Fujiya & Miyagi (10/30/08) @ The Troubadour

a little more than a year ago i moved to sherman oaks: one bed one point five bath. hardwood floors, marble counter tops, and ceiling fan. a lovely and quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of 5700 wilshire. maybe even a little too quiet...of course the typical boisterous mother and daughter combo: Grey Gardens. OR the upstairs sarcastic borderline abusive to one another neighbors OR the cat lady across the way to the middle aged gentleman who insists its a good idea to wear a speedo around the communal areas (the laundry room, really?)...and despite their own preconceived notions that they may have about me (drunkard lush who crawls back late in the evenings)...i still enjoy living on mammoth avenue. and a little more than a year ago i had a housewarming party in which I played my "I've Gone To See A Man About A Dog" Playlist..which included and not limited to Fujiya & Miyagi...i don't think my guests heard or even paid much attention to the playlist but i had put considerable effort to the playlist...including the use of top shelf alcohol and door prizes...in any event Fujiya & Miyagi has a special place in my heart because they'll always remind me of an innocent time...



a time in which the flowers were still blooming and the sun still shining a time when i didn't have a care in the world and i enjoyed my job...(a time that's reminiscent of the summer of Mansfield '83...and for the record i still very much enjoy my job).
Born from the beaches of Brighton, England Fujiya & Miyagi the alternative/electronic sounds that transcend you to another world...no matter if you're on top of a mountain overlooking a three hundred sixty degree view over los angeles or desperately trying not to touch the bathroom stall walls at the troubadour (some insight about the concert enthusiast...)unfortunately, for you, Fujiya & Miyagi are back in Europe and probably won't be back stateside until after the new year...fortunately, for you, the euro is down...unfortunately, for you airline tickets are up..fortunately, for you, Fujiya & Miyagi's new album is ready for purchase.

enjoy the music.