This is the Japanese Band Quaff at Japan Nite @ the Elysium during SXSW ’09 in Austin, TX
I get up on stage and dance with them about halfway through the video, check my retarded self out:
Even though I look ridiculous, this band, regardless of their incredibly flamboyant persona and very poppy sound, was AMAZING to see live. They flew over from Tokyo, Japan for a small Texas tour with a few other Japanese bands. I got to meet their U.S. tour manager and realized she had known my band in high school. Small world that just keeps getting smaller. Look them up though they are definitely worth the listen:
And, if you are just wanting to hear more Japanese rock music check out this site:
Watch this movie:
This movie was made as a part of the Alamo Drafthouse Bloodshots film festival in Fall 2008 in Austin, TX. I was a co-writer, co-director, cameraman, actor, and editor for the project. It was a hell of a lot of fun to make, and is even more fun to watch, hope you enjoy.
