An Impromptu Experience with Andy Akiho + Sandbox Percussion

Exclusive sneak peek performance and creative session of GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTISTS: ANDY AKIHO + SANDBOX PERCUSSION

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience these groundbreaking artists in an intimate setting! Fresh from their Pulitzer Prize-finalist collaboration Seven Pillars, witness the creative process behind their next revolutionary work.

Andy Akiho will join Sandbox Percussion in a dynamic fusion of sound that offers a glimpse into their forthcoming composition.

Can’t make it?

Following this pop-up, the artists will return to KANEKO in October 2025 for an extended workshop residency, culminating in a new composition premiering in 2026.

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Event Details:

Saturday, May 17th, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
General Admission: $20.00
(complimentary wine and sparkling water)

Parking: KANEKO is located in three turn-of-the-century warehouses in Omaha’s historic Old Market district. Street, meter, and service lot parking are available throughout the Old Market. 

Enter: Please enter through our East KANEKO atrium doors on 11th & Jones Streets.

Accessibility: Our facilities are completely ADA accessible. As an organization that encourages the exploration of the creative process, we strive to make sure everyone feels safe and welcome in our space. If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out to us at least 48 hours in advance of this event at info@thekaneko.org

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About the Artists

Sandbox Percussion has established themselves as leaders in contemporary chamber music with their innovative approach to percussion performance. Andy Akiho, GRAMMY-nominated composer and steelpan virtuoso, joins them to create a dynamic fusion of sound that pushes the boundaries of contemporary music. For more information, click the links below.

Andy Akiho Website

Sandbox Percussion Website

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Special Thanks:

UNO School of Music, Dietze Music, Tomm Roland, Hannah Weaver, Scott Shinbara, Jonathan Hossack, Mike Pollack, Susan Schonlau, Terra Hall, Kimberly Faith Hickman, and Jun and Ree Kaneko