9-4-2010

There is a Brazilian festival in Harajuku this weekend.  It seems a large number of the people who went to Brazil a couple generations ago have returned, or rather their children have, and they have brought a Brazilian twist to Tokyo.  It's nice to see a glimmer of multiculturalism once in a while.

So here I am, hot and tired with a plate of steak, sausage and grilled pineapple from Barbacoa, shown behind me.

7-11-2010

This weekend I went to Aoyama Red Shoes to see a friend's band perform.  Since I've already posted a shot of The Blue Donuts I thought I'd try something that makes them look a little more epic (which they are).  This dry-brush filter makes them look like something I'd buy on a poster, and I love that the mirror caused a lens flare.  And if you like jazzy music with a Latin twist you should check out their page (official site has concert schedule).

6-16-2010

On my way home I saw a pretty good musician at the station and took his photo.  But then when I asked his permission to post it he said no...so here I'm posting something from the files.  A friend's band called The Blue Donuts that I went to see at Club Que in Shimokitazawa.  Pretty darn good, too.