2004/04/04 Rockin’ Roller Skate at OfficeOps in Brooklyn was just a blast. Take 4 bands, put them in a cage, give the audience roller skates, add beer and stir. Of course, since Bishop Allen was one of the bands, I thought I should lace up some skates and head out there.

I went to check out the Japanese Girls SAMURAI US tour when it came to New York, and had a great time. 4 Japanese girl bands ranging from “the new breed of Japanese noise” to a “Ukulele playing duo”. I really, really liked Petty Booka, a country hawaiian ukelele pop duo. They sounded just beautiful, […]

Bishop Allen and We Are Scientists show at Lit. Totally rocked.

I went down to Arlene’s Grocery to check out Wussy (read about them in Japion) and also enjoyed Impostor Syndrome. Took a few pictures.

I went down to Philly to see Bishop Allen on the start of their Support the Thunder tour. Bishop Allen are totally awesome – you must go and see them when they play near you. It is a moral imperative.

Tuesday, at the Bowery Ballroom. I caught Bishop Allen down at the Bowery Ballroom with Erin McKeown. Bishop Allen was really good, and I liked Erin McKeown as well. But everyone should catch Bishop Allen. They rock. I even got my T-shirt signed by Bonnie and Christian. Yay!

I went down to the Tank on 42nd street, and saw Bishop Allen in concert. Bishop Allen is really great – Ron sent me a link from their NPR interview, and I’ve been listening to the album ever since it arrived…

1/14/2003. There used to be a group called UsagiPop, a long time ago. I really liked their stuff. Now, there is a group called Young Alive in Love that is getting started, with the same front-man (I think.) Anyway, I’m hopeful.

Went to see the Girlyman band show at the Living Room. They’re a good group. You should check them out.

I’ve put up some pictures from the Puffy AmiYumi concert. Puffy AmiYumi really rocked hard.