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THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH FOR BEING THERE AND SHARING THE GREAT ENERGY AND HAPPINESS WITH US AND THE EVENT ITSELF!!!

I don't know how to explain this appreciation in words... I'm very sorry about my lack of English vocabulary...

Thank you very much and LET'S KEEP THIS GREAT MUSICAL VIBES IN MICHIGAN!!!!! And this Planet!!!
OH! Universe!!!!

Thank you...

Toko




Yesterday, my friend, Eric Perry and I created this music video together!

All improvisations. Very thrilling video shooting!

He was saying about this as "Creative Celebration"!  And I love the naming!

The song is "Cotton Candy" (obviously). One of my songs.

And here, another one!



This music is written by Rosendo E. Santos, JR. He is my father in law. Unfortunately I could not see him...

But he left many beautiful pieces in this world! So, I asked Erik to collaborate with him!

I hope you enjoy this like we did!


A N D!!! Finally MICHIGAN ROOTS JAMBOREE!!!!

It is the one of the most important annual events to me!!!

Tomorrow, August 5th Thursday, its Kickoff Party will be held in the Corner Brewery, Ypsilanti

Dragon Wagon, The Ben Miller Band, and October Babies will play for the fun event!!!

Music start at 9pm~ Please join us!!!


And! Can you hear the sound of the footsteps of the MICHIGAN ROOTS JAMBOREE?

Start from 4pm, August 6th!!!!

And until 7th midnight (music end but still people will be camping!!!!!)

Both days are great lineup! (BTW, we will play on 7th from 7:30-ish.)

Let's celebrate together!!!!


All details are here

http://rootsjamboree.com

See YOU!!! I hope so!!!


Toko-baby




One of the dreams has come true! ^v^

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Create vibes, Great time! ^v^

Finally we could play at the Concert of Colors!!!! Playing there is one of Erik's dreams since we started this band!!!

We had really great time!!! The video here is the footage of the dressing room and so on!

You may feel how we were happy and fortunate to play there!!!

Unfortunately, we could not recorded the stage itself but it's on the WHFR 89.3 FM radio,
many people also got chances to listen to???? I hope so!!!

Anyway, such a great time!!! Thank you so much for being there or not even there, thank you so much for visiting this website and thinking of us!! ^v^ See YOU in near future!!!!

Our next show is the Michigan Roots Jamboree, August 6 and 7th!
We will play on 7th evening!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!  See YOU THERE!!!!

Toko
 


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This video is from the event, "Stockyard Stomp"

That was amazing event... I believe that they will have it again!

We also had a great performance! Thank you for all production people and guests!


However, I'm so sorry about the Top of The Park.

I've been really looking forward to playing there for a long time.

However, we rained out... even if many people came to see us...

Once again, I'm very sorry for all those people who came there or planed to be there...

I know that I can't stop raining... BUT I really wished to have the power at that moment...

I really HOPE that we will be able to get the chance to play there next year. So, please stay tuned!!!!!


OK, next show is "Detroit Concert of Colors"!!!!  

Erik saw the concert five years ago, since then he really wanted to play there!!!!!! Finally!!!!

This coming Sunday, July 18th. Start from 3:15pm

Max M. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit Michigan 48201

Get Directions
Read more: http://events.myspace.com/Event/3244431/October-Babies--Detroit-Concert-of-Colors#ixzz0tZe7w6pi

Other shows are...



Also we will play for The 6th Annual Rootnanny September 24, 25th!!!!!    I can't wait!!!!!!
Love, kiss, and hug!

Toko-baby

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This is a part of the TV show!

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October Babies Playing Fleeting Love!!



Check it out!!! This is one part of the TV show!!! Enjoy!!


I'll be in Japan very soon and come back to US on 24th!

Our next show is... 29th May at Savoy Ypsilanti!!!!!!

It'll be fun!!!!! The show is for the Benefit for the endangered Elephants.

I hope to see you there!!!

So, see YOU soon!!!

Toko

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October Babies on TV @ CTN - small document from the studio

So much fun!! Here is the little bit of the footage!

***These are taken by my small video camera***


Tonight, Goodnight Graicies, Ann Arbor! Music start 10:00pm ~  with View, 16 More Miles!! 18 +

301 W. Huron Ann Arbor



See you there!!!!!!


Toko

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We played at WCBN FM ANN ARBOR 88.3 Radiozilla!

So much fun!!! Thank you WCBN!!

So, next show is

Sat - Mar 27 - October Babies at Goodnight Gracie's,
w/ View and 16 More Miles!! We are the last of the night!

See you there!!!

Toko



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The 1st show @ SAVOY, Ypsilanti, MI!!!!

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We had a great time two nights!!! Here is the movie of the show @ SAVOY!! Do you want to know what's going on?
Check this out!!!!

And next show is...

Sat - Mar 27 - 12mid - October Babies at Goodnight Gracie's, w/ View and 16 More Miles

Before the show on 27th, we will shoot TV show! I'll announce when it'll be on the air!!

See you soon!!!

Toko


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GO Ypsi! Thank you all...

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Check this out!! This is my home town (in USA) Ypsilanti!!!!

Erik is talking about October Babies music in this video! (You can see me singing/jumping)

Someone like me who came from far far away, needs homey feeling.

Many people in this town are so so so nice and warm...

This place is the first place in the US that I started singing. Of course, in Japanese.

I thought first no one wanted to listen to Japanese songs because most of the people don't understand

what I'm singing. However,  many open-minded people have supported me to open the door.

Since I was child, I was listening to many English songs. I don't understand but I just loved them.

I know "music is universal language". But even so, I was still scared.

People in this town really told me that "Believe yourself. Any kind of language, that's OK!  Music is music!"

Some of them have joined in October Babies!! Right? Erik, Ben, Dale, and Mike! Others have been dancing and

enjoying together!!

Without singing, I could not be here. It's not too much to say. 

Thank you so much for helping me, encouraging me, and having great time together!!

Love you all!!!

Toko from October Babies.

Upcoming Shows: 2/27 Sat @ Pontiac Trail House Party (w/ ROOTSTAND) , Ann Arbor, MI

* 3/5 Fri 10:15 PM METRO TIMES BLOWOUT @ Whiskey in a Jar 2741 Yemans, Hamtramck, MI

* 3/12 Fri 9:00 PM @ Keystone Underground (under Mongolian BBQ) 200 W Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI

and more! See you some time soon!!



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Happy 2010!!!!

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Fleeting Love on Youtube

I finally made this our new movie!!! Check it out!!!!  And have wonderful New Year 2010!!

Next show is January 14th Thursday @ The Heidelberg 9:30 ~
with "OLD EMPIRE" and "DRAGON WAGON"!!!!!!

October Babies  9:30 ~
Old Empire 10:30 ~
Dragon Wagon 11:30 ~

Don't miss it!!!!

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* Movie info...
"Fleeting Love" Music by October Babies
Animation by Toko Shiiki

"Look for our 2nd album in Spring 2010!!!"
Recording @ The Office, Ann Arbor, MI, USA


Toko from October Babies!

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So, we had wonderful time during the all three Xmas performances!!!! Special thanks to Erin from The Ragbirds and beautiful girls in the House on the Pontiac Trail! And of course all people who played together AND wonderful audience!!!  Thank you so much!!!!!
Can you guess how much I have been happy surrounding such strong musical energy? It's HUGE gift to me. Even if life is sometimes bitter, I can survive because of the energy!!!




I really can't wait to play with October Babies and share our happy vibes with you all!!!

Our 2nd album recording has been going well!! I think that we can release in early 2010!!!! Hmmm, I can't wait for it too!! Check it out the video I added here!! Brant from ROOTSTAND joned one of our songs, "La La La"! it's amazing!!

Here is the video!!




And I'd like to share this podcast featuring Chip from Ann Arbor Dub Project!!
These recordings were taken at the House Party on the Pontiac Trail. Erik, Mike, and I (Toko) joined Chip.
He has an angel voice. I thought it's good for Xmas gift for you (^3^)

Ao-zora Radio from USA (Toko's Podcast) December 2009. Feat. Chip

See you very soon!!!!

Love!!!!!

Toko-Baby




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Brant (from ROOTSTAND) sang for our song, "La La La"!!!!!  GREAT!!!!!

For the first time in a loooooooooong time, we could finally play together!!!!

It was so so so nice.... I could be so much freer on this planet! I didn't have to be worry anything.

Just floating with music! Swimming in the special vibes!

Thank you all for having the great time with us!!!!

Speaking about our next show, We (October Babies, all members together) plan to play in the end of January in Flint!

Before that, Erik and Toko will join a Xmas show hosted by Erin/ The Ragbirds! (2 shows)

See you there!!  Let's have a happy time together again!!!!!


Toko baby

 

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"Can I Be Born Again?" by October Babies

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Here is our new song/ movie!!!

I enjoyed to create this!!! I hope you also have a fun with this movie!!

Now, we are making our 2nd album! Stay tuned!!!!!

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Jul 3 2009 8:00P
The Loading Dock w/Rootstand Traverse City, Michigan
Jul 4 2009 7:00P
Rocky Top Rhythm & Roots Festival, w/ Rootstand, and more, showtime TBA Torch Lake, Michigan
Aug 21 2009 12:00P
Private Party Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Ypsitucky Jamboree Ypsilanti, Michigan
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
The 5th annual ROOTENANNY Kingsley, Michigan


Thank you so much for having such a great time with us!

We are about to concentrate on recording our new album in June! BUT, if we have gigs, we'll let you know!

Loooove!! Toko from October Babies!

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Jul 3 2009 8:00P
The Loading Dock w/Rootstand Traverse City, Michigan
Jul 4 2009 7:00P
Rocky Top Rhythm & Roots Festival, w/ Rootstand, and more, showtime TBA Torch Lake, Michigan
Aug 21 2009 12:00P
Private Party Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
Ypsitucky Jamboree Ypsilanti, Michigan
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
The 5th annual ROOTENANNY Kingsley, Michigan
Sep 26 2009 8:00P
The 5th annual ROOTENANNY
Kingsley, Michigan





When you have time, please check out those movies!


And here is the new schedule!!

April 4th
8th Annual Street Fair on Monroe St., Ann Arbor (in front of Dominick's)

812 Monrie St. Ann Arbor

BAND SCHEDULE: (all times are "-ish")
12:30 - Ras Paka Lolo
1:45 - Glowb
3:00 - October Babies
4:25 - Brando and Friends

April 25th Saturday
Blondies Detroit

May 9th Saturday
The Loft, Flint

See YOU!!!!

(^3^)/~*

Thank you very much 2008! See you in 2009!!!!

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Excerpt of the last show in 2008 @ the Loft, Flint!

We had such a great time there!!! Thank you for everything!!!!

See you in 2009!!!! Happy Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

Love!!! Toko from October Babies (^^)

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I hope you all enjoy this video!!!!

Thank you!!!!


And, June Performance Schedule:




06/20/2008 08:00 PM - Crossroads (outdoor stage)
Washington St.
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
US
Cost:free
Description:Weekly Summer event, every Friday features new local artists

06/20/2008 11:00 PM - T.C.'s Speakeasy
207 W. Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
US
Cost:$5
Description:w/the UV Hippos

06/26/2008 9:30 PM - Blind Pig

Ann Arbor, Michigan
US
Cost:$7


 
06/28/2008 10:00 PM - The Loft

Flint, Michigan
US
Cost:N/A