Monthly Archives: June 2009

I have been to some uchiage in my day, but the last uchiage I went to was as over the top as the rest of the weekend. Of course we started with a toast (or as Ishikura-san says, “nomu-nication).  Then, … Continue reading →

I was just at one of the most amazing gatherings I’ve ever been in my whole entire life.  As we all came to the entryway, they had everyone pound in one byou (tack) each on a nagado-daiko.  then it was … Continue reading →

Tonight we performed at the Asano Taiko 400th Anniversary Celebration opening concert. There were some pretty amazing performances by a lot of wonderful performers, and it was humbling to be a part of it all.  Opportunities like this are once-in-a-lifetime. … Continue reading →