Chika queens Oyasumi Hologram just wrapped up the first leg of their first North American tour (crowdfunded, no less!) after a handful of shows in and around San Francisco, with chiptuner TORIENA in tow and various local friends on hand to support. It was, as you might expect, quite the scene, and not without the kinds of hiccups that come with international travel and performing, but all’s well that ends well, and the trend in this case is hurtling toward a big ol’ finale.
The scene in the Bay:
U.S.A. in USA! #oysmus pic.twitter.com/LjTHo9NvgC
— とろ (@torobincho) November 3, 2018
#oysmus pic.twitter.com/EYIfj6Ixil
— こしだ (@osamukoshida) November 4, 2018
Acoustic version of Neuromancer. By far my favorite @oysm_hologram song. This weekend was a lot of fun and I'm glad I was able to come up for it. Thanks to all who made the tour possible! #oysmus pic.twitter.com/S2SD9pBfAQ
— Eric Pascual (@_eric_p) November 5, 2018
All of this despite … well, temporarily being barred from entering the country:
本日のイベントですが、入国審査に予想外に時間がかかったことにより止むを得ずキャンセルとさせていただきました。先程無事入国致しましたので明日以降は予定通りイベントを開催します。チケットの払い戻し方法につきましては追ってご連絡致します。
楽しみにしていただいた皆様申し訳ございません。 pic.twitter.com/xntUYwqP0O— おやすみホログラム (@oysm_hologram) November 2, 2018
I’m sympathetic to the customs agents involved; Oyasumi Hologram are some kind of emotional manipulation weapon come to life, and you can’t be too careful
For her part, TORIENA did what TORIENA do, which is be the world’s most helpful chiptune artist:
あと今日同じ会場のTORIENAのチップチューン講座をみて、やっぱりLSDj欲しくなった!帰ったらまた曲作り頑張ろう#oysmus pic.twitter.com/cFThiLOyd7
— カナミル (@kyanamil) November 5, 2018
Her portion of the tour is complete, and she’s heading home. But! Joining OYSM from here through next Sunday is none other than Chika Champion of U.S. Tour Appearances NECRONOMIDOL, as well as a irregular cast of accompanying performers for shows around New York and Philadelphia.
If you’re reading this and somehow still on the fence about attending, this is what you’ll be getting yourself into:
Remaining dates:
Nov. 7: Ceremony Nightclub, Brooklyn, NYC
Address: 224 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Appearing: Oyasumi Hologram, Daniel Kasshu from Mevius doing a DJ set
Tickets
VIP TICKETS (no admission included)
Nov. 8: The Way Station, Brooklyn, NYC
Address: 683 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Appearing: Oyasumi Hologram (acoustic set)
Admission for this performance is free; a hat will be passed for donations to support the performers
VIP TICKETS (only 20 available!)
Nov. 9: Sunnyvale, Brooklyn, NYC
Address: 1031 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Appearing: Mevius, Lovespread, Oyasumi Hologram, NECRONOMIDOL, Imaizumi Rei (From Necronomidol/Solo set), Opus. Travelers
GENERAL ADMISSION
NECRONOMIDOL VIP MERCH PACK
OYASUMI HOLOGRAM MERCH PACK
Nov. 10: THE NEW YORK ASIA MUSIC FESTIVAL, Trans-Pecos, Queens, NYC
Address: 915 Wyckoff Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Appearing: Rei Imaizumi (Solo set), Opus. Travelers, Mevius, Lovespread, Miwa Gemini, Krimewatch, Late Cambrian, Oyasumi Hologram, NECRONOMIDOL
General Admission
Oyasumi Hologram VIP MERCH PACK (does not includes admission)
NECRONOMIDOL VIP MERCH PACK (does not include admission)
Nov. 11: PhilaMoca, Philadelphia, PA
Address: 531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Appearing: Mevius, Lovespread, Oyasumi Hologram, NECRONOMIDOL
General Admission
Oyasumi Hologram VIP MERCH PACK (Does not include Admission)
NECRONOMIDOL VIP MERCH PACK (Does not include Admission)
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