with international acts including Poison, Vertu, and Mr. Big, and just completed a tour of Japan as opening act for the Rolling Stones. He has released solo CDs for labels including Shrapnel, Sony, JVC, and Geffen. His appearance at MI coincides with a visit to Hollywood by over 160 students from MI Japan, MI's "sister school" with locations in Tokyo and nine other cities.