Timescape* Coordinates Charge
(advance/door) 		Lineup Other Information
August 17th
6:00 PM 		Kyoto
MOJO 		¥2000/¥2300 scruffy!, Wagons, solaris, ANDER PRESSURE N/A
August 22nd
7:00 PM 		Kyoto
Ooh-la-la 		¥1000 (+ 2 orders) Docodemo Doors, Boku To Kizai Na Nakamatachi, aoi, Shizenkai No Okite N/A
August 25th
2:00 PM 		Kobe
Sannomiya
Hareru Chaya 		¥2000/¥2300 (includes two drinks) BLONDnewHALF, Hori Yuuji, Thunderbaum, Oshiri Pen-Penz, Skirt Mekuri, MINKS, Koko de Daipinchi, Odotte Bakari No Kuni A special Hidari-sponsored music-tacular event-sation at Suma beach.
September 26th
7:00 PM 		Tokyo
Shimokitazawa
Mona Records 		TBA Young Yakuza (No Kai) [from Strikers], Kiuchi Yuusuke, Nakase Itaru [from Lucky13] Acoustic show
October 11th
3:30 PM 		Kobe
Sannomiya
Various venues 		¥1800/¥2300 Lots (see event page) STREET STYLE MUSIC KOBE ‘08 Festival
October 12th
Kōchi
cafe sumica 		TBA TBA Acoustic show
*Doors open thirty minutes earlier.
Reservations
If you plan on attending, with the following information:

  1. The date (preferably in the subject line)
  2. The name or location of the venue
  3. Your name (or preferred alias)
  4. How many tickets* you want

*Tickets are, in this case, largely metaphorical.

Huh?

Why do I have to RSVP?

The short answer:
You save money (usually ¥500) and it makes us look good.

The long answer:
Capitalism. It lets promoters and venues figure out who’s bringing in the big crowds, who’s not pulling their weight and so on. In those cases when more money is earned at the door than is spent on renting out the venue, it is often used to calculate how the cash is divvied up. Sometimes there are quotas, that, if not met, presumably result in the artists being beaten in dark alleys by heavyset yakuza.

What happens if I don’t show up?

Nothing, as far as you’re concerned. We might be treated to suspicious stares by greasy bar owners, but that’s about it. So even if you’re not certain if you’ll make it, it’s safer to just go ahead and make a reservation anyway.

Why so damn expensive?

It’s Japan. Space is expensive. Also, the price at the door usually includes a drink (¥500). You’ll receive a drink ticket when you pay. Try not to lose this, unless you are a recovering alcoholic.

How do I get in?

If your Japanese is passable, tell the person at the door with the box of money that you have a reservation under ‘Hidari’, then give them your name.

If your Japanese is poor, stare slightly over their left shoulder and slowly say ‘HEE DAH REE’ in a loud, clear voice. Count to four (in your head!), then state your name in a similar fashion. Then thrust several thousand yen into their face and hope they are trustworthy enough not to pocket the change themselves.