MetroTimes Blowout was such a great experience!! And I'm very happy to receive wonderful reviews!!!
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• When I wandered into Whiskey in the Jar on Friday I had no idea what to expect from October Babies. I'm usually a toe-tapper and/or a head-bobber, but that night I couldn't help but dance.
The femme-fronted, Ypsilanti-based rock and soul band had a really cool groove, and it didn't seem to matter that I couldn't understand the lyrics sung in Japanese. It was the infectious enthusiasm of lead singer Toko Shiiki that turned my toe-tapping into dancing -- and I wasn't the only one. The entire place seemed to erupt into an all-out dance party. This kind of moment was what makes the Blowout so cool and unique.
(Rachel May)Thank you Rachel!!!!! Thank you, Blowout!!!!!!!! Great event!!!!!!!!
And the info about our show in March!!!
Spring is on its way! October Babies have already begun celebrating with a number of firsts:
Fri - Mar 12 - 10pm - October Babies at Keystone Underground
(in Ypsilanti, corner of Michigan and Washington)
Super cool and classy new little club!! Great ambience, sound and staff!
Sat - Mar 13 - 10pm - October Babies at The Savoy (w/ Tokyo Sexwhale and Dragon Wagon)
(formerly Club Divine, on Washington, 2 doors down from the Underground).
and local groups. This gig is the club's kick-off show. PLEASE come celebrate - show your colors!!!
Sat - Mar 27 - 12mid - October Babies at Goodnight Gracie's, w/ View and 16 More Miles
(we've been eyeing up this hip little club, and finally have a chance to play there!
(we've been eyeing up this hip little club, and finally have a chance to play there!
Since Heidelberg closed its doors to live music, Gracies has been inviting more local bands
to perform. Ann Arbor has become such a corporate town, and the local music/art scene is one of the few remaining ways that one might feel the quirky personality of Ann Arbor. Come support the scene - let Gracies know that you care about the health of Ann Arbor's cultural roots!)
Please come out to these shows, not just to see us, but to show your love for the
creative community we are all privileged to be a part of. Support the venues that are
giving us all a place to play. If you contribute to the buzz, it will contribute to you too!!
best wishes!
Erik Santos
Here is our 2nd Album AD!! (^x^)/
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October Babies play MetroTimes Blowout this Friday (March 5th)! If you live near
Hamtramk or have friends there, please help us spread the word!! for
details, follow link.http://www.metrotimes.com/blowout/schedule.asp?day=Friday
We will play more in March!! See you soon!!!
And, here is 2nd album new AD!
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And, here is 2nd album new AD!
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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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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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So! Here is the schedule in Feb! First, we will play in Flint, Churchill's Feb 5th Friday, with Mc. Sparkplug!
And Feb 11th Thursday, Blind Pig, Ann Arbor, with Lawn Care!!!
(We are an opener for the show! Don't miss us! ^v^)
I hope to see you there!!!!!
BTW, did you see our new music video? If not, Here it is!!!
Fleeting Love on Youtube
See YOU soon!!! Toko from October Babies!
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Dear friends of October Babies, Duende and DragonWagon,
I'm writing with unfortunate news. We were just informed, today, that the Heidelberg has cancelled all scheduled music entertainment in their Club Above. I do not have all the details, but apparently the club owners have rented out their venue to a third party, and entirely changed their programming goals. (despite the fact that the rock club has been booked through June at this point -- even having out of state artists coming to play the club and having by now purchased plane tickets.)
I'm writing with unfortunate news. We were just informed, today, that the Heidelberg has cancelled all scheduled music entertainment in their Club Above. I do not have all the details, but apparently the club owners have rented out their venue to a third party, and entirely changed their programming goals. (despite the fact that the rock club has been booked through June at this point -- even having out of state artists coming to play the club and having by now purchased plane tickets.)
We're terribly disappointed, and apologize to you if you had planned to come out to the show on Thursday. Please help us pass the word about this cancellation.
Rest assured, October Babies are undeterred - our new album is on its way, due Spring 2010, and we are super-excited to share it with you. If we cannot find an local club that we can rely upon, we will find some other way to play.
In the meantime, let us share a bit of optimism with you. Here's our new video. Enjoy, and we will see you soon. Bounce! lüv, Erik / October Babies
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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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Xmas tree and Satchel on the carpet in Erik's mom's living room. (He was sleeping!)We (Erik and Toko) went to PA to celebrate Xmas with his family! And Satchel in NY joined us!!!
Three of us played a song "Silent Night" in Japanese at a church over there together!!
All people whom I met at the church were super nice and friendly! I'm so happy to be there!!
This is the recorded sound! (Sorry, it's very soft!)
Our next show is January 14th Thursday, @ The Heidlberg, Club Above in Ann Arbor! With Old Empire!!!
We are the opener for the night! So, we'll start playing at 9:30pm!
I hope to see you there!!!!
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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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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Here is the movie about the last Flint show!!!
Erik and Toko will join Erin (from The Ragbirds) & Friends Annual Holiday Show!!!
Let's celebrate together!!!
See you there!!!!!
Toko from babies
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Let's celebrate together!!!
| 12/18/2009 08:00 PM - The Yellow Barn |
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| 12/20/2009 06:00 PM - The Hartland Village Theater |
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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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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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