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The Sound of 60/90 event report
Last night I went to Aoi Heya in Shibuya with my friend Miwa to see an event featuring Les 5-4-3-2-1. After I had already decided to go, Vanilla Beans were added to the line-up so I was really happy to finally get to see them.
Also coming to the event was Brazilian friend Leandro and his wife, who are big Shibuya-kei fans. He's visiting Japan for the first time.
First up was post-Shibuya-kei girl duo Vanilla Beans (MySpace) formed of Rena and Lisa. They sang 4 songs, interleaved with some funny talk, Rena quizzing Lisa on prices for common things at the conbini which she had no idea about (she plays the role of the rich girl). They gave a great show, complete with choreographed moves (which their followers in the audience did too). Very cute too!
Set list: Nicola / koi no Theory / sakasaka Circus / Love & Hate
The last song they played is their next single coming in September, the lyrics were written by Kaji Hideki. (Those interested, stay tuned at the agenda where details will show up eventually.)
Next up was Kinoco Hotel (MySpace), a GS girl band. They wore cute red dresses à la Sgt. Pepper's, and gave a rocking show! All of them are really talented. I especially liked the singer's great keys, and also the drummer who contrasts with the other by always keeps a big smile. The guitarist was also amazing, always getting into crazy solos. The bassist was maybe the least noticeable, but that's because she was as steady as can be. Awesome show, I'd love to see them again!
Third on stage came Les 5-4-3-2-1! This time all members wore a matching sailor outfit, that was quite funny! The band's line up was same as last time, with Nakayama Tsutomu (organ), Kikuchi Akira (guitar) and Ono-rong (drums), and of course Sally Kubota (bass) and Hitomi. They gave an amazing show again, with Hitomi's awesome vocals!
It looks like they don't have a next show planned, so please someone organize an event and invite them.
Set list: Opening 1 / Bond Street / Fantastic Voyage / Bus Stop (Hollies cover) / otoko no ko onna no ko (un garçon et une fille) / Le cœur qui jazz / Dance sanka (les 5-4-3-2-1 et leur style de danse) / Golden Picnic (new song) / NON! NON! NON! / Opening 2
Last up was cult GS band The Gullivers (YouTube, music only) for some sort of revival show. They surely had the highest average age of the event. They played mostly covers, including Jimi Hendrix' "Purple Haze". I especially liked the long-haired guy who could sing great English. Good show!
On the way out we got to meet Sally Kubota, always a very nice guy, and Vanilla Beans who were doing promotion selling their CDs. Rena and Lisa were even cute up close and they were very kind to take photos with us!
Afterwards we headed to Cafe & Diner Studio on the other side of Shibuya hoping to see DJs Yoshida Tetsuto, Fukuta Takeshi, Nagata Kazunao and Tokiwa Hibiki... Sure enough the DJs were there, but their event was canceled because the bar double-booked the evening! Damn... We stayed for one drink while waiting to know what would happen, while listening to some boring R&B. Better luck next time.
Still we had a great evening. Great friends and great shows!
Announcements:
Les 5-4-3-2-1 don't have other shows planned, but Sally Kubota's unit Sally Soul Stew can be seen on September 5 at Club Que in Shimokitazawa, together with Kotaro & Bizarre Men (MySpace), and Kinoco Hotel. (Pia)
Sally Kubota,Nakayama Tsutomu and also drummer Yoshié will be in the back-band for Gallantique Kazue's mini-recital at Aoyama Mandala on August 2. (Details and reservations)
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Hey Patrick,
It was such a great night! it was really fun to watch these shows, I was really excited to watch Les 5, but Vannila Beans, Kinoco Hotel and The Gullivers was kind of a revelation to me about how good these small clubs shows can be in Japan.
I have some photos I want to share with you, unfortunately I can't upload them at the moment because the internet connection from this hotel I'm in its really slow.
I've been at FPLS@O-nest the Lady Spade, Eel, Consumers, sexy-synthesizer, Marino & Frenesi event, Chabe's Enoshima beach party and Kaji Hideki's BBC party at Astro Hall, I will send you these photo reports as well.
hope to see you soon.
Posted by Leandro on July 20, 2009 at 13:33
Great review, Patrick! Thanks!
Posted by Damian on July 21, 2009 at 01:09