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Movie Nite

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"Sixth Street" Austin, 2018
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.5, 1/75 sec, ISO6400
 “Sixth Street” Austin, 2018

こんばんは。How’s it going? Tonight Bay and I saw a movie downtown at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz theater on Sixth Street. There is a special screening of The Road Warrior screening right now, and since Bay’s favorite movie is Mad Max: Fury Road, he wanted to see the movie that brought Mad Max to the mainstream.

I remember seeing The Road Warrior in the theaters back in the ’80s and I was worried that the movie wouldn’t hold up these days, but I was pleasantly surprised that it was still great. And Bay thought it was really good too. The stunts were actually pretty fantastic!

Now Bay has seen Mad Max, The Road Warrior, and Mad Max: Fury Road. He just needs to watch Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and his life will be complete. 😆

"Alamo Ritz" Austin, 2018
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.5, 1/60 sec, ISO6400
 “Alamo Ritz” Austin, 2018

I hope you had a nice day!

またね～

Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band at Sa-Tén

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"Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band" Austin, 2018
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 18mm, f/5.6, 1/140 sec, ISO3200
 “Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band” Austin, 2018

こんばんは。How’s it going?

This evening I went with my two sons to see Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band perform at Sa-Tén. It was a great jazz performance, and I think Koa really enjoyed it. He thought the drummer and bassist were really good. And we agreed that the bassist had a couple awesome solos!

I thought the whole band was great, and it was cool to meet them and chat a bit. They were all so nice and friendly! I don’t see live shows very often these days, so it was a really fun week going out to hear some great music. 🎶

I hope you had a nice Sunday!

おやすみ

"Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band" Austin, 2018
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35.8mm, f/3.6, 1/320 sec, ISO1250
 “Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band” Austin, 2018
"Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band" Austin, 2018
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 55mm, f/4, 1/160 sec, ISO1250
 “Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band” Austin, 2018

Japan Nite @ SXSW 2018

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"竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi" Austin, 2018
“竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi” Austin, 2018

こんばんは。How’s it going?

So at the last minute, I decided to go to SXSW to see Japan Nite 2018. It’s been many years since I’ve been to Japan Nite, so I was excited! There are two acts/bands I wanted to see: 竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi and Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 14 Band. However, I only had time to see 竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi because I didn’t want to get home too late. But I am planning on catching Chihiro Yamazaki+Route 15 Band on Sunday at Sa-tén!

I arrived at around 8 pm and watched the second half of hip-hop duo Rude-α’s set. It was pretty fun even though it’s not my favorite type of music. Still, a live show is a live show and they have so much positive energy, so you gotta love it!

"Rude-α" Austin, 2018
Photo info: Motorola Moto G (4), 3.64mm, f/2, 1/15 sec, ISO1250
 “Rude-α” Austin, 2018
"竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi" Austin, 2018
Photo info: Motorola Moto G (4), 3.64mm, f/2, 1/15 sec, ISO1250
 “竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi” Austin, 2018

Next up was singer/guitarist 竹内アンナ Anna Takeuchi. She was great. Lots of musical talent and at only 19-years-old she has a bright future! She played a few covers including songs from Lenny Kravitz and Guns N’ Roses, but the best songs, IMHO, was her originals “Alright” and “Tokyo Night”. Very cool! 🎸

After her set, I decided to head back home because Mariko is flying to Seattle super-early in the morning and I wanted to see her off… So, it’s 12:30 am and I should sleep. 😴

"SXSW" Austin, 2018
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.8, 1/340 sec, ISO12800
 “SXSW” Austin, 2018

I hope you had a nice Friday!

おやすみ！