ACT: REJAY / RiE MORRiS | GUEST BARTENDER: Kyoka Ogawa | DRIFTWOOD presents a special seaside music event on a Saturday evening — DRIFTWOOD MUSIC LOUNGE.
On Saturday, July 19, enjoy live performances by REJAY and RiE MORRiS, bringing mellow vibes to the beach as the sun sets and the ocean breeze rolls in. As a special feature for the night, we’ll also welcome guest bartender Kyoka Ogawa, who will be serving exclusive DRIFTWOOD cocktails just for the occasion. Join us at our seaside lounge for an unforgettable evening of good music and special drinks.
DRIFTWOOD MUSIC LOUNGE
7/19 (土) 17:00~20:00
ENTRANCE FREE
LIVE ACT:
REJAY
RiE MORRiS
GUEST BARTENDER:
Kyoka Ogawa
REJAY:
A singer-songwriter from Niseko, Hokkaido. During her childhood, she was influenced by her Australian father and grew up listening to many different genres of music. She started writing her melodies and lyrics at the age of 13. With a video she uploaded on YouTube, her singing voice attracted the ears of JQ from Nulbarich. After she moved to Tokyo, she started her career under the production of JQ. She has a one-of-a-kind voice that combines the extremes of shadow and transparency.
RiE MORRiS:
At 18, she moved to Los Angeles alone, where she was deeply inspired by a variety of music during her four-year stay. In July 2021, she began releasing collaborative works under the name RiE MORRiS, teaming up with cutting-edge producers like Ryoma Takamura. Her music combines Neo-soul and New Wave elements with an expressive, organic vocal style. Her song “Still” featuring Wez Atlas became a breakout hit, appearing in numerous official Spotify playlists. Her first EP Inside Out was released digitally in October of the same year. She has been featured four times as a cover artist for Spotify’s curated playlists including Soul Music Japan and Women’s Voice. With UK producer edbl, she released the EP Here With You in 2022 (available on CD and vinyl), followed by In My Dreams in 2023. On Record Store Day 2023, she also dropped a 7-inch vinyl single, expanding her audience both domestically and internationally. Her global collaborations include works with Dutch artist Soulization, Japanese DJ duo Snowk, and Nenashi from Origami Productions. In addition to her music career, she is also a radio DJ—hosting Sunset Easy every Sunday evening at 7pm on Shonan Beach FM, with past appearances on FM Yokohama.
Kyoka Ogawa:
Kyoka Ogawa began her bartending career in earnest in 2018 at bar Amber in Nishi-Azabu. With a background in ballroom dancing and modeling, she’s known for playful, creative cocktails that showcase her personality. In 2019, she won the Chivas Masters Japan competition, representing Japan at the world finals. Since 2020, she has served as a brand ambassador for Silent Pool Gin, offering cocktail pairings and guest bartending experiences at various restaurants and bars across Japan.
She currently bartends at VIRTÙ, the bar at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, while continuing her ambassador activities.