EY Y02 L17 Gigs

  1. Do you go to live music concerts often? If yes, what kind of bands or performers do you like to see? If no, why not?
  2. There are many Japanese artists whose live concert tickets are famously difficult to get hold of. Name one. Would you like to see them live? Why?
  3. Tell us about the last time you saw music performed live. Who was playing? Where? How much did it cost? Was it good? Why?
  4. Have you ever performed at a gig yourself? If yes, tell us about it. If no, would you like to? What kind of band would you like to be in and what instrument would you play?
  5. Tell us about either a live music experience that you have had that was great OR a live music experience that you have had that was terrible OR a live music experience that you wished you had had?
  6. Which deceased or retired artist or band would you most like to have seen play live when they were still performing (or still alive)? Why?

Question 1

I used to go see live music often. When I lived in Osaka I used to see my friend Domonic's band play at Tins Hall in Tennoji. I like most genres of music. If the musicians are playing a good venue then they must be talented.

Question 2

I remember the K-pop band "Big Bang" used to sell out Yanmar stadium in Nagai Park. There would be a huge line for tickets and merchandise. I went to see Mr. Children there a few years back. It was fun.

Question 3

The last time was about two years ago at "Hard Rock" cafe in Osaka. It. was my friend Dom's band. They played many popular cover songs of Jimi Hendrix. It was free. It was fun. Everybody knew the lyrics to the songs. It was a big sing-along.

Question 4

I play the drums. My brother and I used to gig in Boston way back. About twenty years ago. It was fun. I also attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston.

Question 5

In 2010 I saw the band Wilco at the Big Cat in Osaka. It was an incredible experience. The sound quality was the best that I have ever heard. Wilco is a very popular ban from Chicago. In America, they play huge sold-out stadiums. The Big Cat is a small venue and my wife and I were front-center stage.

Question 6

I would have liked to see Jimi Hendrix. Many of my brothers and sisters were at the Woodstock festival and they said that he was incredible.

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