Thompson The Fox Tickets

Thompson The Fox is a high-energy instrumental quartet formed in 2016, known for speed-driven grooves that fuse contemporary ragtime with roots music. The core lineup features Rie Koyama on xylophone, Takumi Kodera on banjo, Akihide Teshima on bass, and Tomohito Yoshijima on drums. Over the years, they’ve brought their virtuosic performance to diverse stages, from Carnegie Hall Family Day to major festivals across the US and Japan. We’ve got you covered with a concise bio, an highlights reel from their discography, and up-to-date tour information as it becomes available.

As your go-to connection for tickets and live music intel, we’ll secure your seats for Thompson The Fox’s upcoming performances, including their 2025 Japan tour and select festival appearances in Maine. Follow along with official social profiles for the latest updates and links to their music and videos.

Biography
Formed in 2016, Thompson The Fox brings together four musicians who share a passion for groove-forward, speed-driven instrumental music. Rie Koyama crafts bright, rhythmic textures on xylophone, while Takumi Kodera keeps the pulse on banjo. Akihide Teshima anchors the group with bass, and Tomohito Yoshijima lays down the drums, creating a cohesive sound that travels from tight, intricate passages to expansive, infectious grooves. Their music draws from traditional ragtime roots while pushing into contemporary territory, resulting in a sound that’s both familiar and refreshingly new.

Discography Highlights
Latest releases lead with The Fox in Tiger's Clothing series: vol.1 FOX (2025) and vol.2 TIGER (2025), followed by FOXTALE (2021) and FOXOLOGY (2019). These records showcase rapid tempo craft, playful motifs, and a fearless approach to instrumental storytelling.

Upcoming Tour & Live Appearances
In 2025, Thompson The Fox embarks on an extensive Japan tour—Tokyo, Chigasaki, Shizuoka, Nakameguro, Ginza, Nagoya, Kyoto, Okayama, Osaka, Yotsuya, and Koenji—along with a festival date at Ossipee Valley in Maine. Each date stands alone, with tickets available individually as listed on their official Live Information page. Expect high-energy sets that highlight the quartet’s speed-driven grooves and root-inspired melodies.

Where to follow
Official social channels provide a window into ongoing projects, tour updates, and video highlights. Twitter: @333lives | Instagram: @waterdr0ps_0078 | Official site: Thompson The Fox