Performing at Fenway Park!

Today, I played at Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox and also the oldest ballpark in MLB. Though I had lived in Boston for ten years, I have never performed in here. I used to live at the apartment building right behind the ballpark and used to think that I wanted to become the musician who can perform such a huge place, which implies I would never be one. One of my dreams came true tonight without known.

To tell the truth, I have no idea about baseball or any other spectator sports, so I couldn’t really understand the gravity of the exhibitions in there, which Red Sox fans would be drooling. Those two trophies on the pic are especially important — so I’ve heard. They are the trophies of 2004 & 2007 World Series Championship (The one for 2013 is on the tour at the moment). Those trophies are usually not displayed. The security guards were standing right next to them and there was a large crowd of people around the trophies and taking pictures. Mmm, I see. If everyone says those trophies are big deal, they must be big deal.

Harvard Club in Boston

Ten days since the last tour. Ten days to the next tour. Phew. I’m living too peaceful days in Boston. I have been taking the dust out from the dryer and wiping water drops off from the wall of the shower room. (hey people, it’s best to clean the shower room five minutes every day than 30 minutes once a week). I’m so ready to go back on the road.

The pics are from the wedding gig on the last weekend after four months of wedding drought. Of course I haven’t been to the majestic church like this or the noble place like the Harvard Club for a while. Well, on the road, I was like living in wild like a baboon, so these things look so fresh now. Though the wedding musician might be more like my real occupation……

My friend, Kay-ta!

I enjoyed a little reunion with my old buddy and the great guitarist, Kay-Ta Matsuno!! He is touring with Greg Adams from Tower of Power! The band was outstandingly groovy! His guitar solos were super powerful! 😆😆😆 I already miss you, bro!

Wandering around in Boston

Taking a walk on the Longfellow Bridge.

I walked around Beacon Hill & Longfellow Bridge after a business meeting. Though I have toured and seen so many beautiful places, there are lots of beautiful views in everywhere right here in Boston!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter, friends! Everywhere is closed including grocery stores (which puts me in very difficult position) but gym! Thank God for that. Happy Easter!

Back in Boston!

I’m back!

I came back to my apartment in Quincy, Boston last night. Here are some interesting facts & figures. 3 of us were on the road for 28 days, performed 20 concerts in 7 states, drove through 15 states, the total distance we drove is 8,811 miles (14,239 km) which is a little more than 1/3 of distance of the equator. We were on the road 5 days longer on the last tour but we drove 400 miles more than before. I knew that the driving was a bit harder than the last time.

I was planning to go to Indian buffet for lunch but I slept through. Oh well, I thought I could wake up before 3. Maybe tomorrow. Instead, I came to the gym, proper gym I’d say. I will pump iron till quads and abs are torn today. Then I’ll do grocery shopping, do the laundry, cook, clean the room, practice and study English pronunciation. I wanna go and watch movies and concerts too. Getting back to normal.

The other two of the bandmates are going on the road again in a week but I have three weeks so I’ll get back slowly, at the same time I'll move forward rapidly.

Arrived in Boston alive

We safely came back to Boston from our Midwest Tour. 28 days. 20 concerts. We drove 8,811 miles (14,239 km) that is a little more than 1/3 of the distance around the world. Slava & Jakub are going on the road again in a week and Ippei in 3 weeks, but we will have a rest for now. Phew.

Day 28 of 28, Lake Erie

Good morning from Lake Erie! Day 28 of 28. The last day of the tour. Today we have neither gigs nor business meetings, but just drive. 480 miles (780 km), 7 hours of driving.

I could only sleep for about three hours but full of energy! Caffeine is kicking in. Ha-ha-ha. Friends in Boston and New York, let's hang very soon!