Unplugged and out loud

Japanese emo-rock band Buddhistson dropped into town for a gig, and lead singer Shima followed with a solo set for Hong Kong indie fans. The gig was part of local acoustic artist slash!SAKURAslash!s' regular nights at the upmarket Hollywood Rd bar MINK. I must say I was a bit curious, considering it is the kind of place you usually hear funky house, which is a bit aside from the troubadour tradition.

Turns out the venue is quite suited, and the place was packed out on a rainy Tuesday night. Shima, who cut a dashing Mr. Darcy meets Jim Morrison meets Nakata, played a confident, soulful set (though I'm not the most objective judge of things... ahem) and was ablely supported by band-mate Yumi, who played a slightly odd solo gig on her keyboard (though I must admit, I don't speak Japanese, so could have been some good lyrics I guess).



Other support included local artist Mic Makkai (motion fades) who turned out a decent set that seemed to mention flowers quite a bit, not sure what he was on about but it sounded OK, and he was wearing a super-cool Clockwork Orange t-shirt which more than makes up for things. Keep in touch at the slash!SAKURAslash! webpage, certainly a bit different from your normal night out.


Here's Buddhistson in full BTW...