Monthly Archives: September 2006

We were lucky enough to be able to dine with a member of the Qualicum City Council this evening over at the Red Radish Bistro. Another very fine meal on our last night here in Qualicum Beach. Many of the … Continue reading →

It’s kind of a funny thing because most of the time when I come up to Vancouver it’s warm and sunny. My friends hear lament the fact that I am not getting a *true impression* of the weather here. My … Continue reading →

You know sometimes you’re at a really great Taiko concert and it’s really quiet…say during a sweet, melodic fue piece, and someone backstage does the unthinkable and drops a pair of bachi during the set change… So I was setting … Continue reading →

I’m In Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island.  This is a truly beautiful place to be spending time in.  I’m on tour with the Saihou Kotengu group from Nagasaki & Imafuku Yu and his Kagura group from Shimane-ken. Jumpin’ in on … Continue reading →

Santa Rosa went smoothly and it was a quick turnaround, meaning we all got about 5 hours sleep (if that) before driving back down to Sacramento to load into the Crest.  The members were all a bit on the goofy … Continue reading →

Back in from the performance in Chico last night and a few of us, including Mitsuru-san, are in the Sac Taiko Dojo waiting to be able to check them in to their hotels for the evening. Now, we have this … Continue reading →