Tuesday, June 28, 2011

April 21, Kabusacki with Pikachu in Tokyo

April 21, Kabusacki and Pikachu at Hacchobori Nanahari, Tokyo

Cherry blossoms are gone!



I noticed these flowers in my morning walk to Roppongi


...and walked by this pet shop. I thought my daughter would love a pet someday....


Lunch at the legendary Tenkaippin



The venue:


This venue is unique, located in the basement of an apartment building, the owner built an acoustic sliding door and a thick sinthetic curtain to isolate sound. The sound in this venue is superb. Wood! Very cozy, good sounding and friendly venue, with remarkable pre-show and after-show music by insects and animals from the rainforest


Kabu and Pika


Pikachu is an amazing musician. We met at Osaka Bridge's FBI, an improvised music Festival that used to be organized by Uhihashi Kazuhisa where Pika played with her band Afrirampo. I was blown away by them! I love Afrirampo!

Pika played drums and piano, and she also sang:





My corner:


For a change, I used a Fender amp. Very powerful amp! We are borrowing it from Shugo, I believe.

A very enjoyable performance, full of fun, intensity and adventure. And the surprise of Pika's great piano playing!

Pika is flying tomorrow early morning from Osaka to the USA for a long and intensive tour with Mr Kawabata, of Acid Mothers Temple

Mr Iketani was in the audience, although I didn't recognize him at the moment I left the stage...he gave an inmensely valuable gift. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!


One of my keys for being able to survive an intense tour like this is to drink a lot of water (a tip from my friend Sama) and not drink alcohol. But since tomorrow is my day off, I enjoyed a glass of delicious sake with Koki at a restaurant near the hotel.

raw horse was on offer, but I opted for other dishes...

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