Timescape* Coordinates Charge
(advance/door) 		Lineup Other Information
August 15th
6:00 PM 		Tokyo
Shimokitazawa
Shimokitazawa Yaneura 		¥1500 Nekokkaburi Generation, KiNGONS, ChūdōK, Underthrow Ballerina N/A
August 16th
6:00 PM 		Tokyo
Shimokitazawa
Basement Bar 		¥2000/¥2500 SAKANAMON, Matsumuro Masaya, Nakamura Akihiko, NUMBERVOGEL, castle tape reminds N/A
August 26th
2:00 PM 		Kobe
Suma Beach
Splash 		¥1500 Hori Yuuji, BLONDnewHALF, valva, Zarigani$, Kimyo Reitaro Travel Swing Gakudan, Wada Ikkei, Koko De Daipinchi, The Kuruma Umi No Ie Live 2009
Everyone’s favorite rock ‘n roll beach party!
August 28th
7:00 PM 		Fukuoka
Tenjin
Apple Store Fukuoka Tenjin 		Free! N/A Apple Summer Music Nights. In-store show.
August 29th
6:30 PM 		Fukuoka
Hakata
PEACE 		¥1600/¥2000 TBA N/A
September 12th
1:30 PM 		Tokyo
Okubo
Suizokukan 		¥1500 Gringo, Tenkukai N/A
September 18th
6:30 PM 		Osaka
Shinsaibashi
Club Jungle 		¥1800 BLONDnewHALF, Animations, Judgment Q N/A
*Doors generally open thirty minutes prior.
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.