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I’ve just returned from the load-out following our concert at El Camino College. The crew there was great, and really loving audience members turned out, despite the inauspiciously-timed Laker game. Thank you, On Ensemble fans!

Thank you to Jerry, Kenny, Katy (shoot, I think it was Katy…. our great “A2″!), and all the other stage crew, and Terri, Barbara, and Hector for all their prep work on the show. It was a joy to work with you all!

Yahoo! Today is the big day! The performers are all here, the new pieces are practiced, the battle prep is complete, fresh tofu is cooking, and lunch is under way!

Although the lunch is sold out, tickets will be available at the door for the 2pm concert. And the 1:15pm battle is outdoors and open to the public. Please come!

Aaargh! So sorry I didn’t notice this sooner. Tomorrow, March 11, the day of all the Good in Gardena events… is the day we jump forward an hour for daylight savings. Sheesh… the best laid plans…

Please note the time change and let others know as well. See you tomorrow!

Rehearsal went well today with the Southern Oregon University percussion ensemble. I’ll be collaborating with the ensemble on Tuesday November 29th 7:30PM at the SOU Recital Hall. Amongst other pieces, we’ll perform composer Maki Ishii’s “Monochrome” made famous by Taiko groups Ondekoza and Kodo. If you’re in the area please stop by. Admission is only $5.00.

Here’s some footage of my recent collaboration with Phoenix Sigalove last Friday evening at the Tatanka benefit concert. Here’s the link below:

Last Saturday I led a follow up to an introduction to Taiko workshop. Things are going well and I’ll be meeting with some excited Taiko students one more time this month before heading down to Los Angeles for more On Ensemble work.

The Meidoko Green Show is tomorrow evening at 7:15 on 15 South Pioneer St. here in Ashland, Oregon. I’m really excited about the music we’re presenting and to be taking on so many challenges with using taiko in such an unconventional manner. At the same time, even though I find this presentation to pretty challenging, the artists that I’ve been collaborating with have made it easier and a joyous process. For they are awesome musicians and people, and very much a pleasure to work with.

We’ve moved into the shop at the Japan America Theater! I’m really excited about our upcoming year there. It’s quite a bit more space than we’re used to and it’s a treat to be in Little Tokyo and in constant contact with the JACCC.

Patrick arrived on Thursday evening and we spent Friday recuperating from our respective crazy schedules. We took a hike at Vasquez Rocks, had a picnic, and went to Griffith Observatory; a rare moment of down time for On Ensemble with Patrick in tow. We’re looking forward to a week of rehearsals with Kelvin set to arrive. More fun to come!

Patrick and Maz at the peak