(From left to right Intetsu, Takehito, Kenzo, Yumehito, and Aoi)

Hello everyone!! I’m Piyoko-chan!!! hehe this blog topic today will be about Japan’s cute and fun-loving band, Ayabie!!!! (・◇・)

If you haven’t heard of them, then here is a good place to start!!! And to all those who already listen to them, yay you!!!

Well now for some background information!!! Ayabie (彩冷える) started in 2004, signed under the label Speed Disk. Originally the band consisted of Aoi (vocalist), Takehito (guitarist), Intetsu (bassist), and Ryohei (guitarist).  

During 2004, Ayabie had a support drummer but a year later Kenzo became the official drummer for Ayabie! Then in 2006, Ryohei decided to leave the band and soon after started his own band called Megamasso (please feel free to check out Ryhoei’s new band).  As a result, Ayabie got its newest member, Yumehito soon afterwards!!

For more information you can go to wikipedia or any other website with Ayabie information!!!

Just recently Ayabie came to America for their World Tour! Their first stop was at the Knitting Factory in New York!! Because I’m a big fan of Ayabie, me and my friend bought tickets to watch them!!!

It was a great experience to watch Ayabie live!! Aoi sang very well live and it almost sounded like from the PV’s. The guitars (Takehito and Yumehito), sounded very well on the solos and throughout the songs played. Also the bass (Intetsu) really helped to keep the beat and music flowing. We can’t forget the drums now, the drums really kept the rhythm, so good job Kenzo!!

Hehe not only did I get to meet people who share the same love for Visual Kei and Ayabie, I got the band members autograph as well!! After the show their was an autograph session for anyone who bought at least $30 worth of merchandise!

The band members seemed really friendly and they really reached out to the fans!! The atmosphere at their concert really spread to even those in the balconies that couldn’t be near the stage (well at least in my point of view)!! I’m sure they were nervous because this was their first performance in America. But overall, they did a great job and they really let their feelings out to the fans!!  

Ayabie has more of a technoy electronic sound, but they have some Japanese elements in their music as well. I’m not very good at explaining things so why don’t you check out their PV’s and singles yourself!!!

Go on youtube or imeem or whatever and listen to Ayabie!! I suggest you listen to Cubic “L/R” ock, Yubisaki, and TheMe. Those are some of my favorite songs from Ayabie!!

And while your at it go to their official website www.ayabie-web.com/ or their myspace page www.myspace.com/ayabieusa

Well thats all!! I hope you enjoyed this blog!! I hope all you new to Ayabie can come to love this band!! And to all of you who already love Ayabie, please continue to support them!!! (・θ・)

If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I’ll answer them as best as I can!! My next blog entry might be about alice nine. (アリス九號.) or maybe not… hehe well thats all!!! bye bye!!