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A Fond Look Back at REVIVAL69: The Concert That Rocked the World

REVIVAL69 has multiple screenings in #yvr #vancouver for those who want to relive Toronto’s Rock and Roll Revival on the big screen.

REVIVAL69Opens in Select Cinemas across Canada beginning Dec 16, 2022
See Below for British Columbia Screenings
* Mild Spoiler Alert

‘Twas the summer of 69, and while many remember Woodstock as the event that transformed music, there were others, namely Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, where locals praised it as the “…the best show of my life.” The new documentary REVIVAL69: The Concert That Rocked the World by Director Ron Chapman looks at how the idea got started, and all the troubles that went with staging such a production.

I can’t help but wonder if a very young Bryan Adams was at this Canadian show to get inspired to play his six-string till his fingers bled. As for how this film can influence not only his destiny but also those who were there–including Geddy Lee, only time will tell. This frontman of RUSH was interviewed about how this concert changed him. Although some performers had trepidation about being here, they were ready and willing. Others who weren’t too sure took convincing. And as for John Lennon, this event showed to the world he’s “quit” The Beatles in a not so official way. But for him to offer a different style of performance theatre wasn’t without its hurdles either. The backstory is quite compelling, and I was glued to this subplot more than the other narratives.

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Arashi’s Record Memories is coming to AMC March 22nd!

ARASHI with logo REV.jpgPicturehouse is set to release the pre-hiatus final concert film of the wildly popular Japanese pop sensation, ARASHI, exclusively with AMC theatres for one night only in the US on Tuesday, March 22.  The release is being handled between Picturehouse and GAGA Corporation, its international sales agent.

ARASHI ANNIVERSARY TOUR 5×20 FILM ‘RECORD OF MEMORIES’ was released in Japan by Shochiku on November 26, 2021, and grossed $39,542,007 in theaters, making it the highest grossing live-action film in Japan in 2021. Following the film’s domestic success, US fans of the group will now be able to enjoy it through this special screening presentation at select theaters across the country.

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The Music’s with Macross Frontier Galaxy Live 2021 Revenge Livestream!

Macross Frontier fans across the world can go online to enjoy the livestream “MacrossF Galaxy Live 2021 – Revenge,” which will broadcast globally from Makuhari Event Hall in Japan.

Macross Frontier - WikipediaDate and Time:
Nov 10th, 2021 – 7:00 pm JST Start time
(11/10 10:00am BST // 5:00 am EST // 2:00am PST)

* Archive period: Thursday, November 11th, 2021 12:00am JST – Thursday, November 11th, 2021 11:59pm JST

Ticket Price: 42.99 USD (via Tokyo Otaku Mode Shop link here).

Macross Frontier fans across the world can go online to enjoy the livestream “MacrossF Galaxy Live 2021 – Revenge,” which will broadcast globally from Makuhari Event Hall in Japan.

This show will feature the wonderful voices of the musical stars of Macross Frontier – May’n as Sheryl Nome and Megumi Nakajima as Ranka Lee – whose songs have gained the anime a massive worldwide fan base. The concert will also be screened in movie theaters across Japan, and overseas viewers can rewatch the concert any time during the 24-hour archive period. Together, the duo has recorded several memorable songs from the series which topped the Oricon music charts, such as “Diamond Crevasse,” “Seikan Hikou,” “Northern Cross,” and “Lion.” In 2018, they released the 10th Anniversary single “Good job!” This will be the first time Sheryl and Ranka will perform a livestream concert for a global audience.

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Celebrating 40 Years of BMW Japan’s Brand with Yoshiki!

Yoshiki (musician) - WikipediaFriday, October 22nd, 2021
7:00 PM JST / 6:00 AM EDT / 3:00 AM PDT
FREE on BMW Arena website 

Legendary Japanese rock star and composer Yoshiki will be joining BMW Japan for a very special performance to celebrate their 40th Anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, the iconic automotive brand will be hosting an online event titled “BMW Arena: Living With What’s Important To The Next Generation” on Friday, October 22nd (Japan Time).

Fans can tune in to watch at 7 PM JST / 6 AM EST via the BMW Arena’s official website.

“I feel grateful to be invited to perform for the 40th anniversary of BMW Japan, as we look toward the next generation of automobiles. Please join me,” shares Yoshiki.

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This Summer’s for Walkin’. Navigating the Pandemic, Comic Cons and Ausair

I’m inclined to continue experimenting post-pandemic to lessen the chance of experiencing con crud. Even in a post-pandemic world, Covid-19 isn’t going away.

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(The Vintage Tempest)

Ever since the pandemic hit, I wanted a reusable mask instead of having disposable ones nearby. Amazon is still rife with tons of sellers because some parts of the world are still in lockdown or very slow in vaccinating their populace. As the Summer season is in full swing and people are hankering to travel, just where folks can go depends on whether border restrictions have eased. Some countries have physical comic book shows going on, but if people can’t get there from afar, there’s nothing anyone can do but wait or have proof of being vaccinated. Most operations are still asking that people wear a face covering.  

The delta variant is concerning. I don’t see an immediate future where masks aren’t mandatory. I predict mask usage will be required at indoor events–especially conventions and concerts–for the rest of the year. As for what brand I’ll be using, that’s still up in the air.

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