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From the curb to the clubs; in a couple of short years, Kiyoshi Foster has climbed his way to the top of San Francisco\'s musical elite. This rise is not by accident, for Kiyoshi is a skilled musician, dedicated to performing, and a master at crafting songs with heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kiyoshi Foster grew up in Natick, MA. Picking up his first guitar at a garage sale at the age of eight was the beginning of is musical journey.

Through out grade school and high school he dedicated himself to mastering his chosen instrument and perfecting his performing skills. A short stint at college convinced Kiyoshi that following his musical muse was what he truly wanted to do.

Kiyoshi\'s passion for his craft is epitomized by his guitar. Not satisfied to just buy a guitar, Kiyoshi wanted to understand all aspects of the instrument by building one that conformed to his needs and desires. The result of this endeavor, working under the tutelage of a master luthier in England, is his custom-made Lotus™ guitar.

Upon returning from England, Kiyoshi enrolled in the Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in jazz. The next 18 months were spent studying Indian Classical Music, becoming an accomplished player of a wide variety of other instruments; traditional and not-so-traditional, and making the move to San Francisco.

From playing music on the historic corners of North Beach Kyoshi is now known as a musician to watch, who is ready to make his mark in the music world at large.

From the curb to the clubs; in a couple of short years, Kiyoshi Foster has climbed his way to the top of San Francisco\'s musical elite. This rise is not by accident, for Kiyoshi is a skilled musician, dedicated to performing, and a master at crafting songs with heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kiyoshi Foster grew up in Natick, MA. Picking up his first guitar at a garage sale at the age of eight was the beginning of is musical journey.
Through out grade school and high school he dedicated himself to mastering his chosen instrument and perfecting his performing skills. A short stint at college convinced Kiyoshi that following his musical muse was what he truly wanted to do.
Kiyoshi\'s passion for his craft is epitomized by his guitar. Not satisfied to just buy a guitar, Kiyoshi wanted to understand all aspects of the instrument by building one that conformed to his needs and desires. The result of this endeavor, working under the tutelage of a master luthier in England, is his custom-made Lotus™ guitar.
Upon returning from England, Kiyoshi enrolled in the Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in jazz. The next 18 months were spent studying Indian Classical Music, becoming an accomplished player of a wide variety of other instruments; traditional and not-so-traditional, and making the move to San Francisco.
From playing music on the historic corners of North Beach Kyoshi is now known as a musician to watch, who is ready to make his mark in the music world at large.

Kiyoshi now splits his time between his original Massachusetts home and his new-found San Francisco environment.