To compliment the Japan Nite U.S. Tour, the same folk have organised a Japan Traditional Nite 2006 tour. This is all, of course, in addition to the dual nights at SXSW XX this year. This traditional tour will feature traditional (really?) shamisen — Japanese Banjo — artists in four U.S. cities; NYC, LA, Oakland, and Austin.

Read more for the dates and links..

Mar. 17 - Austin, TX Creekside @ Capitol Place
Mar. 18 - New York, NY @ Joe’s Pub
Mrc. 20 - Chicago, IL @ TBA
Mar. 22 - Oakland, CA @ Yoshi’s Bar
Mar. 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ McCabe’s Guitar Shop

Check it, and be educated in the process.